Hornsby District · Pool Surrounds & Tiling

The part of the pool you actually see.

Premium pool surrounds and tiling across the Hornsby District. Coping, paving, waterline tiling and full landscape integration — built to finish a new pool properly, or transform an existing one.

30+
Years Combined Experience
All
Coping & Tile Finishes
100%
Level & Safe
100%
Completely Insured
Our Approach

"The pool builder leaves you with a shell of water. What surrounds it is what you'll actually use and look at every day — and that's worth getting right."

Elite Landscaping & Maintenance Co.  ·  Hawkesbury · Hills · Hornsby

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Set dead level at the coping

The eye reads the coping line first. Off by a few millimetres and the whole pool looks crooked. We set ours dead level, every time.

02

Slip-safe surrounds, always

Pool surrounds are wet surfaces. We select coping and surround materials with proper slip ratings — beautiful and safe.

03

Drainage away from the pool

Surrounds fall away from the pool, not into it. Grates, falls and edges set so water goes exactly where it should.

What we do

Pool work we handle

From the final touches a pool builder leaves behind to a full landscape redesign around an old pool, we deliver the part of the pool you actually live with.

01

Pool Coping

Bullnose, drop-face, square-edge coping in natural stone, travertine, bluestone, granite and concrete. Set level, sealed properly.

02

Pool Surround Paving

Paving and natural stone surrounds around the pool — laid on proper base, drained away from the pool, edge-restrained.

03

Waterline Tiling

The tile band at the waterline — the most visible tile in your pool. Properly bedded, properly grouted, properly sealed.

04

Internal Pool Tiling

Full pool interior tiling — glass mosaic, ceramic or porcelain. We work with pool builders or refurbishers for the full job.

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Concrete Surrounds

Plain, coloured, or exposed-aggregate concrete pool surrounds — reinforced, jointed, finished and sealed properly.

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Pool Decking

Hardwood and composite timber pool decks — set safely back from water, with proper drainage and finishing.

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Glass Pool Fencing Integration

We work with your glass fencer to ensure the surround, footings and fixings sit properly within the surround.

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Drainage & Strip Drains

Channel and strip drains around surrounds to manage rain and pool splash — never an afterthought.

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Surrounding Landscaping

Garden beds, hedging, lighting and screening to finish the pool's setting properly — not just the slab around it.

How we work

A finish your pool deserves

A clean, considered process from quote to handover.

1
Site Visit
A project lead walks the pool area with you, talks finish, materials, drainage and how you'll use it.
2
Quote
Itemised written quote — materials, base, drainage and tiling labour all clearly broken down.
3
Prep & Set Levels
Base prepped, levels set, drainage trenches in. Coping line marked level before any stone goes down.
4
Lay & Seal
Coping, paving and tiling laid, grouted and sealed. Cure time respected — no rush jobs.
5
Final Walkthrough
Walked through with you, site cleaned, you sign off before we pack down.
Why Elite Landscaping

Pools are premium. The finish should match.

A new pool is a serious investment. Don't let the surround finish let it down. We finish pools to the standard the pool itself was built to.

Premium materials only
Natural stone, premium pavers, properly rated waterline tiles — from suppliers we trust.
Level discipline
Coping lines are set dead-level. It's the eye test the whole pool gets judged on.
Slip-safe by selection
We select coping with proper slip ratings — premium finish, premium safety.
Pool-builder coordinated
If we're following on from a pool builder, we coordinate timing, falls, fixings and access properly with them.
Premium pool surround and tiling by Elite Landscaping in the Hornsby District
100%
Finished Properly
Hornsby Service Areas
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Also serving: Pool Surrounds & Tiling Hills District  ·  Pool Surrounds & Tiling Hawkesbury
Project Spotlight

Our Work — Start to Finish

A complete pool surround and tiling project — from the raw site through construction to the finished result.

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Investment

Every pool surround is different

Pool size, shape, materials, coping style, drainage, sub-base conditions and finishes all affect the scope. That's why we don't put rough numbers on a webpage — we'd rather come out, look at the site properly, and give you a quote you can actually rely on.

Every quote we provide is detailed and itemised — prep, drainage, materials, coping, finishes and approach all clearly set out so you know exactly what your investment covers. No surprises, no hidden variations.

Common questions

Things worth knowing

What materials do you use for pool surrounds?

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Travertine, sandstone, bluestone, porcelain tile, exposed aggregate concrete and coping stone are all common. The right material depends on the look you're after, slip resistance requirements, ongoing maintenance preferences and how the pool is used. We'll walk you through the best options for your site.

How important is drainage around a pool?

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Extremely. Poor drainage causes pooling water, slippery surfaces, sub-base movement and long-term damage to the structure and finishes. We design drainage into every pool surround job from the start — falls, channels and sub-surface drainage where needed.

Do you handle the excavation and prep as well as the paving?

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Yes — all in-house. Dig out, sub-base preparation, compaction, drainage and paving are all handled by our team. That's how we control the quality end to end and avoid the coordination problems that come from splitting trades.

Can you tile the pool shell as well as the surrounds?

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Yes. We handle pool tiling as well as coping and surrounds — which means the whole pool area can be done in one project with one team. Talk to us about your full scope and we'll quote it together.

How long does a pool surround job take?

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Smaller rectangular surrounds in straightforward materials can be done in a week or two. Larger or more complex jobs with curved coping, multiple materials or significant prep work can run three to four weeks. You'll get a realistic timeline in your quote.

Ready to start

Ready to talk about your pool surround?

Book a free site visit. We'll come out, look at the site properly, and put together a detailed quote — no obligation, no pressure, no surprise extras.

Phone
0420 570 014
Email
info@elitelandscapingandmaintenance.com.au
Based in
Kenthurst, NSW