Hearth & Hammer
Tile & Coping

Pool Tile & Coping Replacement in York County, SC

Waterline tile and pool coping replaced cleanly, set level, and sealed so water stays where it belongs.

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The band around the pool that dates the whole back yard

Waterline tile and coping take more abuse than any other part of a pool: constant wetting and drying, chemicals, sun, ice and people climbing out on them. When they go, they make an otherwise fine pool look neglected.

Replacing them is a contained, well-defined job. Done properly, with the bond beam checked, the old material fully removed and the expansion joint reformed, it transforms the look and stops water tracking behind the shell.

Waterline Tile

Glass, porcelain and stone waterline tile set on a properly prepared bond beam.

Coping Replacement

Travertine, natural stone, precast and paver coping, level and comfortable to sit on.

Bond Beam Repair

Checking and repairing the concrete beam under the coping before anything new goes on.

Expansion Joints

Reforming the deck-to-coping joint correctly so movement does not crack the new work.

Clean Removal

Old tile and mortar removed fully, not tiled over — the shortcut that always fails.

Matched to the Deck

Coping and deck material selected together so the finished edge reads as one design.

How your project comes together

A smooth, predictable process from the first call to the final walkthrough.

Consultation

We visit, listen to your vision, and talk through options and budget.

Design & Estimate

You get a clear plan and a free, itemised estimate — no pressure.

Build

Our crew builds it right, keeps you updated, and respects your property.

Walkthrough

We finish strong and make sure you love the result.

Recent work

Travertine pool deck with a spa and stone wallsNatural stone retaining wall and landscaping in front of a homeSegmental block retaining wall under construction

Frequently asked questions

Do you have to drain the pool for tile work?

The water level has to drop below the tile band, not necessarily to empty. We keep the down time as short as the work allows.

Why is my waterline tile falling off?

Usually freeze-thaw behind failed grout, an expansion joint that was never formed properly, or tile bedded over old material. Fixing the cause matters as much as replacing the tile.

Can I change the coping without redoing the deck?

Often yes, though the deck edge has to be cut back cleanly and the joint reformed. We will show you what the transition will look like before starting.

How long does it take?

Most waterline tile and coping jobs run about one to two weeks, weather permitting.

Ready to start your project?

Tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a free, no-obligation estimate.

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or call (803) 287-1799