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What pool resurfacing costs
Prices in this category are quoted per unit — per square foot, per linear foot, per pier, per job — and the unit is where most quotes become incomparable. The table below is the range we verified in November 2026, with what each line includes.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White plaster | $4,000–$10,000 | 5–7 year life |
| Quartz aggregate | $6,000–$12,000 | Harder, mottled finish |
| Pebble finish | $8,000–$15,000 | Longest life, rougher feel |
| Fibreglass overlay | $5,000–$12,000 | Fast, less durable |
| Tile replacement | $1,500–$5,000 | Waterline and steps |
| Acid wash (not a resurface) | $400–$800 | Cosmetic only |
What moves the price
- Access. Height, water, tight side yards and finished interiors all add labour.
- Prep. Cleaning, grinding, draining or removing an old system is often the largest hidden line.
- Materials. The same job in a premium finish can double the material cost.
- Permits and disposal. $100–$800 depending on the jurisdiction and the waste stream.
- Season. Spring and autumn are busy; February is not.
What a quote should show
Ask for the same five lines from every contractor: unit price and quantity, prep included, materials by brand, permits and disposal, and the warranty. A quote that only shows a total is a price, not a scope.
The methods hub explains what each option actually does, and the problems hub starts with the diagnosis every quote should follow.
Is the cheapest quote a red flag?
Usually it is a scope difference — less prep, no permit, thinner material. Compare the five lines, not the total.
How long is a quote valid?
30 days is common; material prices move. Ask what happens if you sign after the window.
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Quartz cost: what the aggregate finish runs
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Rough or pitted plaster: what a fix costs per square foot
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