ServicesPool resurfacing
Pool resurfacing · labor only
Pools resurfaced in days, not weeks.
Crack repair, full surface sanding, two coats of membrane (rubber-based) pool paint. Pool drained the day I start, paintable the day after sanding, refillable as soon as the second coat cures.
What's included, and what isn't.
Every estimate I write makes this list explicit. No mid-job surprises.
Included in my labor
- Drain assist + pressure-clean of the empty pool
- Crack rout + patch with pool-grade compound
- Mechanical sanding (rented scraper machine)
- Two coats of membrane pool paint
- Helper for 2 days of sanding + paint (built into the quote)
- Final clean-up — pool ready to refill
Not included
- Plaster or pebble-tec resurfacing (different specialty)
- Structural rebar repair under concrete (refer to pool specialist)
- Pump, filter, or equipment service
- Tile-line replacement (priced separately)
Sample pricing from recent jobs.
Real estimates, anonymized. Labels marked real are exact figures from 2026-05 jobs. The rest are typical ranges from the last 12 months.
| Scope | Size / qty | Labor |
|---|---|---|
Crack repair + sanding + 2-coat membrane paint, w/ helper 2 daysreal | 6×12 ft, 8–10 ft deep | $2,900 |
Resurface only (no major cracks) | 10×20 ft residential | $3,400 |
Large patio pool, crack repair + full membrane | 16×32 ft kidney | $4,500 |
Sanding scraper rental (~$150–175/day), membrane paint (~3 buckets × 5 gal), and patch compound are customer-supplied. Pricing covers my labor only. You buy materials direct from Home Depot at retail — no markup, no "materials handling" fee. I'll hand you the shopping list before the job.
How a pool resurfacing job runs.
Same shape every time. You always know what step we're on.
01
Drain + clean
Pool drained, pressure-cleaned, loose paint and debris removed.
02
Crack repair
Rout out visible cracks, patch with hydraulic compound, feather-sand smooth.
03
Surface sanding
Mechanical sanding of the entire interior surface — 1–2 days with the helper.
04
Paint
Two coats of membrane paint with full drying time between.
05
Cure + refill
Wait the manufacturer's cure time (usually 3 days), then refill.
License
FL-LIC-PENDING
Insurance
Spinnaker · $1M / $2M GL
Operating since
since 2018 · solo
Reviews
4.9 ★ · 47 jobs
Call or text Diego
(305) 990-7322Questions I get about pool resurfacing.
How long until I can swim?
Plan on 4–5 days from start to pool-ready, plus 1–2 days to refill and rebalance chemistry. About a week total.
Will it last as long as plaster?
Membrane paint is rated for 5–8 years before re-coat. Plaster lasts 15–20 but costs 3× to install. For most homeowners I work with, membrane is the right call.
What if I have rebar showing through?
That's a structural problem and outside my scope. I'll point you to a pool specialist who handles rebar exposure and gunite work.
Tell me what you need. I'll text you back today.
Most homeowners hear back within two hours. I keep my phone on me on the job — leave a voicemail and I'll call after dinner.
Or call (305) 990-7322