Pool resurfacing costs a national average of $11,000, with most homeowners paying $6,000 to $15,000, per Angi’s 2026 data.1 HomeGuide’s guide publishes the same average and range, and Bob Vila’s guide, which attributes its figures to Angi, shows an older $6,500 average within a $1,000 to $30,000 range.2,3 Prices below are the latest published national figures* from each source.
*National figures, not local quotes. Angi’s page is labeled 2026 data (updated October 23, 2026), HomeGuide’s guide is dated April 25, 2025, and Bob Vila’s was published July 26, 2022. Your price depends on pool type, size, finish material, and local labor rates.
$11,000
average (Angi and HomeGuide)
$6,000 – $15,000
typical range (Angi and HomeGuide)
$1 – $30+
per sq ft by finish (HomeGuide)
$45 – $110
labor per hour (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $11,000 average; most pay $6,000 – $15,000; low $1,000, high $50,000 | Pool resurfacing projects (2026 data, updated Oct 23, 2026) |
| HomeGuide | $11,000 average; $6,000 – $15,000 range (resurfacing only, excludes refilling) | Pool resurfacing cost guide (dated April 25, 2025) |
| Bob Vila | $6,500 average; $1,000 – $30,000 range | Figures attributed to Angi in the article (published July 26, 2022) |
Angi and HomeGuide publish the identical headline average and range; neither attributes the other, so we report them as matching figures, not corroboration. Bob Vila’s guide says its figures come from Angi, but its $6,500 average matches Angi’s 2022-era page, not the current one, so Bob Vila’s numbers do not reflect Angi’s current figures.1,2,3 The sources do not explain what changed the average from $6,500 to $11,000.
Cost by finish
| Finish | Angi (per 1,000 sq ft) | HomeGuide (per sq ft) | HomeGuide (per 1,000 sq ft) | Typical lifespan (HomeGuide) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint | $1,500 | $1 – $2 | $1,000 – $2,000 | 5 – 7 years |
| Plaster / marcite | $5,500 | $6 – $8 | $6,000 – $8,000 | 7 – 12 years |
| Quartz plaster | — | $7 – $10 | $7,000 – $10,000 | 10 – 15 years |
| Aggregate | $6,500 | $6 – $15 | $6,000 – $15,000 | — |
| Pebble | — | $7 – $15 | $7,000 – $15,000 | 15 – 20+ years |
| Tile | $30,000 | $8 – $30+ | $8,000 – $30,000+ | Longest-lasting |
| EcoFinish / polymer | — | $10 – $15 | $10,000 – $15,000 | — |
Angi adds per-square-foot material pricing: paint at $1, plaster at $4, aggregate at $10, and glass tile anywhere from $1 to $35.1 Both sources put finishes in the same order: paint cheapest and shortest-lived, plaster and aggregate mid-range, tile most expensive and most durable.1,2 HomeGuide notes a Pebble Tec finish runs $8,000 to $20,000 for a large 800- to 1,000-square-foot pool.2
Cost by pool type
| Pool type | Angi | HomeGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete / gunite | about $6,500 per 1,000 sq ft | $6,000 – $15,000 |
| Fiberglass | about $6,500 per 1,000 sq ft; gel coat touch-up $1,000 – $1,200 | $7,000 – $15,000 |
| Vinyl (liner replacement) | $1,000 – $3,500 per 1,000 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,800; $3,000 – $7,500 for an inground liner |
Both sources stress vinyl pools are not technically resurfaced; the liner is replaced instead.1,2 HomeGuide’s fiberglass range sits above its concrete range, while Angi prices the two pool types the same per square foot; neither explains the difference.1,2
Cost by pool size
Angi publishes per-project prices by pool dimensions.1
| Pool size | Average cost (Angi, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 6 × 8 ft | $320 |
| 8 × 12 ft | $630 |
| 10 × 8 ft | $520 |
| 8 × 20 ft | $1,100 |
| 12 × 20 ft | $1,600 |
| 16 × 32 ft | $3,400 |
| 18 × 36 ft | $4,200 |
| 20 × 40 ft | $5,200 |
Labor, draining, and refilling
| Item | Cost (source) |
|---|---|
| Labor per hour | $45 – $65 (Angi); $45 – $110 (HomeGuide) |
| Drain and clean before work | $600 – $650 combined (HomeGuide); $175 – $225 to drain plus about $250 to clean (Angi) |
| Refill after work | $40 – $400 by garden hose, $400 – $2,000 by water delivery (HomeGuide); about $55 per 5,000 gallons (Angi) |
HomeGuide’s hourly labor ceiling is nearly double Angi’s, and neither source explains the spread.1,2 HomeGuide also notes some finishes need 7 to 10 days to cure before refilling.2
Common add-ons
| Add-on | Cost (Angi) |
|---|---|
| Pool lighting | $500 – $900 per light |
| Pool heater | $1,800 – $4,200 installed |
| Pool decking | $3,000 – $12,000 |
| Pool fencing | $1,500 – $10,000 |
| Water features | $450 – $1,900 |
| Repairs before resurfacing | $240 – $1,200 typical |
Angi suggests bundling add-ons into the resurfacing project to save on mobilization, and notes vinyl liners have the most expensive repairs of any surface type at $200 to $600 on average.1
Signs a pool needs resurfacing
Bob Vila lists flaking or peeling plaster (spalling), chips or cracks, stains, rough texture, and discoloration as the telltale signs, and notes pools typically need resurfacing about every 10 to 12 years depending on the finish.3
Related guides
Pool Pump Repair Cost: $100 to $700 (2026 Guide)
Pool Heater Installation Cost
Pool Maintenance Cost
Pool Installation Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Pool Resurfacing Cost? (2026 Data, updated October 23, 2026)
2. HomeGuide — How Much Does Pool Resurfacing Cost? (dated April 25, 2025)
3. Bob Vila — Pool Resurfacing Cost (published July 26, 2022; figures attributed to Angi)