Service 04 of 05 · Scottsdale, AZ
Pool remodeling company in Scottsdale, AZ
Your waterline tile, coping or steps look worn along with the finish, and you would rather plan it as one project? Tell us about your pool, and someone from our team will call you back to plan it.
- Pool remodeling
- Priced in writing first
What you get
One project instead of three separate fixes
A pool often wears in several places at once. The shell finish, the waterline tile and the coping can all show age around the same time, and fixing them one at a time can mean draining the pool more than once. A pool remodel in Scottsdale bundles that work into a single planned project. Tell us what needs attention, and someone from our team will call you back to go over the whole project.
- Waterline tile, coping, steps and benches addressed together instead of as separate jobs over time.
- A single drain, prep and refill cycle instead of paying for that step more than once.
- The chance to pair a new shell finish with the rest of the update, covered on the pool replastering, quartz pool finish and pebble style pool finish pages.
- A project priced and scheduled as one scope instead of several smaller, harder to plan jobs.
Signs
5 signs your pool is due for a remodel
The waterline tile is chipped, missing pieces or has visible calcium buildup that will not scrub off
Coping is cracked, loose or looks dated next to newer decking or landscaping
Steps or benches are worn, rough or structurally questionable
The shell finish and the tile or coping all look tired at the same time
You are already planning a new finish and want to handle tile or coping in the same project
3 steps
How it works
Tell us what parts of the pool need attention, the finish, the tile, the coping or all of it
We call you back to go over the project, the finish, the budget and the timing
Your project gets planned, priced in writing and put on the calendar
Costs
What pool remodeling costs in Scottsdale
| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pool remodel, Phoenix metro average | $9,331 | Published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro |
| Most homeowners pay | $5,732 to $12,976 | Published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro |
| Pool tile material | $1 to $35 per sq ft | Published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro |
| Standalone resurface, national range, for comparison | $6,000 to $15,000, average near $11,000 | National 2026 cost data |
A pool remodel across the Phoenix metro area averages $9,331, with most homeowners paying between $5,732 and $12,976, according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro. Pool tile material alone runs anywhere from $1 to $35 per square foot in that same data, the widest range of any per square foot material it lists and a big reason remodel totals vary so much from one pool to the next. The resurfacing figure in the table comes from a separate national data set, so the two should not be added together or compared directly. See the pool resurfacing cost page for the resurfacing figures.
Remodeling
What a remodel typically includes
A remodel can cover waterline tile replacement, coping replacement, and work on steps and benches, scoped together rather than one at a time. See the pool tile replacement page for tile specifically. It does not automatically include a new shell finish, but the two are frequently paired since both start with the same drain and prep steps.
Remodeling
Pairing a remodel with a new finish
Because a remodel already requires draining the pool, it is an efficient time to also put on a new plaster, quartz or pebble style finish rather than scheduling that as a separate project later. The resurfacing vs replastering page breaks down how those finish choices compare.
Costs
What changes the price
Tile choice can drive a wide swing in a remodel budget, since material alone ranges from $1 to $35 per square foot, according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro. Coping material and the condition of steps or benches add on top of that. Pairing in a new shell finish adds the resurfacing cost on top of the remodel items, using the per square foot figures on the resurfacing vs replastering page.
Remodeling
How long a remodel takes
A remodel generally takes longer than a resurface alone since there is more scope to sequence, tile work, coping work and often a new finish, around the same drain and refill window. The exact schedule depends on how many of those items are included and whether they can run in parallel.
Tile and coping
Why Scottsdale remodels often start with tile
Scottsdale's municipal water runs 13 to 17 grains per gallon depending on the area, according to the City of Scottsdale's water quality report, and hard water can show up as calcium buildup on waterline tile. For some Scottsdale pools that puts tile on the list even when the finish still has a few years left, covered on the pool tile replacement page.
Remodeling
Remodeling versus a straight resurface
Not every pool needs a full remodel. If the shell finish is the only thing that looks worn and the tile, coping and pool structures are still in good shape, a straight resurface is the simpler and less expensive path, covered on the pool replastering, quartz pool finish and pebble style pool finish pages. The resurfacing vs replastering page walks through how to tell the two apart before the first call.
Remodeling
Phasing a remodel instead of doing it all at once
Not every homeowner wants to tackle tile, coping and a new finish in one project. Splitting the work into phases, tile and coping now, a new finish on a later timeline, is possible, though it does mean draining the pool more than once across the full project. Many homeowners weigh that extra drain and refill cost against spreading the total budget over a longer period before deciding which approach fits better.
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Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call (747) 243-2089 and say what your pool is doing.
What does a typical pool remodel include?
A remodel can include waterline tile, coping, and steps or benches, scoped together, and is often paired with a new shell finish since both require draining the pool. See the pool tile replacement page for tile specifics.
How much does a pool remodel cost in the Phoenix area?
A pool remodel across the Phoenix metro averages $9,331, with most homeowners paying $5,732 to $12,976, according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro.
Is a remodel more expensive than just resurfacing?
Not always. National 2026 cost data puts most resurfacing jobs at $6,000 to $15,000, averaging near $11,000, while published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro puts the average remodel at $9,331. These are separate data sets covering different mixes of projects, so the comparison depends on what each project includes.
Why does waterline tile vary so much in price?
Pool tile material ranges from $1 to $35 per square foot according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro, the widest range among the per square foot materials it lists, which is why two remodels of similar size can price very differently.
Can a remodel be done without replacing the pool finish?
Yes, tile, coping or step and bench work can be scoped on its own without touching the shell finish, though many homeowners choose to pair the two since both start with the same drain and prep work.
How long does a full pool remodel take?
A remodel generally runs longer than a resurface alone since more scope has to be sequenced around the same drain and refill window, tile, coping, steps or benches, and often a new finish on top of that. The exact schedule depends on how many of those items are included.
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