Service 03 of 05 · Scottsdale, AZ
Pool replastering company in Scottsdale, AZ
Your pool plaster feels rough or looks stained, and you want a clean white or tinted surface for less up front? Tell us about your pool, and someone from our team will call you back to plan it.
- Pool replastering
- Priced in writing first
What you get
The most budget friendly way to bring a tired shell back
Plain plaster is usually the lowest cost finish option of the three main choices, and for a Scottsdale pool shell that is structurally sound, a straightforward replaster is often all that is needed. It usually does not last as long as a pebble style or quartz finish, but it gets a worn pool back in service for the least money up front. Tell us about your pool, and someone from our team will call you back to go over which finish fits it.
- Plaster material runs about $4 per square foot, well below the roughly $10 per square foot for pebble style material, according to national 2026 cost data.
- A clean, classic white or lightly tinted look that works with almost any pool design.
- A faster path back to a usable pool than a full remodel when the shell itself is sound.
- A known, well understood process with a predictable scope once the shell is inspected.
Signs
5 signs your pool needs replastering
The surface has a chalky, rough "calcium" feel that was not there when the pool was new
Plaster is visibly cracking, flaking or coming away from the shell in spots
Water chemistry is hard to keep balanced no matter how often it gets tested
Stains have built up that will not come out with normal cleaning
Your pool is at or past the roughly 10 year plaster cycle described in national 2026 cost data
3 steps
How it works
Tell us what your pool needs and roughly how old the current plaster is
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 replastering costs in Scottsdale
| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plaster material | about $4 per sq ft | National 2026 cost data |
| Labor | $45 to $65 per hour | National 2026 cost data |
| Drain, refill and cleaning before the new plaster goes on | about $425 to $475 | National 2026 cost data |
| Average cost, 6x8 ft pool up to a 20x40 ft pool | $320 up to $5,200 | National 2026 cost data |
| Whole job, national range, any finish | $6,000 to $15,000, national 2026 average near $11,000 | National 2026 cost data |
Plaster material prices around $4 per square foot, below the roughly $10 per square foot for pebble style material, with labor adding $45 to $65 an hour on top, according to national 2026 cost data. That same data shows the job scaling with pool size, from around $320 for a small 6x8 ft pool up to about $5,200 for a large 20x40 ft pool. See the pool resurfacing cost page for the full size based breakdown.
Plaster
Plain white versus tinted plaster
Standard plaster comes in plain white or with color pigment added for a tinted look, which shifts the water color without the added texture of a quartz or pebble style finish. Tinted plaster is still plaster underneath, so the roughly 10 year typical lifespan from national 2026 cost data applies either way.
Good to know
How the job gets scoped
A replaster job starts with draining the pool, inspecting the shell for cracks, hollow spots or structural issues, and checking whether the old plaster needs a full chip out or can be prepped over. A sound shell with only surface wear is the simplest and least expensive scenario. Anything structural found during inspection gets priced separately before the new plaster goes on.
Costs
What changes the price
Pool size is one of the biggest factors, since the $320 to $5,200 size based range from national 2026 cost data shows how much square footage alone moves the number. Shell condition is another: a full chip out costs more than a surface prep job. Choosing a tinted plaster over plain white can add a modest amount to material cost without changing the labor scope.
Plaster
How long replastering takes
National 2026 cost data puts a typical resurface at 5 to 7 days, with pool size and materials playing a big role. The schedule runs through drain, inspection, any needed chip out, surface prep and the plaster application. The pool is then refilled soon after the plaster goes on, and a start-up period of water care follows the fill.
Plaster
Plaster and Scottsdale's hard water
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. National 2026 cost data puts plaster at about 10 years and says its lifespan can be affected by how well the water's chemical balance is maintained.
Plaster
Replastering alongside other work
A replaster is sometimes the only item on the list, and sometimes it gets paired with waterline tile or coping work that is wearing out at the same time. Pairing the two into one project avoids draining the pool twice, covered on the pool remodeling page if more than just the plaster needs attention.
Plaster
How often a replastered pool needs the job done again
Plaster's roughly 10 year typical lifespan, per national 2026 cost data, means a plaster pool goes through this project more times over 30 years of ownership than a pebble style finish would. That is not necessarily a reason to pick a different finish. It is a reason to budget for the lower upfront cost on a repeating cycle rather than a single larger cost spread over a longer stretch. See how often Arizona pools need resurfacing for the full comparison across all three finishes.
6 questions
Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call (747) 243-2089 and say what your pool is doing.
How much does it cost to replaster a pool in Scottsdale?
Plaster material runs about $4 per square foot plus $45 to $65 an hour in labor, with most resurfacing jobs nationally landing in the $6,000 to $15,000 range, averaging near $11,000, according to national 2026 cost data.
How long does plaster last before it needs to be redone?
Plaster typically lasts around 10 years before it needs to be redone, according to national 2026 cost data, shorter than the 20 years or more that pebble style finishes often last.
Is replastering cheaper than a pebble or quartz finish?
Yes, plaster material at about $4 per square foot is well below the roughly $10 per square foot for pebble style material in national 2026 cost data, and quartz is generally priced between the two.
Does the pool need to be fully drained to be replastered?
Yes, draining, refilling and cleaning before the new plaster goes on runs about $425 to $475 according to national 2026 cost data, and applies to any resurfacing job, not just plaster.
Can a pool be replastered more than once?
Yes, as long as the shell underneath stays structurally sound. Each cycle starts with the same inspection step to confirm the shell can take another plaster coat before the project moves forward.
Is replastering a good option if the tile or coping also looks worn?
Replastering on its own only addresses the shell finish. If tile or coping need attention too, pairing the work into one project, covered on the pool remodeling page, avoids draining the pool twice.
Keep reading
- Pebble style pool finish: A pebble style finish is made of small natural aggregate exposed at the surface instead of a smooth troweled coat.
- Quartz pool finish: A quartz pool finish blends fine quartz crystals into the surface coat of a Scottsdale pool instead of leaving the plaster plain and smooth.
- Pool tile replacement: The waterline tile band sits right where pool water evaporates and can leave mineral deposits behind.
- Resurfacing vs replastering vs remodeling: These three words get used loosely, and that can lead Scottsdale homeowners to ask for the wrong job.
