Costs · Scottsdale, AZ
Pool resurfacing cost in Scottsdale, AZ
For a Scottsdale pool, resurfacing cost starts from national 2026 cost data: most jobs run $6,000 to $15,000, with an average of $11,000. Your actual number depends on pool size, the finish you choose, and whether tile or coping get added at the same time.
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Cost by pool size
| Pool size | Average resurface cost (national 2026 data) |
|---|---|
| 8 by 12 ft | $630 |
| 8 by 20 ft | $1,100 |
| 12 by 20 ft | $1,600 |
| 16 by 32 ft | $3,400 |
| 18 by 36 ft | $4,200 |
| 20 by 40 ft | $5,200 |
These figures follow national 2026 cost data, which puts basic resurfacing at around $6.50 per square foot, roughly $6,500 per 1,000 square feet for a concrete pool. A custom pool design, unique angles, or tile and coping work added at the same time can raise the total.
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Cost by finish
| Finish | Material cost per sq ft (national 2026 data) |
|---|---|
| White plaster | About $4 |
| Pebble style (large aggregate) finish | About $10 |
| Glass tile | $1 to $35 |
See the pool replastering, quartz pool finish and pebble style pool finish pages for what each finish involves.
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Labor and prep costs
- Labor to refinish a pool: $45 to $65 per hour (national 2026 data).
- Drain, clean and refill before work starts: about $425 to $475 (national 2026 data).
- A full chip-out, where the old finish is removed completely before the new one goes on, adds labor time compared to a lighter surface prep.
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What pushes a quote toward the high end
- A larger pool surface area.
- A pebble style or specialty tile finish instead of plain plaster.
- A full chip-out because the old finish has failed in multiple spots.
- New waterline tile and new coping added at the same time as the resurface.
- Structural shell repair found once the pool is drained and inspected.
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Combined resurface and remodel costs
Projects that bundle a resurface with other remodel work, new tile, coping, steps or benches, are priced as a larger scope. Published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro puts the average pool remodel at $9,331, with most homeowners paying between $5,732 and $12,976. That is a separate data set from the national resurfacing figures above and covers a different mix of projects, so the two should not be compared directly.
Good to know
How to get an exact number
Published ranges are a starting point, not a quote. The exact price for your pool depends on its size, condition and the finish you choose. Use the cost calculator to combine those factors into a range built for your project, or tell us about your pool and someone from our team will call you back to plan it. The price is set in writing once the pool has been inspected.
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Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call (747) 243-2089 and say what your pool is doing.
Why do prices vary so much for the same size pool?
Finish choice, shell condition and whether tile or coping are included all move the price independently of pool size. Two pools the same size can land far apart once those factors are added in.
Does a price above these ranges mean a bigger scope?
It can. A full chip-out or added tile and coping are larger scopes that a size-only estimate does not capture.
Does the cost include draining and refilling the pool?
Published ranges list it as an additional cost. National 2026 cost data says to budget an additional $425 to $475 for draining, cleaning and refilling before work begins.
Will my final price match the calculator estimate?
The calculator gives a range based on published 2026 data and the inputs you provide. Your actual price is set after an in-person inspection, since shell condition can be fully confirmed once the pool is drained.
