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Pool repair cost · San Diego County

Pool Resurfacing Cost in San Diego (2026)

$5,250 to $14,600 county-wide · full resurface

Draining, chipping out the old surface, and applying a fresh interior finish on a standard residential pool. Real 2026 figures below, broken out by region and by your city.

Pool Resurfacing Cost breakdown

Standard white plasterThe baseline finish; lasts roughly 7 to 12 years in San Diego water.
$5,500 to $8,500
Quartz aggregateHarder and more stain-resistant than plaster, with a longer service life.
$7,500 to $11,000
Pebble finishThe longest-lasting common finish, 15 to 20+ years, and the priciest per square foot.
$9,500 to $14,000

Base San Diego ranges for a standard residential pool. City pages below adjust for your region.

What drives the cost

  • Pool size and surface area (the single biggest factor)
  • Finish material: plaster, quartz, or pebble
  • Whether tile and coping are replaced at the same time
  • Access for the crew and drain-out logistics
  • Any structural crack or rebar repair found once drained

Common questions

How much does pool resurfacing cost in San Diego?

Across San Diego County, pool resurfacing runs $5,250 to $14,600 depending on pool size, finish or parts, and region. Coastal and inland pricing tracks the county median; mountain and luxury addresses run higher.

Does the price change depending on my city?

Yes. Backcountry and mountain addresses carry travel and access surcharges, luxury-market pools are larger with premium materials, and East County and South Bay labor runs a little under the coastal median. Pick your city below for the local band.

Is the estimate free?

Yes. A specialist in the Refresh Pool Pros network will assess your pool and give you a free written quote before any work starts. Call (858) 400-4598.

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