Licensed · Bonded · Certified PebbleTec Installer
San Diego's pool plastering specialists since 1990.
We replaster, resurface, and restore San Diego pools to last for decades. Trusted by local homeowners, hotels, and builders for over 35 years and 1,000+ pools.
35+
Years
1,000+
Pools
105+
5★ Reviews
Certified PebbleTec®
One of <8 applicators in SD County
Licensed & Bonded
CA License #1098765
105+ 5-Star Reviews
Google + Yelp combined
35+ Years in SD County
Since 1990
1,000+ Pools Plastered
Local references in every city we serve
Where to start
Which one are you?
Choose the option that best describes you. We'll show you the services, pricing, and process that's most relevant to your needs.
What's wrong with your pool?
Match the symptom to the right service.
Most pool problems look the same on the surface, but the right fix depends on age, scope, and structural condition. Click the one that describes your pool and we'll route you to the right page.
What we do
Six services. One specialty: pool plastering done right.
Our results
Real pools. Real Sol Pacific finishes.
A look at recent PebbleTec and full-remodel projects across San Diego County.
PebbleTec Installation
La Jolla, CA, Residential
Complete Pool Remodel
Carlsbad, CA, Residential
Why San Diego picks Sol Pacific
The numbers aren't bragging. They're the reason your plaster lasts.
Pool plastering is a trade where experience compounds. Every shell type, every water chemistry edge case, every shortcut someone tried, we've seen it. Here's what that buys you.
Years plastering San Diego pools
We've seen every shell type, every failure mode, every shortcut. That's the difference between a 10-year plaster job and a 20-year one.
Pools completed across SD County
You can probably drive past one of our jobs from your house. Local references on request, in every neighborhood we serve.
5-star reviews on Yelp & Google
Most pool plastering companies have 3-4 reviews. Ours are public, dated, and ours to defend.
Max PebbleTec lifespan we deliver
Industry average is 12-18 years. Proper prep, proper mix, and proper cure are the only difference.
Our process
From first call to first swim, 10 to 14 days.
Most San Diego pool plasterers take 3–4 weeks. We do it in 10–14 because our crews are full-time, our equipment is on the truck, and our process eliminates the waiting gaps that stretch most projects.
Free on-site assessment
Day 130–45 minutes. We measure, inspect the shell, perform a tap test for hollow spots, review water chemistry history. You get a written quote inside 24 hours, no pressure, no upsell.
Drain, sandblast, crack repair
Day 2–6We drain your pool, sandblast the existing plaster to bare gunite, repair any structural cracks, and prep the surface with bond coat. This is where most pool failures start, and where most contractors cut corners.
Plaster application
Day 7Single-day application by a master plasterer. Mix is hand-troweled wet-on-wet. We use kraft paper masking on tile and coping, then proper expansion joint sealing.
Fill, brush, and balance
Day 8–10We start filling immediately and brush twice daily during the cure window. Water chemistry is balanced on day 1 of fill and again at day 7. This step keeps plaster from etching during cure.
Walkthrough + warranty
Day 10–14Final inspection together. We hand off care instructions, a brushing schedule for the first 30 days, and our written warranty. Most jobs are swimming-ready inside 14 days.
Free on-site assessment
30–45 minutes. We measure, inspect the shell, perform a tap test for hollow spots, review water chemistry history. You get a written quote inside 24 hours, no pressure, no upsell.
Drain, sandblast, crack repair
We drain your pool, sandblast the existing plaster to bare gunite, repair any structural cracks, and prep the surface with bond coat. This is where most pool failures start, and where most contractors cut corners.
Plaster application
Single-day application by a master plasterer. Mix is hand-troweled wet-on-wet. We use kraft paper masking on tile and coping, then proper expansion joint sealing.
Fill, brush, and balance
We start filling immediately and brush twice daily during the cure window. Water chemistry is balanced on day 1 of fill and again at day 7. This step keeps plaster from etching during cure.
Walkthrough + warranty
Final inspection together. We hand off care instructions, a brushing schedule for the first 30 days, and our written warranty. Most jobs are swimming-ready inside 14 days.
Why our timeline beats the industry average: Most San Diego pool plasterers take 21–30 days. We do it in 10–14 because our crews are full-time (not weekend subs), and our process eliminates the wait between drain, prep, and application that stretches most projects.
Honest Pricing
What does pool plastering cost in San Diego?
Most pool companies make you call to get a number. We don't. Here's what you should expect to pay in San Diego County, based on 35+ years of jobs we've actually completed.
Standard White Plaster
Classic, affordable, ready in 7–10 days
$4,500 – $8,500
Lasts 10–15 yrs
Get My QuoteQuartz Aggregate Finish
Premium look, better stain resistance
$6,500 – $12,000
Lasts 12–18 yrs
Get My QuotePebbleTec / PebbleSheen
Natural pebble aggregate, top of the market
$8,000 – $15,000+
Lasts 18–25 yrs
Get My QuotePlaster Spot Repair
Cracks, hollow spots, chips, etching patches
$150 – $3,500
Site-specific
Full Pool Remodel
Plaster + tile + coping + water features
$15,000 – $60,000+
20–30 yrs
Free on-site assessment, no obligation. We'll measure, inspect, and give you a written quote inside 24 hours.
Common Questions
Quick answers, no scripts.
The same questions come up every week. Here are the honest answers, costs, timelines, decisions, and the things most pool plasterers won't tell you on the phone.
Pool plastering in San Diego ranges from $4,500–$8,500 for standard white plaster, $6,500–$12,000 for quartz aggregate finishes, and $8,000–$15,000+ for PebbleTec/PebbleSheen. Pool size, surface condition, and finish choice are the three biggest factors. Plaster spot repairs run $150–$3,500. Full pool remodels (plaster + tile + coping + features) run $15,000–$60,000+.
Most San Diego pool plastering jobs take 7–14 days from drain to swimming-ready. That breaks down as: 1 day for assessment, 4–5 days for drain/sandblast/prep/crack repair, 1 day for plaster application, and 3–7 days for fill, brush, and water-chemistry balance. Sol Pacific Pools completes most jobs in 10–14 days because we use full-time crews instead of weekend subcontractors.
Standard white plaster is the most affordable finish ($4,500–$8,500) and lasts 10–15 years. PebbleTec is a natural pebble aggregate finish that costs more ($8,000–$15,000+) but lasts 18–25 years, resists staining, and dramatically increases home resale value. PebbleTec also feels better underfoot and holds color far longer. For homeowners staying 5+ years, PebbleTec usually wins on cost-per-year.
Repair is the right call when your plaster is under 10 years old, damage is localized to one or two spots, and the pool is structurally sound. Replaster when the surface is 10+ years old, etching covers most of the pool, you have hollow spots in multiple areas, or you've already patched the same pool twice. Sol Pacific Pools gives you a straight answer at the free on-site visit, no upsells.
Yes. Sol Pacific Pool Plastering Inc is fully licensed (California license #1098765), bonded, and insured for both residential and commercial pool plastering work across San Diego County. The company is based in El Cajon, CA, and has been operating for 35+ years with 1,000+ completed pool plastering projects.
Sol Pacific Pools serves all of San Diego County, including San Diego, Carlsbad, Del Mar, El Cajon (home base), Encinitas, Escondido, La Jolla, Oceanside, Poway, Solana Beach, and Vista. Commercial work (hotels, HOAs, resorts) extends across all of Southern California.
Service area
Based in El Cajon. On any San Diego pool within 30 minutes.
Residential across San Diego County. Commercial across all of Southern California.
From our customers
105+ five-star reviews and counting.
“Sol Pacific completely transformed our 20-year-old pool. The PebbleTec finish is absolutely stunning, and the crew was professional from start to finish. Our backyard looks like a luxury resort now.”
Michael R.
La Jolla · PebbleTec Installation
Free assessment · No obligation · Most jobs ready in 10–14 days
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