Pool Remodeling · Residential & Commercial · 35+ Years
Pool Remodeling in San Diego.
Same pool, completely different backyard. New plaster, updated tile, reshaped coping, integrated water features, we transform tired, dated pools into resort-style centerpieces.
Quick Answer
Pool remodeling in San Diego costs $5,000–$12,000 for a surface-only remodel (new plaster or PebbleTec), $15,000–$30,000 for a mid-scope remodel (plaster + tile + coping), and $30,000–$60,000+ for a full remodel including deck resurfacing and water features. Most projects take 2–8 weeks depending on scope. Sol Pacific Pools handles residential and commercial pool remodeling across San Diego County and Southern California.
Trusted by San Diego pool owners since 1990
Certified PebbleTec®
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35+ Years in SD County
Since 1990
1,000+ Pools Plastered
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Three scope levels
Pick the remodel that fits your budget.
Pool remodeling lives on a spectrum from $5K surface refresh to $60K+ full transformation. Here's what each scope looks like.
Surface Refresh
New plaster or PebbleTec only. Same shape, same tile, same coping. The fastest, most affordable remodel, just a new interior surface.
$5,000 – $12,000
2 weeks
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New plaster + new waterline tile + new coping. Updates the three most visible elements without touching the shell or deck. Most common remodel scope.
$15,000 – $30,000
3–4 weeks
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Plaster, tile, coping, deck resurfacing, optional water features (waterfall, bubblers, spillway), lighting upgrades. Resort-style transformation.
$30,000 – $60,000+
5–8 weeks
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Design to swim, 5–8 weeks.
Our process scales with scope, surface refresh in 2 weeks, full remodel in 5–8. Same crew, same standards across every phase.
On-site design consultation
Week 1We walk your pool together, discuss scope, finishes, water features, and budget. You receive a written quote inside 24 hours, with options at three price points.
Design + material selection
Week 1–2We help you pick plaster finish, tile, coping stone, and any added features. We bring samples to your home, no showroom trips.
Demo + structural prep
Week 2–3Drain the pool, demo existing tile and coping, sandblast plaster to bare gunite, repair any cracks or hollow spots. The unglamorous part that determines longevity.
Tile + coping installation
Week 3–5New waterline tile is set with masonry-grade thinset. Coping stones are cut to fit and mortared in place. Any water features are plumbed and integrated.
Plaster + cure
Week 5–6Final surface finish (PebbleTec, quartz, or plaster) is hand-troweled in a single day. Fill begins immediately with proper brushing and chemistry schedule.
Walkthrough + warranty
Week 6–8Final inspection together. Care instructions, brushing schedule, written warranty. Resort-quality pool, ready for use.
On-site design consultation
We walk your pool together, discuss scope, finishes, water features, and budget. You receive a written quote inside 24 hours, with options at three price points.
Design + material selection
We help you pick plaster finish, tile, coping stone, and any added features. We bring samples to your home, no showroom trips.
Demo + structural prep
Drain the pool, demo existing tile and coping, sandblast plaster to bare gunite, repair any cracks or hollow spots. The unglamorous part that determines longevity.
Tile + coping installation
New waterline tile is set with masonry-grade thinset. Coping stones are cut to fit and mortared in place. Any water features are plumbed and integrated.
Plaster + cure
Final surface finish (PebbleTec, quartz, or plaster) is hand-troweled in a single day. Fill begins immediately with proper brushing and chemistry schedule.
Walkthrough + warranty
Final inspection together. Care instructions, brushing schedule, written warranty. Resort-quality pool, ready for use.
Common questions
Pool remodeling FAQ.
San Diego pool remodeling costs depend on scope. A surface-only remodel (new plaster or PebbleTec) runs $5,000–$12,000. A mid-scope remodel (plaster + tile + coping) runs $15,000–$30,000. A full remodel (everything above plus deck resurfacing, water features, lighting) runs $30,000–$60,000+. We provide a written quote inside 24 hours of the free on-site visit, with options at all three scope levels.
Surface-only remodels: ~2 weeks. Mid-scope (plaster + tile + coping): 3–4 weeks. Full remodels (with deck and water features): 5–8 weeks. We typically beat the industry average because we run our own full-time crews, most San Diego remodelers stretch projects by 2–3 weeks waiting on subcontractors.
For ROI, the order is: PebbleTec or premium plaster (highest perceived value) → new waterline tile (visible from every angle) → modern coping (cleans up the entire pool edge) → integrated water features (waterfall, bubblers) → deck resurfacing. If you're remodeling specifically to sell, prioritize the first three. If you're staying, integrated water features pay back in everyday enjoyment.
Replastering is just the interior pool surface, strip old plaster, apply new. Remodeling is broader: it can include tile replacement, new coping, deck resurfacing, water features, lighting, equipment upgrades. Replastering is typically $4,500–$15,000. Remodeling is $15,000–$60,000+. If you only need a fresh surface, replastering is the right call.
Yes. Sol Pacific Pools handles commercial pool remodeling across San Diego County and all of Southern California. Common projects: hotel pool restorations, HOA/condo pool refreshes, apartment complex pool upgrades. We work around occupancy schedules and ADA compliance. Contact us with your project specs for a commercial quote.
Yes. Most remodeling work in San Diego County requires permits, especially when changing tile, coping, decks, or adding water features. We handle permit applications, inspections, and coordination with the City of San Diego or your local jurisdiction (Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, etc.).
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