Your backyard pool is only as impressive as its finish. Over time, plaster can crack, fade, and roughen, turning refreshing swims into costly headaches. Homeowners inevitably ask one question: how much does it cost to replaster a pool? CountBricks—residential construction’s AI-powered estimating platform—breaks down the numbers and shows you how to secure accurate, real-time pricing in minutes.
Across the U.S., most homeowners spend between $4,500 and $10,000 on pool replastering. A standard 20,000-gallon in-ground pool with white plaster averages around $6,800 when materials, labor, and prep work are combined. Premium finishes such as colored quartz or pebble aggregate raise totals to $8,000–$12,000.
CountBricks users see these figures refine instantly once our AI factors in local labor rates, onsite voice-captured dimensions, and live supplier pricing. Instead of generic ranges, you receive a precise line-item estimate you can trust.
• Pool size and shape
• Finish selection (standard plaster vs. quartz vs. pebble)
• Site preparation and demo requirements
• Regional labor rates and seasonality
• Water disposal and refilling fees
• Permit or inspection costs where applicable
Surface area dictates material volume. A 12' x 24' rectangle might require 50 bags of plaster mix, while a lagoon-style freeform pool of the same gallonage can need 15–20% more due to curves and benches. CountBricks voice capture lets our AI calculate exact square footage in real time, eliminating guesswork.
Standard marcite plaster averages $4–$5 per square foot installed. Colored quartz runs $6–$7, and pebble aggregate approaches $9–$12. Premium blends offer longer lifespans—often 15–20 years—cutting future maintenance cycles.
Old plaster removal, surface acid washing, and structural crack repairs add hands-on labor hours. On projects logged in CountBricks.com/portfolio, prep work has ranged from 20% to 35% of total job cost. Our AI flags existing issues during your recorded walkthrough so nothing sneaks onto a change order later.
Residential contractors in Sun Belt states see higher demand in spring, when crews book quickly and overtime premiums kick in. Northeastern markets often discount late autumn replastering to keep teams busy before winter shutdowns. CountBricks indexes labor rates weekly, so your quote aligns with current market conditions instead of outdated annual averages.
1. Start a voice conversation in the CountBricks mobile app, walking around your pool while describing conditions.
2. Our AI converts speech to data points: length, width, depth, step count, and finish preference.
3. The system cross-checks local supplier inventories and today’s material prices.
4. Within seconds you receive a detailed estimate and downloadable PDF proposal.
5. Need a contractor? Request introductions through CountBricks.com/services and share the estimate for faster bidding.
• Bundle repairs: Schedule tile replacement or coping work alongside replastering to reduce repetitive setup costs.
• Choose off-season dates: Labor availability in mid-fall often lowers bids by 5–10%.
• Optimize water usage: Coordinate with neighbors for temporary tank storage rather than paying municipal dump fees.
• Leverage AI takeoffs: CountBricks blueprint uploads remove measurement errors that trigger costly over-ordering.
Stains and minor etching are cosmetic, but plaster delamination or exposed gunite can damage the shell and plumbing. If your plaster feels like sandpaper or flakes off in chunks, replaster within the season to avoid structural repair bills triple the cost of resurfacing. CountBricks virtual consultations help you evaluate urgency and plan budgets accordingly.
In a recent Jackson, MS residential build, our client’s 18,000-gallon pool required quartz replastering. Real-time materials were $3,450, prep and application labor $2,960, water logistics $310, and permits $80—totaling $6,800. The homeowner received the full proposal during a single 15-minute app session and booked work within 24 hours, shaving two weeks off the traditional bid cycle.
• Home equity lines often offer the lowest rates for improvements.
• Some municipalities classify energy-efficient pumps installed during replastering as eligible for tax credits—ask your CountBricks advisor.
• Bundled financing through CountBricks partner lenders lets you spread costs over 12–60 months with competitive APRs.
• AI precision: Live material feeds and regional labor data keep numbers accurate to the day.
• Speed: Voice-driven capture produces professional estimates in minutes, not days.
• Transparency: Every cost is itemized for confident decision-making.
• Integration: Convert the estimate into an invoice, schedule tasks, and track budget variances—all inside CountBricks.
Ready to know exactly how much it will cost to replaster your pool? Start your free voice estimate today at CountBricks.com/services and swim in crystal-clear confidence.
When the Morgan family in suburban Atlanta noticed their 10-year-old plaster peeling, they opened the CountBricks app and began a live walkthrough. Within eleven minutes, our AI had:
• Calculated 725 square feet of interior surface
• Flagged a hairline structural crack near the deep-end return
• Recommended a durable pebble aggregate upgrade for an extra decade of service life
The instant estimate landed at $8,950. Because the Morgans scheduled during an off-peak November slot, their contractor—sourced through CountBricks.com/services—applied a 7% labor discount, trimming the invoice to $8,328.
1. The approved estimate auto-converted into a task schedule, assigning demo, acid wash, bond coat, and plaster crews.
2. Material orders synced with two local supply houses, locking prices for 15 days.
3. Daily voice logs from the superintendent updated the Morgans through the CountBricks client portal.
• Completed two days ahead of schedule, eliminating extra rental costs for water-holding tanks.
• Zero change orders—every contingency was captured by AI before work began.
• Post-project appraisal added $19,000 to property value, more than doubling the replaster investment.
• Early assessment pays off: Counting cracks and hollow spots with CountBricks reduces surprise repairs.
• Premium finishes carry higher upfront cost but can extend resurfacing cycles from 7 to 20 years.
• Real-time pricing is critical: Materials shifted 4.2% during the Morgan project; locked-in orders preserved budget.
Your pool should be a source of relaxation, not renovation anxiety. Record your own walkthrough in the CountBricks app, review the AI estimate, and schedule trusted crews—all before you finish your morning coffee. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to get started.
