Homeowners often ask one big question when their swimming pool surface starts to stain, pit, or flake: “How much will replastering cost me?” Because no two pools—or projects—are alike, the answer requires a careful look at materials, labor, and site conditions. At CountBricks, we use real-time voice capture and AI cost databases to build a line-by-line estimate in minutes, giving you clarity before any work begins.
Replastering is the process of removing worn finishes, repairing the shell, and applying a fresh plaster coat. The work restores waterproof integrity, smoothness, and color while extending the pool’s lifespan by 15–20 years. A typical residential project includes:
• Surface drain and clean
• Chip-out or sandblast existing finish
• Structural crack repair and bonding coat
• Application of new plaster or aggregate finish
• Acid wash, fill, and water chemistry balance
CountBricks AI engines analyze thousands of residential projects to pinpoint the factors with the greatest cost impact:
• Pool size and depth profile: More square footage means more material and labor hours.
• Access and staging: Tight yards, limited gate width, or slope conditions raise hauling and setup time.
• Finish selection: Standard white plaster is budget-friendly, quartz adds 15–25 %, pebble aggregates add 25–40 %, and glass bead blends can double material spend.
• Substrate condition: Excessive delamination, rust stains, or hollow spots require extra chip-out, patching, and bonding agents.
• Waterline tile or coping work: Replacing tile while plaster is off the shell is efficient but increases overall scope.
• Regional labor rates: Boston, Los Angeles, and similar metros carry higher licensed-crew costs than smaller markets. CountBricks auto-updates rates weekly so your estimate is never stale.
Our current data set (updated daily on CountBricks.com/services) shows these common cost bands:
• 400–600 sq ft kidney or rectangle pool, standard plaster: $6,800–$9,400
• Same pool with quartz: $7,800–$11,500
• 700–900 sq ft freeform pool with pebble finish: $12,000–$17,000
• Premium glass bead or polished aggregate, any size: $18–$28 per sq ft
Remember that these numbers include demolition, surface prep, materials, labor, startup chemicals, and standard site protection. Upgrades such as LED niche sealing, hydrostatic valve replacement, or autofill retrofits are priced separately in the CountBricks line item view.
1. You speak naturally through your phone or desktop microphone. Our voice AI converts your description—dimensions, finish type, timing—into structured project data.
2. CountBricks cross-checks your specs with local cost indices and supplier pricing updated in real time.
3. Within seconds you receive a full estimate PDF, a client-ready quote document, and optional schedule Gantt chart.
4. Need plan takeoffs? Upload a blueprint or scan a hand sketch. CountBricks AI traces shell, steps, benches, and calculates exact square footage so you never under- or over-order plaster.
• Longer service life: DIY coatings rarely achieve the same bond strength.
• Warranty protection: CountBricks-managed crews provide up to 10-year workmanship warranties.
• Safety and code compliance: Proper drain covers, anti-entrapment fittings, and balanced startup chemistry keep your family protected.
• Visual upgrade: Fresh finishes and modern tile transform curb appeal and home value.
• Combine repairs: Schedule tile, coping, or skimmer work during replastering to avoid duplicate mobilization fees.
• Choose mid-season windows: Crews are less booked in early spring and late fall, yielding better labor rates.
• Keep water chemistry in range: Balanced water postpones the next replaster by years.
CountBricks partners with national financing providers so qualified homeowners can spread payments over 6–60 months. Ask your project consultant or visit CountBricks.com/consultation for pre-qualification.
How long does the job take? Most residential pools are chip-out to refill in 5–7 working days, plus a 2-week curing period with daily brushing.
Do I need new tile? Only if existing tile is loose, cracked, or cosmetically outdated. Replacing later requires another drain-down, so many owners combine both scopes.
Can I swim immediately? Light swimming is possible once startup chemistry is balanced—usually 7 days after refill for plaster, 28 days for some aggregates.
Ready for a precise, instantly sharable replastering cost? Start a voice session or upload your plans at CountBricks.com/services today. Our residential construction team will translate data into on-site craftsmanship that leaves your pool looking showroom new.
The Rivera family in Newton, MA owned a 550 sq ft gunite pool last finished in 2004. Surface etching and plaster pop-offs created a sandpaper feel on swimmers’ feet. Traditional contractors quoted a flat $10,500 based on historical averages. The family turned to CountBricks for a data-driven alternative.
• Accurate takeoff: Our AI blueprint scan revealed the true surface area was 498 sq ft, not the assumed 550 sq ft, reducing material by 9 bags of plaster.
• Optimized crew scheduling: Voice collaboration identified a late-April slot when our certified team had a gap, trimming labor premiums by 7 %.
• Scope alignment: A moisture meter test proved the existing waterline tile bond was sound, allowing the Riveras to defer replacement until a future refresh.
Initial contractor average: $10,500
CountBricks itemized estimate: $9,240
Total savings: $1,260 (12 %)
• Measure before you call: Sketch your pool and note length, width, depth, bench areas, and spa spillways to accelerate the AI intake.
• Photograph trouble spots: Images of cracks, stains, and rust heads help our estimators verify substrate repair allowances.
• Plan for water: Arrange a potable water truck or confirm municipal hydrant access to shorten refill time and maintain plaster quality.
CountBricks field supervisors visited the Riveras twice during the curing period, checking pH and calcium levels, brushing, and logging results in the client portal. The pool opened Memorial Day weekend with a smooth quartz finish and a 10-year workmanship warranty—proof that technology and craftsmanship can coexist beautifully.
Ready for similar results? Upload your pool dimensions or speak directly to our AI estimator at CountBricks.com/consultation and watch transparent pricing surface in minutes.
