Pool resurfacing is one of the larger maintenance bills an Orlando-area pool owner faces, and it is hard to price in advance. No Orlando contractor we checked publishes resurfacing prices, so the figures below come from national cost guides and one directory’s Orlando estimate. They are a starting point for budgeting, not a substitute for written quotes from the contractors who will look at your pool.
For a deeper breakdown with a calculator, see the pool resurfacing cost guide. This post walks through the numbers, what moves them and how to read the quotes you get.
Typical 2026 price ranges
These are typical national ranges from HomeGuide (2026), HomeAdvisor (2026), Angi (2026) and Fixr — estimates, not quotes.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Pool resurfacing, typical project | $6,000–$15,000 (about 1,000 sq ft of surface) |
| White plaster / marcite | $6–$8 per sq ft (about $6,000–$8,000 per 1,000 sq ft) |
| Quartz finish | $7–$10 per sq ft (about $7,000–$10,000) |
| Pebble aggregate finish | $7–$15 per sq ft (about $7,000–$15,000); premium brand-name pebble $10–$20 per sq ft |
| Full tile interior | $20,000–$30,000 |
| Waterline or pool tile | $20–$50 per sq ft installed |
| Coping | $30–$80 per linear ft installed |
| Pool deck resurfacing | $3–$12 per sq ft (about $1,500–$10,800 for 500–900 sq ft); cool-deck coating about $4–$6 per sq ft |
| Travertine or paver deck | $12–$30 per sq ft installed |
| Fiberglass refinish | $7,000–$15,000 full refinish; gelcoat spot repair about $300–$600 |
| Acid wash | $300–$700 for most in-ground pools |
| Draining | about $175–$225 |
| Refill water (City of Orlando, OUC) | A 20,000-gallon refill adds roughly $47–$84 in OUC water volume charges depending on the rest of that month’s use, before sewer charges (OUC rate schedule effective Oct 1, 2026) |
One directory’s Orlando estimate
As a local cross-check, one directory’s Orlando estimate from Angi puts pool resurfacing in Orlando at about $6,100–$15,200, with an average of about $11,150 (2026). That sits inside the national $6,000–$15,000 band, which suggests the national ranges are a reasonable guide for Orlando-area budgeting. It is still a directory estimate, and the price on your pool depends on what a contractor finds on site.
What moves the price
Two pools with the same finish can get very different quotes. These are the main reasons.
Surface area
Finish prices are quoted per square foot of interior surface, and that includes the walls, steps and benches as well as the floor. The “typical project” line above assumes about 1,000 sq ft. A smaller pool comes in lower and a large pool with a spa, sun shelf or long benches comes in higher. Ask each contractor what square footage they measured so you can compare like with like.
The finish you choose
The ladder runs from white plaster or marcite at $6–$8 per sq ft, through quartz at $7–$10, to pebble aggregate at $7–$15, with premium brand-name pebble at $10–$20. Our pebble vs quartz vs plaster comparison covers how the three differ beyond price.
Tile, coping and the deck
Many owners replace waterline tile and coping at the same time, because the pool is already drained. Tile runs $20–$50 per sq ft installed and coping $30–$80 per linear ft, so a long perimeter adds up quickly. Deck work is priced separately. See tile and coping replacement and pool deck resurfacing for what each covers.
Condition of the shell
Cracks, leaks and shape changes are a different job from a cosmetic resurface. In Florida, a swimming pool/spa servicing contractor “can not make any modifications of a swimming pool concrete structure” (CILB declaratory statement DS 2009-064), so structural work needs a residential or commercial pool contractor. Leak detection and crack repair are usually quoted as their own line items. More on that on the remodeling and crack repair page.
Draining, discharge and refill
Draining runs about $175–$225 and an acid wash $300–$700. Orange County’s pool-pollution guidance says pool water may only go to the lawn after chlorine has dissipated (total chlorine 0.01 mg/L or less, pH 6.5 to 8.0) at 25 gallons a minute or less, and never to storm drains, streets or septic systems. Water contaminated with algae, debris or metals is pumped out by a sanitary service, which can add cost to a neglected pool. The Central Florida draining guide covers those rules in full.
Permits and HOA review
Permit rules for resurfacing vary by city and county, and no Orange, Seminole or Lake county source we found states the residential rule in writing. Orange County has treated pool resurfacing as a pool renovation, and it requires a permit for new concrete or paver decks (pavers need a zoning permit). The licensed contractor confirms and pulls any permit required. If you live in an HOA community, check your declaration and get ARC approval where it applies, especially for deck, paver and coping changes.
The refill: what it adds to an OUC bill
For homes on City of Orlando water, OUC bills residential volume in tiers per 1,000 gallons under its rate schedule effective October 1, 2026: the first 3,000 gallons at $0.90, the next 4,000 at $1.40, the next 12,000 at $2.50, the next 11,000 at $8.50 and anything over 30,000 at $16.25. Because the upper tiers are steep, the cost of a refill depends on how much water the household uses that same month.
Worked from that schedule, a 20,000-gallon refill adds roughly $47–$84 in OUC water volume charges depending on the rest of that month’s use. That is before City of Orlando sewer charges, which OUC does not set. If your water comes from Orange County Utilities, a city system or another provider, check that utility’s own rate schedule, and ask it whether it offers any adjustment for filling a pool.
How to compare written quotes
A low number is only useful if it covers the same work. Before comparing totals, line the quotes up against this list.
- Square footage and finish. The same measured area, and the exact finish type and color on each quote.
- Prep method. How the old surface is prepared and what happens if hollow spots or cracks turn up once the pool is drained.
- Tile, coping and drain cover. Whether tile and coping are included, and whether the quote replaces an old main drain cover with one that meets the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act standard. A resurface is a natural time to ask.
- Draining and refill. Who drains, where the water goes, who checks the hydrostatic relief valve and groundwater, and who pays for the refill water.
- Start-up. What water-chemistry start-up the contractor handles after the finish goes on, and for how long.
- Permit. Whether the contractor will pull a permit and who handles any inspection.
- License number. Ask for the contractor’s state license number (it must appear in their ads and contracts, §489.119(5)(b)) and check it on MyFloridaLicense.com. A county business tax receipt is not a license.
- Warranty and payments. What written warranty, if any, the contractor offers, and the payment schedule.
Florida residential repair contracts over $2,500 must also contain a written notice about the Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund. The fund can pay up to $30,000 for pool (Division II) contracts signed on or after July 1, 2024, but it applies only to licensed contractors. Our guide to who can resurface a pool in Florida explains the license classes.
Getting quotes in the Orlando area
We connect Orlando-area homeowners with independent local pool contractors for free, no-obligation quotes. The contractor you choose quotes, contracts and does the work. Tell us your pool size, the finish you are considering and any tile, coping or deck work, and request a free quote. We usually reply the same day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to resurface a pool in Orlando?
National cost guides put a typical resurfacing project at $6,000 to $15,000 for about 1,000 square feet of surface. One directory’s Orlando estimate from Angi is about $6,100 to $15,200, averaging about $11,150 in 2026. These are estimates, not quotes. Your price depends on the pool’s size, the finish, tile and coping work and the shell’s condition.
Is quartz or pebble more expensive than plaster?
Usually, yes. National ranges put white plaster or marcite at $6 to $8 per square foot, quartz at $7 to $10 and pebble aggregate at $7 to $15, with premium brand-name pebble at $10 to $20. On a pool with about 1,000 square feet of surface, that spread can mean several thousand dollars between the lowest and highest options.
Does the refill water add much to my bill?
It can. On City of Orlando water, a 20,000-gallon refill adds roughly $47 to $84 in OUC water volume charges, depending on the rest of that month’s use, before sewer charges, under OUC’s rate schedule effective October 1, 2026. Other utilities have their own rates, so check yours and ask about any pool-fill adjustment.