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Pool Remodeling in Missoula

5 pool remodeling companies serving Missoula, ordered by customer rating and review count, with 2026 resurfacing and remodel price ranges so you can compare a replaster against a full renovation.

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5 Remodeling companies
2.2/5 Average customer rating
16 Customer reviews

Top 5 Remodeling companies in Missoula, MT

Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Missoula area. Listings include the available rating, contact details and location; confirm current credentials and scope directly.

Pool builders serving Missoula

Most pool builders also take on remodels, replastering and equipment upgrades — confirm the scope and the finish options when you call.

Grizzly Pool – pool company in Missoula, MT
3.2 (13 reviews)
Pool Builder
Missoula, MT (406) 243-2763
GatherBoard – pool company in Missoula, MT
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Pool Builder
Missoula, MT (406) 272-9400

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Missoula Remodeling Prices · 2026

What Pool Remodeling Costs in Missoula

Resurfacing is the anchor job: a standard white plaster replaster in Missoula typically runs $5,500–$11,000, while pebble and quartz finishes run $9,000–$20,000. Everything else stacks on top of that:

JobTypical Missoula price
Replaster (white plaster)$5,500–$11,000
Pebble or quartz finish$9,000–$20,000
Waterline tile$2,800–$8,800
Coping replacement$3,300–$9,900
Deck resurfacing$4,500–$13,000
Equipment upgrade (pump, filter, heater, automation)$3,500–$11,000
Add an attached spa$16,500–$38,500
Full remodel (finish, tile, coping, deck, equipment)$16,500–$66,000+

Montana pricing is above the national baseline used for these estimates, mainly on labor and permitting. Plaster has a finite life — 10–15 years for white plaster, 15–20+ for pebble — so a resurfacing quote is often the moment to price tile, coping and equipment in the same drain.

Renovated swimming pool with a new finish and tile in Missoula
A replaster in Missoula runs about $5,500–$11,000; pebble and quartz finishes $9,000–$20,000.
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What a remodel quote should itemize

  • Drain, prep and bond coat. How the old finish is removed or roughed up (chip-out vs. bond coat) and who handles the drain permit and disposal.
  • Finish material and warranty. Plaster, quartz, pebble or glass bead — with the manufacturer warranty and the applicator's own workmanship term in writing.
  • Tile and coping. Waterline tile, step trim, coping material and whether the expansion joint is re-caulked.
  • Equipment and plumbing. Any pump, filter, heater, light or automation swaps, plus new returns or a skimmer if the shell needs them.
  • Startup chemistry. New plaster needs a 28-day brushing and balancing routine — ask who does it and what it costs.

Questions to ask before you sign

  1. How many resurfacing jobs did you complete last year, and can I see two nearby that are five or more years old?
  2. Is the finish installed by your own crew or a subcontractor, and who holds the workmanship warranty?
  3. What happens if the drained shell shows hollow spots, rebar or structural cracks?
  4. Which items in the quote are allowances that could change once the pool is empty?
  5. How long will the pool be down, and who handles the fill and the 28-day startup?
New waterline tile and coping on a remodeled pool in Missoula
Tile, coping and lighting cost least while the pool is already drained.

Price the extras while the pool is empty

Tile, coping, LED lights, a tanning ledge or an attached spa cost far less during a resurfacing than as a separate job later.

Missoula Pool Remodeling Snapshot

Highest Customer Rating

Panorama Pool Builders

5 stars from 1 reviews

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Most Reviewed

Grizzly Pool

13 reviews, 3.2 star average

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2.2 average customer rating · 16 reviews · 5 companies

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Pool Remodeling & Resurfacing in Missoula

5 pool remodeling companies serving Missoula. The ranked companies average 2.2 stars across 16 customer reviews. PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.

Rocky ground and river cobble make excavation the wildcard — get rock language in writing — and frost-depth plumbing plus robust winterization design are standard. Bozeman-area builds often pair pools with significant landscape and terrace work. Fiberglass and vinyl fit the install window; heated pools with automatic covers and mountain-facing terraces define the look. Integrated hot tubs are practically standard.

For statewide rankings, city counts and Montana prices, see the Montana pool remodeling directory, or check the nearby cities below.

Common remodel projects in Missoula

  • Resurfacing — replastering, or upgrading to a quartz or pebble finish that lasts longer and hides chemistry marks better.
  • Tile and coping — replacing a failing waterline tile band, cracked coping or a deteriorated expansion joint.
  • Deck work — resurfacing overlays, new pavers or travertine, drainage fixes and extending the patio.
  • Features and equipment — tanning ledges, spas, LED lighting, water features, variable-speed pumps, salt systems and automation.

Vetting a Missoula remodeling contractor

Ask for nearby resurfacing jobs that are several years old, not just fresh ones. Confirm licensing where Montana requires it, insurance, and who holds the finish warranty. Compare at least three itemized bids against the same scope: finish, tile, coping, deck, equipment and startup. Montana registers construction contractors at the state level — verify registration and insurance. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through your city or county building office; resort-town design review boards can add a step in places like Big Sky and Whitefish.

Missoula Pool Remodeling Questions

How much does it cost to resurface a pool in Missoula?

A standard white plaster replaster in Missoula, MT typically runs $5,500–$11,000; quartz and pebble finishes run $9,000–$20,000. Waterline tile adds $2,800–$8,800 and new coping $3,300–$9,900. A full remodel that also updates the deck and equipment runs $16,500–$66,000+. Montana pricing is above the national baseline used for these estimates, mainly on labor and permitting; get itemized bids from at least three of the pool remodeling companies listed here for your pool's size and condition.

How often does a pool need to be replastered?

White plaster typically lasts 10–15 years; quartz and pebble finishes 15–20 or more with balanced water. Roughing, staining that no longer cleans, exposed aggregate, hollow spots and rust marks from the rebar are the signs the finish is at the end of its life. Etching accelerates when pH and calcium hardness run low, so a consistent water-care routine is the cheapest way to delay the next resurfacing.

How long does a pool remodel take in Missoula?

A straightforward resurfacing usually keeps the pool down for one to two weeks: drain, prep, finish, cure and fill, followed by a 28-day startup brushing routine. Adding tile, coping and deck work extends that to three to six weeks, and equipment or structural changes can push a full renovation past two months. Most crews schedule remodels for the shoulder seasons so the pool is ready when the season starts.

Should I resurface or remodel the whole pool?

Resurface if the shell, tile, coping and equipment are sound and you mostly dislike the finish. Remodel when several systems are at the end of their life at once — a drained pool is the cheapest moment to replace tile and coping, add a tanning ledge or spa, move to LED lights, or install a variable-speed pump and automation. Ask each contractor to price the resurfacing alone and the bundled options separately so you can see the marginal cost of each upgrade.

How long is the pool season in Missoula?

The outdoor season in Missoula runs mid-June through early September — about 3 months unheated. A full professional winterization each fall protects plumbing and equipment through the freeze, and spring openings cluster into the same few weeks. The unheated season runs mid-June through early September, with cool nights even in July. A heater materially extends use, and winters are long and hard-freezing statewide.

Which Missoula pool remodeling company has the highest customer rating?

Panorama Pool Builders has the highest customer rating on this Missoula list at 5 stars across 1 reviews. Grizzly Pool has the largest review count (13 reviews at 3.2 stars). PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.

Do pool remodeling contractors in Montana need a license?

Montana registers construction contractors at the state level — verify registration and insurance. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through your city or county building office; resort-town design review boards can add a step in places like Big Sky and Whitefish.

What does a remodel warranty usually cover?

Plaster and pebble finishes normally carry a manufacturer material warranty (often 5–10 years, sometimes limited or prorated) plus the installer's workmanship warranty (commonly 1–5 years) covering delamination, spot etching from improper startup and bond failure. Tile, coping and equipment carry their own terms. Read what voids coverage — most exclude damage from unbalanced water — and keep your startup and water-test records.

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