North Dakota · Pool Remodeling & Resurfacing · Updated 2026
Resurfacing, tile and coping, or a complete makeover: 8 pool remodeling companies across North Dakota. Ratings, review counts, contact details and 2026 planning prices are below. City lists cover 1 North Dakota market.
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Most pool builders also take on remodels, replastering and equipment upgrades — confirm the scope and the finish options when you call.
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Resurfacing is the anchor job: a standard white plaster replaster in North Dakota typically runs $5,500–$10,500, while pebble and quartz finishes run $8,500–$19,000. Everything else stacks on top of that:
| Job | Typical North Dakota price |
|---|---|
| Replaster (white plaster) | $5,500–$10,500 |
| Pebble or quartz finish | $8,500–$19,000 |
| Waterline tile | $2,600–$8,400 |
| Coping replacement | $3,200–$9,500 |
| Deck resurfacing | $4,000–$12,500 |
| Equipment upgrade (pump, filter, heater, automation) | $3,000–$10,500 |
| Add an attached spa | $16,000–$37,000 |
| Full remodel (finish, tile, coping, deck, equipment) | $16,000–$63,000+ |
North Dakota pricing is close to the national baseline used for these estimates. 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.
Tile, coping, LED lights, a tanning ledge or an attached spa cost far less during a resurfacing than as a separate job later.
PoolPad tracks 8 pool remodeling companies across North Dakota, with city lists for 1 markets. 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.
Extreme frost depth drives plumbing, shell, and deck engineering; wind exposure shapes everything above grade. The build season is compressed, so builders pull permits over winter and dig the moment ground allows. Fiberglass leads for install speed, with vinyl liner alongside; heated, auto-covered compact pools are the sensible local standard. Above-ground pools hold a big share statewide.
The largest listed markets are Minot (4 companies).
Ask for nearby resurfacing jobs that are several years old, not just fresh ones. Confirm licensing where North Dakota 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. North Dakota licenses contractors at the state level — verify the license and insurance certificates. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through Fargo, Bismarck, or your city's building department.
A standard white plaster replaster in North Dakota, ND typically runs $5,500–$10,500; quartz and pebble finishes run $8,500–$19,000. Waterline tile adds $2,600–$8,400 and new coping $3,200–$9,500. A full remodel that also updates the deck and equipment runs $16,000–$63,000+. North Dakota pricing is close to the national baseline used for these estimates; get itemized bids from at least three companies for your pool's size and condition.
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.
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.
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.
The outdoor season in North Dakota runs 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. June through early September unheated; heaters are standard equipment, not upgrades. Winters are among the harshest anywhere pools are built — frost runs deep and stays.
Backyard Escapes by Kerner Pools & Spas has the highest customer rating on this North Dakota list at 5 stars across 14 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.
North Dakota licenses contractors at the state level — verify the license and insurance certificates. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through Fargo, Bismarck, or your city's building department.
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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