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Pool Remodeling in Norwich

13 pool remodeling companies serving Norwich, 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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13 Remodeling companies
4.4/5 Average customer rating
1,607 Customer reviews

Top 13 Remodeling companies in Norwich, CT

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

Pool builders serving Norwich

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

Juliano's Pools – pool company in Vernon, CT
4.6 (1207 reviews)
Pool Builder
Vernon, CT 20+ years in business (860) 870-1085
Pools By Murphy LLC – pool company in Durham, CT
4.1 (115 reviews)
Pool Builder
Durham, CT 10+ years in business (800) 851-6645
Juliano's Pools – pool company in Amston, CT
4.2 (99 reviews)
Pool Builder
Amston, CT 7+ years in business (860) 530-1780
Vernon Poolman – pool company in Vernon, CT
4.2 (84 reviews)
Pool Builder
Vernon, CT 10+ years in business (860) 872-1926
Pools Etc., Inc. – pool company in East Lyme, CT
4 (30 reviews)
Pool Builder
East Lyme, CT 10+ years in business (860) 739-3387
4.9 (11 reviews)
Pool Builder
Tolland, CT 10+ years in business (860) 872-6474
5 (6 reviews)
Pool Builder
Norwich, CT
5 (6 reviews)
Pool Builder
Coventry, RI 10+ years in business (401) 826-0900

Planning a new pool as well? The Norwich pool builders directory ranks all 26 builders in the area.

Norwich Remodeling Prices · 2026

What Pool Remodeling Costs in Norwich

Resurfacing is the anchor job: a standard white plaster replaster in Norwich typically runs $6,000–$12,000, while pebble and quartz finishes run $9,500–$21,500. Everything else stacks on top of that:

JobTypical Norwich price
Replaster (white plaster)$6,000–$12,000
Pebble or quartz finish$9,500–$21,500
Waterline tile$3,000–$9,600
Coping replacement$3,600–$10,800
Deck resurfacing$5,000–$14,500
Equipment upgrade (pump, filter, heater, automation)$3,500–$12,000
Add an attached spa$18,000–$42,000
Full remodel (finish, tile, coping, deck, equipment)$18,000–$72,000+

Connecticut 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 Norwich
A replaster in Norwich runs about $6,000–$12,000; pebble and quartz finishes $9,500–$21,500.
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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 Norwich
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.

Norwich Pool Remodeling Snapshot

Highest Customer Rating

Absolutely Covered

5 stars from 6 reviews

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Most Reviewed

Juliano's Pools

1207 reviews, 4.6 star average

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Norwich market

4.4 average customer rating · 1607 reviews · 13 companies

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Pool Remodeling & Resurfacing in Norwich

13 pool remodeling companies serving Norwich. The ranked companies average 4.4 stars across 1,607 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.

Rock is the Connecticut surprise — ledge shows up across the state and blasting or hammering can move a budget, so insist on a written rock clause. Wooded lots mean tree work and leaf-driven fall maintenance, and older towns add tight-access builds and wetland setback reviews. Gunite with spas and stone terraces owns Fairfield County; vinyl liner carries the rest of the state on value. Automatic safety covers are near-standard on new builds, and compact heated pools are gaining as lot sizes shrink.

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

Common remodel projects in Norwich

  • 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 Norwich remodeling contractor

Ask for nearby resurfacing jobs that are several years old, not just fresh ones. Confirm licensing where Connecticut 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. Connecticut home improvement contractors register with the state Department of Consumer Protection — verify it along with insurance certificates. Pools permit through your town's building office with residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, and alarms where required); shoreline towns and inland wetlands commissions can add review steps.

Norwich Pool Remodeling Questions

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

A standard white plaster replaster in Norwich, CT typically runs $6,000–$12,000; quartz and pebble finishes run $9,500–$21,500. Waterline tile adds $3,000–$9,600 and new coping $3,600–$10,800. A full remodel that also updates the deck and equipment runs $18,000–$72,000+. Connecticut 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 Norwich?

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 Norwich?

The outdoor season in Norwich runs June through mid-September — about 4 months unheated. A full professional winterization each fall protects plumbing and equipment through the freeze, and spring openings cluster into the same few weeks. Realistically June to mid-September unheated, with heaters buying May and October. Humid summers, cold winters, and a hard freeze season mean full winterization is simply part of owning a pool here.

Which Norwich pool remodeling company has the highest customer rating?

Absolutely Covered has the highest customer rating on this Norwich list at 5 stars across 6 reviews. Juliano's Pools has the largest review count (1,207 reviews at 4.6 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 Connecticut need a license?

Connecticut home improvement contractors register with the state Department of Consumer Protection — verify it along with insurance certificates. Pools permit through your town's building office with residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, and alarms where required); shoreline towns and inland wetlands commissions can add review steps.

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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