Washington, DC · Pool Remodeling & Resurfacing · Updated 2026
Compare 44 pool remodeling companies in the Washington area for replastering, pebble and quartz finishes, waterline tile, coping, decking and equipment upgrades — with 2026 local price ranges and the questions to ask before you drain the pool. This page shows the top 20.
Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Washington area. Listings include the available rating, contact details and location; confirm current credentials and scope directly.
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 Washington typically runs $6,500–$12,500, while pebble and quartz finishes run $10,000–$22,500. Everything else stacks on top of that:
| Job | Typical Washington price |
|---|---|
| Replaster (white plaster) | $6,500–$12,500 |
| Pebble or quartz finish | $10,000–$22,500 |
| Waterline tile | $3,100–$10,000 |
| Coping replacement | $3,800–$11,300 |
| Deck resurfacing | $5,000–$15,000 |
| Equipment upgrade (pump, filter, heater, automation) | $4,000–$12,500 |
| Add an attached spa | $19,000–$44,000 |
| Full remodel (finish, tile, coping, deck, equipment) | $19,000–$75,000+ |
Washington, DC 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.
Tile, coping, LED lights, a tanning ledge or an attached spa cost far less during a resurfacing than as a separate job later.
Washington market
4.6 average customer rating · 1879 reviews · 44 companies · 2 specialists
See All on the Map →44 pool remodeling companies in the Washington area. 2 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it. The ranked companies average 4.6 stars across 1,879 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.
Tight rowhouse lots drive everything: crane sets over the house, hand digs, compact equipment pads, and drainage engineered to protect neighbors. Expect smaller vessels — plunge pools, spools, cocktail pools — designed to make 400 square feet feel like a resort. Plunge pools with spa jets, automatic covers, and serious lighting — the DC build is compact, heated, and used at night. Materials skew high-end; the pool is usually one piece of a full outdoor-room renovation.
Ask for nearby resurfacing jobs that are several years old, not just fresh ones. Confirm licensing where Washington, DC 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. DC projects run through the Department of Buildings with licensed contractors, electrical and plumbing permits, and residential barrier requirements. Ask your builder for recent District-specific approval timelines. Historic-district review can add time in Georgetown and Capitol Hill.
A standard white plaster replaster in Washington, DC typically runs $6,500–$12,500; quartz and pebble finishes run $10,000–$22,500. Waterline tile adds $3,100–$10,000 and new coping $3,800–$11,300. A full remodel that also updates the deck and equipment runs $19,000–$75,000+. Washington, DC 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.
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 Washington runs mid-May through 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. Mid-May through September, humid at the peak. Winters freeze enough for a full close, and heaters are common because owners want every week the short urban season can give.
Pearl Pool Plastering has the highest customer rating on this Washington list at 5 stars across 9 reviews. High Sierra Pools has the largest review count (280 reviews at 4.2 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.
DC projects run through the Department of Buildings with licensed contractors, electrical and plumbing permits, and residential barrier requirements. Ask your builder for recent District-specific approval timelines. Historic-district review can add time in Georgetown and Capitol Hill.
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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