Orlando pool resurfacing cost and finish guide (2026)

Every number below comes from a named source, listed at the bottom. Figures from resurfacing companies are their own claims, labeled as such. They are not quotes for your pool. Checked October 23, 2026.

What resurfacing costs around Orlando

Source	What it says
The Pool Repair Guy, Kissimmee (company)^[1]	For a standard residential pool in the Orlando area: plaster about $4,995–$7,000, quartz $6,500–$10,000, mini pebble $8,000–$13,000, Pebble Tec $10,000–$18,000+. Pool size, depth, a spa and tile work set the final number. About 7 days of work, then a 7–8 day start-up after refilling.
All Phase Pool Remodeling, Sanford (company)^[2]	Plaster (marcite) $5,000–$10,000; Pebble Tec / PebbleSheen / PebbleFina $9,000–$18,000+. Most projects take 7–14 days.
Classic Marcite, Orlando (company)^[3]	Orlando resurfacing prices range from about $4,000 to $10,000, depending on pool size and materials.

The sources overlap but don't agree exactly. Pool size, finish brand, tile and coping work and the condition of the shell all change the price. Get written quotes for the same finish and scope.

How long each finish lasts

Finish	Lifespan claims
White plaster / marcite	7–10 years in Florida (The Pool Repair Guy^[1]); 5–10 years (All Phase^[2]).
Quartz aggregate	12–15 years with good water chemistry (The Pool Repair Guy^[1]); 10–15 years (All Phase^[2]).
Pebble (Pebble Tec, mini pebble)	Mini pebble 15–20 years, Pebble Tec 20+ years (The Pool Repair Guy^[1]); 15–20+ years (All Phase^[2]).
Glass bead	15–20 years (All Phase^[2]).

Florida licensing: check the license

Florida licenses pool contractors. Under section 489.105, Florida Statutes, a residential pool/spa contractor's scope includes "interior finishes", and a pool/spa servicing contractor's scope includes "interior refinishing" and draining a pool "for the purpose of repair or renovation"^[10].
A certified contractor can work anywhere in Florida; a registered contractor only in the local jurisdiction where they are registered^[10]. Certified pool contractor licenses start with CPC.
Look up any license number on the Florida DBPR license search^[11]. Where a company publishes its license number on its own site, we show it on its profile. We copied those numbers from the company sites and did not look each one up, so check it yourself before you sign.
Classic Marcite's draining guide also advises hiring a DBPR-licensed (CPC or RPC), insured contractor with a written hydrostatic plan^[7].

High water table and hydrostatic valves

The Pool Repair Guy says Orlando sits on a high water table and groundwater can push up on an empty pool shell, so its jobs start by pulling the drain plug and controlling groundwater^[1]. Central Florida Pool Service says an empty shell can float or crack where the water table is high^[8].
Classic Marcite says a pool can "pop" within 24–48 hours when groundwater is high or after heavy rain. It advises confirming the hydrostatic relief valve in the main drain sump opens freely, avoiding full drains unless you are resurfacing, and keeping the pool empty for as little time as possible^[7].
Where the water goes. Central Florida Pool Service says Orange County Utilities and the City of Orlando expect pool water to go to the sanitary sewer cleanout, not storm drains, and that the St. Johns River Water Management District can restrict filling during water shortages^[8]. Classic Marcite also says to discharge to the sanitary sewer^[7].
Fill water. Central Florida Pool Service says local source water often runs 200–400 ppm calcium hardness^[8]; The Pool Repair Guy adds a metal sequestrant during start-up because fill water can carry metals that stain a new finish^[1].

Rain and humidity

Orlando has a humid subtropical climate with a hot, rainy season from May to late October and a mild, dry season from November to April. Summer highs are typically in the low 90s°F, and strong afternoon thunderstorms occur almost daily, sometimes with several inches of rain per hour^[4].
NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Orlando: about 51.45 inches of rain a year, most of it June through September (June 8.05 in, July 7.46 in, August 7.69 in, September 6.37 in; November 1.79 in)^[4].
Classic Marcite recommends scheduling a drain-and-resurface in the dry season (November–April)^[7]. Ask your contractor how they handle afternoon storms on a summer job.
Company claims on humidity: Classic Marcite says high temperatures, humidity and chemical swings speed up the breakdown of plaster and other finishes^[6]; The Pool Mechanic says constant moisture promotes algae and chemical imbalances, and that plaster and aggregate finishes need 7–10 days of curing time in the local humid climate^[5].

Hurricanes and storms

Orlando is about 42 miles from the Atlantic and 77 miles from the Gulf, so hurricanes usually weaken before they arrive, but the area has had notable damage: three hurricanes in 2004 (Charley the worst), Irma in 2017, Ian in 2022 and Milton in 2024^[4].
Orlando West Pool Care notes the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peaking around September 10. After a storm it advises pulling large debris out by hand before it decomposes and stains the finish, and keeping the pool full rather than draining it^[9].
If a resurfacing job is booked during hurricane season, ask the contractor what happens if a storm arrives while the pool is empty (see the groundwater notes above).

Screen enclosures (pool cages)

Many Central Florida pools sit under a screen enclosure. Classic Marcite advises scheduling screen enclosure repairs after the pool is refilled, so debris from the enclosure work doesn't contaminate the new finish^[7].
Orlando West Pool Care says Orange and Lake County treat enclosure repairs that change structural members or anchors as building work^[9]. If storm damage means the cage and the pool surface both need work, ask who handles the enclosure permit and in what order the jobs will be done.

Before you sign

Get 2–3 written, itemized quotes for the same finish, tile and coping scope.
Check the contractor's license on the DBPR license search^[11] and ask for proof of insurance.
Ask how groundwater will be controlled while the pool is empty, and where the drained water will go^[7]^[8].
If a brand is quoted (for example Pebble Tec), confirm installer status with the manufacturer^[12].
Ask your city or county whether the job needs a permit, especially if plumbing, electrical, deck or enclosure work is included.

Ready to compare companies? See the ranked Orlando directory or the finish pages: White plaster / marcite, Quartz, Pebble (incl. Pebble Tec, Pebble Sheen), Glass bead and polished aggregate.

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