How much does a Pool Resurfacing & Replastering cost to buy?

A typical Pool Resurfacing & Replastering sells for 2x to 3.5x annual revenue. With average revenue of $900K, expect to pay $1.8M to $3.1M.

How much does it cost to start a Pool Resurfacing & Replastering?

Startup costs range from $40K to $120K depending on location, equipment, and scale.

Service

Pool Resurfacing & Replastering

Q: What are the profit margins for a Pool Resurfacing & Replastering?

The average profit margin for a Pool Resurfacing & Replastering is around 38%. Largest costs are labor (4–6 workers), plaster/finish materials, and equipment (jackhammers, plastering machines, trucks). A 3-crew operation in a warm-weather market can generate $1M–$2M annually at 35–42% gross margins.

Every inground pool in America needs this every 10 years — no exceptions

Inground swimming pools must be resurfaced every 8–15 years as the plaster, pebble finish, or fiberglass degrades, stains, and becomes rough and porous. A pool resurfacing job runs $8,000–$20,000 per pool depending on size and finish material. Unlike pool cleaning (low ticket, high frequency) or pool repair, resurfacing is high-ticket, low-frequency — but the US has 5.7 million inground pools, each on a decade-long resurfacing clock. Crews can complete 2–4 pools per week during peak season.

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Avg Revenue

$900K

Profit Margin

38%

Acquisition Multiple

2x - 3.5x

Startup Cost

$40K - $120K

Difficulty

3/5

How It Works

Crews drain the pool, chip out old plaster or grind the fiberglass surface, apply bonding agents, then spray or hand-apply new finish material (white plaster, quartz aggregate, pebble finish, or fiberglass gelcoat). The job takes 2–5 days depending on size and finish. Materials run $2,000–$6,000 per pool; labor is 2–4 workers. Most jobs are booked 4–8 weeks out during spring/summer. Commercial pools (hotels, HOAs, municipal facilities) are the highest-ticket segment.

Revenue Range

Low End

$400K

Typical

$900K

High End

$2.0M

Pros

+High average ticket — $8K–$20K per job means revenue builds quickly
+Non-discretionary spend — a pool that can't be used must be resurfaced
+5.7 million inground pools in the US means perpetual demand pipeline
+Commercial accounts (hotels, HOAs) provide larger contracts and repeat business

Cons

-Seasonal in northern climates — peak season is spring through early fall
-Skilled labor is the bottleneck — plasterers and finish crews are specialized and scarce
-High material and equipment costs; cement trucks and mixing equipment required

Best For

Contractors in warm climates (FL, AZ, TX, CA) with access to skilled labor and commercial pool relationships

Operating Costs

Largest costs are labor (4–6 workers), plaster/finish materials, and equipment (jackhammers, plastering machines, trucks). A 3-crew operation in a warm-weather market can generate $1M–$2M annually at 35–42% gross margins.