Pool Remodel Cost in Dallas-Fort Worth (2026 Guide)

If your pool is 15 to 25 years old and starting to look tired, you're probably thinking about a remodel. The first question is always the same: what does it actually cost?

Here's the straight answer from a crew that does pool remodels across Dallas-Fort Worth every week. Real numbers, real ranges, and what actually drives them.

The Short Version

Most DFW pool remodels in 2026 fall in one of three buckets:

• Light remodel (tile + coping): $5,000 to $12,000
• Mid remodel (tile + coping + surface): $10,000 to $25,000
• Full remodel (everything plus stonework, fire features, or kitchen): $25,000 to $80,000+

Where you land depends on pool size, materials, and how much of the surrounding space you're updating. Below is the breakdown by component.

Pool Tile: $3,000 to $8,000

Waterline tile is the most visible part of the pool. New tile is what makes a remodel look like a remodel.

• Waterline-only retile: $1,200 to $3,600
• Full retile (including spa, steps, water features): $3,000 to $8,000+

Material moves the number. Porcelain on the low end, glass mosaic mid-range, natural stone or premium imported glass on the high end. Full breakdown in our pool retiling cost guide.

Pool Coping: $2,000 to $5,000

Coping is the cap around the top edge of the pool. Replacing it is the second-biggest visual change in a remodel.

• Bull nose concrete (budget): $12-22 per linear foot installed
• Travertine (most popular): $20-35 per linear foot installed
• Natural stone (premium): $25-45 per linear foot installed

A typical residential pool has 60-100 linear feet of coping, so total cost lands $2,000 to $5,000 for most homes. Larger pools and premium materials push higher. See pool coping materials compared.

Pool Surface (Plaster or Pebble): $5,000 to $12,000

The interior surface that holds the water. If it's rough, stained, or losing chunks, it needs replacement.

• Standard white plaster: $5,000 to $7,500
• Quartz plaster: $6,500 to $10,000
• Pebble finish (Pebble Tec, Pebble Sheen, etc.): $8,000 to $15,000+

We focus on tile, coping, and stonework — for surface work we coordinate with trusted plaster specialists so it all happens in one drain cycle.

Stonework Around the Pool: $3,000 to $20,000+

Stone veneers on raised walls, spa surrounds, new patio stone, retaining walls, accent stonework. Wildly variable based on scope.

• Spa surround / raised wall veneer: $3,000 to $8,000
• Travertine patio (300-600 sq ft): $5,000 to $15,000
• Larger patios + retaining walls + accent stonework: $15,000 to $40,000+

Most remodels include at least some stonework. Even a small refresh of the deck stone makes a big visual difference.

Optional Add-Ons That Pay Off

If you're already remodeling and the pool's drained, these are the add-ons that make sense:

• Fire pit or outdoor fireplace: $4,000 (basic gas pit) to $30,000+ (full fireplace)
• Outdoor kitchen: $15,000 to $60,000+ depending on scope
• Equipment upgrade (pump, filter, heater): $3,000 to $8,000
• Lighting upgrade: $1,500 to $5,000

What Actually Drives Final Cost

Pool size and shape. A 14×28 rectangle is the cheapest. Freeform pools with spas, raised walls, beach entries, and water features cost more — more linear feet of tile and coping, more complex finish work.

Materials. Same shape pool, different tile. Could be $4,000 in basic porcelain or $14,000 in custom imported glass mosaic.

Existing condition. If the bond beam is cracked, the deck is failing, or another contractor's bad work has to come out first, you'll see prep costs of $1,000 to $5,000+ before any new work goes in.

Access. Tight side yards, second-story access, or no equipment route adds labor cost.

Scope coordination. Doing tile, coping, surface, and stonework as one project saves 20-30% versus doing them separately. We bundle when it makes sense.

The DFW Premium (Real, but Worth It)

DFW pool work runs slightly higher than national averages for one reason: the clay soil. Pool remodels here have to include expansion joints, flexible bonding, and surface prep methods rated for soil movement. Cutting that out saves 10-15% upfront and costs you a re-remodel in 5 years.

We follow PHTA and NTCA standards on every job. The slightly-higher install cost is what makes the work last 15+ years instead of 3-5.

Remodel vs. New Pool

A new pool in DFW runs $60,000 to $150,000+ for typical residential builds. Even a full premium remodel ($40,000-80,000) is dramatically cheaper. If the pool shell is structurally sound, remodeling almost always beats building new.

Get a Real Number for Your Pool

These ranges are for budgeting. Every pool is different and the only way to get an actual quote is to have someone walk it in person.

We've remodeled pools across Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, and Highland Park for over 20 years. Free on-site estimates — usually back to you the same day.

Call us at (214) 251-9010 or request a free estimate.