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 already thinking 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 land in one of three buckets.

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

Where you land depends on your pool's size, the materials you pick, and how much of the yard around it you're updating too. Here's the breakdown by piece.

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

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

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

Material moves the number most. Porcelain sits at the low end, glass mosaic in the middle, natural stone or premium glass at the top. Full breakdown in our pool retiling cost guide.

Pool Coping Costs $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 any remodel.

• Bull nose concrete, the budget option, costs $12 to $22 per linear foot installed
• Travertine, the most popular choice, costs $20 to $35 per linear foot installed
• Natural stone, the premium option, costs $25 to $45 per linear foot installed

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

Pool Surface Costs $5,000 to $12,000

This is the interior surface that holds the water, plaster or a pebble finish. If it's rough, stained, or losing chunks, it's due.

• Standard white plaster costs $5,000 to $7,500
• Quartz plaster costs $6,500 to $10,000
• Pebble finish, like Pebble Tec or Pebble Sheen, costs $8,000 to $15,000+

We focus on tile, coping, and stonework. For surface work, we bring in a plaster specialist and coordinate it into the same drain cycle.

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

Stone veneer on raised walls, spa surrounds, new patio stone, retaining walls, accent stonework. This one swings the most based on scope.

• Spa surround or raised wall veneer costs $3,000 to $8,000
• Travertine patio, 300 to 600 square feet, costs $5,000 to $15,000
• Larger patios, retaining walls, and accent stonework together cost $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.

Add-Ons Worth Doing While the Pool's Already Drained

If you're already remodeling, these add-ons make sense to bundle in.

• A fire pit or outdoor fireplace runs $4,000 for a basic gas pit up to $30,000+ for a full fireplace
• An outdoor kitchen runs $15,000 to $60,000+ depending on scope
• Equipment upgrades, like a new pump, filter, or heater, cost $3,000 to $8,000
• A lighting upgrade costs $1,500 to $5,000

What Actually Drives the Final Number

Pool size and shape. A 14x28 rectangle is the cheapest. Freeform pools with spas, raised walls, beach entries, and water features cost more, since there's more linear footage of tile and coping and more detail work.

Materials. Same shape pool, different tile, and the number moves a lot. Could be $4,000 in basic porcelain or $14,000 in custom imported glass mosaic.

What's already there. If the concrete edge under the tile is cracked, the deck is failing, or old bad work has to come out first, plan on $1,000 to $5,000+ in prep before any new work goes in.

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

Doing it all together. Tile, coping, surface, and stonework as one project saves money over tackling each piece on its own, since a lot of the prep and equipment cost gets shared across the whole job. We bundle when it makes sense for your pool.

The DFW Premium (Real, and Worth It)

DFW pool work runs a bit higher than the national average, mostly because the ground here shifts with the seasons and the install has to handle it. Remodels here get expansion joints, flexible bonding, and surface prep so the work moves with the ground instead of cracking. Skip that and you save a little now, but you're likely paying for a re-remodel sooner than you should.

Every job we do gets those extras built in. That's the difference between a remodel that lasts and one you're doing again soon.

Remodel vs. New Pool

A new pool in DFW runs $60,000 to $150,000+ for a typical home. Even a full premium remodel ($40,000 to $80,000) comes in well under that. If your pool shell is structurally sound, remodeling almost always beats starting over.

Other Costs to Plan For

The remodel number above covers the work itself. A few other costs come with the job, depending on scope.

• Draining and refilling. Tile, coping, and surface work all mean the pool gets drained and refilled once the work is done. Refilling takes time and adds to your water bill for that cycle.
• Hauling off the old material. Old tile, coping, and any demoed surface has to come out and get hauled away. Most remodel quotes include this, but it's worth asking what's covered.
• A city permit. Some DFW cities require a permit for pool remodel work, especially if it includes equipment changes or structural repair. Not every city requires one. Ask early so it doesn't hold up your start date.

Ask about all three when you get your estimate, so you know what's covered and what isn't.

Common Questions About Pool Remodel Cost

How much does it cost to remodel a pool in Dallas-Fort Worth? Most DFW remodels run $5,000 to $12,000 for a light tile-and-coping refresh, $10,000 to $25,000 for a mid remodel that adds surface work, and $25,000 to $80,000+ for a full remodel with stonework or added features.

How much does it cost to replace pool tile? A waterline-only retile runs $1,200 to $3,600. A full retile, including steps, spa, and water features, runs $3,000 to $8,000 or more.

How much does pool coping cost to replace? Most homes land around $2,000 to $5,000 for new coping, depending on material. Bull nose concrete runs $12 to $22 per linear foot, travertine runs $20 to $35, and natural stone runs $25 to $45.

How much does pool resurfacing cost? Standard white plaster runs $5,000 to $7,500, quartz plaster runs $6,500 to $10,000, and a pebble finish runs $8,000 to $15,000 or more.

Is it cheaper to remodel a pool or build a new one? Yes. A new pool in DFW runs $60,000 to $150,000+ for a typical home. Even a full premium remodel, $40,000 to $80,000, comes in well under that, as long as the pool shell is structurally sound.

What other costs come with a pool remodel besides the work itself? Plan for draining and refilling the pool, hauling off the old material, and a city permit if your project needs one. These aren't part of the headline remodel price, but they're real costs to budget for.

Get a Real Number for Your Pool

These ranges are for budgeting. Every pool is different, and the only way to get a real 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.