Pool Remodeling and Resurfacing in Pinellas County
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Tell us about your pool in St. Petersburg, Clearwater or anywhere in Pinellas County. We refer your request to a Florida-licensed pool contractor.
In Florida, pool resurfacing is work for a state-licensed pool contractor.
Pool work in Pinellas, from a new finish to new coping
Pick the job that fits. Each page explains what's involved and what to ask.
Pool resurfacing
A fresh finish for a rough, stained or worn pool. Also called replastering.
Pool remodeling
A bigger update that can include a new finish, tile and coping.
Tile repair and replacement
Fix loose or cracked tile, or replace the whole waterline band.
Coping replacement
New caps or stones along the top edge of your pool.
Pool finish options
Plaster, quartz and pebble compared, with how long each one lasts.
What every Pinellas pool owner should know
Florida sun, hard water and storm season all shape a resurfacing job here.
- Pool finish work falls under Florida's pool contractor license. You can check any license online.
- Pinellas County Utilities water averaged 217 ppm hardness in 2025. Your contractor should balance it as the new finish cures.
- Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Ask how your pool is protected if a storm hits mid-job.
- Saltwater pool? Pebble Tec says to wait at least 28 days before adding salt to a new finish.
- A 1985 USGS study found groundwater here is usually less than 5 feet down. High groundwater can push up on an empty pool.
From first call to first swim
A resurfacing job usually follows these four steps.
Quote and visit
The contractor looks at your pool and checks your permit needs. Permit rules by area.
Drain and prep
The crew drains the pool and preps the old surface. Ask how they check groundwater first.
New finish
The new finish goes on, plus any tile or coping in your job.
Fill and start-up
Then comes 28 days of start-up care: daily water testing and lots of brushing.
Plaster, quartz or pebble: how long each one lasts
Two respected sources give different numbers, so here are both.
| Finish | National Plasterers Council | Pebble Tec (finish maker) |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional plaster | 5 to 8 years | 5 to 15 years |
| Quartz | 10 to 15 years | Not listed |
| Pebble | 12 to 18 years | 20+ years with good care |
What a Pinellas resurfacing quote depends on
Every pool is different, so every price is too.
Pinellas price ranges coming soon from our local contractor survey.
Your exact price comes from the contractor after they see your pool. Size, finish, repairs and tile all change the total.
What changes the price
- Pool size (surface area)
- Finish type: plaster, quartz or pebble
- Repairs to the old surface, such as cracks or hollow spots
- Tile and coping work in the same job
- Drain, refill and start-up
- Permit fees, if a permit is needed
Who issues pool permits in Pinellas
This service is for pool owners anywhere in Pinellas County. Your permit office depends on where you live.
| Where you live | What's confirmed |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated Pinellas and six smaller cities | The county building office handles permits. Its building services page lists the cities. |
| Unincorporated Pinellas | Since July 1, 2026, some home projects under $7,500 skip the permit. Pools aren't on the county's list of examples. |
| Clearwater | Permits are required for pools and pool cages. Questions: (727) 562-4567. |
Not sure which office is yours? Ask before any work starts.
Common questions about Pinellas pool resurfacing
Who can resurface a pool in Florida?
Pool resurfacing is work for a Florida-licensed pool contractor. State law puts pool "interior finishes" and "interior refinishing" under the pool/spa contractor license.
Before you hire anyone, look them up on the state's DBPR license search. You can search by name or license number.
Should I avoid resurfacing during hurricane season?
Not always, but plan for it. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. The busiest stretch is mid-August to mid-October.
A new finish needs 28 days of start-up care. Ask your contractor what happens if a storm shows up during that time.
Get your Pinellas pool quote moving
Tell us about your pool. Your request comes to us. We refer it to a Florida-licensed pool contractor.
Sources
- Florida Statutes s. 489.105 (contractor definitions)
- NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology
- Pebble Tec, Plaster vs Pebble Swimming Pool Finishes
- National Plasterers Council, Tips on Filling the Pool and Initial Start-Up
- City of Clearwater, Do I Need a Permit? Checklist and FAQ
- Pinellas County, Permit Exemptions for Work Under $7,500
- Florida DBPR, License Search
- Pinellas County Utilities, 2025 Water Quality Report
- Pebble Tec, Pool Care Instructions
- National Plasterers Council, Pool Resurfacing
- Pinellas County, Building Services
- American Shotcrete Association, Dewatering in Swimming Pools (2025)
- USGS, The Surficial Aquifer in Pinellas County, Florida (1985)