Real cost numbers, timing advice, and material comparisons — written for Arizona's climate, not the national average.
$4,500–$9,200 is typical in the Phoenix metro. Here's what drives the spread — plaster vs Pebble Tec vs quartz, desert heat prep, AZ ROC licensing, and a full FAQ.
Read the full cost guide →Plug in your pool size, finish choice, and CAP water prep needs. Built for Phoenix — not a generic national estimate tool.
Use the calculator →Rough surface, plaster flaking, persistent stains, cracks, unexplained leaks. Eight specific signs — and why Arizona's UV and CAP water accelerate all of them.
See the 8 warning signs →Phoenix pools typically last 7–10 years vs. 12–15 nationally. Chalky surface from UV, calcium buildup, rough texture — know your actual timeline.
Check your pool's timeline →Real lifespans and costs for each finish — tested against 100°F summers, hard CAP water, and intense AZ UV. Not the answer you'll get from a national contractor.
Compare the finishes →Drain, chip-out, new finish, refill, cure — 7 to 14 days total. See exactly what happens each day and how Phoenix heat and monsoon season shift the schedule.
See the day-by-day schedule →An acid wash isn't always the answer. Here's when it genuinely helps, when it's the wrong call, what it costs in AZ, and why CAP water hardness changes the math.
Read the acid wash guide →Skip the research — get a free on-site estimate and real answers for your pool.