What a Pool Remodel Costs in Tampa and Hillsborough County
What goes into a quote.
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The kind of job is the big one. Swapping a pump is small. Adding on to the pool is large. Draining, digging and refilling add to it.
Get the quote in writing. It should show the contractor's Florida license number.
What goes into it
- Kind of remodel
- Pool type and size
- Draining and refilling
- Digging or plumbing
- Permit
- Warranty
How it goes
- Get two or three written quotes.
- Check each license number.
- Compare them line by line.
- Ask about warranty terms.
Cost questions, answered fast
The prices on this page are published ranges from other websites. They are not our prices, not a quote and not an offer. The company you hire sets the real price.
How much does a pool remodel cost?
HomeGuide says a pool remodel costs $5,000 to $30,000, with an average of $17,500. Repairs and part swaps run $50 to $5,000. Resurfacing the inside runs $2,000 to $15,000. Those are national numbers, not Hillsborough County prices. Big changes like adding on cost much more.
What does an inground pool remodel cost compared to above ground?
HomeGuide lists inground pool remodels at $6,000 to $50,000 and above-ground remodels at $500 to $10,000. Inground pools are harder to reach. Common inground jobs are fixing leaks, replastering, and replacing the pump, skimmers or drain.
How much do pool upgrades cost?
HomeGuide lists a heater at $1,600 to $5,200 and a waterfall at $2,000 to $8,800. A pool fence is $2,000 to $13,500. A manual cover is $1,000 to $3,600, and an automatic cover is $8,000 to $20,000. Adding a hot tub to an inground pool is $8,000 to $25,000.
How much does it cost to switch to a saltwater pool?
HomeGuide says $1,100 to $2,200 for an existing inground pool. It says saltwater is gentler on skin and hair than chlorine, but costs more. Ask what the salt system costs to buy, what it costs to run, and what it does to your equipment.
How much do pool parts cost to replace?
HomeGuide's ranges: pump $300 to $1,600, filter $250 to $1,700, light $500 to $1,700 per light, drain repair $400 to $1,500, and retiling an average pool $2,500 to $5,000. Leak repair averages $500 to $1,500. Replacing costs more than repairing, but sometimes you have to.
How long does a pool remodel take?
HomeGuide says 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the pool size and the work. A simple replaster or small repair can take a few days. Ask the contractor for a start date and an end date in writing.
Do I need a permit for a pool remodel?
HomeGuide says you need a permit if the project has any digging, plumbing or electrical work. It says to check local rules or ask your contractor. Some cities in the county, like Plant City, run their own building department. Ask who pulls the permit and call the office for your address.
Does a pool remodeler need a Florida license?
Yes. Florida licenses commercial and residential pool and spa contractors, and pool servicing contractors. Their scope covers equipment, interior finishes and pool piping, but not direct water or sewer hookups. Electrical or plumbing work needs its own licensed contractor. Check any license at myfloridalicense.com.
Pool remodel prices from public sources
| Project type | Published range |
|---|---|
| Additions | $300 to $25,000 |
| Conversions | $500 to $100,000 |
| Painting | $1,400 to $2,500 |
| Resurfacing | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Expansion | $20,000 to $70,000 |
| Reshaping | $50,000 to $100,000 |
| Replacements and repairs | $50 to $5,000 |
| Addition | Range |
|---|---|
| Pool fence | $2,000 to $13,500 |
| Pool deck | $5,000 to $20,000 |
| Waterfall | $2,000 to $8,800 |
| Heater | $1,600 to $5,200 |
| Manual cover | $1,000 to $3,600 |
| Automatic cover | $8,000 to $20,000 |
| Hot tub added to an inground pool | $8,000 to $25,000 |
| Part or repair | Range |
|---|---|
| Pump | $300 to $1,600 |
| Filter | $250 to $1,700 |
| Light, each | $500 to $1,700 |
| Drain repair | $400 to $1,500 |
| Leak repair, average | $500 to $1,500 |
| Retile an average pool | $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Conversion | Range |
|---|---|
| Chlorine to saltwater | $1,100 to $2,200 |
| Shallow to deep | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Deep to shallow | $4,000 to $7,000 |
Prices are national and use no Florida adjustment. HomeGuide gives two ranges for repairs ($50 to $1,700 in one place, $50 to $5,000 in another), so the wider one is shown. The contractor you talk to sets the real price and must show a Florida license number. We checked these pages on October 31, 2026.
Pool remodel cost estimator
Pick your main project and any add-ons. You get a range built from the published prices above.
Choose your options to see a range.
Estimate only. Each choice adds HomeGuide's published range. The ranges are wide because jobs differ a lot. Pick the real parts of your job and use a licensed Florida contractor's written quote for a real price. It is not a quote or an offer, and it does not use prices from your town.
Where these numbers come from
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Pool Remodel Cost?. Byline June 10, 2024 (title says 2026). Remodel ranges, additions, conversions, parts, timeline, permit note.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Pool Resurfacing Cost?. Byline April 25, 2025. Pool resurfacing ranges.
- Florida Statutes 489.105: Definitions. Pool and spa contractor categories and what they do and do not cover.
- Florida Statutes 489.117: Registration; specialty contractors. Pool contractor scope does not include plumbing or electrical work that needs its own license.
- City of Plant City: Applications, Forms & Fees. Plant City has its own building department and fee list.
- Florida DBPR: Verify a License. Look up a contractor's license by name or number.
Questions people ask
Why are quotes so different?
The scope of work, the materials and what is included all vary.
Should the quote include the permit?
Ask. A licensed contractor usually pulls it.
How do I check the license?
Look it up at myfloridalicense.com.