Basic
$4.19 – $10 per sq ft
Drained and prepped, old plaster chipped at loose areas, bond coat, new white marcite plaster finish
How Much Does Refinish Swimming Pool Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Drain and resurface an in-ground concrete/gunite pool interior (replaster or aggregate finish), per sq ft of pool surface.
Refinish Swimming Pool in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $4.93 to $12 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Refinish Swimming Pool in Columbus, Ohio
$4.93 – $12
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for refinish swimming pool.
National average: $5 – $12 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4.93 – $12 per sq ft
Drained and prepped, bond coat, colored quartz aggregate plaster finish for a more stain-resistant surface
Premium
$6.16 – $15 per sq ft
Drained and prepped, bond coat, exposed small-pebble aggregate finish for a textured, longer-lasting surface
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.11 – $5.08 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.87 – $4.49 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.56 – $1.35 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.38 – $0.90 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.25-$5.40 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.75-$4.20 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.60-$1.44 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.40-$0.96 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Swimply: Cost to resurface a pool, swimply.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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