South Carolina pricing

Pool Resurfacing Cost Calculator — South Carolina

Estimate pool resurfacing cost by surface area and finish type. Every figure below is already adjusted for South Carolina labor and material pricing.

Verified August 2026

Does pool resurfacing cost cost more in South Carolina?

-8% versus the national baseline

Charleston and Horry County enforce coastal wind and elevation rules plus historic review; upstate Greenville prices and permits like the interior Southeast. Permit fees here run about -10% off the national average, and Homeowner permits allowed on owner-occupied property

Estimated total cost

$12,623 – $17,931

Interior surface area
992 sq ft
Cost per square foot
$15
Finish material and labor
$10,039
Tile band
$2,024

Estimates only. Local pricing, site conditions and code requirements change the real number.

What changes the number in South Carolina

Local cost indexBelow the national baseline0.92x national
Permit fee index0.90x national
Code basisStatewide code appliesSouth Carolina Residential Code, based on the IRC
Owner-builder postureHomeowner permits allowed on owner-occupied property
Largest marketsCharleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach

The formula

Surface area = length x width + perimeter x average depth; Cost = area x finish rate + tile + prep

Standard plaster lasts 7 to 10 years; pebble and quartz finishes last 15 to 20 and cost roughly twice as much.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to resurface a pool?

Plaster resurfacing typically runs $6,000 to $9,000 for an average pool in 2026; pebble and premium aggregate finishes run $9,000 to $16,000.

How often does a pool need resurfacing?

Plaster every 7 to 10 years, pebble every 15 to 20. Rough patches, staining that will not brush out and exposed gunite are the signals.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.