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From Alamo Heights to the Hill Country, we deliver stunning pool resurfacing that withstands San Antonio's extreme 100°F+ summers and intense UV exposure.

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Is Your Pool Telling You It's Time?

Your pool shouldn't be a problem you manage. If you're dumping chemicals every week and still fighting algae, if the plaster feels rough enough to scratch skin, if the waterline is staining no matter how much you scrub — the surface is failing, not your chemistry.

Deteriorating plaster is San Antonio's most common pool problem, and it's one most homeowners catch too late. Once plaster breaks down, it becomes porous. Algae roots into the surface. Chemistry goes sideways no matter how much you spend on it. Chips and flaking start finding their way into your filter and pump. A resurface that costs $6,000 today becomes a structural repair that costs $18,000 if the shell is left exposed.

The pool that was supposed to be the centerpiece of your backyard becomes a liability — and every season you wait, it gets worse.

What Failing Plaster Actually Costs You

Most San Antonio homeowners don't resurface until the pool is embarrassing or actively damaging equipment. By that point, the math has already turned against them:

  • Chemistry costs: Porous plaster absorbs chemicals instead of reflecting them. Homeowners with failing surfaces spend $80–$200/month MORE on chemicals than they should.
  • Equipment wear: Plaster chips and calcium deposits travel through your pump and filter. Rebuilding a pump runs $500–$1,500. A sand filter replacement is another $800+.
  • Resale value: A pool in poor condition is one of the fastest ways to lose buyer interest during a home sale. Agents in San Antonio know a bad pool can knock $10,000–$20,000 off your offer price — or kill the deal entirely.
  • Seasonal urgency: San Antonio's pool season runs March through November. A resurface takes 7–10 days including cure time. If you miss the booking window in early March, you're looking at next year.

You're already paying the cost of a bad surface. You're just paying it in slow motion.

What We Offer

Pool Resurfacing Services

Built to endure San Antonio's punishing summers, limestone soil shifts, and year-round UV exposure.

Pool resurfacing

Plaster & Marcite

Classic white plaster and marcite finishes that give your pool a clean, timeless look at an affordable price point.

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Pebble finishes

Pebble Finishes

PebbleTec and PebbleSheen finishes that last 15–20 years — perfect for fighting Hill Country mineral-rich water.

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Quartz finishes

Quartz Finishes

Diamond-polished quartz aggregate surfaces deliver unmatched sparkle and a smooth, comfortable feel underfoot.

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Tile and coping

Tile & Coping

Waterline tile replacement and coping repairs that refresh your pool's edge and prevent water intrusion.

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Pool repair

Structural Repair

Crack repair and structural fixes for damage caused by San Antonio's caliche and limestone soil movement.

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Pool services

Full Renovation

Complete pool makeovers including resurfacing, new tile, LED lighting, and modern water features.

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What San Antonio Homeowners Are Saying

Real experiences from real customers

"Our pool had been rough for three seasons. I kept treating it like a chemistry problem. After the resurface, I realized how much money I'd wasted — the surface was the issue the whole time. The crew drained and prepped in one day, new surface went in the next, and the water clarity after startup was better than the day we moved in."

— Michael T.  Stone Oak

"Got three quotes. The other two were vague about what they were actually doing and wouldn't break it down. San Antonio Pool Resurfacing gave us a written line-item quote on the spot and didn't pressure us at all. Chose them based on that alone. The Pebble Tec finish is perfect."

— Sandra R.  New Braunfels

"Pool was 14 years old and had never been resurfaced. Algae had basically taken permanent residence no matter how much shock we used. After the resurface — two weeks ago now — we haven't touched the chemistry. Crystal clear. Wish we'd done this five years ago."

— James & Karen L.  Alamo Heights

What Does Pool Resurfacing Cost in San Antonio?

Most companies won't post this. We will, because a homeowner who understands the pricing makes a better decision and has better results.

Pool resurfacing in San Antonio typically ranges from $4,500 to $12,000 for a standard residential pool. Here's what drives the variance:

Surface type:

  • Basic white plaster — $4–6 per square foot. Durable, classic look. Needs resurfacing every 8–12 years.
  • Quartz aggregate — $6–9 per square foot. More durable, stain-resistant, 12–15 year lifespan. Most popular choice in San Antonio due to hard water.
  • Pebble Tec / pebble aggregate — $8–12 per square foot. Premium durability (15–20 years), distinctive natural texture, wide color range.

Pool size:

  • Small pool (under 400 sq ft surface area): $4,500–$7,000
  • Standard pool (400–600 sq ft): $6,000–$10,000
  • Large pool (600+ sq ft): $9,000–$15,000+

Condition of existing surface: If the old plaster is severely deteriorated or the shell has any structural cracks, prep work increases. We assess this during the free estimate and tell you upfront.

What's NOT driving the cost: our profit margin on your anxiety about not knowing. That's why we tell you the range before you ever sign anything.

Why Alamo Pool

Built for San Antonio Pools

We understand the unique challenges Texas pools face — from extreme heat to expansive soil.

Engineered for Texas Heat

San Antonio regularly exceeds 100°F in summer, which accelerates surface degradation. Our materials and application methods are specifically chosen to handle extreme UV and heat cycling.

  • UV-resistant pigments and finishes
  • Heat-reflective surface options
  • Thermal cycling-tested materials
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Limestone Soil Expertise

San Antonio sits on limestone and caliche — soil types notorious for shifting and settling. We reinforce pool shells with structural solutions designed for our unique geology.

  • Flexible bonding systems for soil movement
  • Structural crack assessment included free
  • Foundation-aware surface application
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Local Team, Local Pride

We live here, raise families here, and swim in these pools too. From the Riverwalk to Stone Oak, we've resurfaced pools in every corner of the city and surrounding Hill Country communities.

  • Locally owned for 18+ years
  • All crews are our employees — no subcontractors
  • Active member of SA Chamber of Commerce
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Our Process

What Happens When You Call San Antonio Pool Resurfacing

From your first call to diving back in — here's exactly what to expect.

1

You Call or Request a Quote

We answer, or we call you back within 1 hour. No voicemail runaround. If you can describe the problem — rough surface, staining, chipping, algae issues — we can usually give you a ballpark range before we even come out.

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Free In-Person Assessment

We come to you, inspect the pool surface, check the shell condition, and tell you honestly what it needs. Full resurface, patch repair, or just an acid wash — we give you a straight answer. No upsell pressure.

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Written Quote, You Decide

You get a written quote with everything itemized — surface type, drain and prep, labor, materials, cure timeline. No verbal estimates. You decide on your own timeline. We don't take a deposit until you've signed and scheduled.

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We Drain, Prep, and Resurface

Depending on your pool size and finish type, the job takes 4–7 days. We handle the full process: drain, chip and clean the old surface, apply the new finish, fill, and balance your chemistry for startup.

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You Swim

New plaster needs a 30-day break-in period with careful chemistry management. We walk you through it. After 30 days, the surface is fully cured and built to last 10–15 years.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

Real reviews from San Antonio homeowners who trusted us with their pools.

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"Our pool in Alamo Heights was in rough shape after 15 years of Texas sun. Alamo Pool Resurfacing did an incredible pebble finish and it looks absolutely stunning. Worth every penny."
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Maria R.
Alamo Heights
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"Fast, professional, and the crew cleaned up every day before leaving. Our quartz finish is gorgeous and the kids can't stay out of the pool."
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James T.
Stone Oak
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"We had cracks from the limestone soil shifting under our pool. They fixed the structural issues first and then applied a beautiful marcite finish. Two years later, not a single problem."
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Lisa D.
Helotes
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"Best investment we've made in our home. The pool went from embarrassing to the highlight of our backyard. Neighbors keep asking who did it!"
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Carlos P.
Schertz
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"They talked us through every option and even helped us pick colors that matched our Hill Country landscape. Truly a first-class experience from start to finish."
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Rachel K.
Boerne
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"Had quotes from three companies. Alamo Pool was in the middle on price but miles ahead in communication and quality. They showed up when they said they would and delivered exactly what was promised."
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David W.
New Braunfels

Coverage Area

Serving Greater San Antonio

From downtown near the Riverwalk to the Hill Country suburbs — we've got you covered.

San Antonio
Alamo Heights
Stone Oak
Helotes
Boerne
Schertz
New Braunfels
Converse
Live Oak
Terrell Hills
Shavano Park
Fair Oaks Ranch

Serving a 40-mile radius of greater San Antonio

Why San Antonio Pools Age Faster — And What We Do About It

Pool surfaces in San Antonio face conditions that make most national resurfacing guides useless. San Antonio's hot summers, alkaline limestone-influenced water, and long 9-month pool season accelerate plaster breakdown faster than most Texas markets. Here's what we account for in every job:

  • Limestone-influenced water: San Antonio's Edwards Aquifer water is hard and alkaline, causing calcium scaling on plaster surfaces faster than neutral-pH markets. Our startup chemistry protocol is calibrated for local water chemistry, not a generic national template.
  • Intense summer heat: Temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F accelerate surface degradation and UV breakdown of plasticizers in plaster. We use UV-stabilized aggregate in our quartz and pebble finishes specifically for Texas conditions.
  • Long pool season: San Antonio's 9-month pool season (March–November) means your surface is exposed to chemicals, UV, and use longer than almost any other U.S. market. Proper surface selection at installation is the biggest factor in long-term durability.
  • Caliche and limestone soil: San Antonio's expansive limestone soil causes pool shells to shift and settle. Hairline surface cracks are more common here than in most markets. We assess every crack to distinguish surface-only from structural — at no extra charge.

We've resurfaced pools across San Antonio, Schertz, New Braunfels, Boerne, Helotes, Converse, Universal City, and surrounding Bexar County communities. If there's a pool condition specific to your neighborhood's water source or microclimate, we've seen it.

Common Questions

Questions San Antonio Homeowners Ask Before Resurfacing

How long will my pool be out of service?

Drain, prep, and application: 2–3 days. New plaster cure time before you can swim: 28–30 days. Total out-of-service: about 5 weeks from drain to swimming. We schedule around your timeline as much as possible.

Do I need to be home during the work?

No. We need access to the pool and a working water source for filling. Most homeowners go about their normal routine. We communicate daily on progress.

My pool has cracks — is that a separate problem?

Hairline surface cracks are addressed during the resurfacing prep. Structural cracks — cracks through the shell itself, not just the plaster — are a different repair and we'll tell you clearly if that's what you have. Most cracks homeowners worry about are surface-only, especially common in San Antonio due to limestone soil movement.

Can I just patch it instead of doing the full surface?

Sometimes yes. Small localized damage can be patched. But if the plaster is failing broadly — rough everywhere, widespread staining, general deterioration — patching is a temporary fix that delays the inevitable. We'll tell you honestly which situation you're in.

How do I know the new surface will last?

Material quality, surface prep, and water chemistry management during cure. The prep process removes all old plaster down to bare shell, and we walk you through the startup chemistry protocol. A properly installed plaster surface lasts 10–15 years. We back it with a 7-year warranty.

How much does pool resurfacing cost in San Antonio?

Pool resurfacing in San Antonio typically costs $3,500–$7,000 for white plaster, $5,500–$10,000 for quartz finishes, and $6,500–$12,000 for Pebble Tec. Costs vary by pool size, surface type, and condition. We provide free written estimates with itemized pricing — no verbal ballparks.

What pool surface is best for San Antonio's hard water?

Quartz aggregate and Pebble Tec finishes are the best choice for San Antonio pools due to the Edwards Aquifer's hard water (200–300 mg/L calcium). These finishes resist scale buildup significantly better and last 15–25 years versus 8–12 years for white plaster in SA conditions.

Ready to Stop Managing a Failing Surface?

San Antonio's peak booking season fills 3–4 weeks out. If you want the pool done before summer, now is the time to call — not after the first hot weekend. The estimate is free. The call takes 10 minutes.

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