Crack repair, full surface sanding, two coats of membrane (rubber-based) pool paint. Pool drained the day I start, paintable the day after sanding, refillable as soon as the second coat cures.
| Scope | Size / qty | Labor |
|---|---|---|
Crack repair + sanding + 2-coat membrane paint, w/ helper 2 daysreal | 6×12 ft, 8–10 ft deep | $2,900 |
Resurface only (no major cracks) | 10×20 ft residential | $3,400 |
Large patio pool, crack repair + full membrane | 16×32 ft kidney | $4,500 |
Sanding scraper rental (~$150–175/day), membrane paint (~3 buckets × 5 gal), and patch compound are customer-supplied. Pricing covers my labor only. You buy materials direct from Home Depot at retail — no markup, no "materials handling" fee. I'll hand you the shopping list before the job.
Pool drained, pressure-cleaned, loose paint and debris removed.
Rout out visible cracks, patch with hydraulic compound, feather-sand smooth.
Mechanical sanding of the entire interior surface — 1–2 days with the helper.
Two coats of membrane paint with full drying time between.
Wait the manufacturer's cure time (usually 3 days), then refill.
Plan on 4–5 days from start to pool-ready, plus 1–2 days to refill and rebalance chemistry. About a week total.
Membrane paint is rated for 5–8 years before re-coat. Plaster lasts 15–20 but costs 3× to install. For most homeowners I work with, membrane is the right call.
That's a structural problem and outside my scope. I'll point you to a pool specialist who handles rebar exposure and gunite work.
Most homeowners hear back within two hours. I keep my phone on me on the job — leave a voicemail and I'll call after dinner.
Or call (305) 990-7322