How to Estimate Your Own Pool Remodel Cost
Pool remodel pricing comes down to two numbers: your pool's perimeter in linear feet, and which finish and tile you choose. Multiply the per-LF rate by your perimeter, then add it to the base remodel scope.
Step 1: Find Your Pool's Perimeter
- Small pool: approximately 46 linear feet
- Medium pool: approximately 60 linear feet
- Large pool: approximately 74 linear feet
- Extra-large pool: approximately 90 linear feet
- Add 30 linear feet if a spa is attached
Step 2: Interior Finish Price per Linear Foot
- Plaster: included, no added cost
- Mini pebble: +$25 per linear foot
- Micro pebble: +$45 per linear foot
- Micro fusion: +$65 per linear foot
Step 3: Waterline Tile Price per Linear Foot
- Standard tile: $30 per linear foot
- Porcelain mitered edge: $45 per linear foot
Step 4: Base Remodel Scope
- Replaster only: $6,000–$10,000
- Replaster + waterline tile + coping: $14,999–$28,000
- Full remodel (finish, tile, coping, equipment): $28,000–$60,000
Worked Example
A large pool (74 LF) with a spa (+30 LF = 104 LF total), upgraded to micro pebble and porcelain waterline tile: micro pebble adds 104 × $45 = $4,680, porcelain tile adds 104 × $45 = $4,680, for $9,360 in finish and tile upgrades layered on top of the $14,999–$28,000 or $28,000–$60,000 base scope depending on what else is included.
- Measure or estimate your pool's linear footage
- Add 30 LF if there's an attached spa
- Multiply by your chosen finish rate
- Multiply by your chosen tile rate
- Add both totals to the base remodel scope that matches your project
💡 Pro Tip
Use the free /estimate tool to run these numbers automatically against your pool's actual dimensions instead of estimating by hand.
Why These Numbers Are Reliable
Moda Outdoor Living is a direct design-build contractor serving Los Angeles, Ventura, and North Orange County — CSLB #1102152. Every project runs on transparent pricing, exact quantities, and sourced materials, backed by an extended warranty. You work directly with the team building your project, not a broker reselling your job to the lowest bidder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate my pool remodel cost per linear foot?
Multiply your pool's perimeter in linear feet by the per-LF rate for your chosen finish (plaster is included; mini pebble +$25, micro pebble +$45, micro fusion +$65) and tile (standard $30, porcelain mitered $45), then add that to your base remodel scope.
How many linear feet is a standard pool perimeter?
A small pool is about 46 linear feet, medium about 60, large about 74, and extra-large about 90 — add 30 linear feet if there's an attached spa.
What's included in a full pool remodel base price of $28,000–$60,000?
That range covers finish, waterline tile, coping, and equipment upgrades as a base scope, before any premium finish or tile upgrades are added per linear foot.
Is micro fusion worth the $65 per linear foot upgrade?
Micro fusion typically lasts 15–20+ years versus 8–12 for standard plaster, so the per-LF premium is usually offset by not needing another remodel for a decade or more.
