Commercial and HOA pool resurfacing is the same craft as a backyard replaster, done on a bigger shell under tighter rules and a hard deadline. Your residents expect the pool open on Memorial Day weekend. Your health inspector expects markers, step edges and drain covers right. Your board expects a clear bid, insurance paperwork and a crew that shows up when it said it would.
We work with HOA boards, property managers and facility managers on community pools, apartment and hotel pools, and swim and tennis clubs. For a bid, request a free estimate and include your opening date.
Signs your community pool needs resurfacing
Commercial pools wear faster than residential ones because of heavy use, frequent chemical dosing and long seasons. Common triggers:
- Rough plaster and swimmer complaints. Scraped feet and snagged suits on steps and floors.
- Health inspection notes. Faded or missing depth markers, cracked step-edge tile or worn surfaces flagged by the inspector.
- Chipping and hollow areas. Delamination in high-traffic areas such as entry steps and shallow ends.
- Rising chemical and labor costs. Porous plaster holds algae and makes water chemistry harder to keep in range.
- Visible staining and etching that cleaning no longer removes.
- Reserve-study timing. Many associations plan resurfacing every 10–15 years; we can give you a condition assessment for your reserve study.
Our commercial resurfacing process
On a commercial job, the schedule and paperwork matter as much as the trowel work. Here's how we run it:
- Site walk and condition report. We inspect the shell, tile, coping, markers, fittings and drain covers, and document what we find with photos for the board.
- Itemized bid. You get a written bid that breaks out resurfacing, repairs, tile, coping and markers, with options for board approval.
- Paperwork. We provide a COI naming your association or management company, our W-9 and any vendor forms your manager needs.
- Schedule backward from opening day. We set drain, prep, plaster, fill and start-up dates around your target opening and the health inspection.
- Protect the site. Fencing stays locked; we set up cones and signage, protect decks and furniture, and agree on access routes and working hours with your manager.
- Drain and prep. We check groundwater conditions, drain safely, chip out failing finish and repair cracks. See crack repair.
- Tile, coping and markers. Waterline tile, coping, depth markers and step-edge tile go in before plaster. See tile and coping.
- Plaster and fill. The finish is applied in a continuous pour with a crew sized for the shell, then filled without stopping.
- Start-up and handoff. We coordinate start-up chemistry with your pool service company and hand over care instructions and warranty documents.
Inspection-ready details we take care of
Resurfacing is the right time to bring safety details up to date. Common items we handle:
- Depth markers and "No Diving" markers on the deck and the pool wall, laid out to match the existing markings or your inspector's requirements
- Contrasting step-edge and bench tile so swimmers can see edges
- Drain covers. We replace or reinstall main drain covers that meet the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, coordinating with your pool service company as needed.
- Slip-resistant surfaces on steps and entries where the finish allows
- ADA-adjacent items. We don't install pool lifts, but we coordinate with the lift installer so anchors and deck penetrations are planned before plaster.
Final approval is the health inspector's call, so we review their checklist with your manager before work starts.
Finish options for commercial pools
Most community pools are resurfaced in white plaster or quartz, which balance cost, durability and a bright, inspectable floor. Pebble lasts longest under heavy use but costs more up front.
| Finish | Lifespan | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| White plaster | 10–15 years | Budget-driven associations; classic look |
| Quartz | 12–20 years | Most HOA and apartment pools |
| Pebble / aggregate | 15–25+ years | Clubs and high-end communities planning long reserve cycles |
Compare them in detail on our pool finishes page, or read about white plaster and quartz replastering.
Cost and scheduling for HOA pools
Most community pools typically run $25,000–$75,000+ depending on surface area, finish, tile and repairs, and take 2–3 weeks on site. Ranges are estimates for the Denver metro, not a quote. Your written estimate sets the price. Plaster needs temperatures around 50°F or warmer to cure, so in the Front Range the work window is about April through October.
For a Memorial Day opening, here's a typical timeline:
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| November–January | Site walk, condition report and bid |
| By February | Board approval; deposit and payment terms per your written estimate; start date locked |
| Late April – mid May | Drain, prep, tile, plaster and fill |
| Week before opening | Start-up, chemistry and inspection |
Fall resurfacing, right after Labor Day closing, avoids the spring rush and leaves the pool ready for next season. Our when to book pool resurfacing post covers the calendar, and the cost guide has residential benchmarks.
Featured commercial projects
Commercial and HOA project write-ups, with photos and scope details, appear here as they are added.
- Project
- Commercial pool renovation
- Location
- Colorado
- Scope
- Drain, chip-out and shell prep, waterline tile, coping, new finish
- Stage shown
- Prep, tile & coping
See more on the projects page.
Why boards and property managers choose us
We know your job is to deliver an open pool without surprises.
- Deadline-first scheduling. We build the plan backward from your opening date and tell you early if weather threatens it.
- Paperwork ready. Proof of insurance, COI, W-9 and vendor forms on request.
- Itemized bids for board review. Clear line items and options, not a single lump number.
- Inspection-ready details. Markers, step edges and drain covers handled as part of the job.
- Written warranty. A written workmanship warranty, with the terms spelled out in your estimate; more on the warranty page.
- One point of contact for your manager from bid through start-up.
Request a free estimate with your pool's size and opening date, book a phone consultation, or call (303) 952-8700.