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See published US planning ranges by job type. A licensed pro gives an actual quote after discussion and assessment.

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Planning ranges

Job type

Planning context only. These are general US published figures, not Refresh Pool Pros or operator rates. An actual quote follows discussion and assessment. This tool is free to use. It does not make a service visit free.

Choose a job type to see the published range, what it covers, and questions to take to a quote.

Published planning range

$80 to $150 per month

Monthly cleaning (weekly or bi-weekly visits)

Scope: Weekly or bi-weekly cleaning service, priced per month rather than per visit.
Source: HomeGuide, pool maintenance cost

Questions for your quote:

Weekly or bi-weekly visits, and for which months
What the monthly price includes versus extra billings
Who supplies chemicals and what is excluded
Sanitizer type, automation, and current water condition
Access, pets, and any equipment that is already failing

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

Published planning range

$200 to $400

One-time cleaning

Scope: Specific or one-time cleaning that varies with pool size and type of cleaning, not a guaranteed green-pool or chemistry-only price.
Source: HomeGuide, pool maintenance cost

Questions for your quote:

What cleaning you need, in plain terms (debris, walls, filter, water appearance)
Approximate size and how long the pool has sat
Whether filter cleaning and chemistry work are in or out of the visit
Access and any equipment that must stay off

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

Published planning range

$50 to $650

Pump repair

Scope: Average total cost for pump repair, not a new-pump price or a diagnosis of the failed part.
Source: HomeGuide, pool repair cost

Questions for your quote:

What the pump is doing now (no prime, noise, no power, leaking)
Brand, model, and single-speed or variable-speed
Whether a same-size replacement is acceptable if repair is not practical
Any plumbing or electrical changes the pad already needs

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

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Published planning range

$150 to $750

Heater repair

Scope: Average total cost for heater repair, not a new heater install or a diagnosis of the failed part.
Source: HomeGuide, pool repair cost

Questions for your quote:

Heater type (natural gas, propane, or heat pump) and the symptoms
Brand and model if you can read them
Whether it fails to start, heat, or hold temperature
Last service date, if known

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

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Published planning range

$250 to $1,700

Filter replacement

Scope: Average total cost for filter replacement; sand, cartridge, and DE are different products, and this is not a parts-only unit price.
Source: HomeGuide, pool repair cost

Questions for your quote:

Current filter type: sand, cartridge, or DE
Tank size or model number
Why you think it needs replacement
Whether the existing pad and plumbing stay in place

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

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Published planning range

$6 to $8 per square foot

Plaster resurfacing

Scope: Plaster/marcite resurfacing only, per square foot of interior finish area (floor, walls, and steps), not gallons or deck footprint; the published range excludes refill, and the pool is drained and cleaned to prep for the new finish.
Source: HomeGuide, pool resurfacing cost

Questions for your quote:

Measured interior finish area in square feet, not gallons
Current finish and any cracking, staining, or delamination you see
Does your quote include waterline tile or coping?
Does your quote include drain, clean/prep, new plaster, and refill?

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

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Published planning range

$7 to $15 per square foot

Pebble resurfacing

Scope: Pebble resurfacing only, per square foot of interior finish area, not gallons or deck footprint; the published range excludes refill, and the pool is drained and cleaned to prep for the new finish.
Source: HomeGuide, pool resurfacing cost

Questions for your quote:

Measured interior finish area in square feet, not gallons
Current finish condition in your own words
Any pebble color or product preference
Does your quote include tile, coping, and refill?

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

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Published planning range

$100 to $1,000

Leak detection only

Scope: Professional leak detection on average that varies with pool type, liner, method, and leak source, sometimes including minor leak patching, not a full leak-repair quote, a credit toward later work, or extensive pipe or structural work.
Source: HomeGuide, pool leak detection cost

Questions for your quote:

In-ground or aboveground, and liner or plaster finish
Signs you are seeing (water loss, wet soil, air in the pump)
Detection only, or detection plus a repair quote after the leak is found
What is the detection scope, what are the test limitations, and can you give a separate repair estimate?

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

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Published planning range

$1,000 to $2,500

In-ground salt conversion

Scope: In-ground conversion planning estimate, not the aboveground figure or a salt-cell replacement price; existing pumps are often reused, salt systems generate chlorine from salt, and additional equipment or repair can raise the actual quote.
Source: Angi, saltwater pool conversion cost

Questions for your quote:

Confirm the pool is in-ground
Approximate gallons so the company can size the generator
Condition of the existing pump and filter (replacement is extra)
Electrical at the pad and where the cell would sit
Whether a worn cell is part of this job or later maintenance

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

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Published planning range

$1,500 to $4,500 installed

Installed gas or propane heater

Scope: Average installed cost for a natural gas or propane heater, not a heat-pump figure. Gas-line run, plumbing connection, electrical work, and heater size affect the company quote.
Source: HomeGuide, pool heater cost

Questions for your quote:

Natural gas or propane at the property, and distance to the pad
Whether a new gas line, plumbing connection, or dedicated electrical circuit is needed
How you use the pool, including weekend-only versus holding a set temperature
Approximate volume and the water temperature you want

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

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Published planning range

$2,000 to $6,000 installed

Installed heat-pump heater

Scope: Average installed cost for a heat pump, not a gas-heater figure; plumbing and electrical work can change the quote, and heat pumps typically recover more slowly than a large gas heater if the water cools.
Source: HomeGuide, pool heater cost

Questions for your quote:

Available electrical service at the equipment pad
Whether you hold a swimming temperature or let the water cool between uses
Existing plumbing and pad space with airflow
Approximate volume and the water temperature you want

This is published general US planning guidance, not a company or operator price. A licensed independent pro quotes the actual job after discussion and assessment.

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How it works

How to use the pool service cost calculator

1. Choose one job type. Pick cleaning, a single repair, resurfacing, leak detection, salt conversion, or a heater install.
2. Read the range and scope. Note the unit, what the source includes, and what it leaves out. Resurfacing uses interior finish area, not gallons.
3. Copy the quote questions. Condition, equipment, and measured area belong in the conversation with the company, not in a website formula.
4. Ask for an actual quote. Share those details so a licensed pro can price the work after discussion and assessment.

FAQ

Pool service cost calculator, common questions

Why is this not a quote for my pool?

A page cannot see your equipment, finish area, access, or what actually failed. These are published national planning ranges. Refresh Pool Pros does not use them as company rates. A real number comes after a licensed independent pro talks with you and assesses the job.

Why are the categories separate?

The sources price distinct jobs. Pump repair is not a new heater. Leak detection is not resurfacing. Compare those separate scopes, then ask the company to quote the combined work you actually need.

How do I compare what is included?

Use the scope on each result. Ask whether monthly cleaning includes chemicals. Resurfacing is per square foot of interior finish and the published range excludes refill. Leak detection sometimes includes a minor patch and is not a full leak repair. Ask the provider to put inclusions and exclusions in writing before you compare bids.

How do I get an actual quote?

Use the questions on the result as a checklist. For repair or renovation matching, call (858) 400-4598 or use the quote form. Refresh Pool Pros matches homeowners with licensed independent pros and does not perform the physical work. For cleaning, ask your chosen provider for a written scope.

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Refresh Pool Pros matches homeowners with licensed independent pros and does not perform the physical work. Call (858) 400-4598 for repair or renovation matching. For cleaning, ask your chosen provider for a written scope.

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