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Best Pool Resurfacing in Phoenix: 2026 Cost Guide & What to Expect
By Swimming Pool Service & Repair — Phoenix Pool Remodeling Since 1957 How to Choose a Pool Resurfacing Contractor in Phoenix Choosing the right contractor is the most important decision in any pool resurfacing project. The finish is only as good as the crew that applies it, and Arizona’s climate leaves no room for shortcuts. Here’s what to look for: • Verify ROC licensing : Arizona requires contractors to hold an active ROC (Registrar of Contractors) license. Check the ROC
Andy G.
4 days ago7 min read


Pebble Tec vs Pebble Sheen: Same Price, Different Feel — Which Is Right for Your Phoenix Pool?
By Swimming Pool Service & Repair — Phoenix Pool Remodeling Since 1957 If you're resurfacing your pool in Phoenix, you've probably narrowed it down to two finishes: Pebble Tec and Pebble Sheen. Both are made by the same manufacturer (Pebble Technology International), both hold up well in Arizona's intense heat and hard water, and both cost the same — typically $10,000 to $14,000 installed for a standard residential pool. The difference comes down to texture and feel underfoot
Andy G.
6 days ago5 min read


Pool Resurfacing Cost in Phoenix, AZ (2026) — Real Prices From a 69-Year Contractor
By Swimming Pool Service & Repair — Phoenix Pool Remodeling Since 1957 If you're searching for pool resurfacing cost in Phoenix, you've probably noticed that online estimates are all over the map. Some sites quote $3,000. Others say $15,000. The truth is that most of those numbers come from content writers who have never actually resurfaced a pool. We have. For 69 years. Swimming Pool Service & Repair has been resurfacing pools across the Phoenix metro area since 1957. Below
Andy G.
6 days ago4 min read


Transforming Your Pool: A Comprehensive Guide to Pool Remodeling in Arizona
Make an old pool brand new with Swimming Pool Service and Repair
Andy G.
Oct 20, 20254 min read


Draining an Old Plaster Pool? Think Again.
By Swimming Pool Service & Repair — Phoenix Pool Remodeling Since 1957 Unlike Pebble Tec ® pools, plaster pools require constant moisture to remain stable. Draining an old plaster pool in the middle of the Arizona summer can cause the surface to crack, pop and pit. Often times the best course of action with an older plaster pool is to let it continue to deteriorate until you are ready for a new pool surface (pool resurface or pool replaster). So what defines an old plaster
Andy G.
Apr 26, 20162 min read


Why We Feel Pebble Tec is the Most Trusted Pool Surface
By Swimming Pool Service & Repair — Phoenix Pool Remodeling Since 1957 Swimming Pool Service & Repair's preferred pool resurface option is Brand Named Pebble Tec and Pebble Sheen, Since 1987 when it first adopted from Australia and was applied in the Phoenix Metropolitan area it has outlasted and proven to be the most durable surface. Since the departure of Asbestos Pool Plaster, pool plaster has been searching for an identity. All the while Pebble Tec has created a rock sol
Andy G.
Apr 20, 20161 min read
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