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Northridge Design · Permit · Build ### Pool & Spa Remodeling in Northridge We build new pools and spas, and remodel the ones already in the ground. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [Call 818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) #### Built for Northridge Homes Northridge gives us something rare in the Valley: real lot size. Sherwood Forest is zoned RA, with a 17,500-square-foot minimum lot, and the 1950s Devonshire Highlands and Devonshire Country Estates tracts have lots of up to half an acre. Add mature walnut and sycamore canopy and there is room for a full outdoor program without crowding the house. The trade is heavier tree protection review and, on housing repaired after 1994, foundations and framing connections that deserve a careful look before we tie anything new into them. Lots range from standard postwar tract lots to large ranch parcels: up to about half an acre in Devonshire Highlands and Devonshire Country Estates, and at least 17,500 square feet in RA-zoned Sherwood Forest. Many have circular drives, mature landscaping and room for a detached structure well behind the main house. We are a design-build team, which means the people who draw your project are the people who build it. Design, engineering, permits and construction run through one project manager and our own crews, so nothing gets lost in a handoff between a salesperson and a subcontractor. We are licensed, bonded and insured, [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) . Permits in Northridge: LADBS handles residential building, grading and pool permits, with plan check and inspection routed through the Van Nuys Development Services Center. Land use is guided by the Northridge Community Plan. A limited portion of Northridge is on the City's Designated Hillside Areas map, generally between White Oak Avenue and Bull Creek and between Devonshire and Nordhoff Streets, and parcels there fall under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (No. 184,802), which limits grading, floor area and height. Mature oak, western sycamore and Southern California black walnut are common on the larger estate lots and are protected at four cumulative inches of trunk diameter under Ordinance 186,873, so an arborist report is frequently part of the submittal. ZIMAS shows whether a parcel sits in a CGS-mapped liquefaction zone; even there, LADBS Information Bulletin P/BC 2026-044 exempts one- and two-family dwellings, ADUs under three stories, and pools, spas and decks from the liquefaction-zone investigation, and plan check confirms whether a soils report is needed. Review length varies with scope. Permit details checked September 2026 against [LADBS](https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/design-and-construction-of-swimming-pools-ib-p-bc2017-014.pdf) and [LA City Planning](https://planning.lacity.gov/odocument/55e38590-0dcd-46ca-9afa-4b11ba9558b0/Northridge_Community_Plan.pdf) . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel. What We Build - Large-lot outdoor living master plans - Arborist coordination for protected trees - Detached ADU and guest house siting - New gunite pool and spa construction - Full pool remodels and replastering - Pebble, quartz and plaster interior finishes - Waterline tile and coping replacement - Raised and attached spas with spillways - Baja shelves, benches and sun ledges - Water features, fire bowls and sheer descents - Equipment upgrades, heaters and automation - Pool decking in pavers, concrete or travertine - LED lighting and salt-water conversions Local Conditions #### What to Know in Northridge These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget. 01 Estate lots carry mature walnut, oak and sycamore canopy whose root zones dictate where a pool shell, footing or utility trench can physically go. 02 Alluvial fan soils vary over short distances, and expansive clay lenses appear often enough that a soils report is worth pulling before a shell or slab is priced. 03 Much of the housing stock was repaired after the 1994 earthquake, so foundations, chimneys and framing connections deserve verification before a large addition or second story is tied in. 04 Deep parcels mean long electrical, gas and plumbing runs to a rear pool or detached unit, which affects trenching cost, pump sizing and gas line diameter. Areas we serve in Northridge:Sherwood ForestDevonshire HighlandsDevonshire Country Estates Investment #### What It Costs in Northridge Real Southern California price ranges, not teaser numbers. ##### New pool construction $70,000 to $150,000+ What moves it: size and shape, spa, water and fire features, decking material, automation, and how much access and grading the site needs ##### Pool remodel and resurfacing $15,000 to $45,000 What moves it: finish choice (plaster versus pebble or quartz), tile and coping replacement, new equipment, and whether the deck is being replaced at the same time ##### Paver patio and hardscape from about $13,000 What moves it: square footage, paver type, base preparation, drainage, and any steps or retaining involved Your lot, access and finishes set the price. We walk the site, then show you where every dollar goes. [Get a line-item price for your Northridge property](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) The Process #### How We Work in Northridge 01 ##### Site Review We walk the property, check access, soil and slope, and confirm what the yard can actually take. 02 ##### Design & 3D You see the pool in 3D before anything is dug, with finishes, tile and decking chosen. 03 ##### Plans & Permits We draw the plans, handle engineering where the site needs it, and pull the permits. In Northridge that submittal goes to Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). 04 ##### Excavation & Shell Dig, steel, plumbing and gunite. This is where site access and grading matter most. 05 ##### Finishes Tile, coping, decking and your chosen interior finish go in. 06 ##### Startup & Handover We fill, balance the water, commission the equipment and walk you through every control. Questions #### What Northridge Homeowners Ask Who issues the permits for this work in Northridge? Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). LADBS handles residential building, grading and pool permits, with plan check and inspection routed through the Van Nuys Development Services Center. Land use is guided by the Northridge Community Plan. A limited portion of Northridge is on the City's Designated Hillside Areas map, generally between White Oak Avenue and Bull Creek and between Devonshire and Nordhoff Streets, and parcels there fall under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (No. 184,802), which limits grading, floor area and height. Mature oak, western sycamore and Southern California black walnut are common on the larger estate lots and are protected at four cumulative inches of trunk diameter under Ordinance 186,873, so an arborist report is frequently part of the submittal. ZIMAS shows whether a parcel sits in a CGS-mapped liquefaction zone; even there, LADBS Information Bulletin P/BC 2026-044 exempts one- and two-family dwellings, ADUs under three stories, and pools, spas and decks from the liquefaction-zone investigation, and plan check confirms whether a soils report is needed. Review length varies with scope. We prepare the drawings, make the submittal and handle plan-check corrections ourselves, so you are not the one chasing plan check. What makes building in Northridge different? Lots range from standard postwar tract lots to large ranch parcels: up to about half an acre in Devonshire Highlands and Devonshire Country Estates, and at least 17,500 square feet in RA-zoned Sherwood Forest. Many have circular drives, mature landscaping and room for a detached structure well behind the main house. One local condition that shapes the work: Estate lots carry mature walnut, oak and sycamore canopy whose root zones dictate where a pool shell, footing or utility trench can physically go. Which parts of Northridge do you work in? All of it, including Sherwood Forest, Devonshire Highlands and Devonshire Country Estates. Our crews run every job out of our Cahuenga Pass base in Los Angeles, with our own people on site. What does a pool or spa project cost in Northridge? New pool construction: generally $70,000 to $150,000+ across Southern California. What moves it is size and shape, spa, water and fire features, decking material, automation, and how much access and grading the site needs. We give line-item pricing after seeing the site rather than quoting a number over the phone. How long does a pool remodel take? A straightforward replaster with new tile and coping usually runs three to five weeks. A full remodel that includes new decking, equipment and features typically runs eight to twelve weeks. Site access and permit timing are the two things that move that most. How long does a new pool take to build? Most new pool builds run about three to five months from permit to first swim. Hillside sites that need engineered retaining or difficult access sit at the longer end of that range. Should I replaster or fully remodel? If the shell and plumbing are sound and you only dislike the surface, replastering with new tile and coping is the efficient choice. If the equipment is aging, the deck is cracked or the shape no longer suits how you use the yard, a full remodel costs less than doing it in two separate phases. Do you self-perform the work? Yes. Our own crews handle the build rather than passing it to a rotating set of subs, which is why the schedule and the finish standard stay consistent. #### More Services in Northridge [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Northridge](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/northridge) [ADUs & Additions in Northridge](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/northridge) [Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Northridge](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/interior-remodeling/northridge) [Plans, Permits & Design in Northridge](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/plans-permits/northridge) [Everything we build in Northridge](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/service-areas/northridge) #### Pool & Spa Remodeling Nearby [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Granada Hills](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/granada-hills) [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Porter Ranch](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/porter-ranch) [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Reseda](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/reseda) [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Chatsworth](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/chatsworth) [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Canoga Park](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/canoga-park) Planning Guides #### Before You Build in Northridge Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects. [Building a Pool in Northridge: Costs and Permits A new pool in Northridge typically runs $85,000 to $165,000 all-in with decking and equipment. The tract lots are generous, the soil is workable, and the real variables are access, spa and deck square footage. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/northridge-pool-building-guide) [Van Nuys Pool and Backyard Costs A new pool in Van Nuys runs $75,000 to $145,000, and a pool-plus-backyard package $110,000 to $220,000. Flat lots keep excavation honest; older service panels and gas meters are where budgets slip. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/van-nuys-pool-and-backyard-guide) [Travertine vs Porcelain Pavers for SoCal Yards Travertine installs at roughly $22 to $30 per square foot, porcelain at $24 to $34. The real difference is heat, staining and how each one handles a chlorinated pool deck over ten years. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/travertine-vs-porcelain-pavers-southern-california) [Pool Coping Options: Concrete, Stone and Porcelain Coping runs $28 to $55 per lineal foot in concrete, $55 to $110 in natural stone and $60 to $120 in porcelain. On an average pool perimeter that is a $2,500 to $11,000 decision. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/pool-coping-options-concrete-stone-porcelain) #### Planning a Pool in Northridge? Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) Licensed, bonded & insured · [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) --- End of text part 1 of 1. This page is complete.