Pool Builder & Pool Remodeling in Costa Mesa, CA
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- Costa Mesa
Design · Permit · Build
Pool & Spa Remodeling in Costa Mesa
We build new pools and spas, and remodel the ones already in the ground.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Costa Mesa Homes
A large share of the housing stock went up in the postwar boom of the 1950s and 1960s, which shapes many of the scopes we write: slab-on-grade with cast-iron or galvanized drain lines, undersized original electrical panels, and no room in the existing service for a pool heater, spa and outdoor kitchen without an upgrade.
Lots are generous by coastal-adjacent standards but shallow at the rear. Mature ficus and pepper roots complicate excavation more than the soil does.
Flat, regular postwar tract lots (the R1 zone minimum is 6,000 square feet) with a wide street frontage and a shallow but usable rear yard. Eastside parcels vary more, with some deeper original lots and mixed-era infill.
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 .
Permits in Costa Mesa: Building permits here are not issued by a community development department. They come from the Building Safety Division inside the Economic and Development Services Department, at 77 Fair Drive. Plan submittal, permit issuance and fee payment run through the city's TESSA portal, and a limited set of simple scopes qualify for the city's Insta-Permit program instead of full plan check.
Plan check appointments are scheduled by phone or email through the Building Safety counter. Pools, spas, additions and ADUs go through standard plan review, and the city publishes weekly issued-permit listings and a document search for pulling permit history on an existing property before scoping a remodel.
Permit details checked September 2026 against City of Costa Mesa . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Electrical service and subpanel upgrades
- Aging drain and supply line replacement
- Permit history research before scoping
- 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 Costa Mesa
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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A large share of the single-family housing stock dates from the postwar building boom of the 1950s and 1960s, so cast-iron and galvanized drain lines, undersized panels and original slab penetrations surface routinely once demolition starts.
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Slab-on-grade construction over shallow footings means adding a pool, spa and outdoor kitchen usually forces a service upgrade and new subpanel rather than a simple tie-in.
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Mature ficus, pepper and eucalyptus root systems planted decades ago frequently run under proposed shell and footing locations and complicate excavation more than the native soil does.
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The city's Safety Element maps localized liquefaction potential in the northwest and western portions of the city, and peat deposits near the Santa Ana River and Upper Newport Bay, so deeper excavation there warrants a site-specific geotechnical assessment.
Areas we serve in Costa Mesa:Eastside Costa MesaMesa VerdeMesa del MarCollege ParkHalecrestHall of Fame
Investment
What It Costs in Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa property
The Process
How We Work in Costa Mesa
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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 Costa Mesa that submittal goes to City of Costa Mesa Economic and Development Services Department, Building Safety Division.
04
Excavation & Shell
Dig, steel, plumbing and gunite. This is where site access and grading matter most.
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Finishes
Tile, coping, decking and your chosen interior finish go in.
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Startup & Handover
We fill, balance the water, commission the equipment and walk you through every control.
Questions
What Costa Mesa Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Costa Mesa?
City of Costa Mesa Economic and Development Services Department, Building Safety Division. Building permits here are not issued by a community development department. They come from the Building Safety Division inside the Economic and Development Services Department, at 77 Fair Drive.
Plan submittal, permit issuance and fee payment run through the city's TESSA portal, and a limited set of simple scopes qualify for the city's Insta-Permit program instead of full plan check. Plan check appointments are scheduled by phone or email through the Building Safety counter.
Pools, spas, additions and ADUs go through standard plan review, and the city publishes weekly issued-permit listings and a document search for pulling permit history on an existing property before scoping a remodel. 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 Costa Mesa different?
Flat, regular postwar tract lots (the R1 zone minimum is 6,000 square feet) with a wide street frontage and a shallow but usable rear yard. Eastside parcels vary more, with some deeper original lots and mixed-era infill. One local condition that shapes the work: A large share of the single-family housing stock dates from the postwar building boom of the 1950s and 1960s, so cast-iron and galvanized drain lines, undersized panels and original slab penetrations surface routinely once demolition starts.
Which parts of Costa Mesa do you work in?
All of it, including Eastside Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde, Mesa del Mar and College Park. 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 Costa Mesa?
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.
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Planning Guides
Before You Build in Costa Mesa
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 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 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 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
Planning a Pool in Costa Mesa?
Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day.
Book a Consultation 818-300-2393
Licensed, bonded & insured · CSLB license #1119054
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