Pool Builder & Pool Remodeling in Encino, CA
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- Encino
Design · Permit · Build
Pool & Spa Remodeling in Encino
We build new pools and spas, and remodel the ones already in the ground.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Encino Homes
Encino is built for estate-scale backyards. The Amestoy Avenue and Royal Oak Road areas have some of Encino's largest lots: many along Amestoy approach or exceed half an acre, and most around Royal Oak Road exceed it. Lots like that can genuinely carry a resort program, with pool and spa, a full outdoor kitchen, shade structure and lawn, and still leave room to move.
Up in Encino Hills the brief changes completely, because the view drives the design and the slope drives the schedule.
One of the Valley's true estate markets. Large flat lots north of Ventura Boulevard around Amestoy Avenue, and hillside parcels south of the boulevard, many of half an acre or more, climbing into the Santa Monica Mountains.
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 Encino: Private pools in the City of Los Angeles are permitted through a Combined Building-Mechanical permit, while pools serving more than two dwelling units need separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. Using a City of Los Angeles standard plan on file with LADBS reduces plan check time.
Encino Hills properties sit in the Hillside Grading Area and need separate grading permits; many also fall in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which affects material and clearance decisions.
Permit details checked September 2026 against LADBS . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Estate-scale zoning and circulation planning
- Fire-zone material and clearance planning
- 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 Encino
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Lots in the Amestoy Avenue area north of Ventura Boulevard are large and flat, which suits resort-scale backyards with room for pool, spa, kitchen and sport court; lots around Royal Oak Road are larger still, but they sit in the Hillside Grading Area and a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
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Encino Hills parcels are steep and view-oriented, so retaining and drainage lead the build
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Deep lots frequently allow a detached ADU alongside a full backyard build without crowding the yard
Areas we serve in Encino:Encino HillsAmestoy AvenueRoyal Oak Road
Investment
What It Costs in Encino
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 Encino property
The Process
How We Work in Encino
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Site Review
We walk the property, check access, soil and slope, and confirm what the yard can actually take.
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Design & 3D
You see the pool in 3D before anything is dug, with finishes, tile and decking chosen.
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Plans & Permits
We draw the plans, handle engineering where the site needs it, and pull the permits. In Encino that submittal goes to Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
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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 Encino Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Encino?
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Private pools in the City of Los Angeles are permitted through a Combined Building-Mechanical permit, while pools serving more than two dwelling units need separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits.
Using a City of Los Angeles standard plan on file with LADBS reduces plan check time. Encino Hills properties sit in the Hillside Grading Area and need separate grading permits; many also fall in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which affects material and clearance decisions.
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 Encino different?
One of the Valley's true estate markets. Large flat lots north of Ventura Boulevard around Amestoy Avenue, and hillside parcels south of the boulevard, many of half an acre or more, climbing into the Santa Monica Mountains. One local condition that shapes the work: Lots in the Amestoy Avenue area north of Ventura Boulevard are large and flat, which suits resort-scale backyards with room for pool, spa, kitchen and sport court; lots around Royal Oak Road are larger still, but they sit in the Hillside Grading Area and a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Which parts of Encino do you work in?
All of it, including Encino Hills, Amestoy Avenue and Royal Oak Road. 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 Encino?
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 Encino
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
Backyard Remodel Cost in Encino: 2026 Line-Item Pricing Most full backyard remodels in Encino land between $85,000 and $220,000. Here is the line-item breakdown, plus the hillside grading, protected oaks and street access issues that move the number. Read guide Encino Backyard Remodel: Ideas, Permits & Costs Encino homeowners are investing in resort-style backyards. Learn what makes Encino outdoor design unique and find trusted local contractors. Read guide 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
Planning a Pool in Encino?
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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