Pool Builder & Pool Remodeling in Granada Hills, CA
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- Granada Hills
Design · Permit · Build
Pool & Spa Remodeling in Granada Hills
We build new pools and spas, and remodel the ones already in the ground.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Granada Hills Homes
Granada Hills changes character as you head north. In the southern flats we are working postwar tracts with straightforward access and aging services. Toward the Santa Susana foothills the ground tilts, the brush starts, and hillside grading limits and fire-zone construction requirements come into play.
Balboa Highlands adds a third case entirely. The Eichler tract carries historic design review, so exterior changes there get handled as a preservation project, not a standard remodel.
Flat postwar tract lots dominate the southern half, while the northern foothills hold larger, sloping parcels with view orientation and descending rear yards that need retaining before they are usable.
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 Granada Hills: LADBS issues residential building, grading and pool permits here, with plan check and inspection handled through the Van Nuys Development Services Center. The terrain rises from south to north toward the Santa Susana Mountains, and parcels on the City's Designated Hillside Areas map fall under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (No. 184,802), which limits grading quantity, floor area and height.
North of Rinaldi Street, the northwest portion is also in the Granada Hills 'K' Equinekeeping Supplemental Use District, and foothill properties near the mountains sit in or beside Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping with brush clearance and Chapter 7A obligations.
The Balboa Highlands tract, the 1962-64 Joseph Eichler subdivision designated in 2010, is a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, so exterior alterations there require HPOZ design review through Los Angeles City Planning. Oaks and other protected species are common on the north side and need an Urban Forestry permit before removal or encroachment, and review length varies.
Permit details checked September 2026 against LADBS , LA City Planning and LAFD . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- HPOZ-sensitive mid-century exterior work
- Hillside grading and retaining design
- Fire-zone hardscape 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 Granada Hills
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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The ground transitions from flat alluvial tract land in the south to sloping foothill terrain with shallow bedrock in the north, and an identical pool design prices very differently across that line.
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Foothill streets narrow and steepen, which limits excavator size, gunite hose runs and concrete truck access on upper-elevation properties.
03
Postwar tracts in the flats commonly need a main panel upgrade and a sewer lateral assessment before pool equipment, a spa heater or a second dwelling is added.
04
Mid-century post-and-beam homes on slab floors require careful detailing where new openings, decks or additions meet the original structure and its exposed beams.
Areas we serve in Granada Hills:Balboa HighlandsKnollwoodGranada Hills NorthGranada Hills South
Investment
What It Costs in Granada Hills
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 Granada Hills property
The Process
How We Work in Granada Hills
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 Granada Hills 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 Granada Hills Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Granada Hills?
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). LADBS issues residential building, grading and pool permits here, with plan check and inspection handled through the Van Nuys Development Services Center. The terrain rises from south to north toward the Santa Susana Mountains, and parcels on the City's Designated Hillside Areas map fall under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (No. 184,802), which limits grading quantity, floor area and height.
North of Rinaldi Street, the northwest portion is also in the Granada Hills 'K' Equinekeeping Supplemental Use District, and foothill properties near the mountains sit in or beside Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping with brush clearance and Chapter 7A obligations.
The Balboa Highlands tract, the 1962-64 Joseph Eichler subdivision designated in 2010, is a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, so exterior alterations there require HPOZ design review through Los Angeles City Planning. Oaks and other protected species are common on the north side and need an Urban Forestry permit before removal or encroachment, and review length varies.
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 Granada Hills different?
Flat postwar tract lots dominate the southern half, while the northern foothills hold larger, sloping parcels with view orientation and descending rear yards that need retaining before they are usable. One local condition that shapes the work: The ground transitions from flat alluvial tract land in the south to sloping foothill terrain with shallow bedrock in the north, and an identical pool design prices very differently across that line.
Which parts of Granada Hills do you work in?
All of it, including Balboa Highlands, Knollwood, Granada Hills North and Granada Hills South. 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 Granada Hills?
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 Granada Hills
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
Granada Hills ADU Costs: Garage vs Detached A detached ADU in Granada Hills runs $180,000 to $400,000. A garage conversion runs $95,000 to $180,000. Lot depth is generous here, but 1950s electrical service and septic pockets change the math. 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 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
Planning a Pool in Granada Hills?
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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