Pool Builder & Pool Remodeling in Long Beach, CA
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Image: Glass-tile water wall with sheer descents spilling into a pool
- Long Beach
Design · Permit · Build
Pool & Spa Remodeling in Long Beach
We build new pools and spas, and remodel the ones already in the ground.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Long Beach Homes
Few places we work stack this many overlays onto one backyard. Along the shoreline you are in the Coastal Zone. Across large parts of the city you sit inside the mapped Methane Gas Zone, which brings methane mitigation design, and sometimes soil gas testing, into a new construction or addition permit. The designated historic districts add a design review layer on top.
Mostly urban grid lots, often 40 to 50 feet wide with an alley at the rear, with larger parcels in Park Estates and Bixby Knolls and narrow waterfront lots along the canals.
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 Long Beach: The Building and Safety Bureau within Long Beach Community Development issues residential permits from the Permit Center on West Ocean Boulevard. The City's Local Coastal Program was certified in 1980, so the City issues local Coastal Development Permits for property in the Coastal Zone, which runs along the shoreline from the Los Angeles River to the San Gabriel River, before a building permit, with some decisions appealable to the Coastal Commission.
Some areas remain under the Commission's original permit jurisdiction, so we confirm each parcel on the City's Coastal Zone map. The City maps a Methane Gas Zone over oil-bearing formations and near oil and gas wells; new buildings and additions there need methane mitigation reviewed by the Building and Safety Bureau, and depending on project size a soil gas investigation by a qualified professional may also be required.
Exterior changes in any designated historic district require a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Permit details checked September 2026 against City of Long Beach . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Methane mitigation and soil gas testing coordination
- Local Coastal Development Permit processing
- Certificate of Appropriateness submittals
- 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 Long Beach
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
01
Methane zone parcels need a methane mitigation design for new structures and additions, and larger projects may also need site soil gas testing to set the mitigation level.
02
Shallow groundwater on the peninsula, the canals and the shoreline blocks complicates pool excavation and can require dewatering and hydrostatic relief detailing.
03
Liquefaction-susceptible ground near the shoreline and along the river corridor pushes foundations toward engineered solutions rather than standard footings.
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Older neighborhoods have alley-served rear yards with original sewer laterals and undersized panels that usually need replacement as part of an ADU or outdoor kitchen scope.
Areas we serve in Long Beach:NaplesBelmont ShoreBelmont HeightsBixby KnollsPark EstatesCalifornia Heights
Investment
What It Costs in Long Beach
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 Long Beach property
The Process
How We Work in Long Beach
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 Long Beach that submittal goes to City of Long Beach Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau.
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 Long Beach Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Long Beach?
City of Long Beach Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau. The Building and Safety Bureau within Long Beach Community Development issues residential permits from the Permit Center on West Ocean Boulevard. The City's Local Coastal Program was certified in 1980, so the City issues local Coastal Development Permits for property in the Coastal Zone, which runs along the shoreline from the Los Angeles River to the San Gabriel River, before a building permit, with some decisions appealable to the Coastal Commission.
Some areas remain under the Commission's original permit jurisdiction, so we confirm each parcel on the City's Coastal Zone map. The City maps a Methane Gas Zone over oil-bearing formations and near oil and gas wells; new buildings and additions there need methane mitigation reviewed by the Building and Safety Bureau, and depending on project size a soil gas investigation by a qualified professional may also be required.
Exterior changes in any designated historic district require a Certificate of Appropriateness. 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 Long Beach different?
Mostly urban grid lots, often 40 to 50 feet wide with an alley at the rear, with larger parcels in Park Estates and Bixby Knolls and narrow waterfront lots along the canals. One local condition that shapes the work: Methane zone parcels need a methane mitigation design for new structures and additions, and larger projects may also need site soil gas testing to set the mitigation level.
Which parts of Long Beach do you work in?
All of it, including Naples, Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights and Bixby Knolls. 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 Long Beach?
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 Long Beach
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 Long Beach?
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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