Pool Builder & Pool Remodeling in Pacific Palisades, CA
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Image: Glass-tile water wall with sheer descents spilling into a pool
- Pacific Palisades
Design · Permit · Build
Pool & Spa Remodeling in Pacific Palisades
We build new pools and spas, and remodel the ones already in the ground.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Pacific Palisades Homes
Building here now often sits alongside fire rebuilding, and the practical questions are about slope, access and utilities before they are about style. We verify whether a lot falls in the coastal zone, how hillside rules cap cut and fill, and whether soil export will require a haul route hearing.
On bluff and canyon parcels, caissons and shoring usually come before a pool or terrace can be framed at all.
A mix of flat, generous grid lots on the bluff-top plateau and steep canyon and hillside parcels with descending rear yards and long driveways.
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 Pacific Palisades: This is City of Los Angeles territory, so building, grading and pool permits come from LADBS, while discretionary coastal entitlements are handled by Los Angeles City Planning. Parcels inside the coastal zone generally require a coastal development permit, although post-fire executive orders let qualifying rebuilds bypass local Coastal Act review.
In the mapped dual permit jurisdiction area between the shoreline and the first public road, a separate California Coastal Commission permit is also required. Hillside grading is governed by the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (No. 184,802), and importing or exporting more than 1,000 cubic yards of earth in a hillside grading area requires a haul route hearing before the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners.
Nearly all of the community is mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, bringing Chapter 7A ignition-resistant material requirements; fire rebuilds run through the city's dedicated rebuild permitting path and one-stop center, with durations varying by project.
Permit details checked September 2026 against LADBS , City of Los Angeles , LA City Planning and State of California . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Haul route and grading quantity planning
- Chapter 7A fire-hardened outdoor construction
- Coastal zone entitlement coordination
- 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 Pacific Palisades
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
01
Steep pads above the canyons commonly need caissons, shotcrete shoring and retaining structures before a pool shell or level terrace is even possible.
02
The Castellammare and Via de las Olas bluffs have a long documented landslide history, and geotechnical review there governs foundation type, drainage and setback.
03
Fire-affected parcels can present altered soils, stripped slope vegetation and rebuilt service laterals, all of which change grading, drainage and utility tie-in scope.
04
Narrow canyon streets with few turnarounds limit truck size and force detailed staging plans for concrete, steel and soil export.
Areas we serve in Pacific Palisades:Huntington PalisadesThe Alphabet StreetsRustic CanyonCastellammareMarquez KnollsThe Highlands
Investment
What It Costs in Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades property
The Process
How We Work in Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Pacific Palisades?
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is City of Los Angeles territory, so building, grading and pool permits come from LADBS, while discretionary coastal entitlements are handled by Los Angeles City Planning. Parcels inside the coastal zone generally require a coastal development permit, although post-fire executive orders let qualifying rebuilds bypass local Coastal Act review.
In the mapped dual permit jurisdiction area between the shoreline and the first public road, a separate California Coastal Commission permit is also required. Hillside grading is governed by the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (No. 184,802), and importing or exporting more than 1,000 cubic yards of earth in a hillside grading area requires a haul route hearing before the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners.
Nearly all of the community is mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, bringing Chapter 7A ignition-resistant material requirements; fire rebuilds run through the city's dedicated rebuild permitting path and one-stop center, with durations varying by project.
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 Pacific Palisades different?
A mix of flat, generous grid lots on the bluff-top plateau and steep canyon and hillside parcels with descending rear yards and long driveways. One local condition that shapes the work: Steep pads above the canyons commonly need caissons, shotcrete shoring and retaining structures before a pool shell or level terrace is even possible.
Which parts of Pacific Palisades do you work in?
All of it, including Huntington Palisades, The Alphabet Streets, Rustic Canyon and Castellammare. 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 Pacific Palisades?
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 Pacific Palisades
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
Pacific Palisades Pool Remodel Cost and Permit Path Replaster runs $8,000 to $15,000. A full Pacific Palisades pool remodel runs $35,000 to $60,000. Line items, the LADBS permit path, hillside access costs and rebuild-site sequencing. 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 Pacific Palisades?
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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