Pool Builder & Pool Remodeling in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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- Palos Verdes Estates
Design · Permit · Build
Pool & Spa Remodeling in Palos Verdes Estates
We build new pools and spas, and remodel the ones already in the ground.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Palos Verdes Estates Homes
Two separate approvals, and neither substitutes for the other. The City reviews zoning, setbacks, coverage, grading and structural safety; the Palos Verdes Homes Association Art Jury reviews architectural design, and it has done so since 1923.
Any change to a property's exterior appearance, from new construction and remodels to repainting, re-roofing or replacing windows and doors, needs Art Jury approval alongside the City permit. We design to both standards from day one so nothing has to be redrawn later.
Large by coastal standards, with generous frontages, mature landscaping and a high proportion of sloped or canyon-backed sites.
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 Palos Verdes Estates: The City's Building and Safety Department, working alongside the Planning Department at City Hall on Palos Verdes Drive West, issues residential building permits. Exterior work also requires approval from the Art Jury of the Palos Verdes Homes Association, an architectural review body operating since 1923 that reviews all plans affecting the exterior appearance of structures and properties, including new construction, remodels, repainting, re-roofing and window and door replacement. City approval does not substitute for it.
Permit details checked September 2026 against Palos Verdes Homes Association . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Art Jury design submittals
- Geotechnical-led pool and retaining design
- Haul route and equipment 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 Palos Verdes Estates
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Peninsula bedrock and bentonite-bearing formations underlie much of the area, so geotechnical findings drive pool shell, retaining and foundation design more than architecture does.
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Narrow curving streets with limited on-street parking make haul routes and equipment sizing an early planning conversation rather than an afterthought.
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Many parcels slope away from the street toward a canyon or the ocean, turning level outdoor living into terracing and structural decking.
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Established view relationships between neighbors and mature landscape screening limit how tall a shade structure, pergola or raised spa can reasonably be.
Areas we serve in Palos Verdes Estates:Malaga CoveLunada Bay
Investment
What It Costs in Palos Verdes Estates
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 Palos Verdes Estates property
The Process
How We Work in Palos Verdes Estates
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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.
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Plans & Permits
We draw the plans, handle engineering where the site needs it, and pull the permits. In Palos Verdes Estates that submittal goes to City of Palos Verdes Estates Building and Safety Department.
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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 Palos Verdes Estates Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Palos Verdes Estates?
City of Palos Verdes Estates Building and Safety Department. The City's Building and Safety Department, working alongside the Planning Department at City Hall on Palos Verdes Drive West, issues residential building permits. Exterior work also requires approval from the Art Jury of the Palos Verdes Homes Association, an architectural review body operating since 1923 that reviews all plans affecting the exterior appearance of structures and properties, including new construction, remodels, repainting, re-roofing and window and door replacement.
City approval does not substitute for it. 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 Palos Verdes Estates different?
Large by coastal standards, with generous frontages, mature landscaping and a high proportion of sloped or canyon-backed sites. One local condition that shapes the work: Peninsula bedrock and bentonite-bearing formations underlie much of the area, so geotechnical findings drive pool shell, retaining and foundation design more than architecture does.
Which parts of Palos Verdes Estates do you work in?
All of it, including Malaga Cove and Lunada Bay. 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 Palos Verdes Estates?
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 Palos Verdes Estates
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 Palos Verdes Estates?
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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