Pool Builder & Pool Remodeling in Pasadena, CA
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Image: Glass-tile water wall with sheer descents spilling into a pool
- Pasadena
Design · Permit · Build
Pool & Spa Remodeling in Pasadena
We build new pools and spas, and remodel the ones already in the ground.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Pasadena Homes
We work across a city where two houses on the same street can carry completely different rulebooks: one inside a landmark district, one on a hillside lot with slope limits. Our teams plan around the Arroyo's cobble soils, protected oaks, and driveways built for Model Ts.
Before design starts we confirm zoning overlay, tree inventory, and fire-zone status, because those three items shape a pool, ADU, or addition far more than square footage does.
Parcels range from compact bungalow lots near the historic districts to large estate grounds in Oak Knoll and the San Rafael Hills. Rear yards are often deep but narrow, with alley or single-drive access.
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 Pasadena: Residential permits are issued through the Permit Center of the Building & Safety Division, with entitlements and design review handled inside the same Planning & Community Development Department. Certain projects on lots in the city's Hillside Overlay Districts, including major renovations, require a Hillside Development Permit under Zoning Code Chapter 17.29.
Properties inside a landmark district or individually designated need a Certificate of Appropriateness evaluated against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. The Tree Protection Ordinance (PMC 8.52) requires a permit before removing protected trees, including native oaks over eight inches in diameter, and northern foothill parcels fall inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Permit details checked September 2026 against City of Pasadena . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Hillside Development Permit packages
- Certificate of Appropriateness submittals
- Protected-tree preservation plans
- 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 Pasadena
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
01
Arroyo-side and foothill lots sit on coarse alluvial fan deposits, so excavation for pools and sunken patios often hits cobble and boulder layers that slow digging and raise export costs.
02
The Raymond Fault crosses the southern edge of town, and parcels inside the state-mapped Alquist-Priolo zone need a fault investigation before new habitable structures can be sited.
03
Craftsman-era blocks were platted before cars grew, leaving single-width driveways and detached rear garages that force smaller equipment, hand-dig zones, or crane picks for pool shells.
04
Mature deodar and oak canopy shades many rear yards, which changes pool solar gain, drives root-protection fencing, and limits where a spa or detached unit foundation can land.
Areas we serve in Pasadena:Bungalow HeavenMadison HeightsLinda VistaSan Rafael HillsHastings RanchOak Knoll
Investment
What It Costs in Pasadena
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 Pasadena property
The Process
How We Work in Pasadena
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 Pasadena that submittal goes to City of Pasadena Planning & Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division.
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 Pasadena Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Pasadena?
City of Pasadena Planning & Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division. Residential permits are issued through the Permit Center of the Building & Safety Division, with entitlements and design review handled inside the same Planning & Community Development Department.
Certain projects on lots in the city's Hillside Overlay Districts, including major renovations, require a Hillside Development Permit under Zoning Code Chapter 17.29. Properties inside a landmark district or individually designated need a Certificate of Appropriateness evaluated against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
The Tree Protection Ordinance (PMC 8.52) requires a permit before removing protected trees, including native oaks over eight inches in diameter, and northern foothill parcels fall inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. 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 Pasadena different?
Parcels range from compact bungalow lots near the historic districts to large estate grounds in Oak Knoll and the San Rafael Hills. Rear yards are often deep but narrow, with alley or single-drive access. One local condition that shapes the work: Arroyo-side and foothill lots sit on coarse alluvial fan deposits, so excavation for pools and sunken patios often hits cobble and boulder layers that slow digging and raise export costs.
Which parts of Pasadena do you work in?
All of it, including Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights, Linda Vista and San Rafael Hills. 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 Pasadena?
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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Before You Build in Pasadena
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
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Planning a Pool in Pasadena?
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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