Pool Builder & Pool Remodeling in Temple City, CA
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- Temple City
Design · Permit · Build
Pool & Spa Remodeling in Temple City
We build new pools and spas, and remodel the ones already in the ground.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Temple City Homes
Walter P. Temple founded the town in 1923, and it has grown into a predominantly residential city organized around two commercial corridors, Las Tunas Drive and Rosemead Boulevard. The ground is relatively flat and the city lies outside any designated fire hazard severity zone, so a backyard here is shaped far more by the zoning code than by slope or brush.
That code limits accessory structures such as pool houses and workshops to one per lot, caps their combined size, and holds pools and spas at least five feet from side and rear property lines. With Planning approval required before building plan check, a zoning review is the natural first step for a new pool, a pool house or an addition.
In the R-1 single-family zone, any newly created lot must be at least 7,200 square feet, and a flag lot subdivision is limited to one flag lot and needs an original parcel with at least 80 feet of street frontage and 210 feet of depth. Lot coverage is capped at 0.275 times lot area plus 1,125 square feet, and at least 35 percent of a 7,200 to 9,999 square foot lot must stay permeable, which limits how much of a yard can go to solid paving.
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 Temple City: Residential permits are issued by Building & Safety, part of the Community Development Department, at City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. A project must be approved by the Planning Division before its plans are submitted online for building plan review, so a new pool, pool house or addition begins with a zoning check.
In the R-1 zone, an accessory structure with plumbing, such as a pool house with a bathroom, requires a conditional use permit, and pools and spas need five-foot side and rear setbacks and ten feet on a street side yard.
Permit details checked September 2026 against City of Temple City and Temple City Municipal Code . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Planning review ahead of pool plan check
- Conditional use permits for plumbed pool houses
- One-per-lot accessory structure planning
- Cross-lot drainage and grade matching
- 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 Temple City
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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The city is relatively flat, with no major slopes or bluffs. For new construction, the code requires a lot to keep accepting any cross-lot drainage that already flows onto it and, where the finished grade leaves those drainage patterns unchanged, to stay within eight inches of the grade of adjacent sites.
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Temple City is not located within any designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and the updated state maps propose no change for the city.
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Where an alley or utility easement runs along the rear of the lot, at least ten feet at the rear lot line must stay clear of buildings and structures except a fence with an access gate, which pushes a pool house or cabana farther forward than the usual five-foot rear setback for accessory structures.
04
New generators, air conditioning units and condensers must sit at least ten feet from neighboring bedroom windows, a rule that does not apply to replacement units and that shapes where such equipment can go along a side yard.
Areas we serve in Temple City:Original 1923 townsiteDowntown Las Tunas DriveTemple City Park areaLive Oak Park areaRosemead Boulevard corridor
Investment
What It Costs in Temple City
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 Temple City property
The Process
How We Work in Temple City
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 Temple City that submittal goes to City of Temple City 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 Temple City Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Temple City?
City of Temple City Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division. Residential permits are issued by Building & Safety, part of the Community Development Department, at City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. A project must be approved by the Planning Division before its plans are submitted online for building plan review, so a new pool, pool house or addition begins with a zoning check.
In the R-1 zone, an accessory structure with plumbing, such as a pool house with a bathroom, requires a conditional use permit, and pools and spas need five-foot side and rear setbacks and ten feet on a street side yard. 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 Temple City different?
In the R-1 single-family zone, any newly created lot must be at least 7,200 square feet, and a flag lot subdivision is limited to one flag lot and needs an original parcel with at least 80 feet of street frontage and 210 feet of depth. Lot coverage is capped at 0.275 times lot area plus 1,125 square feet, and at least 35 percent of a 7,200 to 9,999 square foot lot must stay permeable, which limits how much of a yard can go to solid paving.
One local condition that shapes the work: The city is relatively flat, with no major slopes or bluffs. For new construction, the code requires a lot to keep accepting any cross-lot drainage that already flows onto it and, where the finished grade leaves those drainage patterns unchanged, to stay within eight inches of the grade of adjacent sites.
Which parts of Temple City do you work in?
All of it, including Original 1923 townsite, Downtown Las Tunas Drive, Temple City Park area and Live Oak Park area. 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 Temple City?
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 Temple City
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 Temple City?
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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