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Los Angeles Pool Builder, Creating Backyard Dreams Since 1987.
Every great pool begins with a vision. Whether it's weekend barbecues with friends, teaching your kids to swim, or simply enjoying a tranquil retreat just steps from your door, the possibilities are endless. As an experienced Los Angeles pool builder, we have spent over thirty years turning Southern California homeowners’ most ambitious ideas into reality.
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We’re on your doorstep, armed with deep expertise, open lines of communications, and free, non-obligatory consultations.
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We partner with top-tier manufacturers to ensure that our quality is consistent – all while allowing you to get access to the latest innovations at competitive prices.
The Art and Science of New Pool Construction.
Pool construction combines engineering and artistry. It's the process of turning your empty backyard into a custom space that reflects your personality, what ‘home’ means to you, and your lifestyle, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.
As a trusted LA pool builder serving Southern California, we've learned that successful new pool construction involves much more than just excavation and concrete. It requires understanding soil conditions, blending with existing landscaping, navigating complex permitting processes, and coordinating multiple trades—all while bringing your most ambitious ideas to life through our work.
The Los Angeles Pool Construction Advantage
It’s more than just a blue backdrop to look at. Instead, local homeowners’ reasons for building pools are as diverse as the neighborhoods we serve.
Creating Family Gathering Spaces
In a place where outdoor living is a year-round way of life, pools become the centerpiece of family activity. We've built pools where three generations learn to swim, where teenagers finally want to hang out at home, and where grandparents can enjoy quality time with their families.
Increasing Property Value
Smart pool construction can greatly increase property values, especially in sought-after neighborhoods in LA. Our designs match architectural styles from mid-century modern to Mediterranean, making sure your pool enhances instead of overpowering your home's character.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Swimming offers low-impact exercise – ideal for all ages. Many of our clients share that their pools have revolutionized their fitness routines, turning Monday mornings into sunrise laps.
Year-Round Entertainment
Southern California's climate makes having a pool a smart investment. Unlike other areas where pools remain unused for months, Los Angeles pool construction provides value year-round.
Before & After Examples
Our Pool Construction Services
Custom Design and Planning
Every pool construction project starts with understanding your vision, lifestyle, and property, creating detailed plans that maximize your space – all while staying within your budget and timeline.
Site Preparation and Excavation
Proper site preparation is essential for durable pools. We manage everything from utility marking to soil analysis, making sure your pool construction begins on a solid foundation.
Structural Construction
Our experienced crews handle all structural work, including steel installation, plumbing placement, and gunite application. Quality construction at this stage significantly determines the longevity of your pool.
Equipment Installation
We install and test all pool equipment, including pumps, filters, heaters, and automation systems. Proper equipment selection and installation ensure your facilities operate more efficiently and last longer, reducing repair costs.
Finishing and Landscaping
The final phase is when everything comes together with interior finishes, decking, lighting, and landscaping. Don’t worry – it’s all taken care of by us.
Why Choose SoCal Pools® as Your Los Angeles Pool Builder?
Four Decades of Local Experience
Since 1987, we've completed over 2,000 pool construction and remodeling projects across Los Angeles – so, we understand local soil conditions, permit requirements, and architectural styles that suit Southern California living.
Advanced Training
We're the first father-son duo to graduate together from UCLA’s Extension Landscape Architecture Program at the same time – foundations that help us design pools that integrate seamlessly with your property's natural features and existing landscaping.
Family-Owned Commitment
As a family business, we’ll never compromise on our service, because your satisfaction directly affects our reputation in the community where we live and work. Small enough to care, as we call it.
Comprehensive Project Management
From initial design to final inspection, we manage every part of your new pool construction. No need to coordinate with multiple contractors or wonder who's responsible for what – we oversee the entire process.
Local Relationships and Reputation
With nearly forty years in Los Angeles, we have built strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and city officials, working together to ensure smooth project completion and competitive prices.
I was referred to this company by my neighbor who was happy with her pool service/pool technician Esteban.
Esteban has been servicing my pool since I bought my home and I am very pleased with his great service and quality of work! He is nice and easy to talk to as well.
I've met Daniel and spoke with Daniel Sr, owners of the company, and they seem professional and great to work with for concerns and questions.
Just FYI, their pricing is different and is higher than other companies that I spoken to because it embeds the routine pool filter cleaning. They have invoices emailed to you which is convenient.
They are easy to work with ... provided a work schedule and stuck to it ... I can highly recommend Southern California Pools.
We’ve been working with Southern California Pools for over five years since buying our home, and the experience has been outstanding from day one. They helped us convert our pool to saltwater, replaced all of our heating equipment, and have provided dependable weekly service. Most recently, within the past year, they completely renovated our pool—removing an old cracked fiberglass lining and resurfacing it beautifully with PebbleTec.
Daniel has been our main point of contact, and he is always extremely responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Every project he has managed for us has been handled efficiently and to the highest standard of quality. During the remodel, he even addressed unexpected issues that came up, ensuring our pool is now stronger, more reliable, and looks better than ever.
We also want to recognize Jose, who takes care of our weekly service. He’s dependable, reliable, and keeps everything running smoothly week after week. And Nick has been a huge help as well, regularly assisting us with anything else that comes up—always effective and professional.
We consistently get compliments from friends and family who say we have the best pool water they’ve ever swum in, which speaks to the quality of their ongoing service. We now have total peace of mind knowing our pool is in excellent condition and maintained by true professionals.
I highly recommend Southern California Pools to anyone looking for a team that delivers great results, reliable service, good value, and genuine care for their customers.
I have been a satisfied customer of Southern California Pools for more than 25 years. Not only is their monthly service excellent, but they are very responsive to my needs and questions. They expertly resurfaced my pool and updated the equipment and the gas line. They are a wonderful family run business.
My mom used Southern California Pools for many years. It was hard to keep the algae down on her ancient pool, but they kept it nice, and kept the old equipment running as long as possible before replacing it. When I moved into a place with a funny little pool that had been jerry rigged and neglected, I was happy to continue the relationship. Daniel and his team straightened out the plumbing, replaced the filter and pump and repaired the pool light. Now they maintain it weekly. Daniel is very responsive and a good communicator. I trust So Cal Pools and am a happy customer.
Great from beginning to end-both Daniel Senior and Junior were absolutely amazing and the pool looks BEAUTIFUL!!!
Daniel and Daniel Jr. did a wonderful job with our pool. I highly recommend them. If you need a detail oriented and attentive team in your side, these are the people to call.
Full refurbishment and automation of lap pool and spa carried out to time and with a beautiful lasting finish.Daniel and his team continue to maintain the pool and equipment.Very happy I stuck with this company.
“Daniel and Daniel Jr. put in our new pool and hot tub more than a decade ago, and we love it! Really easy to work with, very creative, financially reasonable, and they continue to provide support! We're very grateful to them and recommend them highly and without reservation!!”
“SC Pools remodelled my pool and added a spa, then serviced the pool for the next 15 years until I recently moved. They were always courteous, diligent, and very professional.”
I have always enjoyed working with Southern California Pools. They provide great service and do quality work. I would happily recommend using them for your pool needs.
Daniel, and now his son, have been reliable , professional and helpful for more than 20 years. Besides our weekly service, they did a beautiful job refinishing our pool with pebble tech during Covid, and have kept our pool performing perfectly over the years. They always respond to phone calls and have been able to fix whatever problems( usually due to aging parts) we’ve had. We recommended them to others without hesitation. Great company!
Daniel and team did an amazing job on resurfacing our pool and replacing our pool and spa lights. Their team is very efficient, with a new crew coming daily to do each part of the job. With a small rain delay, a large pool and spa was still completed within 2 weeks. We researched and got bids from many companies. SCP wasn't the most expensive or the least expensive, but they were by far the most highly recommended and our experience with the company proved we made the best decision. Many companies don't have reviews going back many years, which makes you wonder if they'll be around if the warranty is needed. SCP has been in business for decades and is family run. They have a winning formula when it comes to quality and efficiency. They were also the most professional when it came to the estimate and the operations process. And, when one of the workers inadvertently left power wash streaks on a section of newly stained patio tile, without hesitation Daniel made sure it was immediately restored. Our backyard looks incredible and our pool is the centerpiece of it all, thanks to SCP. We highly recommend them for any pool related work!
The entire process has been very smooth. They are very accommodating and easy to work with. They explained all the steps and helped me through the decisions. I highly recommend Southern California Pools!
Southern California Pools provides excellent pool services from pool remodels, weekly pool maintenance and equipment repair. They repaired my deck when a piece cracked. I have had a pool to maintain for almost 50 years, and I have never been more pleased with a pool company’s service. I hired Southern California Pools originally in 2020 to repave my pool, replace my equipment and redo my deck. I was so pleased with the result that I hired them to provide the weekly maintenance. My pool has never been cloudy in all this time and in this heat. My pool person, Sergio, is competent and thorough. When my equipment recently needed repair (stuck valves) they were at my home the next day. I am sure you can find less expensive services, but I love that my pool water sparkles.
The crew was always on time and worked very hard. Daniel checked in throughout the process and was very informative of the process. We couldn’t be happier.
Southern California Pools has been serving our pools for many years. Daniel, Daniel Jr and their team provide excellent customer service and maintenance. They have the highest of standards and always ensure our pools are maintained and properly cleaned. They are easy to contact and always respond fast and efficiently. If you’re looking for a new pool, a remodel or regular maintenance-Southern California Pools is your best choice.
“Dependability and high skill level are very important to me. Both are demonstrated by SoCal Pools. Daniel Sr and Jr are a pleasure to work with and do what they say they are going to do. They started on time and completed the job on time. The workmen were very skilled and respectful of us and our home.”
“I know the company has many customers over a wide area, but I’m grateful for the feeling that someone is out there who cares about the state of my pool as much as I do. In a world where things often don’t work the way we hope it is a great benediction to have Southern California Pools to rely on.”
"Southern California Pools did a great job resurfacing our pool. They have maintained our pool for many years. They do an excellent job, and they are always very responsive if we need their help with anything. We highly recommend them.”
I had Southern California Pools install a handrail on the steps of my pool. Daniel Jr. was very knowledgeable and professional when giving me the estimate. He was willing to listen and make changes to insure we got the handrail that was right for my pool. He and his crew installed it quickly and on time. Daniel Sr. explained the process and answered all my questions. I highly recommend this family owned business.
We have used Southern California Pools for many years and are extremely happy with their service. Our weekly pool man keeps our pool immaculate! We have had them resurface our old pool and put in new tile. We were very happy with the outcome. They are prompt at helping you if something is not working right. They treat you like it was their own pool. The best at a reasonable price!
How long does new pool construction take?
The timeline for new pool construction varies significantly depending on the size, features, site conditions, and scope of the project. Weather, permit delays, or change orders can cause schedule extensions. When we begin a project, we provide our customers with a realistic work timeline.
What permits are required for pool construction in Los Angeles?
Constructing a new pool requires multiple permits, such as building, electrical, and plumbing permits. Although requirements differ by city, we are experienced in managing the entire process, from permit applications to inspections, including foundation and steel inspections, plumbing inspections, electrical inspections, and the final building inspection.
Can you build pools on sloped lots?
Absolutely! In fact, sloped yards often set the scene for more interesting pool designs, with dramatic before-and-after images. With that said, pools built in sloped sites may cost more due to additional engineering and construction complexity, including:
- Retaining walls to create level areas
- Infinity edges that work with natural slopes
- Terraced designs that follow the land's contours
- Strategic grading to manage water drainage
How much does new pool construction cost in Los Angeles?
A new pool's cost varies significantly based on size, features, site conditions, and the scope of the project. We’ll provide you with a detailed estimate during our free consultation.
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