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The Trusted Swimming Pool Company in Encino, CA
Encino occupies a particular position in the San Fernando Valley – it has the space and the property values of the western Valley with the proximity to the Westside that makes it one of the more sought-after addresses in Los Angeles. The result is a neighbourhood where homes are substantial, outdoor spaces are taken seriously, and the expectation of quality craftsmanship is genuinely high. Pools in Encino reflect that standard. They’re designed and maintained as part of the property, not as an add-on.
SoCal Pools® has been building, remodeling, and maintaining pools throughout Encino since 1987. Our base in Northridge puts us minutes away, and we’ve worked on properties across the full range of what Encino offers – from the flat streets near Ventura to the larger estates north of Moorpark and the hillside properties approaching the Santa Monica Mountains. A family-owned business with close to four decades of local history, we know this neighbourhood and we know what it expects.
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Professional Pool Design, Construction & Remodeling in Encino
Encino properties command a level of finish that separates them from the broader Valley market. Larger lots, better-established landscaping, and homes that have been maintained and improved over decades mean the pool work we do here needs to match the surroundings. SoCal Pools® brings both the design sensibility and the construction standards that Encino requires – backed by nearly four decades of experience building and maintaining pools across the neighbourhood and the wider San Fernando Valley.
Local from the Start
We’re based in Northridge – five minutes from Encino. We’ve been servicing pools in this neighbourhood since 1987, which means we understand the specific conditions here: the hard water coming through LADWP in this part of the Valley, the soil characteristics on hillside lots north of Ventura, how summer heat affects pool chemistry, and what the City of LA permit process looks like for this area. That’s not knowledge you can replicate without years of local work.
Designs That Fit Encino’s Standard
Encino outdoor spaces are thoughtfully composed. Our UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture background means we design pools that integrate with the existing property rather than sitting beside it. We consider sightlines from the house, the relationship to mature trees and established gardens, how the pool functions across different uses throughout the day, and how the whole outdoor environment holds together as a single composition.
The Accountability of a Family Business
Daniel and Daniel Jr. Guimera have run SoCal Pools® since the beginning. When you have a question during a project or an issue that needs attention after it’s complete, you reach the people who made the decisions – not a service coordinator fielding calls for a crew they’ve never met. That level of accountability matters particularly in a neighbourhood like Encino, where the work represents a meaningful investment and where homeowners expect a contractor who stands behind what they build.
Materials and Equipment Worth Specifying
We don’t cut corners on what we install in Encino pools. Premium aggregate finishes like PebbleTec and PebbleSheen, variable-speed Pentair and Jandy equipment, salt chlorination systems, and properly engineered automation are standard recommendations here – not upsells. The Valley’s climate is hard on cheap materials. We specify what lasts.
Consistent weekly service that keeps your pool’s chemistry balanced, equipment running, and water looking the way it should every day of the year. We handle chemical management, equipment monitoring, thorough cleaning, and filter maintenance – and we communicate clearly when something needs attention rather than leaving problems to compound between visits.
Interior surface replacement, tile and coping updates, spa additions, water feature integration, equipment upgrades, and full reconfigurations for pools that no longer suit the way the property is used. Encino has a significant number of pools built in the 1970s, 80s, and early 90s that are structurally sound but overdue for a surface and equipment overhaul. We assess what the pool needs honestly and present the options clearly before any work begins.
Custom gunite pool design and construction for Encino properties. We work from the property and the homeowner’s brief outward – not from a catalogue of standard shapes. Flat lots in the Ventura corridor, hillside properties north of Moorpark, and larger estates each present different design opportunities and site constraints. We navigate all of them and deliver a finished pool that belongs on the property.
Full equipment upgrades and replacement for all major brands. Variable-speed pump installation reduces electricity costs significantly over single-speed systems – one of the most straightforward return-on-investment upgrades available for any existing pool. We also install saltwater chlorination, gas and heat pump heaters, LED lighting, and complete automation systems.
Attached spa additions designed to integrate with the existing pool rather than look like a later modification. We match finish materials, align coping, and size the equipment to handle the combined load properly. For Encino homeowners whose existing pool was built without a spa, adding one during a remodel is often the most cost-effective path to getting both done to the same standard simultaneously.
Smartphone-based pool automation for temperature, lighting, filtration, water features, and spa controls. Pentair IntelliCenter and Jandy iAqualink installations, fully configured and demonstrated on-site. For Encino properties where the pool is used frequently and across varied schedules, automation provides a genuine quality-of-life improvement beyond the novelty of remote access.
Leak detection and repair, plumbing diagnostics, equipment electrical work, and pool light replacement by licensed technicians. We approach repair work methodically – diagnosing the actual problem before recommending a fix, rather than replacing components that don’t need replacing. Most repair calls are resolved in a single visit.
Interior surface replacement across the full range – standard plaster, coloured plaster, quartz finishes, PebbleSheen, and PebbleTec. As a certified PebbleTec applicator, we handle premium aggregate installations to the manufacturer’s standard. Every replaster begins with a shell inspection and ends with a managed startup chemistry protocol that protects the new surface from the first day of use.
Sheer descents, natural stone waterfalls, spillways, deck jets, bubblers, and fire-and-water installations. Water features are designed as part of the overall pool composition from the start of the project – not added in after the fact. For Encino pools where the outdoor space is expected to function as an entertaining environment, well-designed water features make a meaningful difference to how the finished space reads.
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.
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!
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 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.
“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.”
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.
They are easy to work with ... provided a work schedule and stuck to it ... I can highly recommend Southern California Pools.
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!
“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.”
Great from beginning to end-both Daniel Senior and Junior were absolutely amazing and the pool looks BEAUTIFUL!!!
“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 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.
“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!!”
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
"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.”
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.
How long does pool construction take in Encino?
A standard custom build takes eight to twelve weeks from groundbreaking to completion. City of LA permitting adds four to eight weeks before construction can start, putting the realistic full timeline at five to six months from initial design to first swim. Hillside properties in Encino – particularly those north of Moorpark approaching the foothills – may require additional geotechnical review that extends the permitting phase. We account for this when we give you a timeline at the outset.
Do you manage permits and inspections for Encino projects?
Yes. We handle all permitting through the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, coordinate every required inspection, and ensure the completed work meets current code. For hillside or slope-adjacent properties that require geotechnical or structural engineering input before a permit is issued, we coordinate that process as part of our scope rather than leaving it to the homeowner to organise separately.
What does a new pool cost in Encino?
A standard gunite pool in Encino starts around $85,000 to $110,000 for a well-specified build on a flat lot. Mid-range projects with premium finishes, attached spa, and upgraded equipment typically run $120,000 to $170,000. Custom builds on more complex sites, or projects with extensive water features and full automation, go higher. We provide detailed, itemised proposals for every project so you understand exactly what’s included before committing to anything.
Can you work with an architect or landscape designer I’m already working with?
Yes – regularly. Encino projects often involve collaboration with architects, landscape designers, and general contractors, particularly for larger properties where the pool is part of a broader outdoor living redesign. We can work from existing plans, contribute to the design process from the start, or fit our scope into a wider project managed by another lead contractor. We’re comfortable in all of these arrangements.
How quickly do you respond to service or repair issues?
Regular maintenance clients receive priority scheduling. For equipment failures or chemistry problems that put the pool out of service, we typically respond same-day or next-day. Our technicians carry common parts for all major equipment brands, which means most repair calls are resolved in a single visit rather than stretched across multiple appointments.
Are you licensed and insured for work in Encino?
Yes. SoCal Pools® holds CA Contractors Lic. #618217 (C53 Pool and Spa Contractor and C61 Limited Specialty Contractor) and LA County Health Department Lic. #3213. We carry full liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage on every project, residential and commercial.
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We serve all Encino neighbourhoods, including the residential streets along the Ventura Boulevard corridor, the larger properties north of Moorpark Street, the hillside homes approaching the Santa Monica Mountains, and the communities around Balboa Park. We also serve the surrounding areas of Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Studio City, and the wider San Fernando Valley.
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We’re Encino neighbours.
SoCal Pools® is based five minutes from Encino in Northridge. We’ve been working in this neighbourhood since 1987 – not as a distant company dispatching crews across a wide service map, but as local contractors who know the streets, the properties, and the people. When you call us, you reach the family that owns the business. When something needs attention after a project is done, we come back. That’s been our approach for nearly 40 years, and it’s not changing.
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