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The Trusted Swimming Pool Company in Woodland Hills, CA
Woodland Hills is one of the western Valley’s most established communities – spacious lots, mature landscaping, and homes built with outdoor living in mind from the start. Pools here aren’t an afterthought. They’re central to the way residents use their property, from everyday evening swims to weekend entertaining. The combination of large yards, warm summers, and a neighbourhood culture built around home investment makes Woodland Hills one of the strongest pool markets in the San Fernando Valley.
SoCal Pools® has been building, remodeling, and maintaining pools across Woodland Hills and the western Valley since 1987. We know the neighbourhood – the hillside lots above Mulholland, the flat streets closer to Ventura, the water conditions, and the permitting process. As a family-owned business with close to four decades in this market, we bring genuine local knowledge to every project we take on.
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Professional Pool Design, Construction & Remodeling in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills properties tend toward the generous side – larger lots, established trees, and yards that have real potential for outdoor living done properly. SoCal Pools® works with that potential. We design pools that make sense for the space, build them to handle the Valley’s climate, and maintain them so they stay in the condition we left them in. Nearly four decades of local experience means we’ve worked on properties across every part of Woodland Hills – and we’ve seen the full range of what this neighbourhood asks of its pool contractors.
Western Valley Expertise
Woodland Hills presents specific site conditions that a contractor without local experience will underestimate. Hillside lots above Mulholland require retaining walls and structural engineering. The area’s hard water accelerates calcium scaling on surfaces and equipment. Summer temperatures push pool chemistry harder than in coastal areas. We’ve been managing all of this since 1987 – it’s factored into everything we specify and build.
Designs Built Around Larger Lots
Woodland Hills yards have room to do things properly. Our UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture training means we approach each project as a whole outdoor environment, not just a hole in the ground filled with water. We look at how the pool relates to the house, the existing landscaping, and how the space gets used across different times of day and different seasons before finalising any design.
Reliability That Matches the Neighbourhood’s Standards
Woodland Hills homeowners invest seriously in their properties. They expect contractors who match that standard – who show up on schedule, communicate without being chased, and stand behind their work when something needs attention after the project is complete. That’s how we’ve operated for close to 40 years. Our long-term maintenance client list includes a significant number of Woodland Hills households who’ve been with us for a decade or more.
Equipment and Materials Specified for the Valley
We don’t specify the same materials for every market. Woodland Hills pools need surfaces and equipment that hold up in sustained heat, handle hard water, and manage higher-than-average bather loads during the long swim season. Variable-speed pumps, salt systems, PebbleTec and aggregate finishes, and proper equipment sizing are standard recommendations here for good reason.
Weekly chemical management, equipment monitoring, and thorough cleaning structured around your pool’s specific needs. Woodland Hills pools run hard through a long season – consistent, reliable service keeps water chemistry balanced, equipment running efficiently, and the pool ready to use any day of the week. We handle the work; you use the pool.
Resurface a worn interior, replace dated tile and coping, add a spa or water features, or update the equipment pad with modern efficient systems. Many Woodland Hills pools were built in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s and have surfaces and equipment that are well past their service life. We assess what’s worth keeping and replace what isn’t – with a clear explanation before any work begins.
Custom gunite pool design and construction for Woodland Hills properties. Whether you’re starting with a flat lot and a blank canvas or a hillside yard with real site complexity, we design the pool around your space and your budget. Freeform designs with natural landscaping integration, clean geometric pools, full outdoor living builds with spa, decking, and automation – we’ve built all of it in this neighbourhood.
Variable-speed pump upgrades, saltwater chlorination systems, gas and heat pump heaters, LED lighting packages, and full automation installation. We work with all major brands – Pentair, Jandy, Hayward – and help you identify which upgrades deliver meaningful reductions in operating costs for your specific pool and usage patterns.
Integrated spa additions designed to feel original to the pool, not added on afterward. We match the interior finish, align the coping, and size the equipment to handle both the pool and spa properly. Woodland Hills’ year-round mild evenings make a heated spa a genuinely useful addition – not just an aesthetic one.
Full pool automation via smartphone – temperature, lighting, filtration schedules, water features, and spa controls all managed from one app. Pentair IntelliCenter and Jandy iAqualink installations, programmed and configured on-site. For larger Woodland Hills properties where the equipment pad is at a distance from the house, automation makes day-to-day pool management genuinely more convenient.
Leak detection and repair, plumbing diagnostics, equipment electrical work, and light replacement by licensed technicians. Woodland Hills has a significant stock of older pools with ageing plumbing that can develop leaks, lose pressure, or show signs of deterioration that affect efficiency. We diagnose correctly the first time and repair without unnecessary replacements.
Interior surface replacement from standard plaster through quartz finishes and premium pebble surfaces. We are a certified PebbleTec applicator. For Woodland Hills pools, where hard water and sustained heat put more stress on surfaces than in coastal markets, we typically recommend aggregate finishes over standard plaster for the better durability and calcium resistance they provide in this specific environment.
Sheer descents, natural stone waterfalls, spillways, deck jets, bubblers, and fire-and-water combinations. Woodland Hills’ larger yards give water features room to work as genuine design elements rather than afterthoughts. We integrate features into the overall pool composition from the start and build them to be maintained without difficulty over the long term.
Great from beginning to end-both Daniel Senior and Junior were absolutely amazing and the pool looks BEAUTIFUL!!!
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.
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.
“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.”
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
"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.”
“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.”
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!
“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!!”
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 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.”
How long does pool construction take in Woodland Hills?
A standard custom pool build takes eight to twelve weeks from groundbreaking to completion. Permitting through the City of Los Angeles typically adds four to eight weeks before construction begins, so the realistic timeline from design to first swim is around five to six months. Hillside lots, which are common in parts of Woodland Hills, may require additional geological or structural engineering review that can extend the permitting phase. We factor this in when we give you a timeline estimate.
Do you handle permits for Woodland Hills pool projects?
Yes. We manage the full permitting process with the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, handle all required inspections, and ensure the completed work meets current building codes. Hillside properties in Woodland Hills sometimes require additional sign-off from a geotechnical or structural engineer – we coordinate that as part of our process, not as a separate task for the homeowner.
What does a new pool cost in Woodland Hills?
A standard gunite pool in Woodland Hills starts around $80,000 to $100,000 for a straightforward flat-lot build with standard finishes and entry-level equipment. Mid-range builds with premium surfaces, spa, and upgraded equipment typically run $110,000 to $160,000. Hillside projects with retaining walls and site engineering add to that range. We provide detailed, itemised proposals for every project so there are no surprises about what’s included.
What pool surface do you recommend for Woodland Hills?
For most Woodland Hills pools, we recommend an aggregate finish – PebbleTec, PebbleSheen, or a quartz-based product – over standard plaster. The reason is specific to this area: Woodland Hills has hard municipal water with high calcium hardness, and the Valley’s sustained heat puts more stress on surfaces than coastal markets experience. Aggregate finishes handle both better than plaster and last significantly longer, which makes the higher upfront cost a good investment in this environment.
Do you service pools on hillside lots in Woodland Hills?
Yes. Hillside properties are a standard part of our work across the western Valley. We have experience with the access constraints, structural considerations, and site-specific challenges that hillside pools in areas like the streets above Mulholland present. Both for maintenance and construction, we’re set up for this kind of work.
Are you licensed and insured?
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 on every project.
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We serve all Woodland Hills neighbourhoods, including the hillside streets above Mulholland Drive, the flat residential streets south of Ventura Boulevard, the communities around Warner Center, and established streets throughout the western Valley. We also serve the surrounding communities of West Hills, Calabasas, Tarzana, Encino, and Chatsworth.
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We’re Woodland Hills neighbours.
SoCal Pools® isn’t a corporate chain running crews across a hundred zip codes. We’re a family-owned business that has been working in the western Valley since 1987 – building pools, maintaining them, and coming back when something needs attention years later. Woodland Hills has been part of our territory from the beginning. The homeowners we’ve worked with here know who they’re calling when they need something, and so do we.
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Complete Pool Construction, Remodeling, and Service | Licensed & Insured | Serving Southern California Since 1987
CA Contractors Lic. #618217