Northridge homeowners ask about remodeling and resurfacing more than anything else, because the pools here went in with the houses and the finishes have run their course. Pool remodeling in Northridge is mostly second and third round work on sound shells. This page covers what a remodel includes, what resurfacing costs and when a repair is enough.
Who Remodels and Resurfaces Pools in Northridge?
Spear Pool Equipment & Repair remodels and resurfaces pools throughout Northridge, including finish, tile, coping and equipment work on postwar shells. The company is licensed under CSLB #1143895, pulls LADBS permits on major work, and gives a free written estimate.
Repair, Resurface or Remodel?
Almost every Northridge call is one of three jobs. This is how we tell them apart on site:
| Option | What you are seeing | Cost | How long it holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair | One failed part, a leak, a cracked tile or two | $243 to $1,212 typical | Buys years on a sound shell |
| Resurface | Rough or stained finish, plaster past 10 years | $6,000 to $15,000 | 5 to 10 yrs plaster, 20+ pebble |
| Remodel | Finish, tile, coping and equipment together | Quoted per project | Resets the whole pool |
Pool Remodeling Work We Handle in Northridge
A remodel is not one job. It is a finish, a waterline, an edge and a pad, and any of them can be done alone or together.
Our pool renovation teams cover all of it. Doing several at once costs less than doing them a year apart, because the pool is drained and the crew is already there.
Resurfacing and Replastering
Resurfacing is the core of most Northridge remodels. When a finish goes rough, patchy or grey, we handle pool refinishing work in plaster, quartz or pebble and price each against how long you plan to stay.
| Finish | Lifespan | Upfront cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster | 5 to 10 years | Lowest | A straight refresh on a budget |
| Quartz | 15 to 20 years | Middle | Longer life without pebble pricing |
| Pebble | 20+ years | Highest | Pools kept for decades |
Lifespans from HomeAdvisor and finish makers Pebble Technology International and SGM. Plaster is quoted at 5 to 10 years by cost guides and 7 to 10 by manufacturers, and water chemistry decides where a pool lands in that range.
Not sure yours is done? Our guide to the warning signs a pool needs resurfacing covers each one.
“Richard came out on time and he was polite and professional and diagnosed not only the problem that I saw and called about but also a couple other issues”
★★★★★ Alisa Shniderman, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
Tile, Coping and Decks
Hard water leaves a chalk line the cleaners cannot touch, so a fresh tile band goes in while the pool is drained.
Loose or cracked edge stones get replacement coping, and the concrete around them usually needs attention at the same time.
A sound slab can carry a new surface, which is why we check the base before quoting concrete deck restoration.
“Diagnosed the problem efficiently and quickly, and came back the very next day with the part and installed it in minutes.”
★★★★★ Valerie M., Woodland Hills, verified Yelp review
Equipment, Plumbing and Automation
A new finish on an old pad is half a job. That is our pool equipment crew.
We handle pool equipment fixes where a unit can be saved, and moving to variable speed where it cannot.
Automation and panels need electrical and panel work. Buried leaks get pool plumbing repairs, and lines that keep failing get a fresh set of lines.
Spas, Features and New Pools
A full interior reset starts with new pool plastering and carries through tile and coping.
Families ask for a built-in sun shelf for shallow lounging.
For year-round use we handle adding a level spa on shared equipment.
Waterfalls and fire bowls are outdoor pool features, easiest while the deck is open.
On a cleared lot we handle new swimming pool construction from permits through start-up.
Get a Free Northridge Pool Estimate
Tell us what the pool is doing. Estimates are free, and most repairs are scheduled the same week.
Free visit. Written price. No obligation.
Northridge Pools by the Numbers
- 211 pool permits were pulled in Northridge from 2013 to 2020, per LA Department of Building and Safety records analyzed by Crosstown, most of them on existing pools rather than new builds.
- $6,000 to $15,000 covers a full resurfacing, averaging about $11,000, per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data. Surface area is what moves a quote within that band.
- About $95,393 is what a pool adds to a typical Los Angeles home, the highest of any major U.S. metro in Redfin’s 2019 study. Condition is what decides whether you get it.
Neighborhoods and Local Conditions in Northridge
We service pools across Northridge: the tracts around Devonshire and Reseda Boulevard, the streets near the university, the Sherwood Forest lots with their mature trees and the blocks west toward Tampa.
Age is the defining condition. These pools were built with the houses, so shells are sound while finishes, plumbing and pads have all turned over at least once.
Sherwood Forest brings the other local issue. Mature canopy drops steadily into the water, which loads filters and stains a pale finish faster than an open yard would.
“SPEAR provides excellent customer service, affordable pricing on all swimming pool equipment repairs and installs, and has the best, most experienced repair technicians in the field today.”
★★★★★ Debra Bird, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
What Drives the Price of a Pool Remodel in Northridge
Remodel quotes here turn on four things:
- Scope. Finish alone, or finish plus tile, coping and deck.
- Surface area. Resurfacing is priced by area, not by gallons.
- Old material. A finish needing full chip-out costs more than one that does not.
- Permits. Structural work in the City of Los Angeles needs an LADBS permit.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Pump motor repair | $50 to $300 |
| Heater repair | $160 to $730 |
| In-ground leak repair | $350 to $2,700 |
| Full resurfacing | $6,000 to $15,000 |
| Typical repair, all types | $243 to $1,212 |
National ranges from HomeAdvisor 2026 cost data. Northridge quotes depend on access and what we find once the pool is drained.
More on our expanded repair coverage across the county.
“Spear Pools is great! Damian, our technician, was very thorough, knowledgable and detail oriented.”
★★★★★ Mayumi Tatsuta, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
Meet the Owner
Ran Neuman owns Spear Pools, Inc. and brings 18 years of hands-on pool repair and construction experience.
On remodels he meets the homeowner, explains each step and stays involved from demolition through start-up. Connect with Ran on LinkedIn.
Read what west Valley customers say on our Google Business Profile.
“Damian has been repairing out pool equipment for many years. He is the best.”
★★★★★ Victor Kenton, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
Nearby Areas We Serve
North across Devonshire the lots get larger, and we cover Granada Hills pool contracting there.
South past Roscoe we work throughout Reseda. West along the foothills, homeowners call us for pool service in Chatsworth. Southwest of Northridge, we also cover pool service calls in Winnetka.
Browse every area on our route.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to remodel a pool?
Remodeling a pool is priced by what you include. A full resurfacing runs $6,000 to $15,000 and averages about $11,000 per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data, with tile, coping, decking and equipment quoted on top. Doing them in one visit costs less than spreading them over several years, because the pool is drained and the crew is already on site. We put every line in writing.
How often should a pool be resurfaced?
A pool should be resurfaced every 5 to 10 years if it is plastered, every 15 to 20 years with quartz and beyond 20 with pebble, according to HomeAdvisor and the finish manufacturers. Water chemistry decides where yours lands in that range. Hard water and long Valley pump seasons both push toward the short end, which is why Northridge plaster rarely reaches its full rated life.
Is it worth it to remodel a pool?
Remodeling is worth it when the shell is sound, which is true of most Northridge pools. A pool adds about $95,393 to a typical Los Angeles home according to Redfin’s 2019 study, but only in condition a buyer wants to inherit. Resurfacing at $6,000 to $15,000 to protect that premium is a far better trade than replacing a pool at $44,300 or more.
What is the difference between pool renovation and remodeling?
The difference is mostly one of scope. Renovation usually means restoring what is there: a new finish, new tile, repaired equipment. Remodeling means changing it: a new shape, a raised spa, added features or a redesigned deck. Renovation costs less and takes less time. Both need the pool drained, so it is worth deciding which you want before anyone quotes.
How long does a pool remodel take?
A pool remodel takes about five working days of on-site work for a straight resurfacing according to HomeAdvisor, plus refilling and balancing the water afterward. Adding tile, coping or deck work extends that to two or three weeks. Curing time is fixed and cannot be rushed. We give a date range in the written estimate rather than promising one completion day.
Ready to remodel or resurface your Northridge pool? Call (818) 719-9059 and Ran will look at the finish, tile and equipment together.