Agoura Hills pools sit on canyon lots, hillside pads and horse properties, which makes them a different job from a flat Valley backyard. Pool remodeling in Agoura Hills usually means larger pools, longer equipment runs and access that has to be planned before anyone starts. This page covers what we build and repair here, what it costs and how the hills shape the work.
Who Remodels Pools in Agoura Hills?
Spear Pool Equipment & Repair remodels, resurfaces and repairs pools across Agoura Hills and the 91301 ZIP code, from equipment swaps to full renovations on hillside lots. The company is licensed under CSLB #1143895, pulls permits through the City of Agoura Hills, and gives a free written estimate.
Repair, Resurface or Remodel?
Three jobs cover nearly every Agoura Hills call. 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 | Dated finish, coping and deck, plus tired equipment | Quoted per project | Resets the whole pool |
Pool Work We Handle in Agoura Hills
Work here splits between the shell and the equipment, and on canyon properties both tend to be bigger than average.
Our pool remodeling services cover surfaces, coping and decks. The equipment side runs longer plumbing and bigger pumps than a tract-home pool needs.
Resurfacing, Plaster and Tile
A finish that has gone rough or blotchy is the most common reason owners call. We handle pool resurfacing work in plaster, quartz or pebble, and on estate pools pebble usually wins on cost per year.
| 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 | Estate 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.
Planning to sell? The remodel choices that hold their value is worth reading.
Hard water and heavy leaf drop leave a stubborn line at the waterline, so new waterline tile often goes in with the new surface.
Weighing a remodel against starting over? Our guide on hiring a pool renovation company versus doing it yourself runs the numbers.
“We have been long time loyal customers of spear and have always been very satisfied with everything they’ve done for us”
★★★★★ Sandy W., Calabasas, verified Yelp review
Hillside Decks, Coping and Drainage
Canyon lots move. Slopes settle after wet winters, and that shows up as cracked coping, separated joints and decks that pitch the wrong way.
We replace pool coping once the cause is fixed rather than before. Decks that have shifted get deck resurfacing with drainage corrected at the same time.
“He was very helpful and friendly, and provided a full range of options to fix both issues.”
★★★★★ Michael P., Westlake Village, verified Yelp review
Equipment, Plumbing and Automation
Long runs from the pad to the pool are normal on these properties, and they punish undersized equipment. That is our equipment work.
We handle pump and heater repair first. Where a unit is past saving, installing a variable-speed pump cuts the running cost of those long runs.
Remote properties benefit most from automation, which means electrical work for panels and controls. Buried leaks get pool leak repair. When a line has failed in more than one place we re-pipe it.
Remodels, Spas and New Pools
A dated interior is the moment to price fresh pool plaster alongside tile and coping.
Families with young kids ask for a tanning ledge for shallow lounging.
Others want winter use, so we handle adding a hot tub tied into the same pad.
Waterfalls and fire bowls fall under pool features, best added while the deck is open.
On raw land, we handle custom pool construction from design and permits through start-up.
Get a Free Agoura Hills Pool Estimate
Tell us what the pool is doing. Estimates are free, and most repairs are scheduled the same week.
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Agoura Hills Pools by the Numbers
- 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 see it.
- $6,000 to $15,000 is the range for a full resurfacing, averaging around $11,000, per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 cost data. Estate-sized pools sit at the top of that band.
- Permits come from the City of Agoura Hills, not Los Angeles, so timelines and inspections differ from a job a few miles east.
Neighborhoods and Local Conditions in Agoura Hills
We service pools throughout Agoura Hills: Old Agoura and its horse properties, the streets off Kanan Road, the neighborhoods near Reyes Adobe and the hillside lots backing onto open space, all in the 91301 ZIP code.
Backing onto parkland is pleasant and hard on a pool. Leaf litter and windblown debris load the filter, and after a dry spell the first rain carries grit straight into the water.
Slope is the other factor. Pool pads sit away from the house on many lots, so plumbing runs long and any settlement shows at the coping first.
“The aesthetic finish on my 50 year old pool and decking was stunning, all the functions upgraded, the drainage gives us a peace of mind.”
★★★★★ Howard Teba, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
What Drives the Price of Pool Work in Agoura Hills
Quotes here vary more than in the flats. These are the factors that move them:
- Size. Estate pools need more material and more days of labor.
- Access. Narrow canyon driveways and long walks from the street add haul time.
- Slope work. Retaining, drainage and deck correction ride along with many remodels.
- Permits. City of Agoura Hills review adds its own schedule.
| 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. Agoura Hills quotes depend on access and what we find once the pool is drained.
“Service is great and when I needed repairs they were done quickly and professionally.”
★★★★★ Fls W., Thousand Oaks, verified Yelp 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 customers across the west end of the Valley say on our Google Business Profile.
“These guys are highly professional, on time, great communicators, and they act quickly.”
★★★★★ M Y., Topanga Canyon, verified Yelp review
Nearby Areas We Serve
Over the hill to the west, the same canyon conditions apply, and we cover Westlake Village pool remodeling on those lots.
East along the 101 we work throughout Calabasas. Further west, homeowners call us for pool service in Thousand Oaks.
South through the canyons we handle Malibu pool building on hillside and coastal lots.
See the full list of cities we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cost of a pool remodel?
The average cost of a pool remodel depends on how much you change, but resurfacing alone runs $6,000 to $15,000 and averages about $11,000, per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data. Add tile, coping and deck work and the number climbs from there. On Agoura Hills estate pools, size and access are the two factors that push a quote above the typical range, so we price each job on site.
Is it cheaper to remodel a pool or build a new one?
Remodeling is almost always cheaper than building new. A full resurfacing with tile and coping runs in the low tens of thousands, while new pool construction starts far higher once excavation, structure, equipment and permits are counted. Building new only makes sense when the shell itself has failed or the pool is in the wrong place on the lot. We tell you which case you are in before quoting.
Which pool finish is better, quartz or pebble?
Pebble is the more durable finish, lasting over 20 years against roughly 15 to 20 for quartz, according to finish makers Pebble Technology International and SGM. Quartz costs less upfront and gives a smoother feel underfoot. On Agoura Hills pools that owners plan to keep for decades, pebble usually wins on cost per year of service, which is how we frame the choice.
How long should a pool resurface last?
A pool resurface should last 5 to 10 years with standard plaster, 15 to 20 with quartz and over 20 with pebble, according to HomeAdvisor and the finish manufacturers. Water chemistry decides where a pool lands in its range. Heavy debris from surrounding open space drives chemical use up, so regular testing matters more here than it does on an enclosed suburban lot.
How to tell if a pool needs resurfacing?
You can tell a pool needs resurfacing when the finish feels rough underfoot, stains no longer clean off, you see hollow or flaking patches, or you are topping up water more often than you used to. Gray shell showing through the plaster is the clearest sign. Our nine warning signs guide walks through each one, and a free site visit settles it either way.
Ready to remodel or repair your Agoura Hills pool? Call (818) 719-9059 and Ran will look at the pool, equipment and deck together.
