Most Beverly Hills calls start at the equipment pad rather than in the water. Pool equipment installation and repair here means older estate pads, long plumbing runs and automation that was cutting edge fifteen years ago. This page covers pump, filter, heater and automation work across the city, what it costs and when replacing beats repairing.
Who Repairs and Installs Pool Equipment in Beverly Hills?
Spear Pool Equipment & Repair installs and repairs pool pumps, filters, heaters and automation throughout Beverly Hills, on estate pads as well as standard systems. The company is licensed under CSLB #1143895, pulls permits through the City of Beverly Hills, and gives a free written estimate.
Repair, Replace or Rebuild the Pad?
Equipment calls in Beverly Hills come down to three answers, and the age of the pad decides which:
| Option | What you are seeing | Cost | How long it holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair the unit | One part failed, the rest of the pad is sound | $50 to $730 typical | Years, if the unit is not old |
| Replace the unit | Motor seized, heater past economical repair | Quoted per unit | 8 to 12 yrs on new equipment |
| Rebuild the pad | Multiple units aging, plumbing undersized | Quoted per project | Resets the whole system |
Pool Equipment Work We Handle in Beverly Hills
Estate pads are their own category. More units, longer runs, more zones and usually a controller nobody has updated since it was installed.
That whole side of the business is our equipment services, and it runs separately from surface and structural jobs.
Pumps, Filters and Heaters
A pump that hums without turning, a filter losing pressure or a heater that lights and quits are the three most common calls. We start with equipment repair and say plainly when a unit is past saving.
Where it is, a variable-speed pump upgrade is the replacement that pays for itself fastest, especially on a large estate pool running long hours.
“Wonderful pool service! I have been with Spear Aquachlor for over 20 years! Reasonable prices on pool service and repairs and excellent work!”
★★★★★ Stephen S., Encino, verified Yelp review
Automation, Panels and Electrical
Controllers age faster than the equipment they run. Phone control, lighting scenes and multi-zone heating all depend on the panel being right first.
We handle wiring and bonding at the subpanel and the pad, including bonding that older installations often got wrong.
“Spear is always amazing from Lisa to the repair techs Richard and Damian. Always amazing service”
★★★★★ CalBlue P., Canoga Park, verified Yelp review
Plumbing, Leaks and Re-Pipes
Long runs between a hillside pad and the pool hide small losses for a long time. We trace the loss, then handle pool pipe repair on the section that failed.
Where a system keeps producing new leaks, a full pipe replacement ends the cycle instead of extending it.
Surfaces, Tile and Decks
When the pad is sorted and the finish is tired, we handle pool refinishing in plaster, quartz or pebble through our wider remodeling services.
| 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.
On resale, which remodel work returns the most is the short version.
Hard water leaves a chalk line, so waterline retiling goes in while the pool is drained. Edges and decks get coping work and deck resurfacing in concrete.
Spas, Features and New Pools
Heated spas run hardest of anything on an estate pad, and we handle adding a raised spa on shared equipment.
Families ask for a Baja ledge for shallow lounging.
Waterfalls, fire bowls and lighting are water and fire features, each of which adds a zone to the controller.
On a buildable lot we handle gunite pool construction from permits through start-up.
Get a Free Beverly Hills Pool Estimate
Tell us what the equipment is doing. Estimates are free, and most repairs are scheduled the same week.
Free visit. Written price. No obligation.
Beverly Hills Pools by the Numbers
- $50 to $300 covers a pump motor repair and $160 to $730 a heater repair, per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data. Both are a fraction of replacing the unit.
- $6,000 to $15,000 covers a full resurfacing, averaging about $11,000, from the same source.
- Permits come from the City of Beverly Hills, not Los Angeles, and hillside properties carry their own access and hauling rules.
Neighborhoods and Local Conditions in Beverly Hills
We service pools across Beverly Hills: the flats south of Santa Monica Boulevard, the streets climbing north of Sunset, the Trousdale properties and the canyon lots off Coldwater and Benedict.
Pad complexity is the local constant. Estate systems run more pumps, more zones and more heating than a standard pool, so a single failure often exposes two more.
Access is the second factor. Canyon driveways and gated frontages take longer to work than a flat lot, and any job with hauling has to be planned around that rather than improvised on the day.
“Damian has been repairing out pool equipment for many years. He is the best.”
★★★★★ Victor Kenton, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
What Drives the Price of Pool Equipment Work in Beverly Hills
Equipment quotes move on four things:
- Unit count. An estate pad has more of everything to service.
- Age. Discontinued parts push a repair toward replacement.
- Automation. Integrating new equipment into an old controller adds labor.
- Access. Canyon and hillside pads take longer to reach.
| 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. Beverly Hills quotes depend on access and what we find once the pool is drained.
Thinking of tackling part of it? See where doing it yourself actually saves money.
“Always on time. Professional and courteous. Best knowledge and a great partnership for my business.”
★★★★★ Gary R., Chatsworth, 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 larger jobs 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 Westside say on our Google Business Profile.
“Very knowledgeable pool equipment repair company. I’ve used them for over 15 years.”
★★★★★ Glen Heffernan, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
Nearby Areas We Serve
North over the hill the canyon streets drop into the Valley, and we handle Sherman Oaks pool repair there.
Further west we work throughout Encino pool remodeling. Over Laurel Canyon, homeowners call us for pool work in Studio City. The city of Los Angeles surrounds Beverly Hills, and we work in the Los Angeles neighborhoods around it as well.
West toward the ocean we handle Pacific Palisades pool rehab on lots rebuilding after the fire.
Check the cities we serve for the rest of our coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth fixing a pool pump?
Fixing a pool pump is worth it when the unit is under about eight years old and the failure is a capacitor, seal or bearing, since HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data puts pump motor repair at $50 to $300. Past that age, or on a single-speed motor, replacement usually wins. A variable-speed unit cuts running cost enough that the upgrade often pays for itself.
What's the life expectancy of a pool pump?
A pool pump lasts about 8 to 12 years in normal residential use, and less on an estate pool running long hours through a heated season. Motors fail before the wet end does. Running a pump longer than the water actually needs, which is common on older timers, is the single biggest shortener of that life expectancy.
Should I replace my entire pool pump or just the motor?
Replacing just the motor makes sense when the wet end, housing and impeller are sound and the pump is reasonably modern, and it costs far less than a full unit. Replacing the whole pump is the better call when the housing is cracked, parts are discontinued or you are moving from single-speed to variable-speed, where the efficiency gain justifies the full swap.
How to tell if a pool pump is burned out?
A burned-out pool pump hums without spinning, trips the breaker, runs unusually hot, or smells of scorched insulation. A pump that starts then shuts off after a few minutes is usually overheating rather than dead. Grinding points to bearings, which is repairable. We test the capacitor and windings before condemning a motor, because the cheap part fails first.
What size pump is needed for a 16×32 inground pool?
Pump sizing for a 16 by 32 foot pool depends on volume, plumbing size and how fast you want to turn the water over, not on the pool’s footprint alone. Most pools that size run well on a variable-speed unit in the 1 to 1.5 horsepower class, set low for filtering. Oversizing wastes electricity and strains the filter, so we size from the actual system.
Ready to repair or upgrade your Beverly Hills pool equipment? Call (818) 719-9059 and Ran will look at the pad, plumbing and automation together.