Calabasas is its own city with its own rules, and two of them shape every pool project here: gated community architectural review and a protected oak tree ordinance that governs what can happen near a mature oak. A pool contractor who plans for both keeps a job on schedule. This page covers construction, remodeling and repair across the city.
Who Is the Pool Contractor for Calabasas?
Spear Pool Equipment & Repair builds, remodels and repairs pools throughout Calabasas, including the gated communities where work needs architectural approval. The company is licensed under CSLB #1143895, pulls permits through the City of Calabasas, and gives a free written estimate.
Repair, Resurface or Build New?
Calabasas calls sort into three jobs, and the first visit usually settles which:
| 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 |
| Build new | No pool yet, or a shell past saving | $44,300 to $86,500 in-ground | Decades on the structure |
Pool Work We Handle in Calabasas
Approvals are part of the job here, not an afterthought. Gated communities run architectural review, and the city protects mature oaks with an ordinance that applies to excavation near them.
Our pool renovation crews cover finishes, tile, coping and decks. Equipment and plumbing run alongside, and on large lots the pad is often a long way from the house.
New Pools, Approvals and Oaks
On an open lot we handle new pool building from design and city permits through start-up.
Where a protected oak is anywhere near the dig, its root zone has to be respected and the city consulted before a shovel moves. Planning the pool around the tree is cheaper than discovering the conflict at inspection.
Raised spas and vanishing edges suit these lots, and we handle adding a spa or jacuzzi on shared equipment.
“Damien in particular is a gem there’s nothing he can’t handle and has gotten us out of many many jams and has always done everything he said he was going to do”
★★★★★ Sandy W., Calabasas, verified Yelp review
Resurfacing, Plastering and Tile
Plastering is the most requested job in the city, and a finish that has gone rough or patchy is past patching. We handle new interior finishes 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 | Large 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.
Plastering is priced by area, and what plastering costs for each pool size breaks it down.
A full interior reset starts with a replaster, and hard water means new pool tile usually goes in at the same time.
“Spear sent a technician out the same day and replaced the part in under 30 minutes. Excellent service, good price and no bother.”
★★★★★ John O., Calabasas, verified Yelp review
Hillside Decks, Coping and Drainage
The terrain here climbs, and hillside decks take runoff from above every wet winter. Movement shows at the coping line first.
We correct drainage before quoting new coping stones, then handle deck refinishing once the base is stable.
Equipment, Plumbing and Features
Large pools and long runs mean the pad works harder than it would on a standard lot. That is our pad and equipment work.
We handle repairs at the pad first, and switching to a variable-speed pump where a motor is finished, which saves the most on a big body of water.
Automation needs electrical upgrades at the panel. Buried leaks get leak repair, and failing lines get a fresh set of lines.
Waterfalls and fire bowls are pool design features, and families ask for a sun ledge at the same time.
Get a Free Calabasas Pool Estimate
Tell us what the pool is doing. Estimates are free, and most repairs are scheduled the same week.
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Calabasas Pools by the Numbers
- $44,300 to $86,500 is the range for a new in-ground pool, per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data, with concrete and gunite builds at $65,000 to $120,000.
- $6,000 to $15,000 covers a full resurfacing, averaging about $11,000, from the same source. Larger pools land at the top of that band.
- Permits come from the City of Calabasas, and many properties also need HOA architectural approval plus oak tree review before work starts.
Neighborhoods and Local Conditions in Calabasas
We service pools throughout Calabasas: the Oaks and Calabasas Hills communities, the properties off Mulholland and Parkway Calabasas, the Mountain View Estates area and the hillside lots toward the Malibu canyons.
Oaks are the defining local feature and the reason the city regulates work near them. Their canopy also drops steadily into the water, which loads filters and stains a pale finish.
Fire season is the second factor. Ash settles on the water through the dry months, which raises chemical demand and, over years, shortens the life of a finish.
“They booked our appointment showed up on time and sent us an amazing technician. He reviewed our entire pool install and was very thorough and knowledgeable.”
★★★★★ Tommy Creed, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
What Drives the Price of Pool Work in Calabasas
Quotes span a wide range here for four reasons:
- Pool size. Larger pools cost more to resurface, heat and treat.
- Slope and access. Hillside lots take longer to stage and haul.
- Approvals. HOA review and oak clearance add time to the schedule.
- Permits. City of Calabasas review runs on its own timeline.
| 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 |
| New in-ground pool | $44,300 to $86,500 |
National ranges from HomeAdvisor 2026 cost data. Calabasas quotes depend on access and what we find once the pool is drained.
Our guide on what to ask a pool renovation company is a useful checklist.
“Very pleased with Mike and the Spear team. Highly recommend Mike and his team for anyone looking to upgrade pool equipment, relocate equipment, new installs and much more.”
★★★★★ Scott Law, 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 end customers say on our Google Business Profile.
“Great company. From office staff to front line techs. Awesome job good prices.”
★★★★★ Gary Richards, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
Nearby Areas We Serve
West over the grade the canyon lots begin, and we handle Agoura Hills pool contracting there.
East along the 101 we work throughout Woodland Hills pool building. North past the ridge, homeowners call us for pool repair in West Hills.
Over the mountains to the coast we build and rehab pools in Malibu.
See all 30 cities we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the downsides of a gunite pool?
Gunite pools cost the most upfront, at $65,000 to $120,000 in HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data, and take the longest to build, usually two to three months. The interior finish also needs replacing periodically, unlike fiberglass gelcoat. What you get for that is a shell that lasts decades and can be any shape, which is why nearly every Calabasas pool is gunite.
What is the lifespan of a gunite pool?
A gunite shell lasts 50 years or more when it is built well and maintained, far outliving the finish applied over it. Plaster inside it lasts 5 to 10 years, quartz 15 to 20 and pebble beyond 20, according to HomeAdvisor and the finish manufacturers. That gap is why resurfacing an old Calabasas pool almost always beats replacing the structure.
How much does a 16×32 gunite pool cost?
A 16 by 32 foot gunite pool covers about 512 square feet, which at HomeAdvisor’s $50 to $125 per square foot for in-ground construction puts it in the middle of the $44,300 to $86,500 range before features. Hillside access, a raised spa and custom tile each push it higher. Decking and landscaping are quoted separately from the pool itself.
Does an inground pool raise your homeowners insurance?
An in-ground pool typically raises a homeowners premium because it increases liability exposure, and most insurers want higher liability limits when there is one on the property. Fencing, self-latching gates and covers can reduce what you pay. It is worth telling your insurer about a new pool rather than discovering the gap in coverage after a claim.
Which pool lasts longer, fiberglass or concrete?
Concrete and gunite pools last longer than fiberglass, with shells good for decades against a shorter service life for a fiberglass unit. Fiberglass installs faster and costs less at $25,000 to $60,000 versus $65,000 to $120,000 per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data. For a house you intend to keep, and for any custom shape, concrete is the durable choice.
Ready to build, resurface or repair your Calabasas pool? Call (818) 719-9059 and Ran will look at the pool, deck and approvals together.