Encino has more backyard pools than almost anywhere else in the Valley, and they range from modest tract pools north of Ventura to large custom builds up in the hills. A pool contractor in Encino has to handle both. This page covers the work we do here, what it costs and how the two halves of the city differ.
Who Is the Pool Contractor for Encino?
Spear Pool Equipment & Repair handles pool repair, resurfacing and custom remodels across Encino, from tract pools north of Ventura Boulevard to hillside builds above it. The company is licensed under CSLB #1143895, pulls LADBS permits on major work, and gives a free written estimate.
Repair, Resurface or Custom Remodel?
Encino calls split three ways, and the right answer usually shows itself in ten minutes 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 |
| Custom remodel | New shape, features, tile and equipment | Quoted per project | Resets the whole backyard |
Pool Work We Handle in Encino
North of Ventura the pools are mostly postwar and standard-shaped. South and up into the hills they get larger, deeper and more custom.
Our remodel services cover finishes, tile, coping and decks for both. Equipment is separate work, and the bigger the pool, the more the pad matters.
Resurfacing, Plaster and Tile
Rough plaster and staining that will not clean are the two complaints we hear most. We handle full resurfacing 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 | Custom 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.
Hard water leaves a chalk line at the waterline, so new tile at the waterline goes in while the pool is drained.
Not sure it is time yet? Our guide to the signs a pool surface has failed covers what to check.
“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
Decks, Coping and Mature Landscaping
Encino’s older properties come with old trees, and roots under a pool deck lift slabs and crack coping on a schedule of their own.
We deal with the root cause first, then handle edge stone replacement. Slabs that are sound below get deck resurfacing work instead of a tear-out.
“Our 32 year old waterfall pump was a challenge but he found parts for it, savings us big $$ if we had to get a new pump.”
★★★★★ Eric V., Los Angeles, verified Yelp review
Equipment, Plumbing and Automation
Larger pools need equipment sized to match, and undersized pads are the most common inherited problem here. That is our pool pad work.
We start with pump and filter repair. Where a unit is finished, variable-speed replacement cuts the cost of running a big pool through a Valley summer.
Custom backyards usually want app control, which needs panel and bonding work at the panel. Buried leaks get buried pipe repair. Tired lines get a complete re-pipe.
Custom Remodels, Spas and New Pools
A full reset starts with fresh plaster and carries through tile, coping and deck.
Families ask for a built-in tanning ledge for shallow lounging.
Year-round use means adding a spillover spa tied into shared equipment.
Waterfalls, bubblers and fire bowls fall under specialty pool features, and they are easiest to add while the deck is open.
On a cleared lot we handle custom pool builds from design and permits through start-up.
Get a Free Encino Pool Estimate
Tell us what the pool is doing. Estimates are free, and most repairs are scheduled the same week.
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Encino Pools by the Numbers
- 952 pool permits were pulled in Encino from 2013 to 2020, per LA Department of Building and Safety records analyzed by Crosstown. Only Sherman Oaks recorded more, which tells you how much pool work happens here.
- 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.
- $6,000 to $15,000 covers a full resurfacing, averaging about $11,000, per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data. Custom shapes and larger shells sit above that average.
Neighborhoods and Local Conditions in Encino
We service pools across Encino: the streets north of Ventura Boulevard toward Burbank Boulevard, the blocks around Balboa and White Oak, the Encino Hills above Mulholland, and the properties near Encino Reservoir.
Mature landscaping defines the maintenance load. Big trees drop steadily into the water, which loads filters, stains finishes and keeps chemical demand high.
The hills add slope. Pads sit below houses and plumbing runs long, so a leak up there costs more to find than the same leak on the flats.
“Love SPEAR so much! Damien is amazing and knows pool and spa equipment as good as anyone on the planet.”
★★★★★ Jeff Apploff, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
What Drives the Price of Pool Work in Encino
Encino quotes cover the widest range of any city we serve. These are the drivers:
- Size and shape. Custom shells take longer to prep and finish than rectangles.
- Hillside access. Steep driveways and stairs add labor to every phase.
- Features. Spas, waterfalls and automation each add their own scope.
- Permits. Major 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. Encino quotes depend on access and what we find once the pool is drained.
Our guide to safety improvements during a remodel covers the rest.
“Had Richard install a new variable speed pump! Reasonable pricing, and very experienced, and thorough in his work.”
★★★★★ Jordan W., Venice, 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 along the Ventura corridor say on our Google Business Profile.
“I am particularly impressed with Damian who is skilled, dependable & kind. Hope to continue enjoying this automation system using my mobile phone for many years”
★★★★★ SEYMOUR LEVIN, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
Nearby Areas We Serve
West along Ventura Boulevard the properties look much the same, and we cover Tarzana pool remodeling there.
East past the 405 we work throughout Sherman Oaks. North across the wash, homeowners call us for pool service in Lake Balboa. North past the basin we handle Van Nuys pool repair.
The rest of our coverage is on the pool service areas page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cost of a pool remodel?
A pool remodel is priced by what you change. Resurfacing alone runs $6,000 to $15,000 and averages about $11,000, per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data, and tile, coping, deck and equipment each add scope on top. Encino covers the widest span we see, because a standard tract pool and a custom hillside build are different projects with the same name.
What is the typical cost of resurfacing a pool in Los Angeles, California?
Resurfacing a pool in Los Angeles typically costs $6,000 to $15,000, averaging around $11,000, according to HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data. Surface area sets the base price and the finish moves it, with plaster cheapest and pebble or tile highest. In Encino, hillside access and larger custom shapes are the two things that push a quote above the middle of that range.
Is it cheaper to remodel a pool or build a new one?
Remodeling is almost always cheaper than building new. A full resurface with tile and coping runs in the low tens of thousands, while new construction adds excavation, structure, equipment and permits on top. Building new only makes sense when the shell has failed or the pool sits in the wrong place. We tell you which situation you are in before quoting either.
What time of year is best to resurface a pool?
Spring and fall are the best times to resurface a pool, because mild temperatures let a new finish cure evenly. Valley summer heat dries fresh plaster too quickly, and the pool sits unusable through the season you want it. Most jobs take about five working days per HomeAdvisor, plus refill and chemical balancing. A pool refinished in late fall is ready well before spring.
What are the downsides of owning a pool?
The real downsides are ongoing cost and the repairs that arrive on their own schedule. Typical repairs run $243 to $1,212 per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data, finishes need replacing every 5 to 20 years depending on material, and pumps and heaters last 8 to 12 years. Offsetting that, Redfin’s 2019 analysis put the value a pool adds to a typical Los Angeles home at about $95,393.
Ready to repair or remodel your Encino pool? Call (818) 719-9059 and Ran will look at the pool, equipment and deck together.