Glendale pools climb the Verdugo foothills, and that slope decides most of what goes wrong with them. Pool resurfacing in Glendale often arrives with cracked coping and a deck that has shifted, not just a tired finish. This page covers what we repair and resurface here, what it costs, and why the hillside lots behave differently from the flats.
Who Resurfaces Pools in Glendale?
Spear Pool Equipment & Repair resurfaces, repairs and remodels pools across Glendale, from a failed heater to a full renovation on a canyon lot. The company is licensed under CSLB #1143895, pulls permits through the City of Glendale, and gives a free written estimate before work starts.
Repair, Resurface or Remodel?
Three jobs cover nearly every Glendale call. Here is how we separate them 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, coping and deck failing together | Quoted per project | Resets the whole pool |
Pool Work We Handle in Glendale
Glendale work divides between the shell and the pad, and on foothill lots the ground itself is often the third factor.
Our pool refurbishing services cover finishes, tile, coping and decks. Equipment is separate work, and older canyon properties tend to need both.
Resurfacing, Replastering and Tile
Plaster that has thinned, stained or gone rough is past patching. We handle pool interior resurfacing in plaster, quartz or pebble, matching the finish to how long you plan to keep the house.
| 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 | Hillside pools kept long term |
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 chalky line that scrubbing will not shift, so pool tile work usually happens while the pool is empty.
Unsure whether it is time? Our guide to the warning signs a pool surface is failing covers each one.
“Richard Burton has been our service tech for the last few issues with our panel and heater. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and represents the company.”
★★★★★ Stephen Altmayer, Los Angeles, verified Google review
Hillside Decks, Coping and Drainage
Verdugo slopes settle, and pools sitting on cut-and-fill pads move with them. The first sign is nearly always the coping: stones lift, joints open and the deck starts pitching toward the house.
We fix the cause before the symptom, then handle pool edge replacement. Decks that are sound underneath get pool patio resurfacing with drainage corrected.
“Hands down the best pool equipment repair company I have ever used. Mike in the office was great and Richard the technician was the best, knowledgeable and friendly.”
★★★★★ Paul L., San Francisco, verified Yelp review
Equipment, Plumbing and Heaters
Heater calls are the most common repair we take in Glendale, especially on hillside properties where the pad sits well below the house. That is our pad work.
We start with heater and pump repair rather than replacement. When a unit is beyond saving, new equipment installation with a variable-speed pump lowers running costs.
Older panels need electrical and bonding work to meet current code. Buried leaks get pool plumbing fixes. Lines that keep failing get a full replacement of the lines.
Remodels, Spas and New Pools
A dated interior is the moment to price a new plaster finish with tile and coping together.
Families ask for a wide tanning ledge for shallow lounging.
For cooler canyon evenings we handle adding a new spa on shared equipment.
Waterfalls and fire bowls are custom features, easiest while the deck is open.
On a bare lot we handle new in-ground pool builds from permits through start-up.
Get a Free Glendale Pool Estimate
Tell us what the pool is doing. Estimates are free, and most repairs are scheduled the same week.
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Glendale 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 decides whether a buyer sees it that way.
- $6,000 to $15,000 covers a full resurfacing, averaging about $11,000, per HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data. Hillside access can push a Glendale job toward the upper half.
- Permits come from the City of Glendale, which runs its own building division rather than LADBS, so review and inspection timelines differ from Valley jobs.
Neighborhoods and Local Conditions in Glendale
We service pools across Glendale: Rossmoyne and its 1920s properties, the canyon streets of Chevy Chase and Glenoaks, the Verdugo Woodlands, and the flatter blocks toward Adams Hill.
Two things shape the work. Slope means cut-and-fill pads that settle, and settlement lands on the coping and deck long before it reaches the shell.
Age does the rest. Many pools here were built for homes that are now a century old, so plumbing, bonding and equipment are usually overdue together.
“Damian was very knowledgeable, professional and fixed our pool problem on his first visit. I would certainly use Spear again.”
★★★★★ Joan Stefl, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
What Drives the Price of Pool Work in Glendale
Foothill quotes vary more than flat-lot quotes. These factors explain most of the spread:
- Access. Steep driveways and stairs add hours to demolition and delivery.
- Slope repair. Drainage and deck correction often ride along with the resurface.
- Hidden damage. Old plumbing and hollow spots appear once the pool is drained.
- Permits. City of Glendale review runs on 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. Glendale quotes depend on access and what we find once the pool is drained.
We compared a contractor against a DIY remodel on real numbers.
“Richard gave us great advise and found the problem quickly. He has decades of experience which benefits the customer.”
★★★★★ Stefan P., Granada Hills, 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 Los Angeles County say on our Google Business Profile.
“Really know what they are doing. Used them a number of times.”
★★★★★ Roger Duhl, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
Nearby Areas We Serve
East along the 134, the older properties share Glendale’s tree cover and age, and we cover Pasadena pool replastering there.
Up the hill to the north we work throughout La Crescenta. West over the pass, homeowners call us for pool service in Burbank.
See where else we work across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to replaster a pool in southern California?
Replastering a pool in southern California generally falls inside the $6,000 to $15,000 range HomeAdvisor reports for resurfacing, with about $11,000 as the average. Pool size sets the baseline and the finish you choose moves it. In Glendale, hillside access is the local variable, because hauling old material up a steep driveway adds labor that a flat lot never sees.
What is the difference between replastering and resurfacing a pool?
Replastering means putting new plaster on the prepared shell, while resurfacing is the umbrella term covering plaster, quartz, pebble and tile finishes. Every replaster is a resurface, but not every resurface uses plaster. On Glendale pools we often suggest quartz or pebble over plaster, since the longer service life offsets the higher upfront cost on a house people plan to keep.
How long should a pool replaster last?
A pool replaster should last 5 to 10 years, according to HomeAdvisor and finish manufacturers, while quartz runs 15 to 20 years and pebble beyond 20. Water chemistry is what decides where yours lands. Hard water shortens the life of any finish, so regular testing matters, and it is the single cheapest thing an owner can do to protect a new surface.
Do you need a permit to replaster a pool in California?
Yes, replastering usually needs a permit, and in Glendale it comes from the City of Glendale rather than LADBS, so the process differs from a job in Los Angeles. The pool must also meet the California Swimming Pool Safety Act, which covers drowning prevention features. Requirements vary between cities in the county. Spear pulls the permit as part of the job.
What is the cheapest way to resurface a pool?
The cheapest way to resurface a pool is standard white plaster, which sits at the low end of HomeAdvisor’s $6,000 to $15,000 range. It is also the shortest lived at 5 to 10 years. Paint costs less again and fails soonest, so it rarely saves money. Measured per year of service rather than upfront, pebble is usually the cheapest finish on the list.
Ready to resurface or repair your Glendale pool? Call (818) 719-9059 and Ran will look at the shell, coping and equipment together.