Studio City pools sit up narrow canyon streets where access decides half the job. A pool contractor in Studio City spends as much time working out how to get material in and out as on the pool itself. This page covers the work we do here, what it costs and why canyon properties quote differently from flat ones.
Who Is the Pool Contractor for Studio City?
Spear Pool Equipment & Repair handles pool construction, remodeling and repair across Studio City, including the canyon streets where access is tight. The company is licensed under CSLB #1143895, pulls LADBS permits on major work, and gives a free written estimate before anything starts.
Repair, Resurface or Remodel?
Three jobs cover nearly every Studio City call. Here is how we tell them apart:
| 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 | New finish, tile, coping and equipment | Quoted per project | Resets the whole pool |
Pool Work We Handle in Studio City
On canyon lots the pool is usually the easy part. Getting to it is the planning.
Our remodeling services cover finishes, tile, coping and decks. Equipment is separate work, and on hillside pads it is often harder to reach than the pool.
Resurfacing, Replastering and Tile
Finishes here fail the same way they do everywhere: rough texture, staining, thin patches showing grey. We handle pool refinishing in plaster, quartz or pebble.
| 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 | Fewer disruptive jobs on a tight street |
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.
If you are unsure, what a worn pool surface looks like is covered in our guide.
With the pool drained and the crew already on a difficult street, pool retiling is worth doing in the same visit rather than later.
Choosing a contractor for a canyon job? Our guide on nine questions to ask a pool renovation company is a useful checklist.
“I am so fortunate to find Damien at Spear, who recommend a completely different Pentair spa/pool control system that works remotely with smart phones and compatible with my existing equipments.”
★★★★★ Kenton W., Los Angeles, verified Yelp review
Canyon Decks, Coping and Drainage
Hillside decks take water from above. When drainage was designed for a smaller storm than we now get, runoff undercuts the deck and the coping tells you first.
We handle drainage before pool coping work, then deck resurfacing once the base is stable.
“Excellent service. Damian is a fantastic, smart and kind technician.”
★★★★★ Diana Wallace, Los Angeles, verified Google review
Equipment, Plumbing and Automation
Pads tucked below the house on a slope are easy to ignore until something fails. That is our equipment services.
We handle pump, heater and filter repair across common brands. Where a unit is done, a new variable-speed pump reduces both noise and running cost, which matters on close-set canyon lots.
App control means electrical upgrades at the panel. Buried leaks get underground leak repair. Lines failing repeatedly get a full re-pipe.
Remodels, Spas and New Pools
A reset starts with plaster replacement and carries through tile and coping.
Families ask for a sun ledge for shallow lounging.
Cool canyon evenings make building in a spa one of the most requested upgrades here.
Waterfalls and fire bowls are water and fire features, easiest while the deck is open.
On a buildable pad we handle custom pool construction from permits through start-up.
Get a Free Studio City Pool Estimate
Tell us what the pool is doing. Estimates are free, and most repairs are scheduled the same week.
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Studio City Pools by the Numbers
- 789 pool permits were pulled in Studio City from 2013 to 2020, per LA Department of Building and Safety records analyzed by Crosstown. That puts it third in the Valley behind Sherman Oaks and Encino.
- 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. Canyon access is the local factor that moves a quote within that band.
Neighborhoods and Local Conditions in Studio City
We service pools across Studio City: the canyon streets off Laurel Canyon Boulevard, the Fryman Canyon properties, the blocks around Woodbridge and Colfax Meadows, and the flats near Ventura Boulevard.
Access is the defining condition. Narrow streets, short driveways and limited staging space change how a crew works, and a job that takes three days on a flat lot can take longer here.
Mature canopy is the second factor, dropping steadily into the water and keeping filters loaded through most of the year.
“They were prompt, courteous and efficient. Their pool knowledge was thorough and 100% effective in resolving the issue with restoring the heat control.”
★★★★★ Michael K., Los Angeles, verified Yelp review
What Drives the Price of Pool Work in Studio City
Canyon quotes carry costs that flat-lot quotes do not:
- Access. Staging, hauling and parking all take longer on narrow streets.
- Slope. Drainage and deck correction often accompany a resurface.
- Pool size and shape. Custom shapes take longer to prep and finish.
- 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. Studio City quotes depend on access and what we find once the pool is drained.
“Richard from Spear came out yesterday and took care of a problem that another pool repair company left me. These people are Pros.”
★★★★★ Russ Cohee, Los Angeles, 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 customers along the Ventura corridor say on our Google Business Profile.
“The experience of making the appointment with Lisa, having the repairs properly done by Damian within the time frame I was told they’d be done was top notch.”
★★★★★ frank poynton, San Fernando Valley, verified Google review
Nearby Areas We Serve
West along the boulevard the canyon streets continue, and we cover Sherman Oaks pool contracting there.
North over the hill we work throughout Toluca Lake. Just beyond it, homeowners call us for Valley Village pool service. Over Laurel Canyon we cover pool work in Beverly Hills. Studio City is part of the city of Los Angeles, and our Los Angeles pool service reaches well beyond the Valley.
Find your city on our service area page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to tell if your pool needs to be replastered?
Your pool needs replastering when the surface feels rough underfoot, grey shell shows through, stains no longer respond to cleaning, or you find hollow patches that sound different when tapped. Rising water loss points the same way. Any one of those means the finish has stopped protecting the shell, and patching a finish in that state buys months rather than years.
What color pool plaster is best?
There is no single best color, but the choice changes how the water reads. White plaster gives the classic pale blue, grey and darker finishes make water look deeper and hide debris better, and tan tones read green. Darker finishes absorb more heat, which is welcome in a shaded Studio City canyon and less so on an exposed lot.
How long does it take to get a pool resurfaced?
Resurfacing takes about five working days of on-site work according to HomeAdvisor, plus refilling and balancing the water. Draining, chipping out the old surface, prep and curing each take a share of that. On tight canyon streets, add time for staging and hauling. We give a date range in the estimate rather than promising a single completion day.
What is better, pebble tec or plaster?
Pebble outlasts plaster by a wide margin, over 20 years against 5 to 10, according to the manufacturer and HomeAdvisor. Plaster is smoother underfoot and cheaper upfront. On a canyon property where every job means a difficult delivery, pebble’s longer life has extra value, because it means fewer disruptive projects over the years you own the house.
How many times can a pool be replastered?
A pool can be replastered several times, but not indefinitely. Each new layer goes over the last unless the old material is chipped out, and layers eventually delaminate or lose bond. Most shells handle two or three cycles before a full chip-out is needed. We check thickness and bond before quoting, because plastering over a failing layer wastes the money.
Ready to remodel or repair your Studio City pool? Call (818) 719-9059 and Ran will look at the pool, access and equipment together.