Van Nuys sits in the center of the Valley and is full of mid-century homes whose pools are now decades past their original plumbing and equipment. Spear Pool Equipment & Repair provides pool repair, resurfacing, and remodeling throughout Van Nuys, from routine equipment fixes to complete renovations, covering the 91401, 91405, 91406, and 91411 ZIP codes.
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Pool Services We Offer in Van Nuys
- Pool resurfacing & replastering
- Pool tile installation & repair
- Coping replacement
- Pool deck resurfacing
- Equipment repair — pumps, filters & heaters
- Plumbing & leak repair
Neighborhoods We Serve in Van Nuys
We service pools throughout Van Nuys, including Kester Ridge, Cedros, the neighborhoods around Van Nuys Boulevard and Sherman Way, and the areas near the Sepulveda Basin and Lake Balboa.
Common Pool Issues in Van Nuys
Because so many Van Nuys pools are 40 to 60 years old, we see a lot of galvanized and early-PVC plumbing at the end of its life — which is why re-piping and leak detection are two of our most-requested Van Nuys services. When a pool is losing water, we locate the real source instead of guessing, then repair or replace only what’s needed. Aging plaster and worn waterline tile are close behind, and the central-Valley heat, with summer highs over 100°F, is brutal on older pumps and heaters. On pools this age the issues often arrive together, so we lay out clear repair-versus-replace options and stage the work to fit the budget.
Fast, Local Response
Van Nuys is minutes from our West Valley base, so estimates and repairs move quickly and follow-ups are easy.
What Van Nuys Customers Say
“Ran and his team completely renovated our pool and deck and switched us to a salt system, replacing all the plumbing and most of the equipment. Beautiful work, and it runs quiet. I don’t think we’ve ever had a better experience with a contractor.”
— Chuck R., Los Angeles
Pool Service FAQs — Van Nuys
Do I need a permit for pool work in Van Nuys?
Major work — remodeling, re-plastering, structural changes, and re-piping — typically requires a permit through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS); routine equipment repairs usually don’t. We pull the necessary permits as part of the job so everything is done to code.
How do I know if my pool needs re-piping or just a leak repair?
If your pool is losing water, we can often fix a single leak once we pinpoint it with a leak-detection assessment. But when the plumbing is original and failing in several places — common on Van Nuys’s older pools — full re-piping is the more cost-effective fix. We always recommend the smallest repair that actually solves the problem.
Areas We Serve Across LA & the San Fernando Valley
We also serve Lake Balboa, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, Encino, Reseda, Northridge. See all pool service areas.
Ready to repair or remodel your Van Nuys pool? Contact us for a free estimate.