Lake Forest
Werth Builders has been designing and building custom pools, spa retrofits, outdoor kitchens, and full backyards for Lake Forest homeowners since 1994. We know the original Lake Forest I and II Beach & Tennis Club tracts, the Baker Ranch master plan, and the foothill Chapter 7A WUI overlay across Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills.
Our Lake Forest Services
- Pool Builders Lake Forest — Custom pool design and construction.
- Pool Remodeling Lake Forest — Resurfacing, tile, equipment upgrades, decking, full renovation.
- Spa Builders Lake Forest — Custom in-ground gunite spas: spillover, standalone, attached, raised.
- Outdoor Kitchen Builders Lake Forest — BBQ islands, pizza ovens, hoods, bars, and full outdoor living.
- Pool Resurfacing Lake Forest — Full chip-out resurfaces: PebbleTec, PebbleSheen, quartz, glass bead, and plaster finishes.
- Pool Decking Lake Forest — Travertine, porcelain pavers, flagstone, stamped concrete, and cool-deck overlays.
Neighborhoods We Build In
From Lake Forest I & II (Beach & Tennis Club, Sun & Sail Club) and Baker Ranch to Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Serrano Highlands, and the original LF tracts — we have built across every Lake Forest neighborhood, including the foothill parcels in Very High FHSZ that trigger Chapter 7A construction on accessory structures.
Why Lake Forest Homeowners Hire Werth Builders
- 30+ years in Lake Forest — Original LF I & II, Baker Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills.
- Chapter 7A WUI compliance — For accessory structures on Very High FHSZ parcels per the 2025 LRA maps.
- HOA submittals prepared in-house — Each master-plan village has its own ARC palette and we match each.
- Foothill engineering — Caisson-supported shells, slope analysis, defensible-space landscape integration.
- City of Lake Forest permits handled — Building permits and inspections coordinated.
- Transparent line-item pricing — No allowances, no surprise change orders.
The Werth Builders Process
- Free on-site consultation at your Lake Forest home — we walk the yard, talk through goals, and give honest feedback.
- 3-D design — full video walk-through plus 30 still renderings.
- Itemized quote & permits — fixed pricing, permits and submittals coordinated in-house.
- Construction with daily supervision — our project lead is on site every day.
- Pool school & final walk-through — equipment training, automation setup, warranty review.
Werth Builders — CSLB #777-575 | B-1, C-53 | Serving Southern California Since 1994
Call 562-577-5943 or request a free in-home consultation to plan your Lake Forest project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pool and outdoor-living services do you offer in Lake Forest?
Werth Builders handles every step of Lake Forest backyard work under one roof: custom pool builders, pool remodeling, pool resurfacing, pool decking, spa builders, and outdoor kitchen builders. Whether you’re starting from a bare yard or modernising a 1970s pool, one contractor manages the whole project from design through final fill.
Which Lake Forest neighborhoods have you built in?
We work across Lake Forest — including Lake Forest I (Beach & Tennis Club), Lake Forest II (Sun & Sail Club), Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Baker Ranch, Serrano Highlands and more. Each neighborhood has its own conditions: salt-air load, hillside grading, lot access, soil profile, and HOA standards. After 30+ years here we know what each one demands and price the realities into the quote up front.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval for Lake Forest pool work?
We pull every City of Lake Forest permit a project actually needs — building, plumbing, gas, electrical — and coordinate inspections so you don’t have to. Many Lake Forest neighborhoods also maintain architectural review committees with finish, tile, coping, and material approval requirements. We prepare HOA submittal packages as part of our standard process.
How much does a pool project cost in Lake Forest?
Pricing varies widely by scope. Typical Lake Forest ranges: a custom new pool build runs $80,000–$200,000+, a full pool remodel runs $30,000–$90,000+, a resurface alone is $5,500–$26,000+, new pool decking is $12,000–$55,000, a custom in-ground spa is $20,000–$50,000, and an outdoor kitchen is $8,000–$80,000+. We give every Lake Forest client a fixed, itemized line-item quote — no allowances, no surprise change orders.
How long does a pool project take in Lake Forest?
On-site timelines: new pool build 5–6 weeks dig-to-water (plus 4–8 weeks of design and permits before breaking ground), full remodel 2–6 weeks, resurface 7–14 days, decking 7–21 days, spa 4–8 weeks, outdoor kitchen 4–10 weeks. CDP and HOA review windows run separately ahead of construction where they apply.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Werth Builders is a fully licensed California pool contractor (CSLB #777-575, B-1 General + C-53 Swimming Pool), bonded, and insured for general liability and workers’ compensation. We have been building, remodeling, and resurfacing pools in Southern California since 1994. Always verify any contractor’s license at cslb.ca.gov before signing.
