Pool Remodeling Long Beach, CA — Coastal Pool Renovation
If your Long Beach pool is cracking, fading, or just feels stuck in another decade, Werth Builders is the remodel team to call. From a fresh PebbleTec finish to a full backyard transformation — we handle every step under one roof, including coastal-zone permits where they are required.
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LONG BEACH POOL REMODEL
Bring Your Long Beach Pool Back to Life
Most pools we remodel in Long Beach are not broken — they are tired. Plaster is stained from hard water, waterline tile has lost its color, salt-air has chewed through an old single-speed pump, and the deck looks like it belongs to the previous decade. The good news: the gunite shell underneath is usually in great shape, so a remodel can completely modernize the pool for a fraction of a rebuild.
Werth Builders has been remodeling Long Beach pools since 1994 — from 1950s-era ranch-home pools in Bixby Knolls and Los Altos to luxury renovations on Naples Island. One contractor, one fixed quote, one timeline.
- Free on-site consultation with honest recommendations
- 3-D design renderings for full remodels
- PebbleTec, quartz, and plaster certified applicators
- All City of Long Beach permits and inspections handled
- Daily on-site supervision until water fill
WHAT WE REMODEL
Pool Remodel Services in Long Beach
From a single resurface to a complete backyard overhaul, here is what we work on every week in Long Beach.
Resurfacing & Replaster
Strip the old plaster, prep the shell, and apply your choice of PebbleTec, quartz, or premium plaster. Most resurfaces complete in 1-2 weeks.
Tile & Coping Replacement
Swap dated waterline tile for glass mosaic, natural stone, or modern porcelain. Replace cracked coping with travertine, paver, or bullnose.
Deck & Hardscape
Tear out cracked concrete and pour a new deck — travertine, pavers, stamped concrete, flagstone, or board-formed concrete that stays cool underfoot.
Add Water Features
Sheer descents, scuppers, deck jets, bubblers, fire bowls, and grottos that turn an ordinary pool into a backyard centerpiece.
Equipment Upgrades
Variable-speed pumps, salt systems, energy-efficient heaters, and smart automation. Title 20 compliant — and your monthly utility bill drops fast.
Add a Spillover Spa
Retrofit a custom gunite spa onto an existing pool — typically 4-8 weeks. We tie into existing plumbing or add dedicated equipment as needed.
POOL FINISHES
Choosing a New Interior Finish
The interior finish is the most visible part of any pool remodel — and the one that affects price and lifespan the most. Here is what Long Beach homeowners actually choose.
Standard White Plaster
Classic, clean, and the most affordable option. Lifespan around 7-12 years. Smooth feel, but stains and ages faster than other options. Best for budget-minded remodels.
Budget-FriendlyQuartz Aggregate (Diamond Brite, Hydrazzo)
Plaster blended with quartz for a subtle sparkle and 12-15 year lifespan. Better stain resistance than plain plaster, available in many colors.
Mid-RangePebbleTec, PebbleSheen, PebbleFina
Natural pebble aggregate finishes that last 15-20+ years. Beautiful natural look, excellent stain and chemical resistance. Texture options range from bold (PebbleTec) to refined (PebbleFina).
PremiumGlass Bead Finishes
Recycled glass beads create a luminous, mirror-like surface that shimmers in Long Beach sunlight. Smooth feel, excellent stain resistance, modern look. Great pairing for contemporary architecture.
LuxurySIGNS YOUR LONG BEACH POOL NEEDS WORK
When to Remodel Your Long Beach Pool
Most Long Beach pools start showing real wear around the 10-15 year mark. Here is what to watch for.
Salt-Air Equipment Failure
Long Beach pools within a couple miles of the coast see equipment failure faster than inland pools. We replace corroded pumps, heaters, and salt cells with marine-grade hardware that actually lasts in Belmont Shore, Naples, and Alamitos Peninsula salt air.
Aging Mid-Century Pools
Bixby Knolls, Los Altos, and California Heights have hundreds of pools built in the 1950s and 60s. Original plaster, single-skimmer plumbing, and dated colored Pebbletec are all overdue for an update. We retrofit modern equipment, automation, and finishes without touching the shell.
Waterline Tile Failure
Long Beach hard water and salt air both attack waterline tile faster than other parts of OC. We strip dated 6×6 tile and replace it with glass mosaic, natural stone, or modern porcelain — usually as part of a wider resurface so the pool reads as one cohesive update.
Coastal Permitting (Where Required)
Cosmetic remodels do not usually trigger Coastal Development Permits, but adding spa retrofits, water features, equipment moves, or anything structural in the Long Beach Coastal Zone may. We know exactly where the line is and pull whatever permits the project actually requires — not a permit per visit.
Shallow Groundwater Replumbs
Replumbing an older pool in Naples or Belmont Shore means dealing with high water tables. We dewater properly, lay new schedule-40 lines on a stable base, and patch decking back to a finished, drainage-correct surface — none of the bandaid fixes you see on quick remodels.
Honest "Remodel vs Rebuild" Calls
Long Beach gunite shells from the 1960s and 70s usually have decades of life left if they were built well. We do free assessments and tell you honestly when remodel is the right call — and the rare cases where a rebuild actually makes more sense.
OUR REMODEL PROCESS
How a Pool Remodel Works
From the first phone call to the day you dive in. No surprises, no missed timelines.
Free On-Site Assessment
We come to your Long Beach home, inspect the pool, equipment, and decking, and tell you honestly what needs work — and what does not.
Design & Selections
For full remodels, we build 3-D renderings. For resurfaces, we bring real-world finish, tile, and coping samples to your home so you can pick what works in your light.
Itemized Quote & Permits
Fixed line-item pricing — no allowances or surprise change orders. We pull any required City of Long Beach permits and engineering stamps.
Construction
Drain, demo, prep, install. Daily on-site supervision keeps the schedule on track and quality consistent. Most projects run 2-6 weeks.
Fill, Balance & Pool School
We fill the pool, start the chemistry process, and walk you through any new equipment, automation, or care recommendations.
POOL REMODEL FAQs
Common Questions About Pool Remodeling in Long Beach
Typical Long Beach price ranges:
- Basic replaster — $5,000 to $10,000
- Tile & coping replacement — $8,000 to $15,000
- PebbleTec or premium finish — $10,000 to $18,000
- Deck replacement / hardscape — $10,000 to $30,000
- Equipment upgrades — $3,000 to $12,000 (marine-grade in coastal zones)
- Complete renovation (pool + backyard) — $30,000 to $90,000+
Most Long Beach remodels run 2–6 weeks on site. A simple replaster is 1-2 weeks. Replaster plus tile and coping is usually 2-3 weeks. A full renovation with new decking, water features, and equipment can take 4-6 weeks. Naples Island canal access can add a few days for staging.
Cosmetic work like resurfacing, tile replacement, and coping does not typically require a permit. Anything structural (reshaping the shell, adding a spa retrofit, new gas lines, electrical changes) does. Inside the Coastal Zone, even some cosmetic work near sensitive areas can trigger CDP review. Werth Builders pulls every required permit and handles all Long Beach Building & Safety inspections.
Yes — spillover spa retrofits are one of our most popular Long Beach remodels. We tie a new gunite spa into your existing pool plumbing, add a heater (or upgrade an existing one), and finish the spa to match the new pool surface. Typical timeline is 4-8 weeks. In the Coastal Zone we handle any CDP that comes up.
For most Long Beach pools we recommend PebbleTec, PebbleSheen, or a quartz aggregate over standard white plaster. The reason is simple: white plaster lasts 7-12 years, PebbleTec lasts 15-20+. The price difference is $3,000-$6,000 on a typical remodel — and on a pool that lasts twice as long, that math works for almost everyone. We bring real samples to your home so you see them in your light.
Not if we spec it right. Generic equipment fails fast in Long Beach coastal zones. We use stainless hardware, sealed pad installations, properly grounded electrical, and corrosion-resistant fittings. Combined with proper cover/storage when not in use, marine-grade equipment lasts the full design life on Naples and Belmont Shore lots.
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 and remodeling in Southern California since 1994. Always verify any contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov before signing.
We work with several specialty pool-and-backyard finance partners that offer competitive fixed-rate loans and HELOC alternatives. We can introduce you, but we never sell financing as part of our quote — there is no markup or kickback on financed projects.
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