San Clemente
Werth Builders has been designing and building custom pools, spa retrofits, outdoor kitchens, and full backyards for San Clemente homeowners since 1994. We engineer for the bluff and hillside conditions across Cyprus Shore and Marblehead, prepare Talega master-plan HOA submittals, and finish with the Ole Hanson Spanish-tile detailing the city is known for.
Our San Clemente Services
- Pool Builders San Clemente — Custom pool design and construction.
- Pool Remodeling San Clemente — Resurfacing, tile, equipment upgrades, decking, full renovation.
- Spa Builders San Clemente — Custom in-ground gunite spas: spillover, standalone, attached, raised.
- Outdoor Kitchen Builders San Clemente — BBQ islands, pizza ovens, hoods, bars, and full outdoor living.
- Pool Resurfacing San Clemente — Full chip-out resurfaces: PebbleTec, PebbleSheen, quartz, glass bead, and plaster finishes.
- Pool Decking San Clemente — Travertine, porcelain pavers, flagstone, stamped concrete, and cool-deck overlays.
Neighborhoods We Build In
From Cyprus Shore and Marblehead bluff estates to the Talega master plan, Forster Ranch, Sea Pointe Estates, Capistrano Shores, and the Ole Hanson historic core — we have built and remodeled across every San Clemente neighborhood, including the bluff parcels that require Coastal Commission coordination.
Why San Clemente Homeowners Hire Werth Builders
- 30+ years across San Clemente — Cyprus Shore, Marblehead, Talega, Forster Ranch, Sea Pointe, Ole Hanson core.
- Bluff & hillside engineering — Caisson-supported shells, slope stability, drainage engineered for the edge.
- Ole Hanson Spanish-tile detailing — Period-sympathetic outdoor kitchens and spa surrounds where the architecture asks for it.
- Talega master-plan HOA submittals — Architectural review packages matched to each village’s palette.
- Coastal Development Permits handled — CDP packages prepared in-house for bluff parcels.
- Transparent line-item pricing — No allowances, no surprise change orders.
The Werth Builders Process
- Free on-site consultation at your San Clemente 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 San Clemente project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pool and outdoor-living services do you offer in San Clemente?
Werth Builders handles every step of San Clemente 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 San Clemente neighborhoods have you built in?
We work across San Clemente — including Cyprus Shore, Cotton Point Estates, Marblehead, Sea Summit at Marblehead, Talega, Forster Ranch 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 San Clemente pool work?
Almost every San Clemente pool sits inside the California Coastal Zone, so most projects require a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) on top of a standard City of San Clemente building permit. We prepare CDP packages in-house — including setback, viewshed, and drainage documentation — and tell you straight when a CDP isn’t required (purely cosmetic resurfaces and same-footprint deck replacements usually aren’t). Many San Clemente 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 San Clemente?
Pricing varies widely by scope. Typical San Clemente 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 San Clemente client a fixed, itemized line-item quote — no allowances, no surprise change orders.
How long does a pool project take in San Clemente?
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.
