Los Angeles Pool Contractor: Build Your Backyard Oasis
RGD Concrete Services INC is a Los Angeles pool contractor. The company builds custom pools, hillside foundations, and shotcrete shells. The licensed team has served local homeowners for over 40 years. Every stage stays in-house. Permits, digging, steel rebar, gunite, and final startup are all covered. Good planning stops soil shift and water loss. Projects span Malibu, Encino, and greater Los Angeles.
Custom Pools Built Across Los Angeles
Tap any photo to zoom in and see the details. These photos show custom shotcrete pools, hillside retaining walls, and finished decks built across Los Angeles.
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Why a Custom Pool is always better?
A pool adds living space all year in Southern California. Buyers often pick homes with finished outdoor areas. Each design fits your yard size and slope. Site visits are free. There is no obligation.
Resale Appeal
A pool boosts resale appeal in Southern California. Buyers value finished outdoor space. Durable finishes and hardscape add real value.
Lower Costs
Quartz and pebble plaster cut long-term care costs. Shotcrete shells resist ground shift. They hold water for decades.
Perfect Fit
Custom layouts fit narrow yards and odd lot lines. Smart design makes every foot count. You get room to swim and sit.
Outdoor Rooms
Spas, baja shelves, and stone seating create cozy backyard spots. A well-planned pool turns open ground into a private retreat for family and friends.
Encino Hillside Pool: From Steep Slope to Safe Backyard
Client Problem: An Encino homeowner had a steep backyard with heavy clay soil. Other contractors turned down the job. They feared hill movement and tight equipment access. Storms washed loose soil toward the patio. The family had no level area left.
The Build: The engineering plans passed city review under strict LADBS standards. Crews dug deep grade beams into bedrock. Then they poured a reinforced retaining wall. Builders tied dense steel rebar and sprayed high-strength shotcrete. The result was a custom 15-by-30-foot pool and spa. Underground drains now carry heavy rain away from the slope.
Real Outcome: City inspectors approved every phase with no corrections. The job took ten weeks from grading to water startup. The home now has a stable deck and a safe pool. It held firm with zero soil movement through later winter storms.
Check Your Yard's SlopeHow the Build Works
Every pool project moves through four phases. Clear schedules keep you informed. You will know what comes next, who runs the work, and how long each phase takes.
Step 1: Site Visit & Goals
An on-site visit starts the process. An experienced pool contractor checks your yard slope, soil, property lines, and machine access. It helps plan the dig.
Step 2: Plans & City Permits
Engineers draft structural plans that meet local zoning rules. The team works with city departments to get all permits. That follows Los Angeles building codes.
Step 3: Steel & Gunite
Crews dig to the exact shape. Ironworkers tie grade-60 steel cages. Then high-pressure shotcrete fills the shell. The result is one solid, strong structure.
Step 4: Tile & Startup
Masons lay waterline tile, non-slip coping, and patio decking. Plaster crews finish the inside. Then the pool is filled and the water is balanced.
Clear Timeline & Communication: Most home pools finish in 8 to 12 weeks. Permits take 2 to 4 weeks. Digging and shotcrete take 1 to 2 weeks. Stone work, plaster, and startup take 2 to 3 more weeks.
One project manager runs the site each day. That keeps communication steady. A final schedule and a firm written price are provided before digging starts.
Our Approach vs. The Old Way
Shortcuts and rushed schedules cause settling and cracked plaster. Strict engineering and open oversight are used. That keeps each project strong in local ground conditions.
| Feature | Our Approach | Traditional Option |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | ✓ Fast timeline | ✗ Slow |
| Cost | ✓ Clear price | ✗ Hidden fees |
| Support | ✓ Dedicated supervisor | ✗ Unanswered calls |
| Results | ✓ Proven durability | ✗ Unclear quality |
Upfront pricing protects your budget from surprise extras. Direct oversight stops idle delays. Each trade keeps moving on schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are clear answers on pool pricing, build times, city permits, and lasting interior finishes in Los Angeles County.
Most standard in-ground pools cost $70,000 to $150,000. Small plunge pools can start near $50,000. Hillside builds cost more. Price depends on yard access, soil grading, coping, and custom features.
A basic pool takes 8 to 12 weeks from dig to plaster. Hillside lots and custom decks take longer. City plan reviews and wet winters can also slow the schedule.
Yes. Pool construction needs city building and safety permits. Local offices review structural math, property setbacks, and safety fencing. All engineering papers are prepared, filed, and city inspections are booked.
Pebble and quartz finishes last 10 to 15 years with good care. Plain white plaster wears out sooner. Saltwater systems can also change how long a finish keeps its look.
Service areas include Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Los Feliz, Calabasas, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, San Marino, Encino, and nearby LA County areas. Call to check your street or hillside lot.
Pick a contractor with an active license. Check it on the Contractors State License Board site. Compare written bids and confirm insurance. Look at local projects they finished. Make sure your contract lists the scope, total price, and payment stages.
The pool shell is often the priciest part. It covers digging, steel, and shotcrete. Steep slopes or rocky soil raise costs. The shell and grading take the biggest share of the budget.
Ready to Start Your Project?
Warm seasons fill the schedule fast in Southern California. Book an early site visit to lock in a start date. A seasoned builder checks your property and soil. A clear written estimate is provided with no sales pressure.
Request Your Free Site Visit
Send your project details in the short form below. A licensed pool specialist replies within 24 hours. The yard will be discussed and a visit will be set up.