El Segundo keeps its small-town feel — tidy lots, older homes, and a tight-knit community
between the beach and the aerospace corridor. Many of those homes have pools that have aged past
their prime. Katz Design & Builders is a licensed design-build firm (California CSLB #1089060) that
remodels and resurfaces pools and rebuilds the backyards around them, turning a dated pool into the
best part of the property.

Why El Segundo homeowners choose Katz Design & Builders

We remodel the whole backyard, not just the pool. Decking, hardscape, drainage,
and outdoor living tie the pool into a space you actually use.
Licensed, insured, accountable. CSLB #1089060, fully insured, written scope,
fixed price, one project manager start to finish.
We handle El Segundo’s permits. Pool work, gas, electrical, and barrier
requirements are permitted through the city. We prepare and submit and coordinate inspections.
Coastal-smart materials. Near the beach, we choose finishes and hardware that
hold up to salt air and heavy use.

Our El Segundo pool & backyard services

Pool remodeling & resurfacing

New plaster or finish, tile, coping, and equipment upgrades that make an old pool look and run like
new — and cost less to maintain.

Decking & hardscape

Slip-resistant, well-drained pool decks and patios in durable materials, designed for how your
family uses the yard.

Outdoor kitchens & fire features

Built-in BBQs, bars, fire pits, and seating that turn a pool area into a full outdoor living space.

Safety & equipment upgrades

Modern pumps, filtration, and code-compliant barriers — safer, more efficient, and cheaper to
run.

What to expect: our process

Consultation & site visit — we assess your pool and yard and talk
budget honestly.
Design & fixed proposal — scope, materials, and an itemized price and
schedule before work begins.
Permits & approvals — handled through the City of El Segundo.
Build — one project manager, a clean site, updates to completion.

El Segundo pool remodeling — FAQ

How often does a pool need resurfacing?

Most plaster pools need resurfacing roughly every 10–15 years, sooner if the finish is
rough, stained, or failing. We’ll assess yours honestly and tell you what it actually needs.

Do I need a permit to remodel my pool in El Segundo?

Structural changes, new equipment, gas and electrical, and barrier work generally require permits
through the city. We determine what yours needs and handle it.

Can you remodel the pool and the backyard together?

Yes — and it’s usually the smarter way to do it. Coordinating the pool, decking, and outdoor
living as one project saves money and gives you a backyard that works as a whole.

Planning your project? See our pool renovation guide for Los Angeles & Orange County.

As your general contractor in El Segundo, Katz Design & Builders manages your entire project — design, permits, and construction — under one roof.