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Top-Rated Above ground pool installation pros in La Jolla - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Green Land Co.
Green Land Co.
4.9(
11
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Have MaterialsSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Need Materials

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jay and his team at Greenland did a great job for me! I would highly recommend them! They installed a paver walkway and patio in the backyard, including a border around my grass area. New sprinklers, new plants, weed barrier & pebble ground cover. We also did a dry riverbed in the front yard with plantings and sprinkler system. I’m very pleased. Thank you!"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ogre Dan's
5.0(
7
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I love this company! They clean and service our pool year round. Aaron our pool tech is an absolute gem! He is friendly and knowledgeable and an all around great human. He approaches pool service with expertise and common sense and gets the job done quickly and efficiently. Dan the owner is also great and there whenever we need something bigger fixed. I highly recommend this company."
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+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
San Juan Quality Pools
5.0(
7
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Swimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Have MaterialsSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Need Materials

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"San Juan Pools in Valley Center put in the most beautiful pool and spa for us! Jon Mitchell is such a great guy and always followed through to make sure we were happy and that the job was done right. The price was super affordable and the pool turned out amazing; the pool is nestled between our boulders and they managed to build our spa in spite of some large underground rocks. Other pool companies tried to convince us to move the location, but Jon came through and built an even better pool and spa than we envisioned. Thank you Jon!!! I would have given you 10 stars if I could have!!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Modern Home Remodeling
Modern Home Remodeling
5.0(
36
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Swimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Have MaterialsSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Need Materials

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Modern Home Remodeling did wonders for our backyard, turning it into the perfect outdoor retreat. They installed elegant pavers, a beautiful pool, and a cozy firepit, complemented by vibrant synthetic grass. Their focus on detail and our specific wishes resulted in a functional yet stylish space that we can't get enough of. The whole process was smooth and completed right on schedule. They're a top-notch choice for any outdoor renovation."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
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+51

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Molina Exteriors
4.5(
70
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Swimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Have MaterialsSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Need Materials

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

"Tremendous job by Molina Exteriors. The entire team was totally professional from first exploratory visit to completion. The following are the areas where Frank Molina and his crew went over and above the contract:
- Extra masonry work on the patio deck to improve the appearance
- They brought in extra plants to improve the overall yard appearance
- Greatly improved an existing small garden area with expert brick work the made that area a showcase
- Removed existing unsightly water valve systems and placed the new system out of sight 
- Incredible work with the Bobcat earth mover that actually extended the area across our backyard by 10 feet

Frank Molina and his team are to be congratulated for turning what was an ugly yard into something my wife and I will always take  great pride. Thank you Molina Exteriors

Keith and Charlotte Shean"
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+24

Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for California Smartscape
California Smartscape
4.4(
221
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Have MaterialsSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Need Materials

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We contacted California Smartscape to give us an estimate on redoing our front and back yards. They had been destroyed by putting a pool in and by a large tree in the front yard that damaged the hardscape. We spoke at length to Richard and Nick about our budget and our ideas for the yard. The proposal they came back with was within our budget and had all the elements we wanted. We were pleasantly surprised because we had contacted others and their proposals were way above budget and did not have the elements we wanted. The crews that came out to do the work were wonderful. They were professional, considerate and respectful. Steve was a great project manager who attended to things as they came up during the work. Ruben was a good crew supervisor. He had a good relationship with his workers. Now that our project is complete, we couldn’t be happier. The whole yard has been transformed into a natural landscape with easy to care for low water plants, low voltage LED lighting and drip irrigation. We even have a small artificial grass lawn in back! If you need landscape work, this is the company I would recommend."
Del Sur - Outdoor Living in Style
Santaluz - Cobalt Accented Outdoor Living Area with Fire Pit Seating
Santaluz - Elegant Stone Backyard Escape
Fairbanks Ranch / Pacific Highlands Ranch - Modern Outdoor Living
Encinitas - Mediterranean Retreat

+222

Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Just Do It Builders Inc
Just Do It Builders Inc
4.4(
215
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Swimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Have MaterialsSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Need Materials

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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From the first visit with the sales person to the last people who did the installation we found them to be true to their word and

extremely capable , trustworthy and true to their word.  The Job was completed in

a li8ttle more than two hours and we are extremely satisfied with the finished job.  We would highly recommend them.
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+29

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Install Above Ground Pools FAQs, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you should expect to wait 24 to 48 hours after filling a pool before you use it. However, the actual timeline depends on a few factors. Most importantly, you need to shock the water with chlorine or an alternative to swimming pool chlorine and let the concentration come down to a safe level before using the pool. Additionally, most water sources will be cold, and it can take days before the sun or your pool heater warms your water to a comfortable temperature. Alternatively, getting water professionally delivered could have you swimming in just a few hours.

If you have a smooth, already bonded concrete surface, painting a concrete pool deck can be a great way to brighten up the area and add longevity. If the surface has another covering or a different type of paint has been used previously, you won’t be able to paint it without removing the existing coating. Wooden decks benefit from painting as it helps to keep them watertight. Quality pool deck paints also help make the surface less slippery and less likely to gather mold and mildew or prematurely crack.

You cannot DIY a gunite pool—unless, of course, you’re a homeowner who happens to also be a professional pool installer. And even pros need to have experience with gunite pools, in particular, before installing one. Only a skilled gunite pool technician can install this type of pool—it’s not a project you can do yourself.

You do not need to excavate or lay a foundation for a stock tank pool. You should, however, level the area where you plan to put the stock tank. Also, stock tanks full of water and people can get heavy, so do not place them on a deck or other raised structure that could collapse from the weight.

There are pros and cons of in-ground vs. above-ground pools, which you should consider when choosing the pool of your summertime dreams. Some factors to think about include: 

  • Above-ground pools are semi-permanent and movable, whereas in-ground pools are permanent structures.

  • In-ground pools are more expensive to install than above-ground pools. 

  • It takes one to three days to install above-ground pools and several weeks for an in-ground pool install.

  • You can install an above-ground pool in smaller yards, but you need plenty of space for an in-ground pool.

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