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    The pool after a couple weeks

    In case you are in OC and need your pool resurfaced, I highly recommend @centralocpools.com They were on time, courteous, clean, fair, and proactive with some issues we couldn't know about having. The pool looks fabulous and we are so happy with it and with Central OC Pools!

    Chip M.

    We hired Central OC Pools to replaster our pool, update the equipment and plumbing, and convert part of it into a spa, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. I'll be honest, we were initially hesitant because their quote came in significantly lower than several others we received. That said, after meeting Michael and talking through the scope in detail, we felt comfortable moving forward, and we're very glad we did. This was not a small project. It included adding a wall to create the spa out of the old shallow end, installing all of the plumbing for the new spa, relocating the pool steps to a different area, full pool demo, replastering with a PebbleTec surface, a new heater, new pump/filter, and repairing numerous cracks in the pool foundation. On top of that, they had to coordinate a gas line installation that required tearing up roughly 300 feet of cement, grass, and brick. Michael and his team were timely, professional, and extremely communicative throughout the process. When we ran into an unforeseen issue with a bad gas line that impacted our budget, they were reasonable and worked with us rather than adding pressure or surprise costs. What really impressed us was the final result - not just the pool and spa, which look fantastic, but the property restoration. Despite all the trenching and demolition, everything was put back so well that it honestly looks like they were never here. Fair pricing, high-quality work, and a team that stands behind what they do. We would absolutely recommend OC Central Pools to anyone considering a pool remodel or spa conversion.

    I had the slab leak for many years. I got quotes from different pool companies for replastering, but I didn't really like the look of plaster. Central OC wasn't the cheapest, but they are very knowledgeable, polite and seems trustworthy. They recommended pebble and had samples and that's the look I like better. During the work, they kept me updated with the progress. Even though the project was delayed due to rain and other issues, but Central OC delivered what they said they would. Surprisingly, all their workers are so polite and nice, which is hard to see nowadays. They follow through the entire process made the experience hassle free. I would highly recommend central OC.

    OC Pools recently did a micro pebble resurfacing and replaced some of my aging plumbing on my pool. The overall experience was positive. Michael was honest and straight forward. The team was good about communicating. Ther crew showed up on time, cleaned up after themselves and were respectful. They did an overall good job. I am happy to recommend OC Pools.

    Remodeled pool and spa
    Heidi F.

    We had a fantastic experience remodeling our pool and spa with Central OC Pools! Michael and team were friendly and knowledgeable, letting us make the choices that were best for us with their expert opinion in advisement. They also suggested some quality of life improvements like an auto filler that were absolutely worth it! The price was reasonable for the quality and the results are gorgeous, a huge upgrade from our chipped plaster and worn tile.

    My husband and I could not love our pool any more than we do! We began with an Anthony Pool from the 60's that looked terrible and was beyond outdated. I saw reviews for OC Central Pools after talking to one of the largest pool contractors in OC who gave us terrible service. Michael and his team were a dream. The ladies in the office were friendly and kind and would return calls and messages promptly. If there was anything they couldn't answer, we could easily speak to Michael directly. I was very picky about how things were done and Michael and his team were patient and accommodating. In addition, his workers were wonderful. Some of the most hardworking guys I've ever met! Our family loves having events and parties at our place. My granddaughter had her Winter Formal dinner here on Saturday for 20 friends. Before the remodel, we couldn't have accommodated such a large crowd, and we could have fit many more! Trust me, you cannot go wrong with OC Central Pools. You'll be thrilled with the results!

    We're really happy with how the pool turned out--it looks great! Michael and his team were professional and easy to work with, taking care of any issues that came up along the way. They followed through on their commitments and finished everything on time. Thank you, Central OC Pools!

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    They did a great job with my backyard! Tysm you so much for doing everything with great communication and guidance

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    Thank you Nayeli!! It was a pleasure working on your project

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    Only will work with big jobs. Won't resurface just the hot tube. Has to be both seems like a scam

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    Thank you so much Nikki!! We are always here to help :)

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    Ask the Community - Central OC Pools

    Are you a PentAir dealer?

    We install specialize in installing Pentair, Jandy, and Hayward products, to name a few. We are also certified installers for Pentair but do not sell just the parts alone without install.

    Do you resurface fiberglass pools?

    Hi Marlene, yes, we do resurface fiberglass pools. Usually, fiberglass is applied on top of the old pool plaster. We would remove the fiberglass first, then remove the surface layer of plaster to give us an adequate surface to apply the new plaster… 

    Hi, Do you work on above ground hot tubs?

    We just do in ground pools and spas. However I hear Jim with Turbo Spas is great for above ground spas. Best of luck!

    Do you do acid washes and, if so, can you give me a ballpark figure for acid washing a 27,000 gal pool?

    Hello, I'm so sorry, we aren't doing acid washes at the moment. If it's older plaster, the acid can and will cause a rapid acceleration of the aging of your pool. If it's pebble or your pool isn't that old, then yes, an acid wash isn't a bad idea.… 

    I know there is a ballpark for the price of a new install (and no doubt a lot that goes into the price differences), but can someone tell me what a pool and spa may cost? Is 30,000-40,000 close?

    Hello, that is a great question. While there are a lot of variables that go into it, it would definitely be more than $40,000 for a new pool and spa install. We are currently focusing on remodels, repairs, and weekly pool maintenance at the moment… 

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    Review Highlights - Central OC Pools

    All there staff, especially Gina, Astrid and the Owner, Michael, kept me informed every step of the way.

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    Orange County Pool Services

    Orange County Pool Services

    4.9
    (34 reviews)

    I had a great experience with Orange County Pool Services and Jake…read more I originally contacted them on a Tuesday for help troubleshooting an older Pentair pool heater that had stopped working, as well as replacing a failed Pentair color-changing LED pool light. Jake was able to come out just two days later on Thursday. After inspecting the heater, he found significant corrosion and evidence that there had apparently been a rat nest inside it at some point. The heater was more than 10 years old, and he took pictures and clearly showed me what he found. We agreed that replacement made more sense than trying to repair it. Jake had a new Jandy heater and Pentair pool light delivered the very next day, Friday, and came back out on Saturday to install everything. The entire process was quick, efficient, and went very smoothly. We did run into an unexpected issue with the new pool light. My pool is older, and the original installer had installed the light niche at the wrong angle. The old light wasn't directional, so it had never been noticeable, but the new Pentair LED is directional. Because of the niche orientation, the new light initially produced a narrow beam across the pool instead of properly illuminating the whole area. This was completely unrelated to Jake's installation and was a pre-existing issue with the pool. As soon as I let him know that the light coverage wasn't right, he worked on finding a solution and came back out to correct the problem. I'm very happy with Jake's responsiveness, communication, and service. From the initial diagnosis through installation and then taking care of an unexpected issue afterward, he was great to work with. I would definitely call Orange County Pool Services again for any future pool equipment or service needs.

    The person on the phone was courteous and friendly. I explained my concerns about our water feature…read morepump and he took the time to explain to me why the pipes looked a bit weird and not to worry about it until it stopped working. I'm very grateful that he's being honest and not taking us for a ride. It's rare to find honest people now a day and I'm truly appreciate his honesty.

    R&R Pool Service and Repairs

    R&R Pool Service and Repairs

    4.6
    (44 reviews)

    Had one of the owners come to our property while Our pool…read morewas being replastered. He checked everything out and we had a great conversation. He assured me that they can service my pool and do the startup. I stayed in touch with all of them through the plastering phase to keep them updated on when to come out. They assured me multiple times all was well and they would be ready to go. All the other pool companies I turned away after we agreed on price. On the day of startup, they came out and he spent a ton of time on the phone in the front of my house. No update from him, he left and I get a random text that my house is out of their service area. I told them that makes no sense as we have been in touch for a few weeks and I was assured all was good. They opted to not take my pool on and told me to contact someone else. They said they wouldn't charge me for the visit like they did me a solid..i just don't get it. All I asked was for transparency and not leave me in a position to call back the other pool companies and ask for a quote. I said, since you made a mistake and it's out of your service area, can you just finish the start up you promised me and I'll find another company to do the maintenance. They said no. After a pool is replastered, it's a crucial time to ensure everything is moving in the start up phase and they almost screwed me over. It's an expensive project to replaster and none of that was taken into account on their behalf. I'm very disappointed in how this company handled my service.

    Rex and his team did a great job on a difficult project to remove old stone and replace deco-seal…read morearound the perimeter of the pool. Would definitely recommend!

    Best Pool Service

    Best Pool Service

    3.8
    (22 reviews)

    We hired them to fix a leak in the backwash lever and also to clean the filter…read more They were very responsive to my initial inquiry and scheduled the service visit right away, like next day. I was told someone would call later that day to confirm what time the technician would arrive. I didn't get a call and almost noon the next day I called if someone was still coming. The person who answered wasn't sure but said he'd look into it. A few hours later, the technician arrived and diagnosed the problem. Then he said he would come back the following day with the parts needed. The one star I deducted is only because of the lack of clarity of the appointment. But the work itself was 5 stars and the charges were in line with the estimates. The technician (I think his name is Mike?) was efficient and did a great job. He was nice - we even exchanged bucket list travel destinations. (One of his was glass igloos in Iceland - now I'd like to experience those, too!) I wouldn't hesitate hiring them again. If I had read the more recent reviews, I may not have gone with them, but I'm glad I did. Service was performed 6/8 and 6/9

    More like worst pool service filled with a bunch of idiots who cannot seem to do their very simple…read morefeeble minded jobs. This service manages the pools of my condo association/community and I have numerous emails each month sent for the past year + of the same issues over. And over. And over again. Honestly, I don't know why this company even gets paid to do their job, because it isn't being done. Whether the water is low, hot tub is not hot, pools self draining, not clean (the pools were shut down by the health department under this sham of a company), or timers that don't work and waste community money because the hot tub runs 24/7. Prior to this joke of a company coming in, all pool equipment was replaced yet there always seems to be a problem. This company should be surcharged, sued, and put out of business for their professional (lack of it) negligence in attempting to clean/maintain a pool. Absolutely avoid avoid avoid. Ps. They cannot seem to read either, the work orders asking for maintenance and repairs are so simple a monkey could understand it. Disgusting that this company takes money from people, companies and hoas for their ineptness.

    Victory Pools

    Victory Pools

    4.6
    (8 reviews)

    Victory Pools did an excellent job resurfacing our existing pool. They installed a Jandy control…read morepanel connected to the old pool equipment so we can now run everything remotely and via a phone app -- a great upgrade that made the whole system so much more convenient. I was especially impressed with how they handled the Pebbletech selection. I knew I didn't want a rough finish, and I wanted some glass mixed in -- but not too much. They walked me through all the different options and helped me land on exactly the right combination. The result looks great and feels great underfoot. Highly recommend Victory Pools for anyone considering a resurface -- professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive to what you actually want.

    Overall, the team at Victory pools did a great job re-plastering our pool (we went with Pebble)…read more The company did quality work at a fair price (about the "middle" of the quotes I got). I didn't feel like there were hidden costs, but note there may be extra costs for you after they demo the pool, if you are also re-plastering. Caesar and Eddie were very responsive to email and text with any questions and concerns and made sure to come themselves to double check any issues. The team overall cleaned up after themselves and left the job site in good shape. The company is full service and brings the pool "full circle" and provides service to fill the pool, check filters, services the pump, etc after the pool is re-plastered. Work style: I imagine like many companies of this type there are teams of craftsmen that come through at different stages. I was able to get a clear schedule for the demo and the plaster phase, but the pool "startup" was a bit more variable (this mattered to me because we have dogs that have access to the yard, so if this applies to you I think you have to be very clear about hours of availability in advance). It seemed that a foreman would come and check in the team periodically. My only complaint through the whole process was that during the plaster day the crew installed a leaking hose that sprayed all over at the spigot at my stucco house and foundation for several hours, when I finally saw it, I had to draw attention to the crew to fix the situation. Due to how long the process with water takes, if it was not caught by myself it likely would have done some damage to the stucco wall. This was my only real issue over the entire job. Overall, communication was great, the finished product is beautiful, and pricing was fair and transparent. The pool came out looking fantastic.

    Central OC Pools - poolservice - Updated August 2026

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