Swimming pool contractor in Redwood City, CA

Redwood City sits at the center of the mid-Peninsula with a housing stock that built out quickly after World War II, leaving the city with a large proportion of homes constructed before 1960. Neighborhoods like Mount Carmel, Edgewood Park, Woodside Plaza, and Redwood Shores offer a range of property types, from post-war ranch homes on standard lots to larger properties near the hills. The city's climate is notably sunnier and warmer than coastal Peninsula cities, with less marine fog influence, which means pools here get more use and require more consistent maintenance through the season. Older pools in the city's established neighborhoods are a common source of repair and remodel work.

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Redwood City, CA

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Mount Carmel Edgewood Park Woodside Plaza Redwood Shores Farm Hill Friendly Acres
  • Family Owned Since 1964
  • Customers For 30+ Years
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A cracked and settled pool deck at a Redwood City property, showing the deterioration typical of original concrete work from the post-war construction era.

Redwood City, CA

Swimming Pool Contractor

Redwood City's Post-War Pools Need a Company That Knows Them

Redwood City built out fast after World War II, and a large share of the city's pools date to that same era. Pools installed in the 1950s and early 1960s used plumbing materials and shell construction methods that are now well past their expected service life. In neighborhoods like Mount Carmel and Edgewood Park, we regularly find pools where the underground plumbing has never been replaced and the interior finish has deteriorated to the point where it is rough to the touch. A remodel on one of these pools is a meaningful investment that extends the pool's life significantly.

Redwood City's climate is one of the sunniest on the Peninsula, with less marine fog than cities to the north and west. That sun exposure means pool water heats up faster, algae can establish quickly if chemistry slips, and UV degrades pool surfaces and equipment components at a faster rate than in cooler coastal cities. Consistent pool service is more important here than in fog-prone areas, not less.

Redwood Shores, on the eastern edge of the city near the Bay, has a different character from the hillside neighborhoods to the west. Properties there tend to be newer, with more modern pool systems, but they sit in a low-lying area where the water table and soil conditions can affect underground plumbing over time. We service pools across all of Redwood City's neighborhoods and account for the differences in terrain and housing age when planning any repair or remodel work.

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Pool remodel is in high demand in Redwood City, where a large share of pools were installed in the 1950s and 1960s alongside the post-war housing boom and have not been updated since. Pool service and repair is equally consistent here, as the warmer, sunnier climate means pools are used heavily and need regular chemistry management and equipment upkeep. Pool decks on older Redwood City properties have had decades to crack and settle, and deck replacement or resurfacing is a frequent request. We also handle pool leak detection on properties where aging underground plumbing has developed slow leaks.

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Excellent pool supplies company and top rated technians that work for Hills Pool Service. Will has helped us out many times and I highly recommend them.

Scott Google review · July 2018

Hills recently completed a BIG job at our house, replacing our old pool plumbing and re-doing our entire patio area with colored stamped concrete. Their team did a GREAT job, busting up the old aggregate and putting down a beautiful new patio. The guys were great, they cleaned up after each workday. I would highly recommend them for patio re-surfacing!

Lanah Hotchkiss Google review · January 2025

Best experience ever in my liking I would recommend him too everyone that I know

Eugene C Google review · April 2021

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Swimming Pool Contractor FAQ for Redwood City, CA

Common questions from Redwood City, CA customers about our services, process, and coverage.

Underground plumbing is usually the first major failure point in pools from that era, followed by the interior finish and the equipment. Older plumbing materials become brittle over time and develop slow leaks that are hard to detect without pressure testing. We inspect the plumbing, shell, and equipment and prioritize repairs based on what poses the most risk to the pool's function.

Redwood City's sunny climate means UV exposure consumes sanitizer faster than in cooler, foggier cities. If the chemistry is not adjusted for the higher sun load, sanitizer levels can drop between service visits and allow algae to establish. We calibrate service schedules and chemical dosing to account for Redwood City's climate rather than applying a one-size approach.

Yes. Pool deck replacement is a standalone project that does not require touching the pool shell or plumbing. We remove the old concrete, regrade for proper drainage, and install new decking material. This is a common project in Redwood City's older neighborhoods where the deck has cracked and settled but the pool itself is still structurally sound.

Yes. We service pools throughout Redwood City, including Redwood Shores on the eastern side of the city. Pools in Redwood Shores tend to be newer than those in the post-war neighborhoods, but they still need consistent service and occasional repairs. We handle both routine maintenance and more involved repair work across the full city.

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  • Monday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Friday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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