Updated: Jun 23, 2026
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Address
26052 Merit Cir, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
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We know that buying a pool is a huge decision and a major investment. Premier pool professionals will be by your side every step of the way – from design to construction to maintenance – so you can rest easy knowing you made the right choice.
Founded in 1988, Premier Pools & Spas is the largest pool builder in the world. Over the last 30 years, we have built more than 70,000 pools by combining the tremendous buying power of a nationwide company with the kind of service you can expect from a family-owned business.
From BuildZoom: Premier Pools, 26052 Merit Cir, Laguna Hills, CA (Owned by: Paul Roy Porter) holds a Landscaping, Swimming Pool license and 6 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 125 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Premier Pools, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
Premier Pools Contact Information
Phone Number: (855) 212-2210
Address: 26052 Merit Cir, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Premier Pools Laguna Hills
Quality
125
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Premier Pools has a BuildZoom score of 125, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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514 projects
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2025 |
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503 projects
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2024 |
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723 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Premier Pools has worked on at least
1740.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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249 projects
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Home Additions |
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109 projects
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New Constructions |
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1608 projects
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Pool and spa constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Premier Pools mostly works on
pool and spa construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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37 projects
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< $5k |
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36 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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95 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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748 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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350 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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8 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $78,816. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-06-27
New in-ground gunite swimming pool & spa pool - 1289 sq ft spa - 49 sq ft trenching: electrical - 150 ft gas (lpg) - 160 ft ____________________________________________________ rev.1 3/27/25 - je revisions to engineering -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rev 1 approved 3/27/2025 jt revisions to engineering approved ammr no pool fenc... see more
Valuation:
$239,000
Permit #:
BLD25-01052
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,080
Permit Type:
Accessory
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition: x1. old equipment to be demo'd & removed (existing electric to remain) x2. demolish existing 3.5 deep shallow end replace with new 3.5 shallow end x3. demolish existing concrete approx 1 300 sqft. x4. demolish existing bond beam (entire perimeter of pool) x5. demolish pool wall at shallow end steel gunite: s1. building new pool shell inside of existing cracked pool shell (... see more
Valuation:
$111,825
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00180
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,860
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-08-22
In ground gunite pool and spa pool 721 sq ft spa 71 sq ft trenching 150 l ft gas 115 l ft electric **any changes to utilities must be reviewed by environmental engineering ____________________________________________________________ rev 1 06/19/2025 cf adding pool solar to single family dwelling rev 1 approved. lo
Valuation:
$265,658
Permit #:
BLD25-02029
Status:
complete
Fee:
$924
Permit Type:
Accessory
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-03-13
New in-ground gunite swimming pool 173 sq ft no spa trenching - gas = 85 ft (for pool heater and bbq) electric = 130 ft ______________________________________________________________ rev 1 4/15/25 abf pool size reduced - cf2r updated setbacks changed removed gas stub for future bbq rev 1 approved. lo
Valuation:
$89,000
Permit #:
BLD25-01341
Status:
issued
Fee:
$917
Permit Type:
Accessory
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work demolish x1. demolish entry steps x2. demolish existing decking 1 242 sqft x3. demolish existing fiberglass spa x4. demolish (2) existing skimmers x5. demolish existing (2) f/s lights x6. prepare for new interior finish x7. demolish existing wall at new spa location structural s1. new cabo shelf s2. new +18 spa plumbing/electrical p1. install (2) new skimmers p2. install... see more
Valuation:
$83,897
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00034
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,452
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential swimming pool spa repair or replaster
2025-08-11
Scope of work demolish x1. remove 670 sqft concrete (by hand) x2. prep pool for new interior x3. remove existing tile * trash haul included steel/gunite s1. addition new cabo shelf & entry steps plumbing electrical p1. (1) new full size light in pool (color) p2. (1) new full size light in spa (color) p3. split main drains (pool & spa) p4. replace skimmer p5. new tr28p cleaner (not sho... see more
Valuation:
$66,500
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00135
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,204
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-07-15
New inground gunite pool pool 542 sf electrical run 10 lf _______________________________________________________________ rev.1 5/1/25 -ar new equpment pad setbacks updated utility run layout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rev 1 approved 5/1/2025 jt equipment pad location change approved
Valuation:
$73,920
Permit #:
BLD25-01905
Status:
complete
Fee:
$916
Permit Type:
Accessory
Building Type:
N/A
Epc -in ground gunite swimming pool with gas line for future heater stubbed at pool equipment. and solar stubs only for future solar panels. water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per sb 407 (note: residences built after january 1 1994 are exempt). carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314. all work subject to... see more
Valuation:
$59,593
Permit #:
RES-2508856
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,020
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work demolition x1. prep pool for interior x2. demolish decking x3. demolish existing waterline tile x4. demolish existing skimmer x5. demolish existing spa x6. demolish existing entry steps reduce pool surface area x7. demolish existing brick wall on top of bond beam x8 demolish +6 r.b.b. at deep end prep for new +0 bond beam structural (see structural pages rp1.0 cd1) s1. n... see more
Valuation:
$57,900
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00095
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,074
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential swimming pool spa repair or replaster
2025-07-25
Demolition: x1. demolish (e) level spa-buried x2. demolish heater at equipment pad plumbing electrical: p1. split main drain in pool only p2. repaint pvc flat black p3. addition autofill unit p4. set equipment under pressure p5. install (2) color led nichless lights for pool p6. install inline chlorinator tile masonry: t1. install new waterline tile (95') t2. install new trim tile (35... see more
Valuation:
$45,700
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00113
Status:
final
Fee:
$898
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential swimming pool spa repair or replaster
2025-08-04
Demolish 1. strip out 2. demolish existing concrete 3. demolish existing waterline tile plumbing/electrical 1. new pool light 2. new auto fill 3. new skimmer 4. new channel drain tile masonry 1. new waterline tile. new trim tile decking 1. pour new concrete decking on plan:620 sqft decking on contract: 780 sqft interior finish 1. new interior finish equipment 1. new diving board 2. ne... see more
Valuation:
$43,920
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00070
Status:
final
Fee:
$869
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Construct in ground gunite swimming pool 700 sf. and stub for future solar panels rev01 adding rw5 detail new pool setbacks updated electric source location new equipment pad location + updated utility runs
Valuation:
$123,994
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00037
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,489
Permit Type:
Pool
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition: x1. prep for new interior finish x2. demolish (e) waterline tile steel gunite: s1. (n) cabo shelf and entry steps plumbing electrical: p1. (n) 500 watt light p2. install (n) channel drain p3. pressure test flush out plumbing linestile masonry: t1. (n) waterline tile t2. (n) trim tile interior finish: i1. (n) micro fusion equipment: e1. install (n) var. spd pump (vsphp270dv... see more
Valuation:
$27,320
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00102
Status:
final
Fee:
$637
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-05-12
Remodel existing swimming pool pool 270 sq ft spa 38 sq ft demolish existing tile replace with new tile prep for new interior finish demolish spa spillway addition cabo shelf entry steps and ubmrella sleeve extend shallow end floor install new autofill split main drain
Valuation:
$31,250
Permit #:
BLD25-01442
Status:
complete
Fee:
$343
Permit Type:
Accessory
Building Type:
N/A
Residential swimming pool spa repair or replaster
2025-03-15
Demolish x1. remove 600 sqft concrete x2. prep pool for new interior x3. remove existing tile steel gunite n/a plumbing electrical p2. (1) new full size light in pool (9 color) p3. new channel drain tile masonry t1. new waterline tile t2. new trim tile t3. new tile at concrete steps decking d1. form & pour 600 sqft new concrete stamped d2. install new handrail (art-1001) equipment *ne... see more
Valuation:
$34,202
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00016
Status:
final
Fee:
$738
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition: x1. demolish existing spa beam (top 12 - 18") x2. punch holes in bottom of spa plumbing electrical: p1. re-plumbing equipment to bypass spa decking: d1. fill in spa with gravel d2. pour concrete base for future tile overlay. (tile overlay by others) misc. m1. close in spa spillway
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00159
Status:
issued
Fee:
$305
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential swimming pool spa repair or replaster
2025-07-16
Scope of work demolish x1. remove approx. 655 sqft (e) concrete x2. prep pool for new interior x3. remove existing tile x4. remove existing full size light x5. remove existing entry steps steel gunite s1. new cabo shelf - structural detail: #12 rp1.0 s2. new raised gunite spa - structural detail: #16 rp1.0 - concrete cap - panel ledge face (not below water) - slate spillway - (6) ther... see more
Valuation:
$76,500
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00192
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,376
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential swimming pool spa repair or replaster
2025-09-23
Demolition: x1. drain pool & spa prep for new interior x2. demolish waterline tile x3. demolish approx. 1 200 sqft existing concrete x4. re-plumbing & prep equipment pad to be re-located x5. remove & replace main solar pipes to roof (not shown) structural: s1. install new cabo shelf & entry steps plumbing electrical: p1. new pool lights (3 led) & spa lights (1 led) p2. re-locate & ins... see more
Valuation:
$71,000
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00254
Status:
permit fee/forms due
Fee:
$1,287
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential swimming pool spa repair or replaster
2025-12-09
X1. demolish existing tile x2. demolish existing rock x3. full strip out if needed. x4. remove approx. 950 sqft existing concrete (50 sawcut included for concrete removal) x5. demolish existing bond beam per structural detail #9 rp1.0 to prep for new r.b.b. structural: s2. addition 26 of +12 r.b.b. per structural detail #9 rp1.0 (panel ledge face concrete cap) s3. addition steel for t... see more
Valuation:
$65,347
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00220
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,213
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
Residential swimming pool spa repair or replaster
2025-10-24
Demolition x1. demolish existing concrete x2. demolish existing waterline tile x3. demolish existing coping x4. remove existing skimmer x5. remove existing autofill x6. prep existing entry steps for new cabo entry steps x7. prep for new interior structural s1. new entry steps plumbing/electrical p1. install new skimmer p2. install new autofill p3. spa jet repair p4. new manual valves ... see more
Valuation:
$64,600
Permit #:
SPCR2025-00286
Status:
plan review result
Fee:
$1,198
Permit Type:
Pool or spa repair
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 589234 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Landscaping, Swimming Pool |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 1067035 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Plumbing |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2026. Check the current license status of Premier Pools with the California Contractors State License Board
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License Not Verified
| License # | 798298 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of March, 2022. Check the current license status of Premier Pools with the California Contractors State License Board
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License Not Verified
| License # | 980622, 589234 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Swimming Pool, Contractor, Pool, Contractor, Active |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of February, 2017. Check the current license status of Premier Pools with the California Contractors State License Board
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Inactive License
| License # | 589234 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
- According to the City of Oceanside, CA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for Premier Pools at the City of Oceanside, CA.
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Inactive License
| License # | 589234 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Butte County |
| Type | Contractor |
- According to the Butte County, CA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for Premier Pools at the Butte County, CA.
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Inactive License
| License # | 980622 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Swimming Pool |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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125
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | State National Insurance Company Inc |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
10.8K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Premier Pools has worked on 10801 permitted projects.
Premier Pools Employees
DM
Dayton Vaughn Mehlhaff
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
DI
Donald Edgar Boucher Iii
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
PM
Patricia Lea Mehlhaff
Officer
PP
Paul Roy Porter
Owner
Jct Inc did some work with our pool. The pool is great with no problems.