Royal Pools by Adams designs and builds custom inground pools, spas, and water features for homeowners in Campbell. Our team has served the South Bay for over 70 years, and we bring that experience to every Campbell project: from navigating the city’s building permit process to understanding the drainage rules that apply specifically to pool construction here. We are Diamond Certified, CSLB licensed (License #278052, C-53 Swimming Pool), and committed to building pools that last.
We offer Campbell homeowners a full range of pool and water feature services:
Campbell’s 1950s and 1960s ranch homes represent some of the South Bay’s most-loved residential neighborhoods, and many of them have pools that have been through one or more plaster cycles. Whether you are building a new pool on a Campbell lot or renovating a pool that was installed decades ago, you need a contractor who understands both the construction process and the local permit requirements.
Our Diamond Certified rating is based on verified customer satisfaction, and our C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor license from the California State License Board is the required license classification for residential pool construction in California. We handle permitting, inspections, and startup so you do not have to manage those steps yourself. Financing options are also available for qualifying Campbell homeowners.
Pool construction in Campbell requires a building permit from the City of Campbell Building Division, located at 70 N. First St. The Building Division can be reached at 408-866-2130. You will need engineered plans, a site plan showing setbacks from property lines and structures, and pool barrier documentation consistent with California Health and Safety Code Section 116049 (four-sided isolation fencing, 60-inch minimum exterior height). We prepare and submit all permit documentation as part of the project.
Campbell has a specific drainage requirement that every pool owner and contractor should understand. Pool backwash water and pool drainage cannot be discharged into the city’s storm drain system. Campbell’s municipal code prohibits non-stormwater discharges into storm drains, and pool water qualifies as a prohibited discharge. If you plan to drain or backwash your pool and the volume exceeds a certain threshold, a sewer discharge permit is required to route the water into the sanitary sewer system instead of the street gutter. We discuss drainage planning during the site consultation so your equipment pad and drainage routing are set up correctly from the start.
Yes. All inground pool construction in Campbell requires a building permit from the City of Campbell Building Division at 70 N. First St. (408-866-2130). The permit process includes plan check review of engineered construction drawings, site plan review for setbacks, and inspection at multiple stages of construction (excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, and final). We submit and manage the permit application on your behalf. You do not need to interact directly with the Building Division unless a site-specific issue requires your input.
In Campbell’s standard residential zones, an inground pool must be set back a minimum of five feet from rear and side property lines. The pool equipment pad (pump, filter, and heater) must also maintain required setbacks from property lines and from habitable structure openings such as windows and doors. Corner lots and properties with unusual parcel shapes may have different or more complex setback requirements. We verify the specific setback rules for your parcel during the site visit before finalizing the pool design.
No. Campbell prohibits the discharge of pool water into the storm drain system. Pool water contains chlorine, algaecides, and other treatment chemicals that are not permitted in stormwater runoff. If you need to drain your pool fully, or if your filter backwash volume exceeds a minor threshold, you must discharge to the sanitary sewer system. For larger volumes, this requires a temporary sewer discharge permit from the city. As part of pool construction, we set up the equipment pad drainage to route backwash and drain water to the sanitary sewer, keeping you in compliance without additional effort on your part.
Pools built in Campbell during the 1960s were often constructed with single-drain designs that do not meet current Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) anti-entrapment standards. Any renovation that involves the drain system requires bringing those drains into compliance, which typically means installing dual-drain configurations or suction-limiting equipment. If the pool shell itself is in good structural condition (no major cracks, sound gunite, stable soil), renovation can be the more cost-effective path. If the shell has significant cracking, settled sections, or severe plaster delamination, a full rebuild on the same footprint may be the better long-term investment. We assess the existing shell condition as part of our renovation consultation at no charge.
Campbell is served by PG&E rather than a municipal utility, and PG&E’s current rebate programs are focused on electrification and heat pumps rather than solar pool heating specifically. However, solar pool heating systems may qualify for federal tax incentives as renewable energy equipment. Additionally, California’s Title 20 regulations (effective January 1, 2025) already require variable-speed pool pumps on all new installations, so pairing solar heating with an energy-efficient pump is the standard approach we recommend for Campbell pool owners who want to minimize ongoing operating costs. We can discuss the solar heating options and current incentive landscape during your free in-home consultation.
Call us at (408) 371-8000 to schedule a free in-home consultation for your Campbell pool project. Our San Jose showroom at 2258 Camden Ave. is open for material consultations, and our online contact form is available anytime. We look forward to discussing your project.