JC Escudero

JC Escudero is the CEO and co-founder of J Designs Pool & Spa. He has spent more than 20 years working hands-on in the swimming pool industry and has been involved in the construction, renovation, and technical development of more than 2,000 pools and spas throughout Southern California. JC's experience goes far beyond building pools. Over the years, he has developed extensive knowledge of hydraulics, equipment, automation, structural and hillside construction, water features, specialty finishes, and water treatment systems. He is often the person our team turns to when a project presents a difficult technical challenge. He also believes that experience should never replace continued education. JC continues to expand his knowledge through the International Watershape Institute and other advanced industry training so he can stay current with construction methods, technical standards, and evolving pool technology. When JC contributes to the J Designs blog, his goal is simple. He wants homeowners to understand what is happening behind the scenes of their pool project, why certain details matter, and what they should know before making important decisions about their pool.

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Clay Pool Coping for Colonial Spanish: What to Know Before You Buy

JC Escudero: Sep 2, 2026

If you own a Spanish Colonial or revival-style home, clay coping can be one of the most beautiful ways to connect your pool while staying true to the architecture. But with so many clay, terracotta, and brick-style products now available, how do you...

Pool Construction Pool Finishes

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Pool Equipotential Bonding Explained: Code Requirements for Pools

JC Escudero: Aug 23, 2026

We are all very familiar with the statement that water is an electrical conductor; therefore, this also applies to the pool's surrounding areas and...

Pool Construction Pool Safety

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Retaining Walls in Los Angeles: Permit, Engineering & Pools

JC Escudero: Aug 18, 2026

If you’re planning a retaining wall in Los Angeles near a swimming pool, deck, driveway, or hillside, you may have heard the familiar rule: “Under 4...

Pool Construction Outdoor Living Design

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Can You Expand or Reshape an Existing Pool? Here's How It's Done

JC Escudero: Aug 8, 2026

Can an existing swimming pool be expanded, reshaped, or connected to a new spa or other construction without compromising its structural integrity?

Pool Construction Pool Remodeling

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What Went Wrong at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

JC Escudero: Jul 4, 2026

A More Accurate Chain of Events and What It Means Moving Forward The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is not only one of the most recognizable water...

News Pool Remodeling

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The Hidden Pool Caisson Drilling Problems: Rock, Groundwater, Cave-Ins & Solutions

JC Escudero: Jun 19, 2026

What happens when a pool project that seemed well planned suddenly stops because a caisson shaft becomes unstable 30 feet below grade?

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Why Infinity Pools Fail in Los Angeles, and how to design one properly

JC Escudero: May 14, 2026

What Makes an Infinity Pool Different From a Traditional Pool? An infinity pool may look simple at first. To many homeowners, it can seem like a pool...

Pool Construction Pool Design Outdoor Living Design

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The Pool Inside a Pool Journey – Part 1

JC Escudero: Apr 2, 2026

Introduction In Los Angeles, many residential swimming pools were built 40, 50, or even 60 years ago. Over time, these structures begin to show the...

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