Sun Pool Guide

Pool Remodeling & Resurfacing in Arizona

Arizona's sun, hard water and heavy pool use wear out plaster, tile and decking faster than in most states, so remodeling is a large share of what pool contractors here do. The 159 builders below describe remodeling, resurfacing, replastering or pebble refinishing on their own websites. Many also build new pools; a few are remodel-only specialists and are marked that way on their profiles.

159builders confirm this service
94verified ROC license
26cities

Phoenix (32)

3750 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85019
Verified ROC #080052 +9

A Phoenix pool builder since 1966, Shasta Pools points to more than 130,000 pools and remodels. It offers four pool options, including custom gunite and fiberglass, the latter backed by a lifetime warranty, and it publishes price ranges for each.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

4742 N 24th St Suite 300, Phoenix 85016
Verified ROC #358080 +1

A single crew designs and builds every project at this Phoenix contractor, which has completed more than 400 pools across the Valley and serves Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and other cities. Pools are gunite rather than fiberglass or vinyl, with PebbleTec and mini-pebble finishes, spas and spillovers, travertine hardscaping and Kool Decking.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

16042 N 32nd St D-17, Phoenix 85032
Verified ROC #254347 +1

Family owned and operated since 1996, this custom pool, spa and masonry contractor works across Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. Its pools are built with the shotcrete method, and design work includes renderings showing how a pool will look by day and at night.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & pavers3D design

20635 N Cave Creek Rd Suite A-3, Phoenix 85024
Verified ROC #352932 +3

Since 1984, this family-owned Valley builder has concentrated on fully custom gunite pools, from geometric and freeform to resort-style, lap and plunge designs. Five Paradise packages are offered, each built around gunite construction.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

23309 N 17th Dr Ste 118, Phoenix 85027
Verified ROC #310817

Twenty-eight years of experience back this Scottsdale and Phoenix remodeler, which also serves Carefree, Anthem and Cave Creek. Resurfacing in quartz, pebble or glass, tile and coping, spas new or renovated, and decking in concrete, stamped concrete or spraydeck make up the core menu, with fire pits, fireplaces, waterfalls, fountains and infinity-edge options for backyards.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

1801 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix 85027
Verified ROC #251147 +2

Family owned since 2006, this Phoenix builder runs an expanded showroom at 1801 W Deer Valley Rd. Services include custom concrete pools and spas, infinity and eco-friendly designs, remodeling and resurfacing, residential and commercial construction, landscape and hardscape, acrylic spas and commercial splash pads.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & pavers3D design

2911 W Fairmount Ave Ste 1B, Phoenix 85017
Verified ROC #327655

Everything stays in-house at this family-owned Phoenix builder, from 3D architectural renderings and permits to excavation, steel, masonry and equipment installation. Pools are built with shotcrete shells, and the menu includes geometric and freeform designs, infinity edges, baja shelves, tanning ledges, built-in spas, rock waterfalls and LED lighting with smart automation.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

4742 N 24th St #300, Phoenix 85016
Verified ROC #360721

Backyard projects here can be built as a single pool, a remodel, an outdoor living package or a combination of all three. Options include tanning ledges, waterfalls, scuppers, fire bowls, outdoor kitchens, patio covers, decking, lighting and automation.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

21642 N 9th Ave Ste 100, Phoenix 85027
Verified ROC #364191 +2

Infinity edges, plunge pools, lazy rivers with beach entries and rock slides appear among the custom builds from this north Phoenix contractor, based on N 9th Ave and serving Peoria, Scottsdale, Glendale, Goodyear, Surprise, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek and beyond. Construction follows the full sequence of excavation, steel and plumbing, electrical, gunite or shotcrete, tile and coping, interior finish and equipment startup, with pumps, filters, heaters and automation installed.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

19305 N 28th St Ste 511, Phoenix 85050
Verified ROC #274647

Design-first luxury building has been the focus here since 2001, with Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Phoenix as the main service areas. Copper Leaf Pools is a design-build firm covering new pools and spas, renovations and remodels, fire features, hardscapes, splash pads, water features, landscaping, plumbing and excavation.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationGunite / shotcrete pools

4747 E Elliot Rd Ste 29 box 464, Phoenix 85044
Verified ROC #336636 +1

East Valley homeowners are the focus of this family-owned outfit working out of Tempe since 2006, with CPO-certified technicians on staff. Services span pool construction, remodeling and resurfacing in mini pebble and quartz, waterline tile, baja step installation, water features, stamped concrete and cool deck, and travertine decks.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

2715 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85016
Verified ROC #364273

Boutique design-build is how this Indian School Road firm describes itself, holding both KA-5 and KB-2 ROC licenses and citing more than 20 years of combined experience. Standard Pools builds new pools from spools to negative-edge designs, along with spas, remodels, hardscapes and water features, and clients choose finishes, tile and decking at a showroom.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationLicense stated on site

1924 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix 85023
Verified ROC #304269 +1

Rescuing tired pools is the pitch of this family-owned contractor, which has worked across the Phoenix metro since 2001. Most of the work is remodeling, resurfacing in pebble and quartz, and repair of cracks, leaks, tile, coping and drainage, along with equipment service for Pentair, Hayward and Jandy pumps, filters, heaters, lights, salt systems and automation.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

10443 N Cave Creek Rd #102, Phoenix 85020
Verified ROC #356635

Desert heat, hard water and worn finishes shape the work of this Phoenix and Scottsdale pool remodeler, based on Cave Creek Road. Renovations include resurfacing in plaster, pebble or quartz, tile and coping replacement, deck refinishing, energy-efficient pump and filter upgrades, LED lighting, automation and leak detection, plus crack repair and structural restoration.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationLicense stated on siteOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)

16042 N 32nd St D-1, Phoenix 85032
Verified ROC #238508

Plaster, pebble, tile or stone: this Phoenix company works with each customer and its material vendors to match the interior finish to the pool. In-house crews handle custom stonework, coping and decking, and the services extend to resurfacing, cool deck repair and resurfacing, tile work and pool light replacement.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversLicense stated on site

18648 N 12th St, Phoenix 85024
Verified ROC #182855

More than 1,000 pools sit on weekly routes for this Phoenix service and repair company, in business since 1996. Valleywide weekly service comes with no contracts, and the menu extends to green pool cleanups, tile cleaning, inspections and repairs on pumps, motors, plumbing, filters and electrical, including Title 44 compliant variable-speed and two-speed upgrades.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversEquipment & automationLicense stated on site

11430 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85020
Verified ROC #343113 +5

Hotels, motels, resorts, apartment complexes, municipalities and HOA communities make up the client base for this commercial pool remodeling and resurfacing contractor. With more than 30 years of experience, it has worked from the greater Phoenix area up to northern mountain towns such as Prescott and Pinetop.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversPool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

625 W Deer Valley Rd Ste 108, Phoenix 85027
Verified ROC #281772

More than 25 years of building and remodeling pools and landscaping stand behind this north Phoenix contractor, which positions itself as a custom pool builder where each pool is designed for the individual customer. Services span new pool and spa construction, full pool restoration and remodeling, fountains and other water features, and landscape design installed alongside the pool project.

License stated on sitePool remodeling & resurfacingSpas & spoolsWater features

3120 W Carefree Hwy Ste 1-136, Phoenix 85086
Verified ROC #350126

A husband-and-wife team, Norm and Nicole, run this family-owned pool builder serving Phoenix and the North Valley. They design, build and remodel custom pools, taking projects from the first sketch to the first swim, and aim to turn backyards into resort-style spaces suited to Arizona living.

Financing offeredPool remodeling & resurfacing

21825 N 16th St, Phoenix 85024
Verified ROC #162460 +1

Remodeling is the specialty at Orion Pools and Spas, a Phoenix company that has been reworking pools since 1999. Its work runs from resurfacing to tile installation, with the stated aim of stress-free renovations.

License stated on sitePool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

3242 W Orangewood Ave, Phoenix 85051
Verified ROC #346850

Chemical-free swimming is the whole premise of this Phoenix company, which designs natural pools and converts existing pools to biological filtration using BioNova systems. The approach avoids chlorine, salt and added chemicals, and the company says it reduces the equipment replacements that conventional pools need.

Pool remodeling & resurfacing

14425 N 7th St #104, Phoenix 85022
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Luxury custom pools and full backyard transformations are the focus of this Phoenix contractor, which works across Phoenix, Scottsdale and Gilbert. Services include inground concrete pools, luxury spas, baja shelves, acrylic walls, infinity edges, beach entries, sheer descents, waterfalls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, pergolas, decking and hardscapes, with lighting integrated into the design.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

4643 E Thomas Rd Ste 11, Phoenix 85018
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Helping homeowners decide between a full rebuild and a high-end remodel is central to how this Valley company works, led by Kyle Blackburn and Andrew Nelson. Above & Beyond covers pool remodeling, new pools and landscape design, with options such as resurfacing, modern decking or pavers, spas, LED lighting with mobile automation, depth conversion, outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, Baja steps and complete equipment upgrades.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

3431 W Pinnacle Vista Dr, Phoenix 85083
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Pool work in Arizona goes back more than 40 years for owner Dane, who began with a weekly maintenance route and moved into construction in 1982. Overflow Pool Construction & Repair now builds custom pools, spas and spools, using 3-D CAD so clients can virtually visit a design before construction.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

3312 S 72nd Ln #85043, Phoenix 85043
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Two generations of pool service and construction know-how sit behind this family business, which pairs weekly service with remodeling for Arizona households. Remodel work ranges from resurfacing to beach entries, swim-up bars, rock slides and new decking, with interior upgrades such as natural stone, mosaic, stamped concrete and aggregate finishes.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

10409 N 21st Ave Ste 5, Phoenix 85021
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Pools are only part of the picture at this Scottsdale-area design-build firm, which pairs pool construction with full landscape work. Its shotcrete pools are built over a rebar structure, followed by decking, patios and a pebble interior finish, and designs range from geometric shapes to lagoon-style pools with multiple water features.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

5052 S 40th St, Phoenix 85040
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Homeowners here deal directly with owners Ryan and Jeremie from the first call through completion. Keywize Pool Professionals designs each new pool from scratch around the property, with free estimates and custom 3D renderings before the build begins, and also remodels existing pools with modern finishes and energy-efficient equipment.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationLicense stated on site

10000 N 31st Ave Ste D304L, Phoenix 85051
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Greater Phoenix pool owners have turned to this family-owned remodeler since 1999 for resurfacing, retiling and full redesigns. Work includes upgrading plaster to pebble, new waterline tile, deck coverings and replacements, and water features such as baja steps and sheer descent waterfalls.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationLicense stated on sitePool remodeling & resurfacing

18250 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85032
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Backyard transformation is the pitch at this Phoenix landscape and pool firm, which describes more than 20 years of experience. Beyond swimming pool building and remodeling, the work spans 3D design, artificial rock, artificial turf, hardscape construction and drought-resistant landscaping.

Commercial pools3D designOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacing

1826 W Hazelwood St, Phoenix 85015
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Veteran-owned and operated, this Phoenix company recently rebranded from Tacti-Clean Pools to Rebel Resurface. The focus is resurfacing and full pool remodels, with Pebble Tec and Pebble Sheen, quartz aggregate, tile and plaster finishes, while fiberglass work is referred out.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationPool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

6320 W Winslow Ave, Phoenix 85043
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Rock work is the specialty here: custom waterfalls and grottos built and restored using both real and artificial stone. Operating across Arizona since 2005 with more than 20 years of independent experience, the company also handles pool modernizations, equipment upgrades and advanced automation setups.

Equipment & automationPool remodeling & resurfacingWater features

329 W Lone Cactus Dr #6, Phoenix 85027
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Pool remodeling, tile and pebble finish work are the themes around this Phoenix business, which is categorized as a pump supplier and pool repair service. Customers describe prompt work, friendly staff, courteous work crews and fair quotes, and the business holds a 4.3 rating across 19 reviews.

Pool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

Tucson (17)

3031 W Ina Rd, Tucson 85741
Verified ROC #288210 +2

Landscape architecture is where Pools by Design began, and the Tucson firm still draws the whole yard before it digs. It has built pools in Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley and Sierra Vista since 2009 and is the only Master Pools Guild member in Southern Arizona.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

5028 N Oracle Rd, Tucson 85704
Verified ROC #333785

Gunite shells, built after plumbing and inspections are complete, anchor the custom pools made by 1st Choice Pools Building & Design in Tucson. The locally owned team serves Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina Foothills, Vail, Sahuarita and Green Valley with residential and commercial construction.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

6640 N Oracle Rd #130, Tucson 85704
Verified ROC #339947 +4

Rocky Tucson soil shapes how Omni Pool Builders approaches excavation and shotcrete work, and the company builds both residential and commercial pools across Southern Arizona. Projects start with a 3D model of the yard, and the portfolio spans custom shotcrete pools, a range of fiberglass designs, spas, waterfalls and other water features, pavers and travertine decking.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

4325 E Grant Rd, Tucson 85712
Verified ROC #075823 +2

Founded in 1978, Cimarron Circle Construction pairs pool building with in-house general contracting and landscape architecture, so one Tucson team can handle an entire backyard. Bids include 3D renderings.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & pavers3D design

2665 E Ginter Rd, Tucson 85706
Verified ROC #280984 +2

Plastering and construction under one roof define Pima Pools, the consumer brand of Pima Pools & Plastering in Tucson. Custom gunite pools are built from the ground up, with spas, waterfalls, bubblers and spillways added as needed, and finishes range from plaster to quartz, pebble and custom glass.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automationGunite / shotcrete pools

4310 E Tennessee St, Tucson 85714
Verified ROC #336096

A family-owned, owner-operated builder in Tucson that handles the whole job with one consistent crew, from excavation and steel through gunite work, plumbing, electrical, tile, coping and decking. Custom pools and spas are the specialty, with options such as lap pools, swim-up bars, grottos, integrated spas and in-built barbecues, and the team coordinates landscaping, outdoor kitchens and lighting around them.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredGunite / shotcrete pools

2918 W Ina Rd #150, Tucson 85741
Verified ROC #301429

Negative edge pools are one of the signature builds at Encantada Pools, a custom pool and outdoor living company serving Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Green Valley, Sahuarita and Vail. Geometric and freeform pools and spas sit alongside concrete, stone and paver hardscaping, turf, water and fire features, built-in barbecues, outdoor fireplaces, masonry, pergolas and patio covers.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

7110 N Camino de Fosforo, Tucson 85718
Verified ROC #174054

Swim machines are a distinguishing line here: this Tucson company is a factory-trained installer of Endless Pools and Fastlane counter-current systems, for homeowners short on space. Alongside those, it designs custom pools and spas, remodels existing pools with tile replacement and other updates, and offers inspections from a dual-licensed contractor with over 30 years of experience.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

302 S Plumer Ave, Tucson 85719
Verified ROC #171527

Founded in Tucson in 1983 and still run by its original owners, who personally supervise each job from start to finish. The core of the business is remodeling: replastering, pebble and quartz finishes, new tile, and updates to decking, lighting and equipment when an older pool needs more than a patch.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

3121 E Kleindale Rd, Tucson 85716
Verified ROC #307448

Design comes first at this locally owned, owner-operated Tucson firm, which pitches itself as a landscape and pool design-build team rather than a pool shop alone. Projects are planned around the desert setting, with sun exposure, watershed management and material choices shaping each concept, and the team says it does not recycle designs.

3D designFinancing offeredOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacing

2850 E Skyline Dr #130, Tucson 85718
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Custom gunite construction is the focus of this Tucson location of a national inground pool builder with a long history. Pools are shaped to the lot, with designs ranging from family and entertaining layouts to estate and wellness-oriented retreats, plus spas, vanishing edges, swim-up bars, outdoor kitchens, fire features and water features.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

Tucson 85754
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

More than 45 years of experience stand behind this family-owned Tucson company, which designs custom pools for homes and businesses and then keeps them running. New construction covers play, diving and infinity pools as well as pool and spa combinations, with options such as cascades, slides, diving boards, natural stone waterfalls and custom lighting.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

5151 E Broadway Blvd Ste 1700 #116, Tucson 85711
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

A veteran-owned outdoor living contractor in Tucson that treats the pool as one piece of a whole backyard plan. Nine services sit under one team: custom pools, landscape design, pergolas and ramadas, outdoor kitchens, artificial turf, hardscaping and pavers, fire features, landscape lighting and complete backyard transformations.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

8620 N Oracle Rd, Tucson 85704
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Turnkey pool and landscape building is the approach here, with pool construction handled alongside the yard around it by the same in-house team. The company works under the Garden Gate and Artistic Pools and Spas names, serving Oro Valley, Marana and Tucson as a family-owned business with more than 25 years of experience.

3D designEquipment & automationGunite / shotcrete poolsLicense stated on site

4301 E Irvington Rd, Tucson 85714
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Built for desert heat and Arizona soil is how this contractor frames its custom pool work, with design, construction and project management all kept in-house. Based in Tucson, it also serves Phoenix, Mesa and Sedona, and it holds CPO certification along with PHTA and IPSSA memberships.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationLicense stated on siteOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)

4411 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson 85712
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Part pool store, part service shop, Arizona Pool & Pond Company has served Tucson since 1991 and covers ponds and fountains as well as pools. Its store stocks parts, chemicals, cleaning tools and accessories, offers free water testing, and sells Dimension One hot tubs as an authorized dealer.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsEquipment & automationPool remodeling & resurfacing

3226 E District St, Tucson 85714
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Vista Pools and Spas builds custom pools and spas for Tucson backyards, with a track record of more than 200 projects. A construction division with its own crews handles new builds as well as renovations of existing pools, guiding clients from the first consultation through design, permitting-related electrical work, tiling, decking and landscaping finishes.

Decking & paversFinancing offeredLicense stated on sitePool remodeling & resurfacing

Scottsdale (13)

14220 N Northsight Blvd #145, Scottsdale 85260
Verified ROC #330424 +2

Decks and pools go together at this Scottsdale contractor, a family-owned business since 2008 that builds and remodels both residential and commercial pools. New builds are designed with 3D renderings and constructed by an in-house crew handling excavation, steel, plumbing, electrical and shotcrete.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

6621 E Hearn Rd, Scottsdale 85254
Verified ROC #215396

Starting out in pool maintenance and repair, Sonoran Waters grew into a luxury custom pool builder serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and greater Maricopa County since 2005. Its work centers on negative edge and modern geometric pools, spools, baja shelves, raised spas, fire bowls and outdoor kitchens, built with gunite, tile and pebble finishes and previewed in 3D designs.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & pavers3D design

7047 E Greenway Pkwy #250, Scottsdale 85254
Verified ROC #351580 +1

Combined, the team behind Botanist of the Valley brings about 50 years of experience to luxury landscape and pool design in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Phoenix. Inground specialties include freeform, infinity edge, geometric and lap pools with tanning ledges, glass tile, fire bowls, spas, putting greens and travertine decking, along with outdoor kitchens and native landscaping.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

14362 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale 85260
Verified ROC #344568

Founded in 2008 by a former pool and spa supply shop owner who wanted to answer the horror stories customers told about builders, this Phoenix Valley company focuses on renovation first and custom building second. Services include resurfacing, replastering, remodeling, pool deck repair, draining, service and maintenance, plus equipment sales and installation.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversEquipment & automationPool remodeling & resurfacing

6820 E Oberlin Way, Scottsdale 85266
Verified ROC #175127 +1

Family owned and operated with more than 18 years of experience, Catalana Custom Pools & Spas calls itself the Valley's leader in luxury pool construction and operates under ROC 175127. Clients work one-on-one with the team, and designs are developed in 3D software so the finished backyard can be pictured before construction begins.

Decking & pavers3D designLicense stated on siteOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)

7360 E Acoma Dr #7, Scottsdale 85260
Verified ROC #144923

A family pool builder working across the Valley since 1979, Postorino covers three kinds of work: custom new-build construction, remodels and resurfacing, and routine pool cleaning. The team's approach is to treat every pool as if it were their own.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenancePool remodeling & resurfacing

23271 N Scottsdale Rd A105, Scottsdale 85255 · branch
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Serving Paradise Valley and North Scottsdale since 1988, this branch of a long-running Arizona builder, part of the Cody Pools family, designs custom pools and complete backyards. New pools are built with a rebar grid and shotcrete shell, then finished in pebble, glass or tile interiors, with travertine, paver, cool deck or concrete decking.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offered

8646 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale 85255
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Resurfacing and remodeling are the center of this family-owned Scottsdale company, which also builds custom inground pools from scratch. Work ranges from replastering and waterline tile replacement to pebble surface updates, Baja step additions and even a custom slide.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredGunite / shotcrete pools

8700 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Unit 104, Scottsdale 85255
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

A build-the-best-pool-at-a-fair-price philosophy drives this design-and-build company, which works across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Rio Verde, Tempe and Chandler. Its portfolio covers tropical, geometric and negative-edge pools, plus spas, water features, custom fireplaces and barbecues.

3D designFinancing offeredOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacing

15720 N Greenway Hayden Loop ste7, Scottsdale 85260
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Landscaping is the foundation here, with pools added to the same backyard plan. GardenPlus designs and installs landscapes from xeriscape to lush greenery, then extends into custom pools and spas: modern designs, zero and infinity edges, pools for small yards, and spa additions with spillways.

Decking & paversLicense stated on siteOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacing

7645 E Gelding Dr, Scottsdale 85260 · branch
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Remodeling comes first at WAVE, a family-owned, locally operated Scottsdale company with more than 20 years of combined experience and part of the Infinity Construction Group. Resurfacing options include mini pebble, white plaster, PebbleTec and fiberglass finishes, alongside waterline tile replacement, baja step additions and custom slides.

Decking & paversLicense stated on sitePool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

8485 E McDonald Dr #306, Scottsdale 85250
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Speed is the pitch at State 48 Pools and Landscaping: expedited pool construction and landscaping aimed at finishing a yard in four weeks or less. Based in Scottsdale, the licensed, insured and bonded company designs modern-style pools and also handles remodeling of tired pool areas.

Decking & paversLicense stated on siteOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacing

16099 N 82nd St Ste B3, Scottsdale 85260
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Its team of craftsmen and designers creates custom pools for homes in Phoenix and surrounding communities, and free quotes are offered. Much of the recent customer feedback centers on remodel work: resurfacing with pebble finishes, new tile, color selection, filter replacement and keeping to the project timeline, along with scheduling and draining.

Pool remodeling & resurfacing

Mesa (13)

1130 E Main St, Mesa 85203
Verified ROC #320987

Concrete-only construction is the stance of this East Valley luxury builder, a family-owned company operating since 2010 and recognized with nine PHTA International Awards of Excellence. It designs custom pools, vanishing-edge designs, attached or standalone spas, water features, fire features, ramadas and outdoor kitchens, and also handles full remodels with resurfacing, tile, coping, decking and equipment upgrades.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offered

5052 S Power Rd #108, Mesa 85212 · branch
Verified ROC #352932 +3

Dolphin Pools has designed and built custom gunite pools across metro Phoenix since 1984, working from offices in Phoenix, Surprise and Gilbert. Pools come in geometric, freeform, modern, resort-style, lap and plunge styles, with spas, Baja shelves, grottos, waterfalls, slides, lighting and smart automation as options.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

2653 S Alma School Rd, Mesa 85210
Verified ROC #080052 +9

Shasta Pools has been building in Arizona since 1966 and says its team has completed more than 130,000 pools and remodels. Based in Mesa and serving the Phoenix area, it offers custom gunite pools and fiberglass pools alongside spas, and pairs design and construction with landscaping, hardscape and outdoor living.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

952 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85204
Verified ROC #323956 +1

Pool remodeling, heating and maintenance make up the offering at this Mesa-area company, led by owner Chris Quam, a Certified Pool Operator and Arizona licensed contractor who has worked in the local pool industry since 2001. Remodels cover resurfacing, re-plastering, rolled bond beam conversions, tile, stone and cool deck, along with baja shelves, grottos, deck jets, swim-up bars, spas, outdoor kitchens, fire features and turf.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

15420 S 229th Way, Mesa 85212
Verified ROC #334727 +1

Veteran-owned and built on a two-rule philosophy of listening carefully and building it right, this East Valley builder serves Mesa and nearby communities. Designers produce 2D plans and then a 3D rendering that lets clients virtually walk through the backyard at scale.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationGunite / shotcrete pools

4140 E Baseline Rd Ste 101, Mesa 85206
Verified ROC #272217

A family-owned builder led by owner Marc Ballard, this Mesa company designs and builds custom pools with a focus on concrete construction. Its process page walks through excavation, steel, gunite or shotcrete application, and finishes such as plaster, tile or pebble.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

8412 E Monte Cir, Mesa 85209
Verified ROC #348188

A career that began on the service side of the pool trade shapes this Mesa company, whose owner spent years as a service technician, construction superintendent and service manager before moving into design and sales. The work covers custom pool design, construction, remodeling, repair and ongoing maintenance, with 3D renderings part of the design process.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

4441 E Virginia St #101, Mesa 85215
Verified ROC #338726

More than thirty years of pool and landscape work sit behind this Mesa company, which pairs custom in-ground pools with full backyard packages and operates from two Arizona locations. A complimentary 3D rendering comes with every new pool, and the company says it built over 200 pools in a single year.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

Mesa 85212
Verified ROC #331822

Resurfacing and repair work for homes and commercial properties across Mesa and the East Valley is the core of this family-owned company, which operates under an Arizona contractor license and cites over 26 years of experience. Services include pool and spa resurfacing, remodeling, tile installation and repair, tile cleaning and bead blasting, coping and concrete work, deck resurfacing, equipment updates and underground leak repairs.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

637 W University Dr, Mesa 85201
Verified ROC #356994

Custom pool construction sits next to remodeling, hardscapes and full backyard transformations in Mesa, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler and the wider East Valley. Paver patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens and artificial turf round out the outdoor offering, and past remodels have included flagstone decking, waterfall refurbishment and irrigation work.

Decking & paversOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

1745 S Alma School Rd #174, Mesa 85210
Verified ROC #225718 +1

Sunkiss Pools is a family-owned Mesa builder that does all of its construction with its own team rather than outsourcing it. The owner, Bryan Stradling, describes every pool as custom, and the gallery separates linear designs from freeform ones.

Pool remodeling & resurfacingSpas & spoolsWater features

127 W Juanita Ave #104, Mesa 85210
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Many remodels finish in two weeks or less at this family-owned Mesa company, which has operated since 2012 and states its Arizona contractor license number. The focus is deliberately narrow: new custom concrete pool builds, remodels and pebble resurfacing, chemical washes with tile cleaning, and equipment work.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

301 S Westwood, Mesa 85210
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Zero-edge styling at a more accessible level is the pitch behind this Mesa company's patent-pending BeachEdge design, a built-in edge upgrade that gives an ordinary pool the look of a resort-style zero-edge pool. The upgrade is offered on new pool construction and on remodels, and the business markets its decking and design work around it, with product lines including BeachEdge Original, Elegant and Splash Pad.

Decking & paversLicense stated on sitePool remodeling & resurfacing

Gilbert (10)

1035 N McQueen Rd #104, Gilbert 85233
Verified ROC #325789

Family-owned since 1996, this Gilbert builder designs desert-adapted custom pools and spas across the Greater Phoenix area, using a 3D design process and a documented step-by-step build from excavation through shotcrete shells to final finishes. Backyard extras include ramadas, pergolas, fireplaces, fire pits, BBQ surrounds and travertine, paver or concrete decking.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

19356 S Higley Rd, Gilbert 85297
Verified ROC #367956 +1

Veteran-owned and family-owned, this Gilbert design-build company has been transforming backyards since 2018 and sends its own project managers to the site from excavation through startup. Every job begins with a custom 3D design so the finished backyard can be seen before ground is broken.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

4118 E Lexington Ave, Gilbert 85234
Verified ROC #348268

The owner supervises every phase of design, sale and construction at this family-run Gilbert builder, and his son works as an in-house pool and landscape designer with 3D capability. Services cover custom pools, custom spas, remodels and outdoor living spaces, with pergolas, outdoor kitchens, paver and concrete patios, swim-up bars, fire pits, water features, pool automation and outdoor sound systems.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

Gilbert 85234
Verified ROC #355056 +2

Pools, pavers and outdoor living are handled by one small, family-owned crew serving the Phoenix area for more than 18 years. Custom pools range from contemporary to resort-style, with infinity edges, integrated spas, tanning ledges, rock waterfalls and Baja shelves, and the build process covers excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, tile, decking and finish.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredGunite / shotcrete pools

70 S Val Vista Dr A3-218, Gilbert 85296
Verified ROC #324249 +1

Three generations of the same family have worked on pools at Catalina Pools AZ, which now takes on custom new builds, full remodels and equipment work across Gilbert and the East Valley. Remodels cover pebble, mini-pebble and quartz resurfacing, replastering, new decking and hardscape, tanning ledges, new water features and spas, with pumps, heaters and automation upgrades handled in the same project.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

1539 W Elliot Rd #102, Gilbert 85233
Verified ROC #344289 +2

Beyond building pools, this family-owned Gilbert company keeps them running, which makes it a one-stop option for owners who want construction and weekly care from the same team. Services include new pool construction, remodeling, weekly pool maintenance, equipment repairs and landscape work across the East Valley and wider Phoenix metro.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offered

2487 S Gilbert Rd Suite 106-239, Gilbert 85295
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

A husband-and-wife team with more than twenty years of building and renovating homes and pools runs this Gilbert design-build firm, which is organized as a general contractor rather than a pure pool shop. Luxury custom pools sit alongside large backyard renovations, with spas, water features, cantilevers, ramadas, BBQ islands, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, hardscape and metalwork in the service list.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

1757 E Baseline Rd Ste 114, Gilbert 85233
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Honest advice on whether to remodel or rebuild sets the tone at this Gilbert pool and landscape company, which says it steers homeowners toward what suits them rather than the biggest job. Services span pool remodeling, resurfacing, new pool construction and landscape design, with spas, decking or pavers, outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, depth conversions, equipment upgrades and LED lighting with mobile automation.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

2218 E Williams Field Rd #250, Gilbert 85295
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

A Gilbert showroom lets homeowners handpick tile lines, decking options and pool colors alongside the designers who will draw their project. NuView pairs pool building with landscape design, so a new pool or a remodel can be planned together with hardscape, turf, shade structures and outdoor kitchens.

Decking & pavers3D designFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

1355 N Mondel Dr, Gilbert 85233
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Veteran and family owned, Aquienta Pools & Landscaping is a Gilbert custom pool and landscape design builder that says it has served the Phoenix valley for over three decades. It works with homeowners, out-of-town owners, builders and landscape architects on new pool and landscape designs, remodels and new construction projects.

Pool remodeling & resurfacing

Chandler (10)

1820 E Ray Rd A-113, Chandler 85225
Verified ROC #342297 +3

Design-build is the approach at Urban Outdoor Solutions, an East Valley firm that plans a pool together with the rest of the backyard. Its gunite and shotcrete pools come with sun shelves, Baja steps, deck jets and integrated spas, and existing pools can be remodeled or upgraded.

Decking & pavers3D designFinancing offeredGunite / shotcrete pools

13041 E Brooks Farm Rd, Chandler 85249
Verified ROC #165861

A one-contractor operation with more than twenty years in the pool trade, Wolverine Pools covers new builds, remodels, repairs and routine service across the East Valley. Remodel work includes chip-out and replaster or pebble resurfacing, rebar repairs, new tile, acrylic or travertine decks, water features, slides, grottos, lighting packages, automation, added steps and baja shelves, and portable spas with stone surrounds.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversEquipment & automationPool remodeling & resurfacing

2364 S Airport Blvd # 2, Chandler 85286
Verified ROC #173816 +2

Renovation is the whole focus here: this Chandler company has specialized in pool surface replacement and resurfacing since 1990 and calls itself Arizona's first pool remodeling company. In-house surface, tile and plumbing crews handle pebble and plaster finishes, tile and coping updates, deck resurfacing, equipment upgrades, water features, lighting, sun shelves, spas, structural repairs and leak detection.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automationPool remodeling & resurfacing

2364 S Airport Blvd #2, Chandler 85286
Verified ROC #310646

Cooler-underfoot decking is a talking point for this family-owned Chandler builder, whose Island Stone decks are described as staying far cooler than travertine in summer heat. The company designs custom inground pools across Greater Phoenix, including Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe and Fountain Hills, and also handles remodeling and renovation of existing pools.

Decking & pavers3D designFinancing offeredPool remodeling & resurfacing

4320 W Chandler Blvd #1, Chandler 85226
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Building pools in the East Valley since 1988, this Chandler office belongs to the Cody Pools family and draws on a long track record that the company puts at more than 36,000 pools completed. Projects run from new reinforced shotcrete pools and inground spas to full backyard transformations with outdoor kitchens, pergolas, fire features, landscaping and turf.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offered

3431 W Frye Rd Ste 2, Chandler 85226
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Owner-operated since 2002, Thunderbird Pools & Spas builds custom pools and spas across the Phoenix area and opened a Chandler office to serve Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert. New construction and remodels are both on the menu, from resurfacing with PebbleTec-style finishes to waterline tile, coping and travertine or paver upgrades.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

165 E Corporate Pl, Chandler 85225
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Designing the pool, the landscape and the outdoor living space as one project is the pitch of this Chandler design-build firm, which keeps engineering, design and construction in-house and runs a showroom where clients pick materials and finishes. Custom gunite pools and spas sit alongside remodels, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, patios, turf and landscaping, with 3D renderings of both pool and yard.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationGunite / shotcrete pools

2121 N Grace Blvd, Chandler 85225
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Backyard transformation is the focus at Chandler Pool Patio & Landscape Design, a firm that handles pool building alongside landscape and patio work. Its list of services runs from 3D design and custom pools to infinity-edge pools and spas, grottos, water arches, rain walls, fountains and fire features.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial pools3D designEquipment & automation

2150 N Arizona Ave #3370, Chandler 85225
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Sleek modern plunge pools and resort-style backyard retreats are the specialty of this Chandler company, which designs and builds luxury inground pools for homeowners in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert and Tempe. Services run from new construction through full remodeling, renovation and resurfacing.

3D designFinancing offeredPool remodeling & resurfacingWarranty stated

3454 N San Marcos Pl Ste D11, Chandler 85225
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

A father-and-son shop in Chandler, this pool builder emphasizes personal attention over the volume of larger companies, with the owners available to chat, plan and see each project through. Work spans new pool construction, pool renovation and backyard projects, including travertine and paver decking, and it also provides pool cleaning and maintenance.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversPool remodeling & resurfacing

Lake Havasu City (8)

2005 Swanson Ave, Lake Havasu City 86403
Verified ROC #331725

Operating out of Lake Havasu City since 1985, this design-build contractor handles residential, semi-public and public pool projects across Mohave County. Custom gunite and in-ground pools and spas are the core of the work, with infinity edges, acrylic pool walls, waterfalls, fire features, lighting, automation and in-floor cleaning systems among the options.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

2150 N Kiowa Blvd Ste B100, Lake Havasu City 86403
Verified ROC #351621 +2

A family-owned, locally operated builder of custom gunite pools, working in Lake Havasu City since 2002 and serving Mohave County communities including Parker, Kingman and Bullhead City. Projects range from geometric to freeform and lagoon shapes, with spa add-ons, barbecue islands, and fire and water features.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

1605 Countryshire Ave #1, Lake Havasu City 86403
Verified ROC #325222

Founder Brian Conover brings decades of site construction, excavation and pool-building experience to this Lake Havasu City custom pool builder, and his 3D design skills shape how projects are presented to homeowners. Pools can include waterfalls, spas, lighting, heating systems and automation, with patio and fire pit areas finished in materials such as travertine, limestone, ledger stone, mini pebble and plaster.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

2812 Sweetwater Ave, Lake Havasu City 86406
Verified ROC #325222

Shotcrete construction is the backbone of this Lake Havasu City builder, which describes more than 30 years of experience and over 1500 pools built. Its services cover custom in-ground pools and spas, waterfalls and remodeling, with work extending across Mohave County to Kingman, Bullhead City, Parker, Needles, Laughlin and Fort Mohave.

Financing offeredGunite / shotcrete poolsLicense stated on sitePool remodeling & resurfacing

1055 Empire Dr B, Lake Havasu City 86404
Verified ROC #343974 +1

Swimming pool construction and replastering are the two services this Lake Havasu City company puts forward. The business is claimed and active, though it does not maintain its own website, so most details come directly from customer feedback and its basic business profile.

Pool remodeling & resurfacingWater features

2647 N Kiowa Blvd, Lake Havasu City 86403
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

The company reports more than two thousand pools built in the area and serves Parker, Bullhead City, Kingman and Fort Mohave as well. Its primary focus is concrete pools, from simple family layouts to custom pool and spa designs with water features, lighting, hardscape, fire features and shade.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designFiberglass pools

2640 Caribbean Dr, Lake Havasu City 86406
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Led by founder Dan Behrens, Blue Mirage Pools and Spas draws on more than twenty-five years in the industry, including an earlier career managing large pool subcontracting crews in San Diego County. In Lake Havasu City it builds custom concrete gunite pools and spas, with tanning ledges, swim-up bars, beach entries and water features, and it also handles remodels covering resurfacing, layout changes and feature upgrades.

Decking & pavers3D designFinancing offeredGunite / shotcrete pools

2540 Caribbean Dr, Lake Havasu City 86406
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Fiberglass repair and resurfacing sits alongside full pool construction in this Lake Havasu City company's service list. It builds swimming pools and spas, remodels existing ones, installs vinyl liners, replaces pool equipment, and renovates cool deck and travertine surfaces.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFiberglass poolsPool remodeling & resurfacing

Tempe (8)

5235 S Kyrene Rd #102, Tempe 85283
Verified ROC #126009 +1

Family-owned and operated in Tempe since 1987, True Blue Pools builds and remodels pools and spas across the Phoenix Valley, including Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale and Ahwatukee. New construction ranges from lap pools to infinity edges with swim-up bars, islands, mosaics and custom water features, designed with 3D renderings and built with a shotcrete shell.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

250 W Baseline Rd Ste 105, Tempe 85283
Verified ROC #336636 +1

A Tempe contractor that covers the full life of a pool, Platinum Pool Care runs weekly maintenance and repairs alongside construction and renovation across the East Valley. Services listed include new pool construction with integrated spas and water features, resurfacing in mini pebble or quartz, waterline tile, baja steps, stamped concrete and cool deck, travertine decks and plastering.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

2010 E University Dr #18, Tempe 85281
Verified ROC #357158

Remodeling, not new construction, is the whole focus of this East Valley crew, which says it has been trusted in the area for over 20 years. Pool resurfacing in mini-pebble, plaster and quartz sits alongside waterline tile replacement, coping repair, crack repair and spa renovation, including spillways, waterfalls, LED lighting and added seating.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

S El Camino Dr, Tempe 85283
Verified ROC #225601

Two decades of building and reworking pools across the Valley of the Sun shape this Tempe contractor, which is strongest on interior surfaces: plaster, pebble, mini pebble and quartz finishes in a range of colors. Beyond resurfacing, the work covers custom inground pools with spas, Baja shelves and LED lighting, tile, decking and deck topping, pavers, travertine, waterfalls and water features.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationGunite / shotcrete poolsLicense stated on site

1710 W 10th Pl, Tempe 85281
Verified ROC #104195 +1

Commercial pools are the core of this Tempe contractor's business, which has served the Phoenix area since 1985 and handles everything from pools of more than 250,000 gallons to luxury backyard builds. Its residential work features award-winning designs with underwater caves, rock grottos, vanishing edges, spillways, swim-up bars and fiber-optic lighting.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

64 E Broadway Rd #200, Tempe 85281
Verified ROC #333700 +1

A pool is only one piece of the backyard for this Tempe design-build firm, which pairs swimming pools with full landscape and hardscape work. Projects range from new pool construction and large-scope remodels to ramadas and pergolas, sport courts, outdoor kitchens with BBQ islands, fireplaces and fire pits, fountains, artificial turf and putting greens, irrigation, planting and low-voltage lighting.

Decking & pavers3D designGunite / shotcrete poolsLicense stated on site

1797 W University Dr #174, Tempe 85281
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Founded in 1990 by Mark and Lillian Rogers and now run by the second generation, TMC Custom Pools & Renovations builds the whole backyard, which it describes as everything from the backdoor out. Custom gunite pools, spas and water features are paired with full remodels and with kitchens, pergolas, fire features, pavers, synthetic grass and landscape design, all under one contract.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredGunite / shotcrete pools

B2, 115 E Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Pool and landscape services under one roof define this Tempe company, which reports more than 20 years in business. Its pool side covers design, remodeling, equipment repair and upgrades, salt systems, pavers, acrylic flagstone decking and ongoing pool maintenance, while the landscape side offers design in Mediterranean, tropical, Tuscan and desert styles, renovations and landscape maintenance.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & pavers3D design

Surprise (7)

15278 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374
Verified ROC #080052 +9

Founded in 1966, this Surprise-based builder says it has been behind more than 130,000 pools and remodels. Homeowners choose among custom gunite pools, fiberglass pools and other new-pool lines, each with options such as smart automation, an interlocking deck and an oxygenated water system.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

17058 W Bell Rd Ste 107, Surprise 85374
Verified ROC #332967 +1

Building gunite pools across the Phoenix Valley since 1984, this custom builder runs the whole backyard under one roof: inground pools and spas, outdoor kitchens, patio covers, pergolas, fire pits, pavers, artificial turf and desert landscaping. Pools can include Baja shelves, grottos, waterfalls, slides and LED lighting, and designs are developed with 3D visualization.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

13403 W Foxfire Dr, Surprise 85378
Verified ROC #349804 +1

Weekly pool care is the backbone of this family-run West Valley company, which reports over 15 years in business and runs out of Surprise. Its service list covers weekly cleaning, equipment repair (pumps, motors, heaters, filtration, automation troubleshooting and leak repairs), new equipment and automation installs, pool drains, acid washes, tile cleaning and green-to-clean recoveries.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offered

13260 W Foxfire Dr #5, Surprise 85378
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

An owner-operated builder established in 2002, Thunderbird designs and builds luxury pools and spas from its Surprise base and a newer Chandler office serving Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert. Services run from custom new pools to full remodels, including PebbleSheen and PebbleEssence interior finishes, waterline tile, natural stone and travertine coping, and equipment upgrades such as variable-speed pumps, LED lighting, heaters and automation as a Hayward partner.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

15240 N Cotton Ln #104, Surprise 85388 · branch
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Part of the Cody Pools family, this Surprise office has served West Valley families since 1988 with custom pools and complete backyard transformations. Construction uses a rebar grid and shotcrete shell, with pebble finishes, lighting and automation installed to a detailed plan.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offered

15331 W Bell Rd #312, Surprise 85374 · branch
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Weekly service and pool builds share a banner at this West Valley outfit, which serves Surprise, Buckeye, Litchfield Park and Chandler and also operates in Texas. Its Arizona crew handles custom pool and spa construction, remodels of worn or outdated pools and spas, resurfacing, and repairs for equipment trouble, peeling plaster, rough texture, stains and cracks.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenancePool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipmentSpas & spools

15134 W Georgia Dr, Surprise 85379
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

A local, family-owned outfit in Surprise that pairs custom pool design with landscape design and hardscape installation, so the pool and the yard around it come from the same team. Services run from building a new pool to remodeling an existing one, plus ongoing maintenance, with solutions tailored to the Arizona climate.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenancePool remodeling & resurfacing

Glendale (6)

5200 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale 85301
Verified ROC #233325

Pool interiors are the specialty of this second-generation, family-owned Greater Phoenix company, which has been in business since 1971. Superior Pool Plastering handles interior finishing for new pools, refinishing and resurfacing, waterline tile, deck make-overs and full pool and spa remodels, including features such as Baja ledges.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

3912 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale 85308
Verified ROC #344499 +3

A one-stop residential pool company in Glendale, Arrowhead Pools & Spas builds custom pools, remodels existing ones, runs weekly maintenance routes and handles equipment work. Remodeling covers interior finishes, waterline tile, decking and upgrades, while equipment services include pumps, filters, heaters, automation, lighting, drains and acid washes.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversEquipment & automationLicense stated on site

7836 W Oregon Ave, Glendale 85303
Verified ROC #302336 +1

Kooldeck coatings are where this family-owned Glendale business started, and it now has more than 12 years of experience across deck coatings, pool resurfacing and painting. Every coating is finished with a solvent-based sealer, added to guard against scratches, chipping and discoloration.

Decking & paversPool remodeling & resurfacing

6515 N El Mirage Rd, Glendale 85307
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Helping homeowners decide between a remodel and a full rebuild, rather than pushing a tear-out, is the stated approach at this Valley pool and landscape company. It builds new pools, resurfaces and remodels existing ones, and designs backyards with decking or pavers, spas, LED lighting with mobile automation, outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, and Baja steps.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

12035 N 59th Ave, Glendale 85304
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Weekly pool service is the base of this family-owned Glendale company, which has grown into remodeling and new construction as well. Crews handle cleaning, acid washes, tile cleaning, leak detection and pump, motor, heater and filter repair or installation, including automation and energy-efficient equipment.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & pavers3D design

13407 N 54th Dr, Glendale 85304
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Fiberglass is the whole focus at this Glendale builder, an authorized San Juan Fiberglass Pools dealer that pairs factory-made shells with custom masonry and hardscaping. The team cites more than 20 years of experience building pools in Arizona and offers one-contractor projects covering the pool, plumbing, travertine decking, fire pits and water features.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFiberglass poolsOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)

Yuma (5)

2580 E 24th St, Yuma 85365
Verified ROC #349342 +1

Serving Yuma, Arizona and Imperial County, California since 2006, this locally owned company builds swimming pools and spas, with standard pools described as swim-ready within about six weeks. The owner, known as Conrad, answers the phone personally.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offered

2951 S Pacific Ave, Yuma 85364
Verified ROC #343003 +1

Serving Yuma with a second office now open in Chandler, Quick Fix Pools covers the full life of a pool under one roof. Its technicians install both above-ground and in-ground pools of any size, and the company also handles design, remodeling, seasonal opening and closing, and weekly maintenance.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenancePool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipmentWarranty stated

1446 S 4th Ave, Yuma 85364
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Family-owned and run, Backyard Pools in Yuma builds custom in-ground pools shaped for the desert climate, handling design, engineering and construction in-house without subcontractors. Owners can preview a pool through 3D renders and blueprint-style designs, then choose features such as a baja shelf, freeform or corner lagoon shapes.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

3176 E 43rd St A, Yuma 85365
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Classic pool designs, waterfalls and specialty water features are the signature of this Yuma builder, which also installs spools for smaller yards. Outdoor living work includes fire pits, hardscapes, lighting, pergolas, BBQ islands and outdoor fireplaces, and the parent company, a construction firm, can fold the pool into a custom home design.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

1076 S 4th Ave, Yuma 85364
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

A Yuma pool company that covers the full range from new construction to remodeling, plus pool service and repairs. Reviewers talk most about remodel work, concrete work, replastering and pool decking, and many describe turning an ordinary backyard into a retreat.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversPool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

Goodyear (5)

4354 N Cotton Ln, Goodyear 85395
Verified ROC #315074 +2

More than a decade of design-build work in the Phoenix metro area stands behind Elite Outdoor Designs, a Goodyear company that treats the pool as one piece of a full backyard. Services include new pool construction and renovations, waterfalls and fountains, pergolas, ramadas, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, veneer stone, masonry walls, travertine and concrete pavers, artificial turf and putting greens.

Commercial poolsDecking & pavers3D designFinancing offered

14950 W Indian School Rd #120, Goodyear 85395
Verified ROC #306545 +5

Three decades of Arizona experience sit behind Pool & Landscape AZ, a Goodyear-based builder that pairs custom in-ground pools with full backyard makeovers. A realistic 3D design comes with every new pool, and the company says it built over 200 pools in a single recent year.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

600 N Bullard Ave Ste 10, Goodyear 85338
Verified ROC #328700

Describing itself as an outdoor living partner rather than just a pool installer, Victory Pool & Spa works near Phoenix with a collaborative, listen-first approach. Its menu spans custom pools and spas, remodels of existing ones, and pool repairs and upgrades such as resealing, tile repair and plumbing or system work.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacing

15150 W Pk Pl, Goodyear 85395
Verified ROC #356741 +1

Veteran-owned and focused on large, resort-style projects, Vivid Outdoors builds custom pools, spas, kitchens and landscape as a single backyard transformation. Based in Goodyear, it works across the West Valley and surrounding communities, adding travertine patios, pavers, artificial turf, covered patios with fireplaces, and water and fire features.

Decking & pavers3D designOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacing

725 Estrella Pkwy #105, Goodyear 85338
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Landscape architects sit on the team at Palo Verde Pools & Outdoor Living, which designs custom pools in Goodyear and across the Phoenix area as part of a wider backyard offering. Concrete pools are available, and features such as swim-up bars, waterfalls, fountains and integrated spas can be worked in.

Decking & pavers3D designFinancing offeredGunite / shotcrete pools

Peoria (4)

7075 W Bell Rd, Peoria 85382
Verified ROC #325789

Family owned and building pools in Arizona since 1996, this Valley-wide builder describes thousands of completed pools and a detailed, step-by-step construction process that runs from excavation and rebar through shotcrete, interior finish and startup. Its 3D design process helps homeowners see a layout before building.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

16165 N 83rd Ave Ste 200, Peoria 85382
Verified ROC #351580 +1

Luxury, resort-style backyards are the focus here, with geometric, freeform, infinity-edge and lap pools designed for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Phoenix properties. Features include tanning ledges, glass tile, natural stone water walls, fire bowls, spas, putting greens and travertine decking, along with outdoor kitchens, turf and irrigation, and landscape lighting.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

20851 N 83rd Ave #3, Peoria 85382
Verified ROC #337778 +3

Hardscape is the center of this Peoria company's work, with custom pool design added to a long list of outdoor construction. Pergolas and patio covers, pavers and travertine, masonry and retaining walls, BBQs and outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits, and putting greens sit alongside pool remodeling and new custom pools, including heated inground pools and inground hot tubs.

Decking & paversOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacingSpas & spools

8219 W Leyva Ln, Peoria 85345
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Replastering and full pool remodels are the heart of this family-owned Valley company, which has worked on residential and commercial pools since 1990. Interior finishes come in a wide range, and remodels can add tile and coping, stacked stone, rock formations, custom lighting, sheer descent waterfalls or a new Baja shelf.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automationPool remodeling & resurfacing

San Tan Valley (3)

2556 E San Manuel Rd, San Tan Valley 85143
Verified ROC #355056 +2

Described as a small family-owned business, AZ Pool Concepts combines custom pool building with remodeling, resurfacing, pavers and outdoor living. Pools can include infinity edges, integrated spas, tanning ledges, rock waterfalls and baja shelves, and the build process covers excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, tile and decking.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredGunite / shotcrete pools

1325 W Plane Tree Ave, San Tan Valley 85140
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Luxury pool building paired with landscaping is the pitch at Island Pools and Landscaping, based in San Tan Valley and serving the Phoenix metro from Paradise Valley and Scottsdale to Goodyear, Surprise and Buckeye. The team works in gunite and fiberglass and designs custom water features, along with outdoor living spaces featuring kitchens, fire features and pergolas.

Fiberglass poolsGunite / shotcrete poolsLicense stated on siteOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)

270 E Hunt Hwy Ste 16-263, San Tan Valley 85143 · branch
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Serving Queen Creek, San Tan Valley and Florence, this ASP franchise location leads with routine pool care: cleaning, chemical balancing, tile cleaning, draining and maintenance checks, with email updates after visits. Repairs and remodeling sit alongside that service work, and the team also installs new pools for homeowners who want a fresh build.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenancePool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

Queen Creek (3)

2050 W Big Sky Ln, Queen Creek 85142
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Founded in 2020 by a builder with large-company experience, Desertscape Pool & Spa builds around the idea that features such as proper plumbing, automation, auto-fill and vacuum lines should be part of the pool rather than add-ons. Its work spans custom pools, spools and spas, remodels and resurfacing, decking, water features and lighting, outdoor living and commercial projects, with photoreal 3D design as a first step and financing available.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & pavers3D design

40930 N Ironwood Dr Ste 116, Queen Creek 85140 · branch
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Operating in the Southeast Valley since 1988 and part of the Cody Pools family, California Pools & Landscape runs a design center in Queen Creek where homeowners can look over materials and talk through financing. The company builds custom pools with a rebar and shotcrete shell, and adds in-ground spas, baja shelves, water features, pergolas, fire elements, travertine and paver decks, LED lighting and smart automation.

Commercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offered

18472 Walnut Rd, Queen Creek 85142
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Pools and landscaping come as one package at nuView, which designs a project in 2D CAD and then recreates it in 3D rendering software before inviting clients to a design reveal and virtual tour. New custom pools, spools, baja shelves, swim-up bars, beach entries, slides, waterfalls and fire features sit alongside remodels, hardscape, turf and shade structures.

Decking & pavers3D designFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

Fort Mohave (2)

4300 AZ-95, Fort Mohave 86426
Verified ROC #306545 +5

Backyards in Mohave County have been this Fort Mohave builder's focus since 2004, with approximately 1,760 projects completed. It builds both custom gunite pools and fiberglass pool installations, then extends the design outward with luxury spas, spillover hot tubs, landscaping, turf, outdoor kitchens, fire features and travertine, stamped or stained concrete decking.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & pavers3D designEquipment & automation

4270 AZ-95, Fort Mohave 86426
Verified ROC #322371

Pools, hardscape and landscaping come together under one roof at this Fort Mohave company, which serves Bullhead City, Kingman, Lake Havasu and surrounding parts of Arizona. Pool projects include custom shotcrete pools, fiberglass pools as an installer of Leisure Pools shells, pool and spa remodels, hot tubs, water features, equipment and decking.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFiberglass poolsFinancing offered

Cave Creek (2)

6612 E Milton Dr, Cave Creek 85331
Verified ROC #339757 +1

Three divisions under one roof set this family-owned Cave Creek company apart: luxury pool construction, ongoing pool service, and a commercial arm. Roughly two decades of work across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek and Carefree cover custom pools and spas, full backyard renovations, outdoor kitchens, ramadas, fire features, and travertine and paver hardscape.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & pavers3D design

5850 E Morning Vista Ln, Cave Creek 85331
Verified ROC #168534

A family-owned shop that has worked on Cave Creek backyards since 1989, Adobe Pool and Spa covers the full life of a pool: building new ones, remodeling older ones, and keeping both running. Remodels can include new tile and coping, added water features or a changed shape.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceEquipment & automationLicense stated on sitePool remodeling & resurfacing

Kingman (2)

2845 E, 2845 Gordon Dr, Kingman 86409
Verified ROC #342421

Part pool builder, part spa and supply shop, this Kingman business was born and raised in town and run by a family with five boys. Custom pools are built with shotcrete, and projects shown include sheer descents, a hot tub slide, travertine, Kool-Deck remodels and replaster work.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversEquipment & automationGunite / shotcrete pools

206 E Beale St, Kingman 86401
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Custom shotcrete construction anchors the offering of this Kingman pool and landscape company. Its listed services combine pools with hardscape, waterfalls, outdoor kitchens, custom fireplaces and artificial turf.

Decking & paversGunite / shotcrete poolsOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacing

Maricopa (2)

11857 N Stanton Ct, Maricopa 85139
Verified ROC #292229

Led by an owner with over thirty years of pool and backyard experience, this Maricopa builder has operated since 2014 and describes itself as award-winning. The work spans new pools, renovations and remodels, custom spas, hardscapes, outdoor kitchens, BBQs and gazebos.

3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offeredOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)

45008 Miramar Rd, Maricopa 85139
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

A family-owned outfit working across Maricopa and Pinal County, this company handles the whole backyard rather than just the pool. Services run from custom pool and spa construction to remodels covering resurfacing, new tile and coping, equipment upgrades and added water features.

Decking & paversEquipment & automationFinancing offeredLicense stated on site

Sun City (1)

23020 N 107th Ave, Sun City 85373
Verified ROC #337191 +2

A single point of contact from design through final construction is the pitch of this Sun City outdoor living company, which pairs custom pools with landscaping and hardscaping across the Phoenix valley and the Prescott area. Pool work includes 3D visualization, permitting and engineering, concrete, gunite or fiberglass shells, and full system installation covering plumbing, lighting, heating, automation and filtration.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & pavers3D design

New River (1)

48417 N 29th Ave, New River 85087
Verified ROC #367790 +1

Rugged hillside and rural lots are the specialty here: DCM Pools builds in caliche rock, removes native boulders and handles structural grading that many builders avoid. Founded in 2012 by a licensed general contractor, the company serves New River, Anthem, Cave Creek, Carefree and Desert Hills, working north of Loop 101.

Decking & pavers3D designEquipment & automationFinancing offered

Fountain Hills (1)

17225 E Shea Blvd Ste 102, Fountain Hills 85268
Verified ROC #331284

Family-owned and based in a Fountain Hills office suite on Shea Boulevard, Casa Blanca Pools handles both new swimming pool construction and remodeling. The team describes building every pool as if it were for their own backyard, with an emphasis on durable materials and energy-efficient equipment, and pairs custom pools with hardscape work.

Pool remodeling & resurfacing

Casa Grande (1)

320 W 9th St a, Casa Grande 85122
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Best known in Casa Grande for repairs and weekly service, this company has recently added custom pool construction to a business built on more than 40 years of industry experience. Remodeling is a core strength: full or partial remodels, interior resurfacing, new tile, travertine or acrylic deck work, depth conversions, beach entries and equipment upgrades with automation.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsDecking & paversEquipment & automation

Carefree (1)

36889 N Tom Darlington Dr, Carefree 85377
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Eco-friendly products and construction methods shape the approach at this Carefree pool company, which declines pre-designed packages in favor of one-of-a-kind pools tailored to each homeowner. The owners bring more than 30 years of combined experience and now focus on North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave Creek.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Pool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

Sierra Vista (1)

4104 E Cooper St A, Sierra Vista 85650 · branch
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

Southern Arizona custom pool building meets Sierra Vista here, through a branch operating as Creative Pools & Spas, a division of Pools By Design. The Tucson-based builder joined forces with a Sierra Vista pool company, extending its reach across the region, and it is the exclusive Southern Arizona member of the Master Pools Guild.

Commercial poolsLicense stated on sitePool remodeling & resurfacingSpas & spools

Pinetop (1)

712 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop 85935
No active ROC license matched (as of Oct 2026)

High in the White Mountains of Pinetop, this company positions itself as a one-stop pool contractor for both homes and businesses. It describes new pool builds, remodels and repairs for residential and commercial customers, alongside routine pool cleaning service.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsPool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

Related questions

How much does it cost to build a pool in Arizona?

This directory does not publish price tables. Pool pricing in Arizona changes with material costs, labor demand and each yard, so any single number would be out of date quickly. What the editor can say is what moves the price. The shell type (gunite, fiberglass or vinyl) sets the base. Size and depth add excavation, steel and plaster. Interior finish, tile, decking, equipment and water features each add a line. Site access, soil, caliche and utility relocation can add more. The clearest way to learn current pricing is to collect three written bids for the same design. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors recommends the same as of October 2026.

How long does it take to build a pool in Arizona?

Build time depends on the shell type, the city's permit queue and the builder's schedule. A fiberglass pool can be set in days once the shell arrives, but the factory order and delivery add weeks. A gunite pool moves through excavation, steel, plumbing, shotcrete, tile, decking, plaster and start-up, each by a different crew. Weeks of curing and inspection gaps sit between those steps. Permits add time before any digging starts. Phoenix reports an average review of about 5 days for a standard pool plan as of October 2026, with longer reviews for custom or hillside designs. Homeowners should ask each builder for a written schedule with milestones rather than a single finish date.

What are spools, cowboy pools and splash pools?

These are all small-pool terms. A "spool" is a spa-sized pool, usually with jets and a heater, built for cooling off and soaking rather than swimming. A "cowboy pool" is a galvanized stock tank set up as an above-ground pool, often with a small pump and filter. A "splash pool" or plunge pool is a small, shallow inground pool. In Arizona all three fall under the state barrier law when the water is at least 18 inches deep and the pool is wider than 8 feet. Inground versions need a building permit in the cities the editor checked. A pre-manufactured spa falls under the ROC's B-10 classification, and a built-in spool under B-5, as of October 2026.

How often should a pool be drained in Arizona, and how do you drain it legally?

Arizona pools are drained when total dissolved solids or calcium climb too high for chemistry to manage, which happens because evaporation leaves minerals behind. There is no fixed schedule. A service company or test kit shows when it is time. Where the water can go is a city rule. Phoenix prohibits draining into the street or onto neighboring yards and directs water to the sanitary sewer cleanout, or to landscaping with salt-tolerant plants. Gilbert allows the owner's yard, the sewer cleanout or the curb and gutter. HOA rules may add limits. Letting water run onto a neighbor's lot is prohibited in Phoenix and is a civil problem anywhere. Check the city water page before draining, as of October 2026.

Do you need a heated pool in Arizona, and how do you winterize one?

Heating is a choice, not a requirement. In the Phoenix and Tucson lowlands an unheated pool is comfortable from roughly late spring to early fall. A gas heater or heat pump extends the season into the cooler months, and a spa almost always needs one. Pools in Flagstaff, Prescott and other high-elevation areas see real winters and need freeze protection. Low-desert pools are not winterized the way northern pools are. Owners keep the pump running on a shorter schedule, keep chemistry balanced and use freeze-protection settings on the equipment during the few nights that drop below freezing. A builder in the region can advise on the right equipment for the elevation.

Is a saltwater pool or a chlorine pool better in Arizona?

A saltwater pool is still a chlorine pool. A salt cell generates chlorine from dissolved salt instead of the owner adding it. Owners like the softer feel and steadier sanitizer level. The trade-offs in Arizona are specific. Salt cells work harder in hot water and need regular cleaning for calcium scale, which forms fast in hard desert water. Salt can attack some natural stone coping and nearby metal, so material choices matter at design time. Draining a salt pool to landscaping needs salt-tolerant plants. A conventional chlorine pool costs less upfront and is simpler to repair. Both systems depend on balanced pH and stabilizer in intense sun. Dosing questions belong with a pool service professional.

How long does an inground pool last?

The shell and the finish have different lives. A well-built gunite or shotcrete shell can last for many decades, and old Arizona pools from the 1960s and 1970s are still in service after remodels. The interior finish is a wear item and is replaced several times over the shell's life. Fiberglass shells are also long-lived, with the gelcoat surface being the part that ages. Equipment such as pumps, filters, heaters and salt cells is replaced on a shorter cycle. This directory does not publish year counts because they vary with chemistry, soil and workmanship. The best predictors are a licensed builder, proper steel and shell thickness, and consistent water balance.

Is it worth having a pool in Arizona, and what are the downsides?

That is a personal decision this directory cannot make. The case for a pool here is simple: a long hot season and a yard that gets used. The costs are ongoing. Water to replace evaporation, electricity for the pump, chemicals that burn off faster in sun, periodic resurfacing and equipment replacement. There are also responsibilities. State and city barrier laws apply, and drowning risk for small children is the reason those laws exist. Insurance may rise. Summer water can get too warm to refresh without cooling. Homeowners who swim often and keep up maintenance tend to be happy. Those who want the look without the use often find it a chore.