Custom Pools & Spas in Phoenix
engineered, documented, and built to the accepted signed scope
New pool construction is the most complex outdoor scope you can take on. AE performs the design, permitting support, construction and finish work that is currently offered, accepted and assigned in the signed scope, and follows the pool payment schedule of 15/25/25/25/10 as written in that scope. Warranty applies per the written warranty terms in the signed scope, and the authority having jurisdiction controls review, inspection, acceptance and timing.
What's different about pools in Phoenix
Older Phoenix neighborhoods (Arcadia, North Central, Biltmore) have caliche under the topsoil and mature canopies that complicate pool and trenching access. Newer Phoenix builds (Desert Ridge, Tatum Ranch) have HOA design review and tighter setbacks. We field-verify every project before pricing.
HOA:Whether a Phoenix property is subject to private HOA/CC&R or ARC review varies parcel by parcel and by the community's current governing documents. The owner confirms this directly with the association; city review does not replace private approval. AE assists only where that work is currently offered, accepted and explicitly assigned in the signed scope, and no approval or timing is guaranteed.
Permits:City of Phoenix Planning & Development handles permits; pool-barrier requirements — ARS §36-1681 within its scope, plus adopted local rules — apply to pool projects as determined by the city. AE performs only the work currently offered, accepted and explicitly assigned in the signed scope; the customer confirms the current requirements for the property with the authority having jurisdiction and any HOA/ARC or insurer, and no permit, inspection, HOA, or code acceptance is guaranteed.
Scope of work
- Gunite custom pools and spas
- Tanning ledges, splash pads, and integrated water features
- Pebble, plaster, and quartz interior finishes
- Full Pentair, Jandy, or Hayward equipment packages
- Pool-barrier planning within the scope of ARS §36-1681, with the authority having jurisdiction controlling the requirement that applies
The non-negotiables
- Pool payment schedule of 15/25/25/25/10, as written in the signed scope
- Structural engineering provided when it is required for the project and assigned in the signed scope
- Photo documentation through every phase
- Workmanship warranty per the written warranty terms in your signed scope
Pools in Phoenix — FAQ
How long does a new pool take to build?+
Duration is project-specific and depends on scope, site conditions, weather, material and equipment availability, and the review, inspection and acceptance timing controlled by the authority having jurisdiction. Any stated schedule belongs in the signed scope.
Gunite vs fiberglass vs vinyl?+
We build gunite — it's the only finish that fits Arizona's design and durability requirements. Fiberglass and vinyl have their place; that place isn't custom AZ outdoor living.
Does a pool increase home value?+
In Arizona, yes — when built and maintained well. We have a full guide that covers the numbers honestly.
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