Custom Pools & Spas in Scottsdale
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 Scottsdale
Scottsdale lots run the spectrum: dense McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch courtyards, transitional desert-modern remodels in 85254 and 85258, and full North Scottsdale view properties in 85262 and 85266. We design with the site — sun angle, view corridor, grading, native vegetation — instead of overlaying a template.
HOA:Private HOA/CC&R and ARC requirements vary by property and by the community's current governing documents. The owner confirms them directly with the association; municipal review does not replace private approval. AE prepares submittal materials only where that work is currently offered, accepted and explicitly assigned in the signed scope, and no approval or timing is guaranteed.
Permits:Scottsdale applies the pool-barrier requirements adopted locally — ARS §36-1681 within its scope — plus city-specific stormwater requirements. 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 Scottsdale — 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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