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A note on the numbers

This isn't a cost. It's an investment.

The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. Treat them as planning ranges, not a site-specific quote. Your actual scope and price depend on design, site conditions, materials, and the work each written proposal includes.

When you compare proposals, compare what each includes — the scope, the materials, the exclusions, the warranty terms, and how changes are handled — not just the price tag. A lower total can reflect different scope, so ask each builder to clarify the differences.

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Phoenix

Pool remodels in Phoenix, milestone-priced, never guessed at.

This page covers full remodels — interior resurface plus waterline tile, coping, deck, equipment, and shell changes. If the only thing you need is a new interior finish, start on our Phoenix pool resurfacing page instead; it is a shorter, cheaper scope. Remodel payment terms are itemized for your remodel scope in the signed agreement; they are not automatically AE's new-construction schedule.

The honest version: Remodel quotes are easiest to compare when they answer the same questions: What condition is the shell in, and how was that checked? What is the age and condition of the pump, filter, and heater? Exactly which finish, tile, and coping are included, and what are the allowances? How will access, HOA review, and change orders be handled? Ask every bidder, us included, to answer in writing before deposit.
  • AZ ROC 211530 · 347738 · 341002 · 340966
  • Arizona-built since 2005
  • President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
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What we remodel

  • PebbleTec, PebbleFina, and quartz interior resurfaces.
  • Waterline tile replacement and full-mosaic upgrades.
  • Coping replacement — travertine, flagstone, cantilevered concrete.
  • Deck refresh, replacement, or full material swap.
  • Equipment upgrades — variable-speed pumps, salt cells, LED lighting.
  • Water feature and scupper additions.
  • Shell modifications, tanning ledges, and swim-out additions.
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Phoenix pool remodel pricing

  • Resurface + tile refresh: $12,000–$22,000.
  • Full remodel (resurface, tile, coping, deck refresh): $28,000–$65,000.
  • Complete transformation (shell mods, new deck, equipment, features): $65,000–$180,000+.

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Pool remodel payment terms

  • Pool remodel payment terms are itemized for your remodel scope in the signed agreement.
  • They are not automatically AE's new-construction 15/25/25/25/10 schedule.
  • Ask for each percentage and the event that triggers it in writing; your signed agreement controls.
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Shell and equipment inspection

Before quoting, AE reviews the visible shell condition (cracks, skimmer and return integrity) and the age and condition of the pump, filter, and heater. Additional testing — such as a plumbing pressure test or a structural evaluation — and the written deliverables you receive are defined in the signed scope. Conditions found once demo starts can still change the scope; the agreement explains how.

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Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE

  • In-house shell, tile, coping, and equipment crews.
  • Shell and equipment review before proposal; deliverables defined in the signed scope.
  • Line-itemed pricing with remodel payment terms in the signed agreement.
  • Multi-year workmanship warranty; finish warranty per manufacturer.
FAQ

Common questions.

Basic resurface + tile refresh: $12,000–$22,000. Full remodel with new PebbleTec, tile, coping, and deck refresh: $28,000–$65,000. Complete transformation with new decking, water features, equipment upgrade, and shell modifications: $65,000–$180,000+. Every finish, tile, coping foot, deck sq ft, and equipment SKU line-itemed.

Interior finish life is 12–20 years in Phoenix water chemistry — chips, stains, and rough spots signal remodel time. Tile mortar failure and coping cracks show up at 15–25 years. Equipment (pump, filter, heater) hits end-of-life at 8–12 years for pumps and 10–15 for heaters. Deck settlement and cracking are separate from pool life and evaluated independently.

If the shell is sound and plumbing runs are healthy, remodel is 40–60% of new-build cost with same visible result. If the shell has structural cracks, plumbing leaks, or the layout no longer works, new-build math often wins. AE runs both scenarios in the initial proposal so the numbers make the call, not sentiment.

Resurface-only: 2–3 weeks including chip-out, tile, and start-up. Full remodel with deck and equipment: 6–10 weeks. Complete transformation with shell mods and new decking: 12–20 weeks. Written schedule in every proposal, with milestone tracking.

Pool remodel payment terms are itemized for your specific remodel scope in the signed agreement. They are not automatically AE's new-construction 15/25/25/25/10 schedule. Ask for each percentage and the event that triggers it in writing; your signed agreement controls.

Resurface and tile-only work usually does not. Shell modifications, new plumbing runs, equipment relocation, and any deck work over 200 sq ft do. AE pulls every required permit and posts the number to the invoice.

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Why this is an investment, not a cost.

An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
  • Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
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Shell inspection, finishes, payment schedule — all in the Pool section of the Homeowner FAQ.

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