Hiring
Choosing a pool builder
The contract you sign matters more than the rendering you saw.
This is an independent referral guide. It connects homeowners with independent providers and may receive compensation. It is not a licensed contractor and it does not do the work.
Check the license
Arizona licenses pool contractors through the Registrar of Contractors. The state's residential classifications include a general swimming pool contractor license. Look up any company you are considering on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website, confirm the license is active, and look at the classification.
Compare the same scope
Ask two or three builders to price the same size, depth, equipment list, decking area, and finish. Otherwise you are comparing different pools.
Questions to ask
- Who pulls the permit and who meets the inspector?
- What is the payment schedule, and what work is done at each payment?
- How are change orders priced and approved?
- What happens if the dig hits caliche or rock?
- Who handles the barrier, and will it pass the city rules?
- What warranty is offered, and is it in writing?
Red flags
Pressure to sign the same day, a large deposit before any permit, no written scope, or reluctance to share license details.
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