Custom Pool Builds and Outdoor Living Spaces in the East Valley, AZ

Love Your Pool AZ designs and builds custom swimming pools and complete outdoor living spaces for homeowners in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, Phoenix, and the rest of Maricopa County, plus San Tan Valley and Gold Canyon.

We have been doing this work since 2018. We are a licensed Arizona General Dual contractor (ROC# 329963). If you want a new pool, a new outdoor kitchen, a patio cover or pergola, or a full backyard built as one project, you can start with a free estimate. Call (480) 577-3638 or email office@lypaz.com, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What we build

A custom pool should fit the way you actually use the yard, not a generic plan. We design and build new pools from the ground up, including the interior finish, waterline tile, coping, decking, and equipment. Finish options include plaster, PebbleTec, and a MicroGlass protective finish. On new builds we can also install in-floor cleaning systems, automation, autofill, dedicated vacuum lines, lighting, and custom water features such as waterfalls, fountains, and spillover details.

The space around the water matters as much as the water itself. We build full outdoor living projects, including patio covers, pergolas, BBQ islands and outdoor kitchens, paver and natural-stone decks, turf, landscaping, and lighting. Decking options include travertine, porcelain, cobblestone pavers, and Kool Deck acrylic — materials chosen often because they hold up in Valley heat and, in the case of travertine and porcelain, tend to stay cooler underfoot than bare concrete.

If you already have a pool, you do not have to start over. We also remodel existing pools and yards: resurfacing, tile cleaning or replacement (including media blasting to remove calcium without draining the pool), leak detection, structural crack repair, pebble and plaster patching, equipment repair or replacement, and deck remodels. Many projects mix a remodel of the existing pool with new outdoor living around it.

Our process

1. A conversation and a site visit

We start with a free estimate. We walk the property, talk through how you want to use the space, and look at access, shade, existing structures, and any obvious site constraints. We serve all of Maricopa County plus San Tan Valley and Gold Canyon, and we screen each job after we have talked with you.

2. Design and a written proposal

We recommend a layout and materials that fit your home and budget. That can include the pool shape and features, the interior finish, tile and coping, decking, and outdoor living elements such as a patio cover, pergola, or outdoor kitchen. A typical new custom pool runs $50,000 to $60,000, including decking. Every project gets a final written quote after a site visit.

3. City permits and HOA review

New pools in Arizona cities generally require a building permit. Many East Valley neighborhoods also require homeowners-association architectural approval before construction starts. Love Your Pool AZ pulls and handles the city permits. Homeowners are responsible for obtaining HOA approval. We will tell you what your city and HOA are likely to require after we see the property.

4. Construction

Once approvals are in place, we build the project: site preparation, pool construction or outdoor living construction, finishes, equipment, and decking. We keep you informed as the work moves forward.

5. Startup and handoff

We fill the pool as needed, start the equipment, and walk you through operation and care before we close out the job. A typical new custom pool takes 60 to 120 days from signed contract to swim-ready, depending on scope. Outdoor living builds such as a patio cover, BBQ island, or pergola typically take 4 to 8 weeks, depending on scope.

We provide 2 years workmanship on all work generally. Pebble interior finish is warranted 5 years workmanship (cracking and delaminating from the concrete shell) and 15 years material (per Universal White Cement terms). Quartz plaster is warranted 4 years workmanship and 7 years material (per Universal White Cement terms). Tile is warranted 2 years (based on Arizona ROC recommendations). Decking is warranted 2 years. Substantial shell cracks, rebar, or shotcrete issues may require a change order. Equipment carries manufacturer warranties.

Why homeowners choose Love Your Pool AZ

You can work with one licensed local contractor for the pool, the deck, and the outdoor living space, instead of coordinating separate trades. We have been based in the East Valley since 2018, and our mailing location is Gilbert, Arizona. Love Your Pool AZ was named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in 2021, 2023, and 2025 (Nextdoor honor).

We plan for Arizona conditions, not a generic climate. Municipal water in the Valley is typically hard, and high desert evaporation concentrates minerals in pool water. That is why calcium scale on waterline tile is so common here. We clean existing tile with media blasting when a drain is not needed, and we help you choose finishes and features that are realistic to live with in this climate.

Love Your Pool AZ holds Arizona ROC# 329963, a General Dual license.

Areas we serve

We serve all of Maricopa County, including Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, Phoenix (including Ahwatukee), Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Tempe, and the West Valley, plus San Tan Valley and Gold Canyon. After we talk with you about the project, we confirm whether we are the right fit for the job.

Get a free estimate

If you are planning a new custom pool or a full outdoor living build, contact Love Your Pool AZ for a free estimate. Call (480) 577-3638 or email office@lypaz.com. We are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a custom pool cost in the East Valley?

A typical new custom pool runs $50,000 to $60,000, including decking. Every project gets a final written quote after a site visit.

How long does a new custom pool or outdoor living build take?

A typical new custom pool takes 60 to 120 days from signed contract to swim-ready, depending on scope. Outdoor living builds such as a patio cover, BBQ island, or pergola typically take 4 to 8 weeks, depending on scope.

Do I need a city permit or HOA approval?

New custom pools in East Valley and Phoenix-area cities generally require a building permit. Many master-planned communities also require architectural approval from the homeowners association before construction begins. Requirements vary by city and by HOA. After we see your property, we will outline what is typically required. Love Your Pool AZ pulls and handles the city permits. Homeowners are responsible for obtaining HOA approval.

What is included in a new custom pool build?

A custom pool typically includes the shell, interior finish, waterline tile, coping, circulation equipment, and the immediately surrounding deck, but the exact scope is written into each proposal. Common additions include automation, lighting, water features, a Baja shelf, a spa or spillover, an in-floor cleaning system (we install these on new builds), and outdoor living elements such as a patio cover, pergola, or BBQ island.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Love Your Pool AZ works with a few lenders and can send lender links on request. The typical payment schedule is 30% / 30% / 30% / 10%.

What warranties come with a new pool or outdoor living project?

Can you remodel an existing pool or yard instead of building new?

Yes. A new build is not the only option. We resurface and remodel existing pools, replace or clean tile, repair leaks and equipment, and remodel decks. We also add patio covers, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, turf, and lighting around a pool you already have. If the existing shell is sound, a remodel is often the better path. We will tell you what we see after the site visit.

Do you build outdoor kitchens, patio covers, and pergolas?

Yes. We build full outdoor living spaces, including patio covers, pergolas, BBQ islands and outdoor kitchens, along with pavers, turf, landscaping, and lighting. These can be part of a new pool project or added to a yard that already has a pool.

What areas do you serve?

We serve all of Maricopa County, including Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, Phoenix (including Ahwatukee), Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, and Tempe, plus San Tan Valley and Gold Canyon. We screen each job after we have talked with you. Call (480) 577-3638 or email office@lypaz.com for a free estimate.