Phoenix Pool Builder –
Custom Pools & Backyards

The cost to build a pool in Phoenix typically ranges from $45,000 to $100,000+, depending on size, design, and features.

Most custom inground (gunite) pools fall in the $55,000–$80,000 range, while larger or more detailed projects with spas, water features, and full outdoor living can exceed that. The biggest factors are layout, materials, site conditions, and how much of the backyard is being completed at the same time.

A custom pool in Phoenix usually starts around $60,000 and can exceed $200,000+ depending on design and features.

Custom pools are designed specifically for your home, which means pricing depends on shape, depth, finishes, and added elements like spas, fire features, and decking. At Unique, we design around your space and budget to make sure everything works together from the start.

Most pools in Phoenix take 8 to 14 weeks to build once construction begins.

The full timeline, including design and permits, can vary based on project complexity, HOA approvals, and site conditions. Projects that include full backyard work like landscaping or outdoor living features may take longer but are planned together for a smoother build.

Pool remodeling is usually cheaper than building a new pool, but it depends on the condition of the existing structure.

Remodels are ideal for updating finishes, features, or layout, while new construction is better when starting from scratch or making major structural changes. The right choice depends on your current pool and your long-term goals.

Yes — and this is where most homeowners see the greatest value. Designing the pool, landscaping, hardscape, and outdoor living elements together allows for better layout flow, more accurate budgeting, and a finished space that feels cohesive. It also eliminates conflicts between contractors and ensures everything is engineered and built to work together from the start.

Not necessarily. Custom simply means flexible, not excessive. While pre-set pool packages can appear cheaper upfront, they often include features homeowners don’t want or fail to account for site-specific requirements. A custom approach allows you to prioritize what matters most, control costs intentionally, and avoid paying for elements that don’t add value to your lifestyle or property.

An engineer-led design approach means your pool is planned with structural integrity, build efficiency, and long-term performance in mind from the very beginning. With a civil engineer leading our design philosophy, every pool layout accounts for soil conditions, elevation changes, hydraulics, drainage, and load requirements before construction starts. This results in fewer construction surprises, better cost control, and pools that are built correctly the first time — not redesigned mid-project. It also allows our designs to move through city permitting more smoothly because they’re created with compliance and constructability already built in.

Yes — landscape design and construction is a core part of what we do. Our Phoenix landscape design services are integrated directly with pool design, allowing us to create outdoor spaces that function as one cohesive environment. From hardscape and planting to lighting and outdoor living features, our landscapes are designed to complement the pool both visually and structurally. Because everything is designed and built together, homeowners avoid common issues like grading conflicts, drainage problems, or mismatched materials that often occur when landscape and pool work are handled separately.