Pools

    Custom pool construction in Phoenix

    Custom swimming pool design and construction across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley: pool, deck, shade, and landscape designed together. Free 3D design consultation.

    A custom pool build in the Phoenix metro typically runs $55,000 to $120,000+ for the pool alone, and takes 10 to 16 weeks from permit to plaster. State48 designs the pool alongside the deck, shade structures, and landscape so the finished yard reads as one space instead of a pool with things added around it.

    Designed as one backyard, not three trades

    Most pool projects are bid by a pool builder who stops at the water's edge. The deck, the shade, the kitchen, and the planting get handled later by whoever the homeowner finds next, which is why so many Phoenix backyards look like a pool with a patio bolted on.

    We design the whole envelope at once. Coping height sets deck elevation, deck elevation sets drainage, drainage sets planting, and shade placement is decided against the actual west-sun exposure of your lot rather than after the fact.

    How the build runs

    Design and 3D rendering first, so you approve a picture rather than a description. Then engineering and permits with the municipality, which in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley all run differently and all have their own review timelines.

    Construction sequence is excavation, steel, plumbing and electrical rough-in, gunite, tile and coping, decking and hardscape, then interior finish, equipment set, and startup. Landscape and lighting go in as the deck completes so the yard finishes together.

    What drives the number

    Size and depth matter less than people expect. What moves a Phoenix pool budget most is site access, elevation change, the interior finish you choose, and how much deck and shade surrounds it. A tight side-yard access on a hillside lot in Troon costs meaningfully more to excavate than a flat Gilbert lot with a wide gate.

    Water features, tanning ledges, spas, automation, and heating are each real line items. We put them in the 3D so you can see what you are buying before you decide.

    What's Included

    Pool Construction scope

    3D design and material selection before construction
    Engineering, permits, and municipal review coordination
    Excavation, structure, plumbing and electrical rough-in
    Tile, coping, and interior finish selection
    Deck, hardscape, and shade structures designed with the pool
    Surrounding landscape, irrigation, and lighting
    Equipment set, startup, and handover

    Typical Investment

    $55,000 to $120,000+ for the pool scope

    Phoenix-metro range for custom construction. Site access, elevation, finish level, and the surrounding deck and shade scope move this more than pool size does. Your number comes from the design consultation, not from this page.

    Common Questions

    Pool Construction FAQs

    How much does a pool cost in Phoenix?
    Custom pool construction in the Phoenix metro generally runs $55,000 to $120,000+ for the pool scope. Angi's 2026 Phoenix data puts the average inground pool at $52,545 with a range of $34,775 to $71,500, which reflects a broader mix including production builds. Custom design-build with premium finishes and integrated hardscape sits at the upper end. Site access and elevation change move the number more than pool size.
    How long does it take to build a pool in Phoenix?
    Plan on 10 to 16 weeks from permit issuance to plaster and startup, plus 3 to 6 weeks before that for design, engineering, and municipal review. Scottsdale hillside and ESLO lots, and Paradise Valley review, can extend the permitting stage. Weather rarely delays a Phoenix build; permitting and material lead times usually do.
    What's the best time of year to build a pool in Arizona?
    Start in fall or winter to swim the following summer. Demand peaks in March and again in May and June, which is exactly when schedules are longest. A pool started in June is often not finished for that summer. Building in the cooler months also means excavation and concrete work happen in far better conditions.
    Do you build the pool yourself?
    Pool construction is delivered with our licensed pool contractor partner, who holds the Arizona classification required for pool structures. State48 self-performs the decking, hardscape, shade structures, and landscape under AZ ROC #344120 (CR-21, Hardscaping and Irrigation Systems). You get one design, one plan, and one point of contact.
    Can you build a pool on a sloped or hillside lot?
    Yes, and it is common in Troon, Cave Creek, and the North Scottsdale foothills. Hillside builds need engineered retaining, careful drainage design, and often a crane or limited-access excavation approach. They cost more than a flat lot, and the design work matters more: elevation is what makes a hillside pool look intentional rather than dropped in.