New pool build in AZ - All advice appreciated!

[Dogwell]

Hello friends! It's been about 4 years since I've used this site. TFP was such a blessing to me when we lived back in MD. We had a wonderful 18 x 36 pool there for a couple years and still cherish the memories of spending all day outside swimming. We're now in AZ and finally ready to build our own pool.

I have no experience doing a pool build (our last one came with the house and we had to do a simple liner switch out), but given the rising costs, I'm totally okay with acting as the manager to save some money. I have no idea on where to get started though and could really use some help.

For those who have done this before, could you please share your experience / advice / list of things that you love or what you'd do differently? How did you get started on your design itself? Do you have a list of contractors you'd recommend or absolutely avoid?

Any help you could give is greatly appreciated!

Many thanks

 

[Texas Splash]

As you probably know, there are lots of AZ member here. Don't forget to update your location so some of them can chime in. Tell us your pool plans and you'll get tons of replies.

 

[ddoggphx]

Hello friends! It's been about 4 years since I've used this site. TFP was such a blessing to me when we lived back in MD. We had a wonderful 18 x 36 pool there for a couple years and still cherish the memories of spending all day outside swimming. We're now in AZ and finally ready to build our own pool.

I have no experience doing a pool build (our last one came with the house and we had to do a simple liner switch out), but given the rising costs, I'm totally okay with acting as the manager to save some money. I have no idea on where to get started though and could really use some help.

For those who have done this before, could you please share your experience / advice / list of things that you love or what you'd do differently? How did you get started on your design itself? Do you have a list of contractors you'd recommend or absolutely avoid?

Any help you could give is greatly appreciated!

Many thanks

Just got through our excavation and I'd absolutely recommend Imperial Excavation.

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They were very good, professional, and gave upfront estimates about hard digs. We luckily didn't get one. Whew.

We are using Wyman Plumbing for gas, they come Monday. Love them so far. AZ Pool Connections for plumbing and rebar. H2& & Sons for electrical. And RVCA Pool Tile for our stone, tile and interior. National Shotcrete is why we are going with. Shotcrete was the toughest contractor to procure. So many of them are slammed.

 

[ajw22]

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[kjjones]

I'm in the process of doing O/B as well and just starting to get quotes on trades, Plans were just submitted to city for permit last week. I used a consultant that has been a huge help!! PM me if you want his contact info, a lot of people on here as I have noticed has used the same consultant. Your welcome to follow my build for ideas - Laveen, AZ O/B Pool Thread

 

[aeclar1]

I'm in the process of doing O/B as well and just starting to get quotes on trades, Plans were just submitted to city for permit last week. I used a consultant that has been a huge help!! PM me if you want his contact info, a lot of people on here as I have noticed has used the same consultant. Your welcome to follow my build for ideas - Laveen, AZ O/B Pool Thread

HI, i would really appreciate the name of your consultant as well. i am just now working on a design and hope to get started myself.