Looking for a pool builder in Tucson who designs the pool, pulls the permit and then actually shows up to build it? That is how we work. Meraki Pools AZ is a family-owned company, licensed under AZ ROC #342505 and #352797. We build custom inground pools in concrete, and we do most of the work with our own hands and our own machines.
Pool installation in Tucson: what it means with us
When people search for pool installation in Tucson, they are usually picturing a pool dropped into a hole. With a custom concrete pool, installation is the whole build: layout, excavation with our own equipment, plumbing and steel, the shotcrete shell, tile and coping, the deck and the interior finish. Our own crew handles each stage, and we pull the permits and schedule the inspections, so you have one team from the first dig to the first swim.
What you get with a Meraki custom pool
A custom pool should fit your yard, your budget and the way your family spends time outside. Here is what that looks like with us:
- A design you can walk through. We measure your yard and build your pool in 3D. Then you put on a VR headset and stand on your future deck before we dig.
- A quote you can read. Your design becomes a written, line-item quote. You can see what the spa, the tanning ledge or the fire bowls add, and make trade-offs with real numbers.
- One team from start to finish. Our in-house crews handle excavation, steel, masonry, tile, decks and hardscape. The owners are on site.
- Good materials. Pentair pumps, filters and automation. StoneScapes Mini Pebble finishes from NPT. Tile from NPT, Aquabella and Bedrosians. Luxe fire bowls.
As Kendra H. wrote in her Google review: “Carlos and his team actually did the work.”
Why we only build concrete pools
We are a concrete pool builder. Every pool we build is gunite or shotcrete sprayed over a tied steel frame. We do not install fiberglass.
Concrete is what lets a pool be truly custom. Any shape, any depth, benches where you want them, a tanning ledge sized for your loungers, a raised spa, sheer descents and fire features built into the walls. It also works on the odd lots, slopes and caliche we see all over Southern Arizona. If you are still weighing shapes and features, our custom pool design guide goes deeper.
Our pool construction process, step by step
| Stage | What happens | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Site visit, 3D design, VR walkthrough, line-item quote | Meraki owners |
| Permits | Plans, submittal, corrections, HOA package | Meraki |
| Layout and dig | Pool painted out, then excavated | Our crew and our equipment |
| Steel and plumbing | Rebar tied, plumbing and electrical set, inspections | Our crew, with inspections |
| Shell | Gunite or shotcrete shell sprayed and cured | Our crew |
| Tile, coping, deck | Waterline tile, coping, travertine or paver deck | Our in-house tile and hardscape crew |
| Equipment and barrier | Pentair equipment installed; barrier built to at least 5 feet | Our crew |
| Finish and startup | StoneScapes Mini Pebble applied, acid-washed, filled, startup walkthrough | Our crew |
You will know who is in your yard and what comes next. For a closer look at how long each stage takes, read how long it takes to build a pool in Tucson. Elaine E. wrote in her Google review: “from groundbreaking, we were swimming in under two months!!” Every yard is different, so we give you a schedule for yours.
Permits, inspections and pool barriers
Every inground pool in the Tucson area needs a permit, and which office issues it depends on where your home sits. We handle the plans, the submittal, the corrections and every inspection. Our Tucson pool permits guide explains the process if you want the details.
Safety is part of the build, not an afterthought. We build every pool barrier to at least 5 feet. If you need a new block wall or a barrier wall, our block walls and pool fences crew handles that too.
How much does it cost to build a pool in Tucson?
Most new custom pools we build run about $40,000 to $120,000 or more. The biggest cost drivers are:
- Size and shape. Bigger and deeper pools take more steel, concrete and finish.
- Access and soil. Tight side yards, slopes and hard caliche take more time to dig.
- Features. Spas, tanning ledges, sheer descents, fire bowls, lighting and automation.
- Finish materials. Tile, coping and how much deck you want.
Our pool cost guide breaks this down further. Financing is available through Lyon Financial and Credit Union West on our financing page. The fastest way to a real number is a free design and quote for your yard.
More than a pool
Many clients want the whole backyard done at once, and it is easier to plan it together. We also build spas, outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands, travertine and paver decks, and turf, landscaping and irrigation. Sofia B. told us in her review: “We redid our entire yard from turf, travertine, plants and irrigation, the pool, waterfall, heater and salt system.”
Already have a pool that needs new life? See our pool remodeling page.
Why homeowners pick Meraki as their Tucson pool builder
There are a lot of swimming pool builders in Tucson. Here is what we think sets us apart:
- Family-owned and hands-on. The owners are on the job, not just at the sales table.
- We own our equipment. Excavators and heavy equipment are ours, so we control the dig.
- In-house crews. Excavation, steel, masonry, tile, decks and hardscape are done by our people.
- 3D and VR design. You see it before you pay to build it.
- Clear quotes. Written and line by line.
“The final product was beyond our expectations,” Sofia B. wrote in her Google review. That is the goal on every job.
Where we build pools
We build custom pools across Tucson and the Catalina Foothills, plus Marana (including Gladden Farms, Dove Mountain and Continental Ranch), Oro Valley, Vail and Rita Ranch, Sahuarita, Green Valley, SaddleBrooke and Rio Rico.
Start your custom pool
Tell us about your yard and what you want out of it. We will come out, measure, design your pool in 3D and give you a line-item quote. Contact us or call (520) 342-8335 to book your free consultation.
