Chandler, AZ
Pool Remodeling in Chandler, AZ
Moving a Chandler builder pool past its original package.
- Licensed & insured
- AZ ROC #[ROC NUMBER]
- Free on-site estimates
A lot of Chandler pools came from the same playbook. The builder offered a standard shape, poured cantilevered concrete coping that runs straight into the deck, set a single row of tile and sprayed a textured coating on the deck. It was a sensible way to put pools in thousands of yards. Twenty or thirty years later, those pools all show their age in the same places.
Phoenix Pool Remodel helps you sort out which of those pieces to keep and sets up a free on-site estimate. All work is performed by [PARTNER NAME], licensed AZ ROC #[ROC NUMBER].
Spotting the builder package
If your pool went in with the house, you'll probably recognize most of this list:
- Cantilevered coping with hairline cracks where it meets the deck
- A plain 6-inch tile band that's faded or permanently clouded with scale
- A sprayed deck coating that's chipped, stained or patched in a different shade
- White plaster that's gone rough on the steps and around the returns
- A single-speed pump from the original build
Baja shelves in a tract-sized pool
Builder pools in Chandler weren't huge to begin with, so a baja shelf is a trade. Building one inside the shell takes some swimming area, while extending it outward takes deck and yard. In practice, many families find the shelf gets more use than the water it replaced, especially with young kids or anyone who'd rather sit than swim laps.
The licensed contractor looks at where your steps are, how the shallow end slopes and where the light and returns sit before suggesting a size. A shelf near the house side also keeps the people in it closer to shade in the afternoon.
Turning a deep end into play space
Some Chandler pools from this period still have a diving end, and others drop off steeply enough that the middle of the pool is over a kid's head. Raising the floor toward a play pool depth gives the whole family more standing room. It's a bigger job than a finish, and it fits best when the pool is already drained for remodeling.
What it typically costs
Most Chandler builder pools land in the Renovation range, typically $15K to $25K, which covers a pebble finish with new tile and coping. Adding a deck, equipment and a baja shelf moves you into Full Remodel territory, at $30K and up. Those are typical ranges. Your number comes from the free on-site estimate.
FAQ
Pool Remodeling in Chandler: questions
If I replace cantilevered coping, does the whole deck have to go?
Not always. The deck edge can often be cut back and new coping set in its place, then the deck is resurfaced to tie it together. If the deck is badly cracked, replacing it may make more sense. That's assessed on site.
Will a baja shelf make my pool feel smaller?
It does take some swimming area if it's built inside the shell. For most families the tradeoff is worth it, but the size can be adjusted to keep the swim space you want.
Do Ocotillo and Fulton Ranch HOAs review pool remodels?
Visible changes like decks, walls and water features often need approval in lake communities. Interior work usually doesn't. Check your community's guidelines before the design is final.
Get a free pool remodeling estimate in Chandler
Free on-site estimate. Written price. No obligation.
All work performed by [PARTNER NAME], licensed AZ ROC #[ROC NUMBER], license class [B-5/KA-5].