Scottsdale, AZ
Pool Remodeling in Scottsdale, AZ
For the freeform lake-community pools of central Scottsdale that are ready for a second life.
- Licensed & insured
- AZ ROC #[ROC NUMBER]
- Free on-site estimates
The pools in McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale Ranch and Gainey Ranch were mostly built to match the houses of their day: curvy freeform shapes, flagstone or brick coping, a rock waterfall in one corner and white plaster everywhere else. The shells have usually held up. What hasn't is the look. A remodel keeps the parts that still work and replaces the parts that date the backyard.
Phoenix Pool Remodel talks through the options with you and books a free on-site estimate. The remodel itself is performed by [PARTNER NAME], licensed AZ ROC #[ROC NUMBER], and the final price comes from that visit, not from a phone quote.
Updating a freeform pool without changing its shape
Most central Scottsdale owners like the curve of their pool. They don't like the details around it. Irregular flagstone coping catches toes and loosens over time. The faux rock waterfall that looked great in a brochure now reads as heavy, and its pump may not have run in years.
Those pieces can be changed while the shell stays put. Common moves here include swapping flagstone for travertine or a precast edge that follows the same curve, pulling out an old rock feature in favor of a sheer descent or scuppers, and replacing the original plaster with pebble in a deeper color that suits the desert light.
Lake lots, golf lots and HOA review
Plenty of homes in these communities back onto a lake, a greenbelt along the Indian Bend Wash, or a fairway. That means the pool area is visible from shared space, and the HOA usually wants to see changes that affect what neighbors look at, such as a raised wall, a new water feature, deck color or relocated equipment. An interior refinish rarely needs sign-off.
Gated communities like Gainey Ranch mean the licensed contractor also has to plan for crew and delivery access. It's smart to pull your architectural guidelines before design starts so the plan doesn't need redrawing later.
Which package tends to fit
Because so many of these pools have already been replastered once or twice, a straight finish job is often not the best value. Typical ranges, before the on-site estimate sets your actual price:
- Refresh, from around $8K: new plaster or quartz and a tile cleaning, for pools where the edge and deck still look right to you
- Renovation, typically $15K to $25K: pebble finish plus new waterline tile and coping, the usual answer for a flagstone pool
- Full Remodel, $30K and up: adds the deck, equipment and a feature like a tanning ledge or new water feature
FAQ
Pool Remodeling in Scottsdale: questions
Can the old rock waterfall come out during a remodel?
Usually, yes. The rock and its plumbing are removed, the deck or planter area is patched, and the return lines are capped or reused for a new feature. The licensed contractor checks how it's tied into the pool before quoting.
My McCormick Ranch pool backs onto the lake. Does my HOA need to approve the remodel?
Changes visible from common areas often need approval, while a new interior finish usually doesn't. Check your community's guidelines, and bring them to the estimate so the plan accounts for them from the start.
Can new coping follow my pool's existing curves?
Yes. Travertine and precast coping can both be cut and set to follow a freeform edge. The estimate covers which material works best for your shape and deck.
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