Arrowhead Deck & Pools – Scottsdale, AZ
Start With Purpose and Site Fit
Decide how you’ll use the pool: play, laps, lounging, entertaining, then size, shape and depth to match: map sun paths, utilities, easements, and access width for excavation and material staging.
Permits, Inspections, and HOA
Expect permits for structural, plumbing/gas, and electrical, plus barrier compliance. Many neighborhoods add design guidelines or setback limits. Submit early with finish samples and lighting plans to avoid delays.
Materials That Beat the Heat
- Interiors: Light-tone quartz or mini-pebble for durability and cooler feel.
- Decking: Travertine or acrylic/polymer cool-deck overlays with micro-texture.
- Waterline tile: Porcelain/glass neutrals; matte finishes hide water spots.
Features Scottsdale Owners Love
- Baja shelf (6–12″) with umbrella sleeves
- Raised beam + scuppers/sheers (movement without oversplash)
- Integrated spa for year-round use
- Layered lighting (path/step, wall/plant accents, in-pool LEDs)
Access & Logistics (Often Missed)
Standard digs like 8–10 ft access; tight yards may need mini-equipment and extra days for haul-off. Plan soil staging, street permits if needed, and neighbor notifications for heavy demo days.
Timeline (Typical Ranges)
- Design & selections: 1–3 weeks
- Permits/HOA: 2–6+ weeks
- Excavation: 2–5 days
- Steel, plumbing, electrical: 3–7 days
- Shotcrete/gunite + cure: 1 day + 7–28 days cure
- Coping, tile, deck: 1–3 weeks
- Equipment set & start-up: 1–3 days
Schedules flex with approvals, access, material lead times, and monsoon windows.
Budgeting the Full Project
Include excavation, shell, equipment, decking, safety barriers, lighting, landscaping, and contingency (10–15%). Pre-plumb now for future upgrades (water/fire features or a spa) to save later.
After Build: Start-Up & Orientation
Follow a 30-day water-chemistry program for new interiors, learn app controls, and save schedules/scene presets. Brush on cadence and plan the first filter clean.
FAQs
Do I really need barriers and alarms?
Yes, Scottsdale and state codes require compliant barriers; plan gate hardware early.
Best way to keep surfaces cooler?
Light-tone, textured decking plus shade in lounge/standing zones.
How long from permit to first swim?
Many projects land in 8–14 weeks, depending on scope, access, and inspections.
About the Authors
Catherine Trice & John Trice, Co-Owners Arrowhead Deck & Pools designs and builds climate-ready pools across the Valley. With 17+ years in business and 5,000+ projects, they focus on efficient equipment, durable finishes, and layouts that live well in Scottsdale.