Arrowhead Deck & Pools – Scottsdale, AZ
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.
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.
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.
Schedules flex with approvals, access, material lead times, and monsoon windows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
