Pool building and repair costs in Phoenix (2026)

Updated July 2026

A pool is one of the biggest home investments a Phoenix homeowner makes, and the range between a basic build and a feature-rich one is enormous. Below are 2026-era Arizona and Phoenix-area ranges by project type. For an exact figure, get a few free quotes from local pros.

New pool construction

A new in-ground pool in Arizona, where gunite (shotcrete) construction is the dominant type, typically runs $40,000 to $120,000, with a small pool (20 to 24 feet) averaging around $49,000, a medium pool (28 to 32 feet, the most common size) around $69,000, and a larger pool (35 feet or more) around $109,000. In the Phoenix Valley specifically, custom gunite builds commonly run $60,000 to $150,000 and typically take 8 to 12 weeks to complete. Features like a spa, water feature, or premium decking and finishes add substantially on top of the base build cost. Pool permits in the Phoenix area typically run $300 to $1,200.

Resurfacing

Pool resurfacing in the Phoenix area averages around $11,363 total, with most homeowners paying between $6,198 and $15,495, plus labor of roughly $53 to $63 per hour. By finish material, plaster runs about $4.13 per square foot, pebble or aggregate finishes about $10.33 per square foot, and tile finishes about $25.83 per square foot (climbing to $36.16 or more for premium tile). Plaster is the least expensive and shortest-lived option (roughly a 10-year lifespan), while pebble and tile last considerably longer.

Common repairs

Phoenix-specific repair pricing is not widely published, so these are national figures. Pump replacement typically runs $700 to $4,000 depending on pump type and size. Leak detection runs about $100 to $1,000, and leak repair itself typically $500 to $1,500, though extensive leaks can run higher. General equipment repair averages around $724 per job. Pool deck resurfacing runs roughly $3 to $12 per square foot, or $1,500 to $10,800 total depending on deck size.

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