How much does it cost to build an in-ground pool in Gilbert?

It depends on the build type and size. Vinyl-liner pools start around $35,000, fiberglass packages fall in the middle, and a fully custom gunite pool runs from about $60,000 upward with premium finishes and features. We give a firm written price after a free design consultation.

What is the difference between gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl-liner pools?

Gunite is a shotcrete shell over rebar that can take any shape or depth. Fiberglass is a factory-molded one-piece shell with a smooth gelcoat that installs fast. Vinyl-liner uses wall panels and a membrane liner, and it carries the lowest first cost. We build all three.

How long does it take to build a pool from start to finish?

A fiberglass pool can be swimmable in a few weeks. A custom gunite build runs longer because it moves through excavation, steel, plumbing, the shell, tile and coping, decking, and the interior finish, then a startup week. We give you a stage-by-stage schedule up front.

Is a saltwater pool better than a traditional chlorine pool?

A salt chlorine generator produces chlorine on demand from dissolved salt, so the water feels softer and the sanitizer level stays steadier than manual dosing. The cell sits inline after the filter and heater. Many Gilbert homeowners in the 85234 area prefer it for the lower day-to-day upkeep.

Do you serve my part of Gilbert?

We build throughout Gilbert including the 85233, 85234, and 85297 ZIP codes, plus Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, and Scottsdale. If you are near Warner Road or Germann Road, we cover you. Call (480) 530-3325 to confirm your neighborhood.

Pool Builders in Gilbert, AZ

The Pool Builder Gilbert Neighbors Recommend

Name: Smythwickcastle
Address: 7520 Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85297, US
Telephone: (480) 530-3325

Custom gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl-liner pools built for Gilbert backyards, backed by the reviews of homeowners who trusted us first. Free design consultations across the East Valley.

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Homeowner Stories

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How Gilbert Homeowners Choose a Pool Builder

July 1, 2026

Finished backyard pool in a Gilbert, AZ neighborhood

Building a pool is one of the larger projects a family will take on, so it makes sense that homeowners do their homework first. Over the years we have heard the same questions from neighbors across Morrison Ranch and the 85297 area near Higley Road. Here is what the ones who end up happy tend to look for.

They Start With the Reviews

Almost every good decision starts with a conversation. Homeowners ask the neighbor two streets over who built their pool, then they read the online reviews to see whether the story holds up. Patterns matter more than any single comment. Look for builders whose customers mention clear communication, a clean jobsite, and a crew that showed up when it said it would.

They Match the Build Type to the Yard

There is no single best pool, only the right one for your space and budget. A fiberglass shell installs fast and stays smooth, while a custom gunite build gives you any shape and depth you can imagine. Our page on custom gunite pool construction walks through how the shell is sprayed over a steel rebar cage, which helps when you are weighing your options.

They Ask About Permits and Code

A good builder brings up the rules before you do. Gilbert requires a permit and a barrier at least 48 inches high with a self-closing, self-latching gate that opens away from the pool. The equipment also has to meet the NEC 680.26 bonding grid, an 8 AWG copper loop that keeps the deck and shell at the same electrical potential. If a builder waves off these points, keep looking.

They Get It in Writing

The homeowners who avoid surprises are the ones who insist on a written proposal. It should list the shape, the interior finish, the tile and coping, the decking, and the equipment, along with a stage-by-stage schedule. When everything is on paper, there is far less room for a change order to catch you off guard halfway through the excavation on Warner Road.

They Plan for the Long Run

The best pool decisions look past the first swim. A pebble interior finish costs a little more than plaster but lasts 15 to 25 years. A variable-speed pump trims the monthly power bill. A salt chlorine generator makes the water softer and the upkeep simpler. Spending a bit more on the parts that last usually pays off.

Thinking about a pool for your Gilbert backyard? Contact us or call Smythwickcastle at (480) 530-3325 for a free design consultation.

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Smythwickcastle provides pool builders in Gilbert, AZ, from custom gunite pool construction and fiberglass pool installation to vinyl-liner pools, pool remodeling and resurfacing, attached spa integration, saltwater chlorination, and pool decking. We install variable-speed pumps, tanning ledges, pebble interior finishes, mosaic waterline tile, and code-compliant safety barriers, and we build backyards for homeowners across Morrison Ranch, Val Vista Lakes, and the 85297 neighborhoods near Higley Road.

Most of our calls start the same way. A neighbor swims in a pool we built, likes how the coping and the spillover spa turned out, and asks who did the work. That word of mouth is the reputation we have earned over years of gunite shells, and it is why so much of our schedule fills up from families a few streets apart along Val Vista Drive. We would rather earn the next job than advertise our way into it.

The build itself is straightforward once you know the stages. We walk your yard, talk through shape, depth, and finish, and hand you a clear written proposal before a single shovel touches the soil. From there the crew moves through excavation, steel, plumbing, the gunite shell, tile and coping, decking, and the interior finish, then a startup week that gets the water balanced. You always know what stage comes next.

A pool is a big decision, so the reviews matter. Homeowners near Cooper Road tell us they liked that we answered the phone, showed up when we said, and left the jobsite clean each evening. We build to the ANSI barrier and NEC 680 bonding standards, seal the deck properly, and stand behind the shell, because the backyard we finish this month is the referral we hope to earn in Power Ranch next year.

Reputation firstA large share of our builds come straight from referrals by Gilbert homeowners who already swim in one of our pools.
Every build typeGunite, fiberglass, and vinyl-liner, so the pool matches your yard and budget rather than the other way around.
Clear written proposalsYou get the shape, finish, and price in writing near Elliot Road before any excavation begins.
Built to codeEvery pool meets NEC 680.26 bonding and the 48-inch barrier rules, inspected and done right.

Straightforward, Upfront Pricing

Pool cost depends mostly on the build type, the size, and the finish you choose. Vinyl-liner pools carry the lowest first cost, fiberglass sits in the popular middle, and a fully custom gunite pool with a spillover spa or premium stone deck runs higher. Decking, water features, and automation add to the total. The ranges below are typical for the Gilbert area, and we put the firm number in writing after a free design consultation.

Vinyl-Liner Pool$35,000 to $65,000 turn-key	Fiberglass Pool$45,000 to $85,000 installed	Custom Gunite Pool$60,000 to $150,000 and up
Lowest first cost Custom-fit membrane liner Get a consult	One of the fastest installs Smooth gelcoat, no plaster Get a consult	Any shape, depth, or finish Vanishing edges and tanning ledges Get a consult

The Pools We Design and Build

One local crew for the full backyard, from the gunite shell to the salt system and the deck around it.

01Custom Gunite Pools: Fully custom shotcrete shells over a steel rebar cage, shaped to any depth, vanishing edge, or tanning ledge your Gilbert yard can hold.
02Fiberglass Pools: Factory-molded one-piece fiberglass shells on a compacted gravel base, one of the fastest installs and a smooth gelcoat interior that needs no plaster.
03Vinyl-Liner Pools: In-ground vinyl-liner pools on polymer wall panels with a custom-fit membrane, the lowest first cost of the three build types.
04Remodeling and Resurfacing: Chip-out and replaster in white plaster, quartz, or pebble finish, new waterline tile, and updated anti-entrapment drain covers.
05Spa and Water Features: Attached spillover spas, sheer-descent waterfalls, deck jets, and bubblers tied into a smart automation controller you run from a phone.
06Decking and Equipment: Travertine, paver, and stamped concrete decks plus variable-speed pumps, cartridge filters, heaters, and salt chlorinators installed inline.

What Customers Want to Know

How much does it cost to build an in-ground pool in Gilbert?: It depends on the build type and size. Vinyl-liner pools start around $35,000, fiberglass packages fall in the middle, and a fully custom gunite pool runs from about $60,000 upward with premium finishes and features. We give a firm written price after a free design consultation.
What is the difference between gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl-liner pools?: Gunite is a shotcrete shell over rebar that can take any shape or depth. Fiberglass is a factory-molded one-piece shell with a smooth gelcoat that installs fast. Vinyl-liner uses wall panels and a membrane liner, and it carries the lowest first cost. We build all three.
How long does it take to build a pool from start to finish?: A fiberglass pool can be swimmable in a few weeks. A custom gunite build runs longer because it moves through excavation, steel, plumbing, the shell, tile and coping, decking, and the interior finish, then a startup week. We give you a stage-by-stage schedule up front.
Do I need a permit and a safety fence to build a pool?: Yes. Gilbert requires a permit and a code-compliant barrier at least 48 inches high with a self-closing, self-latching gate that opens away from the pool. We pull the permits and build to the ANSI barrier code and the 4-inch sphere rule for openings.
Is a saltwater pool better than a traditional chlorine pool?: A salt chlorine generator produces chlorine on demand from dissolved salt, so the water feels softer and the sanitizer level stays steadier than manual dosing. The cell sits inline after the filter and heater. Many Gilbert homeowners in the 85234 area prefer it for the lower day-to-day upkeep.
Do you serve my part of Gilbert?: We build throughout Gilbert including the 85233, 85234, and 85297 ZIP codes, plus Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, and Scottsdale. If you are near Warner Road or Germann Road, we cover you. Call (480) 530-3325 to confirm your neighborhood.

Serving Gilbert and Its Neighbors

We build pools throughout Gilbert and the surrounding Maricopa County communities, from the master-planned neighborhoods to the nearby East Valley towns.

Not sure if we reach your neighborhood? Call (480) 530-3325 and we will let you know.

Gilbert, AZ (85233, 85234, 85297)
Chandler, AZ
Mesa, AZ
Queen Creek, AZ
Tempe, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ

Join Our List of Happy Homeowners

Ready to talk about your backyard? We will walk your yard off Elliot Road, talk through shape, finish, and features, and hand you a clear written proposal with no pressure. Most of our builds come from neighbors who saw a finished pool and asked who built it, and we would be glad to earn yours next.

Call (480) 530-3325