Scope in writing
Pool size and depth, equipment brands and models, decking area, interior finish, and what happens to the existing landscaping.
New pools
New inground pools in Gilbert
Most Gilbert pools go into a walled subdivision backyard. That makes the rules fairly predictable, and the details still matter.
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The Town rules in short
A Town of Gilbert policy statement on pool fencing quotes the Land Development Code. In residential districts it says private pools go in side or rear yards, no closer than 3 feet to any property line, and not inside a recorded easement without written approval from the easement holder. On a corner lot a pool may not be closer than 5 feet to the street side property line. Source: Town of Gilbert pool fencing policy statement.
The same document says pools must be enclosed by the walls of the house or by a solid wall, chain link, or wrought iron fence at least 5 feet and no more than 6 feet tall, with openings too small for a 4 inch sphere, and gates about as tall as the fence that close and latch on their own.
What to compare between builders
Who pulls the permit
Gilbert takes residential permit applications through its One Stop Shop. Ask who files and who attends inspections.
Payment stages
Payments tied to completed stages are easier to track than large deposits.
License
Look up the company on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website.
Keep reading
Design and layoutFitting the pool, deck, equipment, and grass you want to keep into a standard lot.Access and excavationSide gates, block walls, utilities, caliche, and where the dirt goes.All of GilbertHow the Town's rules apply across subdivisions.Local guideTown rules, fences, and links to the source.
Questions on this service
Does my neighbor's pool affect mine?
It can. The Town policy says a new pool should not pass inspection if it puts an adjoining neighbor's pool out of barrier compliance until both are compliant. Shared walls matter.
Can you give me a price?
No. This guide does not publish prices or ranges.
Start with the backyard
Tell us the subdivision, the yard size, and how wide the side gate is.