New inground pools
What a new gunite or shotcrete pool involves in a Gilbert backyard, and what to settle before you sign.
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Pool builders in Gilbert
A homeowner guide to building a new pool in a Gilbert backyard, with the Town rules spelled out and no made up prices.
This is an independent referral guide. It connects homeowners with independent providers and may receive compensation. It is not a licensed contractor and it does not do the work.
A sensible order for a Gilbert pool
Pull your plat
Find easements and lot lines before you sketch.
Read the HOA rules
Association approval is a separate track.
Compare written scopes
Same layout, same equipment list, from more than one builder.
Permit, then dig
The Town permit and Arizona 811 come first.
Around Gilbert
Lake lots, shared walls, and bigger parcels each change the plan.
All of GilbertHow the Town's rules apply across subdivisions.Val Vista LakesLake lots and the barrier exception that comes with them.Power RanchSoutheast Gilbert, newer homes, association review.Morrison RanchEast Gilbert, larger lots in some sections.Local guideTown rules, fences, and links to the source.Common questionsSetbacks, fences, and HOAs.
Common first questions
Are you a pool contractor?
No. Gilbert Pool Builders Guide is an independent referral site. It may be paid for an introduction. It does not build pools.
How close to the property line can a pool be?
The Town policy lists at least 3 feet, and more on the street side of a corner lot.
Is there a price list?
No. This guide does not publish prices.
Start with the backyard
Tell us the subdivision, the yard size, and how wide the side gate is.