CONTACT US!

Why Choose "Owner Grown Pool Plans"

Most pool companies do not do the actual building of swimming pools. Rather, they hire subcontractors and then tack on additional fees for managing your project.

Owner Grown Pool Plans is a pool consultancy company, not a pool contractor. Since we are not selling supplies or subcontracting anyone, we don't charge management fees or markup the cost of materials and pool equipment. There are no hidden costs, no surprises.

Instead, the fees for your design and pool plans are completely known to you from the beginning. We design your dream pool (with you) and the subcontractors (that you hire and pay directly) build it.

As the "Owner-Builder" you are considered the General Contractor. This means you avoid all middleman markups. You get to keep the money you would have paid to a pool company.

Save 20% to 30% on Your Swimming Pool

While you certainly could keep the difference, the substantial savings could also be applied to upgraded features, such as a rock waterfall or fiber optic lighting, or even a larger pool — like getting those luxuries for free!

Your Big Advantage

The real advantage you have when subcontracting out your own swimming pool is in controlling the process. Because you are in charge of scheduling your project, your pool may be finished in as little as 30 to 45 days from the date of excavation. We've seen examples of this regardless of the time of year. One of our clients completed his project in a mere 17 days, while another was swimming in his pool only 23 days after excavation. Both pools were completed during the month of May, even though that is normally considered the busiest pool-building time of the year.

"Pool season" (the busiest time of the year for pool building) includes the months just before summer. Unfortunately, during this time of year, most pool companies focus their primary energy towards the large construction accounts that send them hundreds of pools annually. Often, the individual homeowner is given low priority, which may translate to a pool that takes seemingly forever to construct.

When you build your own pool, you schedule the subcontractors to report to you according to your own timeline. While we do not promise that your project will go as quickly as 17 or 23 days, you are much more likely to have it done in a timely manner and according to a set schedule.

Another reason to Build Your Own Pool is the flexibility it offers. If you want to make changes to your pool, such as adding more decking or a few more scuppers, there is no red tape involved. Just communicate what you require directly to your subcontractor - it's that easy.

Many experts in the pool industry feel you get a BETTER pool as an owner-builder. By law, when any Arizona licensed subcontractor builds your pool, they must provide warrantees as required by individual State law on their individual part of the job. Because of this, they are more likely to pay attention to specific details, rather than assume the pool company would be held responsible when it holds the 'qualifying' license.

Occasionally, a pool company goes out of business in the middle of building a pool (more often than you might guess). When this happens, the home owner may suffer a loss and have to sort through how much was paid for the various phases of the project. The largest pool companies are usually fairly stable, but even some of those have gone out of business in the last few years. Unfortunately, you cannot tell which ones are in trouble until you are already involved.

When you build your own pool through Owner Grown Pool Plans and a subcontractor goes out of business, chances are that either the work hasn't begun on your job or it was already completed - most phases take just a couple of days. If your subcontractor has completed the job, you are protected by your State Regulatory Board and may receive compensation through a fund especially set aside for this reason. If the work has not yet begun, you simply need to choose another subcontractor. You are protected in this way because you pay only for fully completed work.

Hiring Subcontractors

Just as attorneys and doctors specialize, so do subcontractors. A house plumber is not the same as a pool plumber. A trench excavator is not the same as a pool excavator. Owner Grown Pool Plans will help you to know the subcontractors you are hiring. We will guide you through the process of checking licensing and references. If you decide to find your own subcontractors rather than follow our recommendations, make sure that your subcontractors are fully qualified for the task of building a swimming pool, and are licensed, bonded and insured.

Let's Get Started!

It's easy to see why the Owner-Builder is fast becoming the trend in pool construction. Since our inception in 1997, we have only received positive reviews from homeowners who have used our services, and have helped many to avoid the typical pitfalls first-time pool builders may encounter.

Please visit our Testimonial Page to read recommendations from previous clients. We would be pleased to offer further references upon request. Our clients enjoy autonomy during the process and great pride in their 'owner-built' swimming pool or spa.

OWNER GROWN POOL PLANS — Build your own dream pool!

CONTACT US!

Start Building Your Own Pool Now!

About Jeanne Scofield

Owner Grown Pool Plans  •  Why Build Your Pool  •  Can You Build a Pool?  •  Pool Building Myths
What's Included  •  Financing a Pool  •  Pool Equipment  •  Gallery Pool Photos  •  Testimonials  •  Contact Us