Custom Pool Builder Built for the Desert.
Start-to-finish custom pool construction across Phoenix and the Valley — built around your home, your lot, and the way you live outdoors in Arizona.
New Pool Construction, Done The Right Way.
Donovan's Design, LLC is a Phoenix-based custom pool builder specializing in new pool construction across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Mesa, Cave Creek, and the greater Valley. Every new build is engineered for Arizona — expansive desert soils, intense summer UV, and decades of monsoon cycles — and built start-to-finish by our own crews. No brokered subs, no shortcuts, and no surprises after the contract is signed.
Architectural Pools, Made For Arizona Backyards.
Modern Geometric Pools
Clean lines, perimeter overflows, and raised walls for contemporary Phoenix homes.
Resort-Style Pools
Tanning ledges, spillover spas, swim-up bars, and grottos that transform your backyard into a private resort.
Freeform & Lagoon Pools
Organic shapes with boulder accents and waterfalls that feel right at home in the Sonoran landscape.
Plunge & Cocktail Pools
Compact, deep pools designed to maximize tighter Valley lots without sacrificing wow factor.
Pool & Spa Combinations
Integrated spillover spas with tile-clad raised walls, custom jets, and full automation.
Acreage & Estate Pools
Large-format custom builds for North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Cave Creek estates.
Built To Outlast The Arizona Sun.
A pool in Phoenix takes more abuse in five years than most pools see in twenty. We over-build the shell, specify premium finishes, and install equipment rated for desert conditions — so your investment still looks and runs like new a decade from now.
- 10-inch gunite shell with engineered rebar for desert soil movement
- Pebble, quartz, and polished plaster finishes from premium North American suppliers
- Glass, porcelain, and natural-stone waterline tile — never bargain stock
- Travertine, large-format pavers, and modern concrete decking
- Variable-speed pumps, salt systems, and full smartphone automation
- Transferable lifetime structural warranty on every shell we pour
From First Conversation To First Swim.
Consult & Plan
On-site consultation, measurements, and a clear scope built around your goals and budget.
Engineer & Permit
Structural engineering, city permits, HOA approvals, and material selections handled in-house.
Construct
Excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, tile, decking, and equipment — with daily progress updates.
Plaster & Startup
Final plaster, fill, water balance, equipment walkthrough, and your first swim.
Let's Design the Backyard You Actually Want.
Book a free in-home consultation. We'll listen, measure, and walk you through what's possible — no pressure, no obligation.