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Phoenix Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living
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Phoenix backyard remodeling and outdoor living, built by one accountable team.

Stop juggling separate contractors. One ROC-licensed Arizona team designs, prices, and builds your entire outdoor space — from pool to patio to pergola — across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the Valley.

About 60 seconds to start · about 2 minutes to complete. No street address required up front — a real AE team member reviews your request and comes back with a realistic next step based on scope, city, budget, and timing.

No fake instant quote. No pressure. Just a clearer first step.

Serving Arizona homeowners since 2005
Peoria design showroom
Licensed, bonded, and insured in Arizona
Written scope before construction
Realistic planning ranges in writing
AZ ROC Licenses:ROC 340966 · ROC 341002 · ROC 347738 · ROC 211530

Through October 31, 2026

AE Fall Project Enhancements

Three dated enhancements on new agreements: up to 25 bonus linear feet of permanent trim lighting, an integrated lighting package on qualifying outdoor kitchen, pergola, and ramada builds, and a standard Belgard square fire pit kit package included on qualifying landscape installations. Full eligibility and exclusions are published.

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Turf & Pool Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most often.

Straight answers sourced from AE’s build guides. Jump to a category or click through for the full breakdown, pricing, and timelines.

How much does it cost to build a pool in Phoenix?

A real, permit-pulled pool in the Phoenix metro starts around $65,000. Most families invest $85,000–$120,000 for a complete pool with decking, equipment, and basic landscape restore. Resort-scale builds with spas, water features, and large travertine decks run $150,000–$300,000+. Every AE pool contract uses a 15/25/25/25/10 milestone draw schedule.

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How much does it cost to install artificial turf in Arizona?

Typical AE turf planning ranges $11–$18 per square foot installed. Base material, depth, compaction, drainage, and infill are selected for the site conditions and documented in the written proposal.

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How long does it take to build a pool in Arizona?

From signed contract to first swim, most Phoenix-area pools take 12–18 weeks. Design and permitting usually account for 3–6 weeks, and construction takes 8–14 weeks through dig, steel, plumbing, gunite, deck, equipment, and interior finish.

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How long does artificial turf last in Arizona heat?

Product lifespan varies based on product selection, exposure, traffic, pets, drainage, maintenance, and manufacturer documentation. AE selects turf, base, and infill for the site conditions and documents them in the written proposal.

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Can you install artificial turf around a pool in Arizona?

Yes — artificial turf around an Arizona pool works when the right yarn, infill, and drainage are chosen. AE plans turf placement around splash-out, chlorine exposure, and glare risk so it stays usable and doesn't void the manufacturer warranty.

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What are the pool fence code requirements in Arizona?

Arizona's statewide pool-barrier statute, ARS §36-1681, applies within its own scope and exceptions and addresses enclosure height, climbability, openings and self-closing, self-latching gates. Cities, counties, HOAs and insurers can add requirements, so the property owner confirms what applies with the municipality/AHJ before design is finalized — read the statute at https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/01681.htm. AE installs to the approved written scope and does not guarantee approval, and no barrier replaces active adult supervision — always watch children around water.

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13 years on the board. 15 years involved in shaping Arizona hardscape standards.

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