HOB Pools gives Arizona homeowners professional engineering, permit-ready plans and 15 years of vetted subcontractor relationships. You manage the build. You keep the $20,000–$35,000 you would have handed to a contractor's overhead.
Before you sign anything, you need to understand how traditional pool contractor pricing works. When a contractor quotes you $70,000, they're not spending $70,000 building your pool.
They're spending $40,000–$50,000 on the actual build — and pocketing the rest as margin to cover their business overhead. That overhead is yours to pay whether you benefit from it or not.
Their trucks, their lease, their admin team, their sales reps — you pay for all of it. And it doesn't add a single square foot of pool to your backyard.
Every Phoenix area contractor has a backlog. If you want to build this year, you're probably looking at next summer to actually break ground. HOB moves on your schedule.
You sign. You wait. Things take longer than promised. Costs shift. You don't know who's on your property or what they're charging. The HOB program ends that completely.
We're going to show you everything included in each package — and what it would cost you to source each piece separately. Then we'll show you what we charge. You can decide if it's worth it.
One-time. No hidden fees. No ongoing charges. And you'll use it to save $20,000–$35,000 on your build.
Full expert guidance from design to final inspection. Most Co-Pilot clients save 3–4x this amount on their build.
We sit down and design a pool that fits your yard, your lifestyle, and your real budget — not an inflated one. No pressure. No upsell.
Our team produces CAD construction plans, a full structural engineering package, and permit-ready documentation built to Arizona code. Professional grade — because it is.
You submit permit-ready plans to your city. We walk you through every step and connect you with the FX Elite Sub-List — vetted specialists who do great work and don't cut corners.
Construction starts on your schedule with licensed professionals. Your package determines how involved we stay — from plans-only to expert guidance every two weeks until the water's in.
HOB Pools isn't a startup or a side project. It's backed by the experience, trade relationships, and licensed contractor status of FX Pools & Landscape — one of Arizona's trusted pool builders with 15+ years of real construction behind it. When you access the HOB program, you're accessing infrastructure that took 15 years to build.
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Average estimated savings vs. a traditional full-service pool contractor on the same scope of work
Years of professional Arizona pool construction experience backing every plan, every sub, every recommendation
Typical HOB project timeline — significantly faster than the 6–12 month contractor wait common in the Phoenix metro
"I compared three contractor quotes between $68,000 and $74,000. With HOB, I built the same pool for $44,000. The Co-Pilot was worth every dollar — I never felt alone in the process."
These are the questions every serious homeowner asks before deciding. We're going to answer all of them straight.
Yes — and here's the math. The average Phoenix pool contractor operates on a 30–50% margin above their actual build cost. On a $70,000 pool, that's $21,000 to $35,000 in margin. When you use HOB, you eliminate the contractor as a middleman. You pay licensed tradespeople directly. Their rates are competitive because they don't need to cover a contractor's overhead to get the job. You still get professional engineering, vetted subs, and expert guidance. You just stop paying for someone else's truck payment.
No. The HOB program was specifically built for homeowners without construction backgrounds. The actual build work is done by licensed, experienced specialists from our vetted sub network — not by you. Your job is to coordinate, make decisions, and stay involved. If that sounds overwhelming, the Co-Pilot package gives you bi-weekly check-in calls with our team throughout the entire build, so you always have an experienced guide to call.
You submit the permit application as the owner-builder. However, everything you need is prepared for you — complete CAD plans, structural engineering, and permit-ready documentation formatted to meet your city's specific requirements. We walk you through the submission process step by step. In the Co-Pilot package, we also prepare you for each city inspection so you pass without delays.
This is actually one of the places the HOB model is stronger than a traditional contractor. When you hire subs directly, each one issues their warranty directly to you — not through a contractor who could go out of business or dispute the claim. Equipment manufacturers also warranty directly to you. That means multiple independent layers of protection rather than one contractor standing between you and everyone else. And because our subs are vetted over 15 years of real projects, you're starting with people we trust on our own builds.
In the Phoenix area, most HOB projects fall into these ranges: smaller pools with straightforward designs run $40,000–$55,000. Mid-size pools with upgraded finishes, automation, or water features typically land between $60,000 and $85,000. Complex designs with large footprints, premium materials, or significant landscaping can exceed $100,000. The difference between these ranges is almost entirely your design choices — not the HOB program cost. We include a cost estimation worksheet so you know your real numbers before we build a single plan.
If you're organized, comfortable managing projects, and confident making decisions independently — Blueprint gives you everything you need to execute a great build. If you want an expert on the phone every two weeks, someone reviewing your sub quotes, and a project dashboard tracking every phase — Co-Pilot is worth every dollar. Most people who start thinking they want Blueprint end up on Co-Pilot when they realize how much value the ongoing guidance adds. Either way, book the free consultation and we'll be straight with you about which one actually fits your situation.
Yes. Arizona law explicitly allows homeowners to act as their own general contractor for residential construction projects, including swimming pools. The HOB program is backed by FX Pools & Landscape, a licensed general contractor in the state of Arizona (KB1: 337291 | A License: 352267). Every plan we produce is professionally engineered and prepared to meet Arizona building code requirements. This isn't a loophole — it's a legal right you have as a homeowner.
An HOB specialist will contact you by phone and email within 24 business hours. We'll schedule a free consultation — either a call or an in-person meeting — where we talk through your project in detail: your yard, your budget, your timeline, and which package is actually the right fit. There is no commitment required to book the consultation. If we're not the right fit for your situation, we'll tell you that too.
Tell us about your project. An HOB specialist will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your free consultation. No commitment. No sales pressure. Just a direct conversation about whether HOB is right for your build.
Your information is private and will never be shared. An HOB specialist will contact you within 24 business hours.
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Licensing Numbers: KB1: 337291 • A License: 352267