Therapy and design in one shell.
Built for year-round use.
A spa isn’t a downsized pool. The way it’s plumbed, heated, jetted, and insulated determines whether you’ll actually use it three times a week in January or write it off as expensive landscaping.
We design and build spas from a starting point most Arizona builders skip: how you’ll actually use it. Therapy spa for back recovery? Different jet placement. Family entertaining spillway spa? Different integration with the pool. Year-round spool for the only water feature you have room for? Different equipment sizing. Every choice gets made on purpose.
You’ll work with the same family-owned team that builds our pools, with the same line-item pricing and the same standards for heater sizing, automation, and insulation. The spa heats fast, holds temperature, and lasts.
At a glance
The Desertscape difference
Properly sized heater
Therapy-grade jet layout
Spillway integration with the pool
Insulation that matters
Smart automation included
Transparent, line-item pricing
a transparent process
Discovery & 3D Design
We learn how you'll use the spa, review the site, discuss budget, and produce 3D design direction.
Week 1-2Engineering & Permits
Engineering, structural planning, HOA submittals if applicable, and city permits.
Week 3-4Excavation & Steel
Dig, engineered steel reinforcement, plumbing rough-in, equipment planning.
Week 5-6Shotcrete & Build-Out
Shell, tile, coping, jets, equipment, automation, and any spillway integration.
Week 7-9Fill & First Soak
Interior finish, fill, chemistry startup, automation calibration, walkthrough.
Week 10two ways to build
Desert Living Essentials
Engineered steel & proper plumbing
Smart automation & efficient equipment
Auto-fill & dedicated vacuum lines
Standard interior finish & tile
3D design & line-item pricing
Desert Living Premium
Everything in Essentials, upgraded
Water features & LED lighting
Travertine decking & coping
Outdoor living & landscape add-ons
what homeowners ask
Can a spa be added to my existing pool?
Often, yes. We assess your existing equipment pad, plumbing, and electrical capacity during the inspection. Some additions are clean retrofits; others require equipment upgrades that we'll quote in the proposal.
How long does a custom spa take to build?
Standalone spas typically take 8 to 10 weeks. When built simultaneously with a custom pool, the spa is included in the overall 15–16 week pool timeline.
How much does a custom spa cost?
Most custom spas fall between $25K and $50K depending on size, integration with a pool, finishes, and water features. We'll give you a transparent range up front and a full line-item proposal.
What’s the difference between a spa, a hot tub, and a spool?
A hot tub is an above-ground, mass-produced unit. A spa is custom-built in-ground (or raised) and engineered with your home and pool. A spool is a compact custom pool/spa hybrid for smaller yards where one structure serves both functions.
Will the spa be hot when I want it?
Yes, when it's properly sized. Most stock spa setups undersize the heater for Arizona winter use, which means slow heat-up and high gas bills. We spec the heater for your climate and usage, with automation that lets you schedule heat-up from your phone.