New Custom Pools Built for Arizona Living
From modern geometric designs to freeform desert oases, Optima Pools designs and builds fully custom new swimming pools and spas across Arizona.
A new pool designed around your backyard — not a template
As a specialist custom pool builder serving Surprise and all of Arizona, we treat every new build as a one-off. You work directly with owner Thomas Bessette, so the pool you imagined is the pool that gets built — down to the tile, coping, and finish.
Because quality comes first, our custom pool builds start at $45k+. We'd rather build fewer pools exceptionally well than cut corners to win on price.
What's included in a custom build
Fully Custom Design & Engineering
Every pool is designed around your yard, lifestyle, and budget — engineered to handle Arizona soil and sun.
Spas, Water Features & Sun Shelves
Attached spas, raised spillways, Baja shelves, and rock or sheer-descent water features built right in.
Pentair Equipment & Smart Controls
As a Pentair Authorized Dealer, we install efficient pumps, heaters, and app-based automation you control from your phone.
Premium Finishes & Tile Work
Pebble and quartz interiors, glass and stone waterline tile, and travertine or paver decking finished to last.
From first sketch to first swim
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Design & Quote
We meet on-site, listen to your vision, and build a detailed custom design and quote.
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Engineering & Permits
Structural engineering and city permits handled for you before a shovel hits the ground.
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Construction
Excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, tile, decking, and finish — owner-supervised throughout.
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Startup & Handover
Equipment startup, water chemistry, and a full walkthrough so you know your new pool.
Let's design your new pool
Text Tom a few details about your yard and vision, and we'll start on a custom quote for your Arizona pool build.
Tapping opens your text app with a message ready to send.