Swimming Pool Construction

Precision Pools & Spas builds every project around a balance of beauty, performance and long-term structural integrity. That combination matters in Utah, where steep hillsides, expansive soils, frost conditions and large elevation changes can turn a striking backyard concept into a demanding structural problem.

“Our mission is simple: build pools that are structurally superior, aesthetically timeless and enjoyable for generations,” says Doug Heer, president.

This philosophy has shaped a company that brings engineering, design, new construction, renovation, retail support, service and maintenance under one roof, giving clients a single partner throughout the life of the pool. Serving homeowners, commercial developers, municipalities, hospitality groups and institutional clients across Utah and the Intermountain West, Precision Pools & Spas evaluates each site from structural and hydraulic viewpoints before construction starts.

Design Powered by Engineering

The company’s most distinctive projects often begin where straightforward construction ends. One recent residential build placed a large custom pool on an engineered hillside, with one corner extending more than 16 feet above the existing grade. The work required geotechnical engineering, reinforced retaining systems and tight construction tolerances to create lasting stability.

Swimming pool construction projects often represent one of the largest investments homeowners make after purchasing a home itself. Arista Pools built its service approach around addressing a challenge the company believes many clients face throughout the industry: uncertainty surrounding project scope, hidden costs and construction expectations.

“At Arista, education is of the upmost importance,” says Michael J. Ciaccio III, vice-president.

The company structured its customer process around detailed project education from the earliest planning stages. Clients are guided through material selections, township requirements, grading considerations, long-term maintenance expectations and potential site-specific construction variables before work begins.

Arista believes this level of transparency helps reduce the surprise costs often associated with custom pool construction projects. Many properties throughout its Northeast market involve sloped terrain and elevation changes that require careful planning before excavation begins.

Its design process evolved significantly over the company’s 20-plus years in business. What once began with hand-drawn sketches now incorporates fully immersive CAD-based renderings allowing homeowners to visualize projects in detail before construction starts.

The company also intentionally limits the number of projects accepted each season. Maintaining craftsmanship, communication and project oversight takes priority over expanding production volume during the region’s limited construction season.

Building Accuracy into the Design Process

Arista differentiates its planning process by gathering detailed site measurements and elevation data during initial consultations. According to the company, those early measurements allow pool designs to be created accurately and scaled precisely to the existing property layout.

The company also performs grade evaluations during the first site visit because many local properties involve retaining walls, elevation transitions or grading modifications that can significantly affect project costs and construction planning.

By identifying those variables early, Arista believes it can minimize the unexpected expenses homeowners often encounter later during construction. The company views detailed planning as essential for maintaining project timelines and avoiding costly redesign adjustments after work begins.