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Built by the families who own them

$60,000
saved
“Three and a half months later and our pool is finished. They saved us $60,000.”
Connie N. Pascual
$50,000
saved
“Just finished filling 27,000 gallons this morning. I saved about $50,000 compared to hiring a pool contractor.”
Steven Nunez
$55,000
spent, vs. bids of $92K to $117K
“2 months to build and 2 months for permit. 5 proposals from pool contractors came in the 92 to 117k range. We spent $55,000.”
Florent Boulogne
$100,000+
saved
“We live in SoCal and I'm not exaggerating when I tell you we saved over $100k (!!!!) using DIY!! AND it was finished in about 12 weeks, including some rain delay.”
Jordan Grace Smelser
$100,000+
saved
“We saved easily 100k plus more according to our local pool company who bid our project before we went DIY Pools and Spas, we also built our pool in 2 months 5 days from dig.”
Marlene Dunstan
$80,000
saved over a pool company, by his estimate
“Very happy with our results. We had awesome subs in Hillsborough County Florida.”
Kevin Grooms
$75,000
saved
“My back yard Oasis came out amazing and I saved $75,000 doing Owner Build over what local Pool Builders were quoting me.”
Cara Agundez
$65,000
saved, with the BBQ island, fire pit and bench
“We saved $46k just on the pool which also didn't include the finishes we chose. Including the bbq island, fire pit and bench we saved $65k total!!”
Mike Baldassano
$52,000
saved
“It turned out even more beautiful than we imagined. We learned a ton and saved $52k. Those kinds of savings are unheard of, but it's true and they help you every step of the way.”
Gerkelly Mealey
$40,000+
saved on the pool, deck and pergola
“We saved thousands (min 25k on pool and 15k on deck and pergola). For those just starting the journey.....it's possible and rewarding!”
Marc Kampwerth
$72,000
spent with upgrades, vs. a $100K quote without them
“Our 12-week DIY pool project, which included various upgrades and partial decking, cost us 72K. In comparison, the pool company's quote was 100K without any upgrades or decking.”
Cathy Ancheta
About $40,000
saved
“Hard to say exactly how much we saved because we added some things that weren't in our bids but it's somewhere in the neighborhood of $40,000.”
Ryan Schulte
Under $90,000
vs. builder quotes of $120K to $135K
“Very happy with the result. Builder quotes, 120-135...we came in under 90 even with 25 yards of stamped concrete decking. Thanks DIY!”
Curt Green
$58,345
spent, vs. quotes of $85K to $165K
“We were quoted anywhere from $85k-$165k for our build from local builders. Our total spend was $58,345.00 ish.”
Jenny Dawson Coleman
$43,000
spent, vs. estimates over $70K
“This is real! I received multiple estimates for my pool. Each one was over $70,000. In total, I spent $43,000.”
M Hisaw
Under $40,000
spent, vs. a lowest bid of $50K
“Because of them, we finished our pool faster and it cost us less than 40k (with water features and 3 lights in the pool). Now my kids are happily swimming in the pool everyday.”
Jenny Jing
$32,000
saved
“It was a journey but well worth it. More to do to finish the space but we are super excited with this accomplishment! Saved $32K doing DIY our way!”
Eve Smith Jones
$30,000+
saved
“We were very nervous going in but couldn't be happier. We saved over $30k and felt so in control.”
Kelly Antonecchia
A whole backyard for the price of a pool
“Other pool companies quoted us a pool and spa alone, leaving everything else untouched, for the same amount of money we spent on pool/spa, landscaping, housepainting, rain gutters and an outdoor alumawood patio!”
Jessica Segura
This path makes you a good steward
“Know that this path with DIY makes you a good steward, having saved money which can go towards kids' tuition or allow you to financially help extended family or others.”
Joy Estrella
EXACTLY what we wanted
“The process with DIY was fantastic, especially the design, which is EXACTLY what we wanted!”
John Campbell
I'd do DIY again in a heartbeat
“I know in the end we got a better end result being on top of every decision.”
Melanie Stewart
If I can, anyone can!
“Was so nervous when I started. Thank you, DIY!! You can do this!”
Karen Cann
Would do it 100 more times
“It's been a great experience from start to finish. Would do it 100 more times if I needed to.”
JH Jeeps
Worth doing it yourself
“Good luck to everyone who is still working on his/her pool as it worth doing it yourself to get exactly what you want.”
Ahmed Kawarshy
The best experience
“This has been the best experience! They filled our pool about a week ago. Im located in DFW and we were blessed with the best subs!!!”
Helen Funderburk
EXACTLY what I hoped for
“SHE'S DONE!!!!!! The water color is EXACTLY WHAT I HOPED FOR!! I couldn't be happier!!!”
Sarah Reese
Can't wait to build our next one
“DIY thank you for the guidance with my pool project. Can't wait to build our next one.”
Ken & Krystle
DIY is just the way to go!
“Less than 90 days from dig to fill.”
Oscar Alcantar
DIY is the way to go!
“35 days from dig date and we just knocked out plaster and filling her up!”
Grant William Maravetz
47 days from dig to fill
“We passed final inspection on Friday. From Dig to fill 47 days.”
Jordan Alexander
5 weeks from dig to fill
“Really happy and can't believe we finally did it.”
Steven Parker
Finished pool in 5 weeks
“Fun experience and we have about 3 more month in AZ to use it.”
Cody Smith
9 weeks from dig to fill
“Here is a look at our pool so far. Took 9 weeks total from dig to fill.”
Shenique Kellyman
Two months from dig to fill!
“We did it!! It came out beautiful! We still need to finish the landscaping, but couldn't be happier with the outcome!”
Jennie Carey
Demo to full in 2 months to the day
“Pool is full! This has been such a rewarding project. Done just before summer.”
Nathan Solorio
67 days from dig to fill!!
“We are so grateful and happy with how everything turned out!”
Shelley Anne
Pool done in 10 weeks!
“Thank you DIY Pools and Spas and to all the amazing subcontractors for making my home extra beautiful.”
Michael Vea
We're done!!
“Dig day was 12-1 and fill day was 2-19! We're just north of Tampa and looking forward to swimming soon!”
Marabeth Ward
And we're live!
“105 days total build.”
Cory Kading
At least we can swim!
“This took us long time to finish because my time as a CPA (tax busy season seems to be all year long), six kids, family emergencies due to health, finding trades. But the pool is done!”
Talmage Zaugg
Another DIY success story in the books!
“Together, Brandon Johnson and I built our family's dream pool here in hot SWFL.”
Karyn Bonder
We made it to the finish line!
“Thank you DIY Pools and Spas!!!! We are so happy!”
Ashley Williams
Bring on the summer
“Bring on the summer, thank you DIY pools!!!”
Mannie Makhathini
Got it done!
Carina Jones
Done!
Tim Rapp