DIY Your Dream Pool
Save $20k & Build in 8 Weeks
Based on documented results of past program members. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
A pool isn't just a luxury. It's a legacy.
Our family used to run a traditional pool company: big contracts, big markups. Until we decided to turn the industry on its head and partner with families instead of just profiting off them.
So we built a new model. It hands families the keys to build at wholesale, lead their own project, and reinvest the savings in their own backyard.
The Homeowner Builder Program
Everything you need to DIY your dream pool and save thousands.
Design
Your pool, drawn to build
- Custom 3D design with a full video walkthrough and two revisions
- Permit ready construction plans, drawn to scale for your local codes
- Access to a locally licensed engineer for standard pool engineering
Framework
The whole build, phase by phase
- Step-by-step video guides for every construction phase
- Homeowner checklists to keep you organized
- Scope of work checklists for your subcontractors
Support
Never a phase alone
- Personal consulting with clear direction
- Vetted subcontractors and help reviewing their bids
- Access to contractor pricing on Hayward, Pentair, and Jandy equipment
- Phone and email support when you need an answer
Community
Families building alongside you
- A private community of fellow owner-builders
- Weekly group coaching calls with questions answered together
Member results
Real pools our members built, and what they kept.
Straight from our DIY Pool Builder Community, in their own words and photos.
Results are what members reported in their own posts. Most families keep $20,000 to $40,000. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
What most people get wrong about building a pool
Myths
- Pool companies build pools.
- You need to be handy to build your own pool.
- It takes hours every day to be a DIY pool builder.
Facts
Pool companies are project managers.
They hire the subcontractors who build your pool, then charge you 30% or more to manage them.
You don't need any construction experience.
We connect you to the subs, coach you step by step, and help you manage your build with confidence.
Most of our families spend about 1 hour a week
managing the project, with our team guiding every phase.
When you DIY with us, you're not doing it yourself.
We give you the same subcontractors, suppliers, and project flow the pros use, without the markup.
Free live online event
How to build your dream pool for $20k less and in just 8 weeks
What you'll learn
- 1The truth about pool company markups, and how to avoid them
- 2How to use our network of trusted subcontractors to build wholesale
- 3What it really looks like to manage your own pool project
- 4Our proven 5-step framework, and how we coach you through it
- 5Our guarantees and protections, and what the next step looks like
Free, about 60 minutes, new dates every week.
Promises we put in writing.
Building as the owner shouldn't feel like a gamble. These guarantees are part of every Homeowner Builder Program agreement.
Save or don't pay
If your subcontractor bids don't average at least $10,000 less than three pool company bids for the same design, you get a full refund of your program investment.
Love it or leave it
We give you a design, an estimate, access to financing, and consulting. If for any reason you decide the program isn't right for you within your first 30 days, you get a full refund.
Permit ready
We guarantee HOA and permit approval with our plans. If corrections are needed, we make them at no cost until you're approved.
Wholesale equipment access
Access to contractor pricing on Hayward, Pentair, and Jandy equipment through our distributor. Our company makes nothing on your equipment.
Are you financing?
When you finance with a pool company, you pay interest on their profits.
Many families pay each crew as its phase passes inspection. If you'd rather finance, we point families to LightStream, a division of Truist Bank. We may be compensated by LightStream, and we are not a lender.
Run your own numbers
Move the sliders to match your quote and your loan.
Total you keep
$79,278
$30,000 in markup you skip, plus $49,278 in interest you never pay on it.
Your monthly payment drops by $330 a month.
Figures are estimates for illustration, based on industry-average pool company margins (30%), using the rate and term you choose; this is not an offer of credit. All loans are subject to credit approval by LightStream. Truist Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. © Truist Financial Corporation. Truist, LightStream, and the LightStream logos are service marks of Truist Financial Corporation. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Lending services provided by Truist Bank.
Program questions
What's included in the Homeowner Builder Program?
Your custom 3D design, permit ready construction plans, access to a locally licensed engineer, vetted subcontractors and help reviewing their bids, access to wholesale equipment pricing, step-by-step video guides, homeowner and scope of work checklists, personal consulting, and our private builder community.
How much does the program cost?
Your investment depends on your project. We walk through the program and your options at the free live event, and on a one-on-one call if you'd like to talk through your numbers.
Do I need construction experience?
No. Most of our families have never managed a build. Local crews do the labor, and we give you the plans, checklists, video guides, and consulting to manage it with confidence, usually about an hour a week.
How long does a build take?
A typical project is permit-ready in 20 to 30 days, then construction averages about 8 weeks from dig to swim. Permit timing varies by building department.
How long do I have access to the program?
You have access to the program resources until your pool project is complete.
What if the program isn't right for me?
Love it or leave it: if for any reason you decide the program isn't right for you within your first 30 days, you get a full refund.
Do you work in my state?
Yes. We guide families nationwide, online, and give you access to a locally licensed engineer for standard pool engineering.
Can I finance my pool?
Many families pay each crew as its phase passes inspection. If you'd rather finance, we point families to LightStream, and building as the owner means you borrow less and never pay interest on a pool company's markup.
Program disclaimer
DIY Pools and Spas LLC is committed to helping homeowners achieve significant cost savings on their dream pool projects through our proven guidance and support. The savings figures stated in our advertisements, webinars, presentations, sales calls, website, and other online content represent the average results achieved by most of our clients. However, we cannot guarantee you will experience the same results.
Results will vary depending on many factors including: location, subcontractor bids, type of pool, specific pool design, chosen materials and equipment.
Your individual experience may also be affected by local building codes, property conditions, and work ethic. All construction projects entail risk as well as significant and consistent effort and action. Building a pool or spa requires proper permits, adherence to local regulations, and may require professional assistance for certain aspects of the project.
DIY Pools and Spas LLC does not guarantee specific cost savings, timeline completions, or final results. Individual project outcomes will vary. By using our services, you acknowledge that you bear full responsibility for your construction project, including compliance with all applicable laws and safety standards. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and guidance needed to successfully manage your pool project while maximizing potential savings.
Start with a conversation.
Your investment depends on your design and local market, so we set it with you. See the whole framework at the free live event, or book a call to talk through your project.