Swimming · Exercise · Sizing & length · Spa combos
Lap Pools in Phoenix, AZ
A long, narrow lap pool turns your backyard into a private place to swim and train — every morning, all year, in the Arizona sun. We design and build custom lap pools sized to your yard and your stroke.
A lap pool is a long, narrow in-ground pool built for swimming and exercise rather than just lounging. For Phoenix homeowners who want to swim for fitness at home, it is the pool that earns its keep year-round. We Fix Ugly Pools® has designed and built custom concrete pools across the Valley since 2001, and we size each lap pool to your yard, your swimming, and the features you want alongside it.
What is a lap pool?
A lap pool is a long, rectangular pool — sometimes in an L-shape to fit a particular yard — designed to give you an uninterrupted lane to swim back and forth. Where a standard recreational pool is shaped for play and relaxing, a lap pool is shaped for distance: a clear, straight swimming span that lets you build a rhythm, count laps, and get a real workout without leaving home.
Because we build in custom concrete and gunite, we are not limited to a catalog size. We can fit a lap pool along the length of a yard, tuck it against a side setback, or build a wider hybrid pool that handles both lap swimming and family time. The right layout comes down to how much room you have and how you want to swim.
Lap pool sizing, length & layout
For serious lap swimming, a longer span is better — a true 25-yard (75-foot) lane is the gold standard, but many Valley yards are better suited to a 30-to-50-foot pool that still gives a strong, satisfying swim. The longer the uninterrupted span, the fewer turns you take per workout, so we plan the shape and length around the room your yard allows.
Depth matters too. We generally recommend a main swimming area of at least 4 feet so you have room for a comfortable flip turn, while some swimmers prefer closer to 6 feet. Width is usually kept narrow to preserve yard space, but can be widened if you want two lanes or a pool that doubles for recreation. We help you balance length, depth, and width against your lot and your budget.
What a lap pool is great for
Daily exercise
A private lane for low-impact, full-body swimming you can do every morning at home.
Long, clear span
An uninterrupted lane for building rhythm and counting laps without constant turns.
Narrow-yard fit
A slim footprint runs along the length of a yard where a wide pool would not fit.
Combine with a spa
Add an attached spa at one end for recovery and relaxation after a swim.
Low-impact training
Easy on joints and ideal for rehab, cross-training, and staying active year-round.
Clean, modern look
Long straight lines and simple geometry give a sleek, architectural backyard.
A lap pool that still looks stunning
Built for exercise does not mean plain. Finish your lap pool with waterline tile, a raised spa with a spillover, in-floor lighting, or a sheer-descent wall and you get a pool that performs for training and still anchors the backyard.
How much does a lap pool cost in Phoenix?
Lap pools are fully custom, so we quote each one after seeing your yard. As a benchmark, a new custom in-ground pool in the Valley generally runs $38,000 to $60,000 and up, and a lap pool lands based on its length, depth, finish, and any spa or features you add. A longer lane means more shell, more finish, and more decking, so length is usually the biggest driver of the number.
Interior finish is worth planning for upfront, because it affects both look and longevity: plaster typically lasts 5–7 years, quartz 12–18 years, and pebble 25–30 years. A longer-lasting finish costs more at build but can be the better value across the life of the pool. See our Arizona pool cost guide for a fuller breakdown.
Lap pool, recreational pool, or both?
If your main goal is swimming and fitness, a dedicated lap pool is the right call. If you want a pool mainly for cooling off and lounging in a smaller yard, a plunge pool may suit you better. Many homeowners want both — so we design a hybrid: a pool long enough to swim in that is also comfortable for family recreation.
You can also pair a lap pool with an attached spa, or add swim jets to a shorter pool to swim in place when a full-length lane will not fit. Because we build custom concrete, we shape the solution to your yard. Explore ideas on our custom pools, pool designs, and swim spa pages.
How we design and build your lap pool
Free design consult
We measure the yard, talk through how you swim, and map the longest, best lane your space allows.
Custom plan & quote
Length, depth, width, finish, and features, with a clear written quote before work begins.
Build it right
Excavation, gunite shell, plumbing, tile, coping, decking, and your interior finish, by one crew.
Fill, start up & swim
We balance the water, start the system, and hand over a pool that is ready for your first laps.
“They completely transformed our backyard. The crew was professional, the finish is gorgeous, and it’s held up beautifully in the Arizona heat. Worth every penny.”
Why homeowners build with We Fix Ugly Pools®
- Custom concrete, built to your stroke. Gunite shells shaped for the longest lane your yard allows.
- Licensed, bonded & insured. Arizona ROC KA5-275609 (residential), KB2-304269 (commercial), and KA5-353555.
- Since 2001. A Phoenix family-owned builder with 20,000+ pools built and renovated.
- 700+ projects a year. Deep experience fitting lap pools into real Valley yards.
- Spa & features in-house. One team for the pool, the spa, and the finishing touches.
- 4.9 stars from 305+ homeowners. Serving the entire Phoenix metro.
As seen in the news
Recognized across Arizona & national media
We Fix Ugly Pools and owner Brian Morris, “the Ugly Pool Guy,” hold a world record for the fastest pool build and have been featured by national and Arizona outlets, including as expert pool columnists for The Arizona Republic.
Ready to swim at home every day?
Get a free design consult and an honest quote for a custom lap pool built for your yard.