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Doug Heer, President“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.
The finished space integrated the pool, spa, entertaining areas and surrounding landscape in a family retreat that appeared natural within the site. Rather than treating difficult terrain as a reason to simplify the design, Precision Pools & Spas used the site conditions to shape a better solution.
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Our mission is simple: build pools that are structurally superior, aesthetically timeless and enjoyable for generations.
That discipline reflects how families actually use the space. Proportion, sightlines, water movement and the relationship between the pool and the home's architecture all influence the design. Entertainment-focused projects may incorporate integrated spas, outdoor kitchens, fire features, shallow lounging areas and lighting planned around gathering, relaxation and use after sunset.
Innovation follows the same principle. Precision Pools & Spas favors technology that improves the homeowner experience rather than adding complexity for its own sake. Smart automation can control temperature, lighting, sanitation, water features and chemistry from a smartphone, while variable-speed pumps, filtration and automated chemical management support efficiency, water quality and easier maintenance.
The company also incorporates features such as vanishing edges, perimeter overflow spas, architectural water walls and custom fire-and-water combinations when they complement the home and surrounding landscape.
Recognition from the Master Pools Guild, including multiple awards, reflects this combination of design and construction discipline. Precision Pools & Spas has also received the Best of Salt Lake City Pool Construction award for 15 consecutive years.
Support Beyond Construction
The relationship does not end when the project is complete. Retail locations in Sandy and Millcreek give clients access to water testing, chemicals, replacement equipment, accessories, warranty support and professional service from the same company that built the pool. For clients, that continuity helps extend equipment life, control operating costs and sustain water quality.
The same approach guides renovation work. Older pools are first evaluated for plumbing, equipment condition, structural integrity and overall function. Upgrades may include energy-efficient pumps, automation, LED lighting, updated sanitation, improved circulation, and redesigned decks or spas. The goal is to create the appearance and performance of a new luxury pool while preserving the value of the existing structure.
Clients regularly cite honesty, active communication and attention to detail as reasons for working with the company, helping drive repeat business and referrals.
Precision Pools & Spas reinforces its capabilities through continuing education. Its Master Pools Guild membership connects it with construction standards, training and innovations from leading pool builders worldwide, while employees who have completed and are pursuing Watershapes University’s IWI certification strengthen technical knowledge and code awareness.
For Precision Pools & Spas, craftsmanship is inseparable from communication, engineering and long-term support. That combination allows it to stay involved from difficult site assessment through years of ownership, helping clients protect both the beauty and performance of their investment.
Engineering Discipline for Complex Pool and Outdoor Living Projects
Pool projects can become costly to correct when site conditions are treated as a design detail rather than a construction constraint. Sloped lots, retaining requirements, drainage and freeze-related movement can change the structural approach before excavation starts. Executive buyers should look for a contractor that tests design assumptions against site conditions early, coordinates structural and hydraulic planning, documents critical details and explains what will be built beneath the finish materials. Attractive renderings matter less if the shell, plumbing, retaining structures or drainage are difficult to service later.
Design quality presents another challenge. Geometric pools and entertainment-focused backyards can look resolved on paper while producing awkward sight lines or disconnected outdoor rooms once built. The contractor should reconcile proportions with elevation changes, how water moves, where people gather and how the pool meets existing architecture. Features deserve the same scrutiny. Automation, lighting, filtration and water elements should simplify ownership or improve day-to-day operation instead of becoming maintenance burdens. The strongest designs tie equipment choices to serviceability and energy use rather than treating technology as decoration.
Renovation work exposes another weakness in contractor selection. A cosmetic scope can hide aging plumbing and equipment that still dictate performance after the new finish is installed. Before approving surfaces or deck changes, buyers should expect an assessment of the existing structure and circulation system. Replacement decisions then become easier to justify when variable-speed pumps, updated controls, improved sanitation and LED lighting can reduce manual intervention and extend the usefulness of an older pool.
Handoff discipline matters just as much as build quality, particularly for properties that cannot tolerate long service gaps. Many owners discover after completion that the design firm and service company have separate records or different assumptions about the equipment. A better contracting model preserves continuity after startup through warranty support, parts access, water testing and scheduled maintenance. Buyers should ask who will answer equipment questions, how replacement components are sourced, whether technicians can trace the original system design and how warranty work is handled without reconstructing the project from scratch.
"Precision Pools & Spas addresses structural and hydraulic conditions early, combining automation, efficient pumps, advanced filtration and outdoor living features into practical pool designs."
Commercial and institutional owners have an added burden because the pool is part of a managed facility rather than a private amenity. Downtime affects programming and guest access, while poor water management can increase labor and equipment wear. Contractors that can support construction and long-term service under one relationship can reduce handoffs across the asset’s life. The deciding question is not how many features a builder can offer. It is whether the firm can carry technical responsibility from early site review through maintenance without losing the knowledge created during design and construction.
Precision Pools & Spas brings these capabilities together for buyers who need a contractor able to manage difficult sites and the ownership period that follows construction. It addresses structural and hydraulic conditions before work begins, while its pool designs incorporate automation, variable-speed pumps, advanced filtration and outdoor living features around the property. Its Sandy and Millcreek retail presence extends support beyond construction through water testing, equipment service, warranty assistance and maintenance. The same organization also handles renovation and commercial pool work, which matters when ownership requirements change over time. That continuity gives buyers one accountable contractor from project planning into long-term care, a practical advantage when complex pools must remain manageable well after the handoff.
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