Idaho's most experienced pool builders. From your first conversation to the day you dive in — we're with you every step of the way.
Universal Pools is a family-owned pool construction company based in Boise, Idaho. For over three decades, we've been turning backyards across the Treasure Valley into spaces families gather, play, and make memories in.
We specialize in gunite and shotcrete pools — the gold standard in pool construction. Built to endure Idaho's freeze-thaw climate and designed to perform beautifully for decades. No matter the size of your backyard, our team brings craftsmanship and care to every project.
Scott has been intimately involved in several hundred pool construction projects from design to completion. One of the most credentialed and experienced pool builders in the state of Idaho, Scott holds expertise in hydraulics, electrical design, concrete, and soils. He started building pools on May 1st, 1979.
A third-generation pool builder with 17+ years of hands-on experience across Boise and the surrounding valley. Cary is a Certified Pool Operator who stays on the cutting edge of new pool technology and finishing techniques to make every pool last longer in Idaho's demanding climate.
The gold standard in pool construction. Gunite and shotcrete pools are built to any shape or size you can dream up — giving you the most design flexibility available. Durable enough to last decades in Idaho's freeze-thaw climate.
From your first phone call to the final walkthrough, we treat every project like it's our own backyard. Scott and Cary are personally involved at every stage — no project managers, no handoffs. You get the owners, every time.
Idaho's freeze-thaw winters demand more from a pool than anywhere else. Every pool we build is engineered from the ground up to handle the soil conditions, temperature swings, and drainage challenges unique to the Treasure Valley.
Scott began building pools on May 1st, 1979. When you hire Universal Pools, you're hiring the deepest well of pool-building knowledge in Southwest Idaho.
We are fully licensed (RCE-35911) and insured, so you can build with complete confidence. No shortcuts, no corner-cutting — just a rock-solid contractor relationship from start to finish.
"My philosophy is that once constructed, a pool should not cost a lot of money or time to own." — Scott Pahl. We design for long-term value, not short-term savings.
Father and son. Boise born and raised. We're not a national franchise — we're your neighbors. Every project gets our full personal attention from start to finish.
Scott and Cary built our gunite pool in Meridian and the whole experience was exceptional. Scott's knowledge of hydraulics and construction is unmatched. Our pool has been running perfectly for five years with almost no maintenance issues.
We had Universal Pools build our pool in Caldwell. Cary was incredibly professional and kept us updated throughout the entire build. The finished result looks absolutely stunning and the kids love it. Worth every penny.
We've wanted a pool for years and finally pulled the trigger with Universal Pools. Best decision we ever made. Scott's experience shows in every detail — the pool is beautiful, efficient, and exactly what we envisioned for our Nampa backyard.
From the Boise foothills to Canyon County farmland, Universal Pools has been building pools across the Treasure Valley for over 30 years. Learn more about our work as Boise's pool builder, our Meridian pool construction services, or our Nampa pool building — or contact us if you're in any other Treasure Valley city.
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Whether you're in Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Caldwell, or anywhere across the Treasure Valley — we'd love to talk about your project. Reach out and let's make it happen.
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