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Spa Construction Services

Add a custom inground spa built for the way you unwind. From seating and jets to heating and finishes, every detail is planned around your yard so warm-water relaxation becomes part of your home, not an afterthought.

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Spa Construction That Starts With the Right Plan

Start With the Space You Have

Some spas sit beside a pool. Others stand on their own in a corner of the yard or against a patio. The right placement depends on privacy, views, access from the house, and how often you plan to use it. 

Wells Pools looks at your yard first, then helps you decide where the spa belongs, how large it should be, and how it should connect to the rest of your outdoor space.

Get the Structure Right Before the Finishes

An inground spa is a concrete structure with its own plumbing, heating, and electrical demands. Jet placement, pipe sizing, heater capacity, and seating depth all get decided before the first tile goes on. 

When those details are handled correctly during construction, the spa heats faster, runs quieter, and holds up through years of regular use.

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Why Choose Wells Pools for Spa Construction

Spas Designed for Real Use

Seating height, bench depth, jet position, and entry steps are planned around the people who will actually soak in the spa, not copied from a standard drawing.

Construction Handled Start to Finish

Wells Pools manages excavation, steel, plumbing, electrical, gunite, tile, interior finish, equipment, and startup as one coordinated project.

Efficient Heating and Controls

Building new means the heater, pump, filtration, and automation can be matched to the spa size from day one, which keeps warm-up times short and operating costs predictable.

One Plan for the Whole Backyard

A spa rarely stands alone. Decking, lighting, fire features, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens can all be designed together so the finished yard feels intentional.

Local Building Experience

Wells Pools builds throughout Greater Sacramento and Northern California and knows how local soil, yard access, and permitting shape a spa project.

Spa Styles We Work With

Every yard and routine calls for a different kind of spa. These are the styles we build most often.

Spillover Spas

A raised spa that flows into the pool adds motion, sound, and a natural centerpiece to the water line.

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Standalone Spas

For smaller yards, or homeowners who soak more than they swim, an independent inground spa delivers warm water without the footprint of a pool.

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Raised Spas

Elevation, stone facing, and tile detail can turn the spa into the visual anchor of the backyard.

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Modern Spas

Straight edges, restrained materials, LED lighting, and app-based controls suit contemporary homes.

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Luxury Spas

Custom jet counts, premium interior finishes, and fire details bring a resort feel to everyday evenings.

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Gunite Spas

Built from steel and concrete like a custom pool, a gunite spa can take any shape, seat any number of people, and be finished in the tile or aggregate you choose.

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What Can Be Planned During Spa Construction

Placement and Orientation

Decide where the spa sits and what you see from it.

Seating and Depth

Shape benches, loungers, and steps around the people using them.

Excavation and Shell

Form the concrete structure that everything else depends on.

Plumbing, Jets, and Electrical

Size the systems correctly before finishes go in.

Tile, Coping, and Interior Finish

Choose the surfaces that define the final look.

Heating, Equipment, and Automation

Set up controls that make daily use simple.

Spa Features and Design Options

Popular options include spillover edges, custom jets, lighting, automation, fire details, and efficient equipment.

Spillover Edges

Water moving from the spa to the pool creates sound and connects the two spaces visually.

Custom Jet Layouts

Jets can target the back, shoulders, legs, or feet, depending on where each seat is placed.

Built-In Seating and Loungers

Mix upright benches with reclined lounge positions so the spa works for different people at once.

LED Spa Lighting

Interior and perimeter lighting keep the spa usable and inviting after dark.

Spa Automation

Heat the spa from your phone before you get home so it is ready the moment you step outside.

Efficient Heating Systems

A properly sized heater and pump combination shortens warm-up time and keeps monthly costs in check.

Fire Features

Fire bowls or a nearby fire pit extend comfort on cold Sacramento Valley evenings.

Custom Tile and Stonework

Match the spa finish to your pool, decking, or home exterior for a unified result.

Financing Available for Spa Construction

Wells Pools partners with Lyon Financial, which offers fixed rates, terms up to 30 years, no prepayment penalties, and loans up to $200,000 for qualified borrowers.

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Our Pool Building Process

01

Pool and Site Review

We assess the existing structure, equipment, decking, and what you want the remodel to achieve.

02

Remodel Design

We plan the structural changes, features, materials, and new layout, including how the space around the pool will work.

03

Scope and Scheduling

We confirm the project details, construction stages, and timeline before work begins.

04

Remodel Construction

Work may include demolition, structural changes, plumbing, spa integration, tile, coping, decking, and equipment.

05

Startup and Walkthrough

We finish the details, start up the systems, and walk you through your remodeled pool.

Hear From Our Clients

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We had a phenomenal experience working with Wells Pools. I could not have imagined a smoother process. We worked with Andrew, and he was fantastic with his design and prompt communication throughout the whole process. You never had to wait for a response from him. All the individuals they subcontract with are great as well. They were all considerate, prompt, and friendly. If you want a pool done right, quickly, and with as little stress as possible, I would highly recommend Wells Pools. I would sign with them all over again.

Tiffany Cardinet

I am beyond thrilled that I chose Wells Pools. They build a quality product and not a simple cookie cutter pool. Andrew was involved throughout the process, kept me updated throughout the process. I had specific ideas for the design and along with Andrew’s expertise, was able to implement all of them. All my friends cannot believe the transformation of my Backyard. It’s a piece of art!

Lenny Van Gundy

Our experience with Wells Pools could not have been any better. They were exceptional from start to finish; from the initial design to the communication during the process, to finally, our beautiful pool! Andrew is a wonderful designer and his crew and contractors were all wonderful. There were no delays, no issues and no mess. We are loving our new pool and we are so glad we found Wells Pools after hearing horror stories from friends about their pools. If you are thinking about an in ground pool, look no further, you will not be disappointed or misled.

Debbie Yates

Incredible experience from the inception of design to installation. Working with Andrew, the owner of Wells Pools, we were impressed with his design, architectural knowledge and experience. Andrew is a man of his word. Andrew’s natural talents brought our pool vision to life exactly as we had imagined the pool to be.

This is the first pool build for us and we found Andrew to have the patience of a saint, answering all of our questions.

All of the crews for each step of this pool build provided excellent, skilled craftsmanship, were consistent with service delivery, reliable and were hard workers.

This has been a 12 star experience us from start to finish.

David De Jesus

We highly recommend Wells Pools. Andrew Reego provided excellent service from design to completion and custom designed a large lap pool with an automatic cover and thermal solar heating. He was always very responsive and a pleasure to work with, as were the efficient crews for every stage of construction. He had a better timeframe and design than other companies and it was completed in time for the swimming season and to budget. We are very pleased with the result.

Karen Kunstler

We had a great experience working with Wells Pools. They were very communicative and professional, answering any and all questions immediately. The workmanship on the pool is impeccable, and done in an extremely efficient manner. We were constructing an ADU next to the pool simultaneously, and they did a wonderful job working together with the ADU contractor to time steps appropriately and streamline the overall process. I've heard horror stories about other pool companies, but we had none of these issues with Wells. We'd highly recommend them to anyone planning to install a pool!

Katherine Wong

We had the most incredible experience with Wells Pools, thanks to Joel and his team! Joel designed our pool exactly how we envisioned it, and the result is more beautiful than we could have ever dreamed. The attention to detail and creativity he brought to the project blew us away.

Throughout the entire process, Joel was reliable, fair, and incredibly easy to work with. He always communicated clearly, kept us updated, and delivered on time as promised. We truly couldn't be happier with our new pool, and we highly recommend Wells Pools to anyone looking for exceptional service and stunning results!

Amy Ludwick

I would like to give Wells Pools a huge shout out for the amazing work with the development of my pool. They were extremely professional, especially Andrew, who kept me in the loop of every single step even past normal working hours and weekends. His expertise in designing allowed us to ensure we had our dream pool. Wells Pools told us we would have our pool done in 6 weeks, and they delivered as planned. If anyone is looking for there dream pool, I definitely recommend Wells Pools. Thank you again Andrew and your team for the outstanding work and professionalism.

Roberto Rodriquez

Highly recommend Wells if you are building a salt pool! Dave was wonderful to work with. Knowledgeable, patient, reasonable, responsive, transparent, and collaborative with the other contractors. Our project was delayed getting started due to city permits, but once we got the green light, it was full steam ahead, go go go, and our pool actually completed close to the initial time we were hoping for! We appreciated everyone working directly together, meeting in our backyard, calling each other directly. It's been 6 months and Dave is still very responsive. For example, we had a leak from a pipe in the pool equipment, and it was fixed that same week. Thanks!

Fei MacLeod

We had a great experience working with Wells Pools to design and build our pool. We have a small space and was not sure if we could fit a pool in. Andrew came up with a unique design that maximizes swim space and fits perfectly among the pre-existing features in our backyard. During the construction, Andrew kept us informed of everything that was going on--there were no surprises. It was six weeks from the time the first shovel hit the ground until we were jumping in the pool. At Andrew's suggestion, we had spa jets and a long bench installed on the side so we can choose to either swim or just relax with a water massage. We could not be happier with the pool and with the experience we had working with Wells Pools. We highly recommend them.

Brian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does spa construction take?

A standalone inground spa typically moves faster than a full pool build because the excavation and shell are smaller. Permitting, yard access, weather, and finish selections still affect the schedule, so timelines are confirmed after the site review.

Can I build a spa without a pool?

Yes. A standalone inground spa is a common choice for smaller yards or for homeowners who want warm-water relaxation year-round without committing to a full pool project.

Can a spa be connected to an existing pool?

Often, yes. It depends on the existing plumbing, equipment capacity, decking, and structure around the pool. A site visit is the best way to confirm what your setup allows.

What is the difference between an inground spa and a portable hot tub?

An inground spa is a permanent concrete structure that can be shaped, finished, and positioned however you want, and it can share equipment and design language with a pool. A portable hot tub is a prefabricated unit with fixed dimensions and limited customization.

What determines the cost of spa construction?

Size, depth, seating design, jet count, site access, materials, heating equipment, spillover details, and any surrounding decking or outdoor living work all influence the final budget. Custom shapes and premium finishes add cost, while a simpler standalone spa keeps the project leaner.