DC Pools(801) 694-4362
AI-enhanced view of Pat's backyard pool at sunset, with a timber pavilion and illuminated patio.

Your Pool. Built Right.A better pool starts with the right builder.

From gunite and shotcrete construction to EcoPools container systems, DC Pools builds residential, commercial, budget-conscious, and one-of-a-kind pools across Utah and the Mountain West. We bring the planning, construction, and experience to build each project well. Financing options are available.

Building pools across Utah and the Mountain West since 2011.

Residential and commercial pools built around your property and priorities.

Proof of work

Complex builds. Completed in the real world.

DC Pools has built residential and commercial pools since 2011. The work includes geothermal systems, multi-level commercial installations, custom gunite and shotcrete construction, and specialty pool projects.

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Montana

Yellowstone Geothermal Pool

A geothermal flow-through pool built for conditions few pool contractors encounter.

Ground-floor swimming pool at the Millcreek commercial project, provided by Doyle.

$504K Project

Millcreek Commercial Project

A ground-floor pool paired with a seventh-floor hot tub, requiring coordination across two levels of a commercial property.

Crew applying shotcrete at Pat Richter’s pool during construction.

Utah and the Mountain West

Commercial and Residential Construction

Gunite, shotcrete, EcoPools container systems, remodeling, and custom features for projects across a wide range of needs and budgets.

From the first dig to the first swim

See how we build a pool, start to finish.

Explore the twelve stages of a shotcrete pool build, at your pace.

See the build stages

Explore all twelve stages as still images on our shotcrete page.

AI-generated construction concept · Not a completed DC Pools project

Services

More than one way to build the right pool.

Planning a pool in Salt Lake City, Davis County, or Utah County? Explore the options below, then talk with Ben about your property, priorities, and budget.

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Pool remodel in progress with new tile, concrete structure, and mountain backdrop.

Service

Expert Pool Remodeling

Pool remodeling that can refresh the finish, update the features, or solve deeper structural and system problems.

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Custom hot tub and spa with stonework, lighting, and fire detail.

Service

Hot Tubs & Spas

Custom hot tubs and spas designed as stand-alone retreats or integrated parts of a larger pool project.

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Project range

Residential, commercial, practical, and one of a kind.

Commercial

Rooftop Commercial Pool

A finished rooftop water feature with structural demands, views, and tight building coordination.

Specialty

Geothermal Flow-Through Pool

A Mountain West geothermal setting that calls for water control, natural context, and builder judgment.

Residential

Multi-Level Pool and Spa

A complex residential layout with pool, spa, terraces, and elevation changes working together.

Finished swimming pool and deck at the Millcreek commercial project.

Commercial

Commercial Amenity Pool

A durable pool environment for a property where finish quality and daily use both matter.

Pat Richter’s finished residential pool, patio, and pavilion.

Residential

Modern Residential Pool

A residential pool built around the architecture, mountain setting, and the way the owners plan to use it.

Finished spa with entry rails, steps, and seating at the Millcreek project.

Features

Custom Feature Spa

Integrated spa, water, lighting, and stonework shaped as part of the whole pool system.

Pool construction process with rebar, plumbing, and concrete forms before installation.

Process

Plan the pool around the property and the people using it.

01

Understand the property

We review access, grade, utilities, existing conditions, and how the pool should fit the space.

02

Choose the right approach

We match the project with shotcrete, an EcoPools container system, remodeling, or a custom spa solution.

03

Plan the build

We coordinate the structure, equipment, finishes, schedule, and budget before construction moves forward.

04

Build and finish

We complete the installation, test the systems, and turn over a pool built for long-term use.

About DC Pools

Different properties need different kinds of pools.

DC Pools builds residential and commercial projects around the property, the owner's priorities, and the budget. From custom shotcrete pools and EcoPools container systems to hot tubs, spas, and complex specialty installations, we help clients choose the right approach and build it well. Financing options are available.

Ben Dockstader believes clients should always know what the work costs, what happens next, and where the project stands.

Transparent pricing

Clear scope, clear costs, and no hiding changes.

Direct communication

Ben stays reachable. Good news or bad, clients hear it directly.

Reliable follow-through

He shows up when promised and does what he says he will do.

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Crew applying shotcrete at Pat Richter’s pool during construction.

Start with your project

Tell us what you want to build. We will help you choose the right path.

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