| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $110-$124 for a standard cleaning job |
| Time | About 2 hours of labor for a standard cleaning |
| Who's qualified | Arizona A-9, CR-6, KA-5, B-5, R-6, or CR-37 licensed contractors |
Ahwatukee, AZ: what's different here
Ahwatukee sits in Maricoca County at the southern edge of Phoenix, about 9 miles and roughly 13 minutes from Tempe via I-10. Monsoon dust and desert debris wash into deck drains during Arizona's storm season, so drains clog faster here than in wetter climates. Pool water must never be discharged to the street under local, state, and federal regulations.
Who is qualified to do pool deck drain cleaning in Ahwatukee?
Arizona's A-9 Swimming Pools classification covers servicing and repairing pools, including pool piping, fittings, backflow prevention devices, and waste lines. The CR-6 Swimming Pool Service and Repair classification covers both commercial and residential pool service and repair scopes. Deck drains tie into sanitary drainage, which the CR-37 Plumbing classification also covers.
When does pool deck drain work require a licensed contractor?
Arizona requires a contractor license if labor and materials exceed $1,000, or if a permit is required regardless of price. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors says pool, plumbing, and electrical work must be done by appropriately licensed contractors. Ask any pro you hire for proof of license and insurance.
Where can pool water legally drain in Ahwatukee?
The City of Scottsdale states that pool water should never be discharged to the street because it violates local, state, and federal regulations. That rule matters when flushing deck drains or draining a pool. Ask the pro where discharge will go before work starts.
How do I verify an Arizona pool contractor's license?
Search the license on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors contractor search, where licenses like ROC 344023, a KA-5 Dual Swimming Pool Contractor, are listed. Arizona's KA-5 covers both commercial A-9 and residential B-5 pool scopes. You can also confirm the license class matches the work quoted.
What to do next
- Get a written quote that lists labor hours and materials, since licensing is required once labor and materials exceed $1,000.
- Ask the pro to show their Arizona ROC license class, such as A-9, CR-6, or CR-37, and verify it on the Registrar of Contractors search.
- Ask where drain discharge water will go, since pool water may not be discharged to the street.
- Request proof of insurance before any deck drain work begins.
- Call (928) 396-1068 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured pool service professional.
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