| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Inspections about $175 average, $85 to $499 range |
| Time | Varies by job - confirm timing in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Licensed, insured pool service professional (CR-6 or R-6 classification) |
Apache Junction, AZ: what's different here
Apache Junction is a city in Pinal County, Arizona, with a small portion of its limits extending into Maricopa County. The city was founded in 1950 and incorporated in 1978, and its median home was built in 1998. It sits in the Phoenix metro area, where hot, dry conditions increase pool maintenance needs. The drive from Tempe is about 26 miles, roughly 30 minutes via US-60 West.
When does pool service need a licensed contractor?
Arizona generally requires a license when labor and materials exceed $1,000, or when a permit is required regardless of price. Routine service and minor repair of residential pools fall under the R-6 classification. Electrical work beyond the first disconnect, gas lines, gas chlorine systems, and potable-water plumbing are outside that scope.
What license should a pool service pro hold?
Arizona's CR-6 swimming pool service and repair classification covers pool service and minor repair. The qualifying party must show at least one year of experience in the trade in a supervisory capacity. Applicants must pass the trade exam and the Arizona Statutes and Rules exam.
What does pool contractor licensing cost in Arizona?
The CR-6 licensing page lists a two-year state license fee of $850 and an estimated total upfront cost of $1,927. A licensing guide estimates total upfront costs at about $800 to $1,500, depending on bond premium and exam prep. Licensing timelines run about 6 to 10 weeks.
What fees apply to a city business license in Apache Junction?
Apache Junction's permits page lists a city business license at $50. A Privilege Tax License costs $2 for the city plus $12 for the state. Check the city's permits page before starting work.
What to do next
- Ask any pool pro to show a current CR-6 or R-6 license on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license lookup before work begins.
- Confirm the business has a city business license ($50) and Privilege Tax License ($2 city, $12 state) if the job requires them.
- Ask the quote to separate routine service from any repair, and confirm whether a permit or license is required if labor and materials exceed $1,000.
- Request proof of insurance and confirm which electrical or gas work, if any, is excluded from the pro's scope.
- Call (928) 396-1068 or email [email protected] for a free referral to a licensed, insured pool service professional.
Tempe Pool Guy is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
