Why Minnesota Homeowners Have Trusted Valley Pools & Spas Since 1974

Valley Pools & Spas has been building pools for Minnesota homeowners since 1974. That's over 50 years of summers, of backyards transformed, of pools still running in neighborhoods across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

Longevity like that doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because of quality, customer service, and a product that stands the test of time. In an industry where contractors come and go, 50 years in the same market is about as strong a signal as you can get that our company is doing something right.

We're also locally owned and operated. This isn't a national franchise with a Minnesota location. It's a company that was built here, has grown here, and has a reputation to protect here. When you work with Valley Pools and Spas, you're working with people who have a real stake in getting it right.

Valley Pools & Spas has been building pools for Minnesota homeowners since 1974. That's over five decades of summers, hundreds of projects, and a whole lot of Minnesota winters in between.

Longevity in this industry means something.

Pool contractors who cut corners, overpromise and underdeliver, or disappear after the check clears don't build the kind of reputation that keeps a company running for 50 years. They don't earn BBB accreditation. They don't get invited into the Aqua Hall of Fame. And they don't keep showing up as the top-rated pool and hot tub company in Minnesota year after year.

We’re proud to be locally owned and operated, the same as it’s always been. That matters because if something comes up after your pool is built, you’re not calling a 1-800, or reaching a number that’s no longer in service. You’re calling the same company that built it.

Not every pool builder is built for Minnesota. A company that does most of its work in warmer climates is going to approach a build differently than one that has spent over 50 years navigating freeze-thaw cycles, heavy clay soils, and a construction season that doesn't leave a lot of margin for error.

At Valley Pools & Spas, we build pools specifically for this climate. That means understanding how Minnesota soil moves and settles, how to engineer a pool that survives winters without structural issues, and how to set up equipment that performs reliably when the temperature swings 100 degrees between July and January. It also means knowing the local permitting and regulatory landscape across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, so the process doesn't stall out over paperwork or code surprises mid-build.

When you hire a contractor who has been doing this work in Minnesota since 1974, you're not our learning curve. You're working with a team that has already solved the problems that trip up less experienced builders.

Over the years, Valley Pools & Spas has earned a long list of recognition year-over-year. To name a few: the BBB Integrity Award, the Aqua Hall of Fame, the Angie's List Superior Service Award, and the Star Tribune's Reader's Choice.

We're proud of those. But what they really represent is a track record of homeowners who had a good experience and said so. Awards don't come from nowhere. They come from decades of showing up, doing the work right, and treating customers the way they deserve to be treated on a purchase this significant.

For a lot of homeowners, the process of building a custom pool feels like a black box. You know what you want at the beginning, and you know what you're hoping to have at the end, but everything in the middle is unclear. That uncertainty is one of the biggest reasons people put off a project like this longer than they need to.

Here's how it actually works with us.

It starts with a free, no obligation consultation. We learn about your yard, your goals, your timeline, and your budget. No pressure, no hard sell. Just an honest conversation about what makes sense for your situation.

From there, we do a site visit to assess your property. Soil, drainage, sun exposure, access points. This is where we make sure the design we build is the right one for you and how you want to use your pool, and not just a template dropped into your backyard.

Then comes the design phase, where everything comes together. Layout, finishes, lighting, steps, any additional features. Once you're happy with the plan, we build it.

And when the project is done, we don't disappear. Valley Pools & Spas has one of the largest service fleets in the Twin Cities, with certified technicians and state-of-the-art water testing labs. We're here for the long haul, the same as we've always been.

Valley Pools & Spas has three locations across Minnesota, in Burnsville, Andover, and Brainerd, serving homeowners across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota including the lake country and cabin communities up north.

Wherever you are in our service area, you're working with the same team, the same standards, and the same commitment to getting it right. Our showrooms are stocked with products, our staff is trained and certified, and our service fleet is ready to support you well after your pool is in the ground.

If you're in the planning stages or just starting to think about what a custom pool could look like for your property, any of our three locations, or using our contact form is a good place to start that conversation.

A custom in-ground pool is a long-term investment in your home and your family. It deserves a builder with the experience, the local knowledge, and the track record to do it right. Valley Pools & Spas has been that builder for Minnesota homeowners since 1974. We'd love to be that builder for you.

Get in touch with our team and let's start the conversation.