What is included
- New gunite (concrete) pools and spas
- Pool remodels: resurfacing, tile and coping
- Pool decks, shade and outdoor living around the pool
- Equipment upgrades: pumps, filters, heaters and automation
- Safety barriers and gates for code compliance
- Coordinated electrical and plumbing by licensed trades
How much does a pool cost in Austin?
A pool in the Austin area typically costs $80,000–$130,000 for a new gunite pool, $130,000–$200,000+ for a new pool with a spa and features, and $35,000–$65,000 for a pool remodel with new plaster, tile and coping, installed and before sales tax.
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| New gunite pool | $80,000–$130,000 |
| New pool with spa and features | $130,000–$200,000+ |
| Pool remodel: replaster, tile and coping | $35,000–$65,000 |
Ranges for full service work by Tier One Builds in the Austin metro: design help, permits, licensed trades and cleanup, installed, before sales tax. They are not quotes; your quote is free and based on your home.
What raises the price in the Austin area
- Rock excavation on Hill Country limestone for pools, footings and plumbing
- Engineered foundations on expansive clay east of I-35
- Moving plumbing in a slab, or upgrading an undersized electrical panel in an older home
- Impervious cover limits, protected trees and historic review that change the design
- Permit, utility and impact fees, which are largest for new units and new homes
Building a pool on Austin area ground
Soil changes the job more than anything else. West of MoPac and through the Hill Country, excavation often hits limestone, which takes heavier equipment and more time. On the expansive clay east of I-35, the pool shell and deck have to be engineered for soil that swells and shrinks. We look at the site before pricing so the quote reflects what is really under your yard.
Rules that affect where a pool can go
Pools need a building permit and must meet setbacks, barrier and gate requirements, and impervious cover limits, which are strict over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone in west Austin and parts of Hays and Williamson counties. On lots with a septic system, the pool must stay clear of the drain field. HOAs often add their own approval step.
When a pool needs a remodel
Rough or stained plaster, loose tile at the waterline, cracked coping and old single speed pumps are the usual signs. A remodel can also add a tanning ledge, new lighting and variable speed equipment that uses less electricity.
How your project runs
- Free consultationWe meet at your property, listen to what you want to change and look at the conditions that affect it: structure, soil, utilities, trees and the rules for your lot.
- Free quoteYou get a quote based on the scope we agreed, with the decisions that drive cost explained so you can adjust before anything is signed.
- Design and permitsDrawings, engineering and selections are finalized, and we submit the permits your city or county requires.
- BuildWe schedule every trade, order materials early, pass inspections and keep you updated at each phase.
- Final walkthroughWe walk the finished work with you, fix anything on the punch list and hand over the paperwork for your project.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pool cost in Austin?
A pool in the Austin area typically costs $80,000–$130,000 for a new gunite pool, $130,000–$200,000+ for a new pool with a spa and features, and $35,000–$65,000 for a pool remodel with new plaster, tile and coping, installed and before sales tax. Your quote is free.
How long does it take to build a pool?
Construction often takes two to four months after permits are issued, depending on rock, weather, and inspections at each stage. We give you a schedule with your quote.
Can you remodel my existing pool?
Yes. We replaster, retile, replace coping and decking, and upgrade equipment.
Who does the electrical and plumbing?
Texas requires licensed electricians and plumbers for that work, and we coordinate them as part of the project.
From our projects
A leaking vinyl liner pool. We pulled the old liner, cut into the floor and the deck to reach the leaking plumbing, laid new line, replumbed the pump and filter, and installed a new liner. Photos from the job. See the full project.
Permits
We pull the permits your project needs and schedule the inspections. To see what the city requires, read our swimming pool permit guide, with Austin review times, fees and the surrounding cities' portals.
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Where we build
We offer pool construction & remodeling across the greater Austin metro, including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lakeway and Kyle. See all service areas.