Pool builds, plaster and care in Llano, TX.
Pool Era serves Llano and the rest of Llano County with custom pool builds, plaster, renovation, equipment and ongoing maintenance. Granite outcrops and lake shores mean the rock decides as much as the design. Every project is supervised on site by the founder with an utmost-reliable crew.
The land in Llano
The ground under Llano
Llano sits on the ancient rock of the Llano Uplift, not limestone, on gentler ground than the limestone hills to the south. Here is what that means for your pool.
- Elevation
- 1,022 ft
- Rise and fall within 5 miles
- 277 ft
- Rock under the town
- Packsaddle Schist
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Lay of the land
Gently rolling
The ground within 5 miles of town varies by 277 ft, and by 109 ft within 1.5 miles (40 USGS elevation points). Our classes: under 350 ft gently rolling, 350 to 549 ft rolling hills, 550 ft or more steep hills and canyons. [1]
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Depth to rock
about 38 in
Katemcy sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes. Typical depth to paralithic bedrock for Katemcy soil (97 cm). [3]
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Nights at 32°F or below
50 a year
NOAA 1991-2020 normal at Llano (USC00415272), 1.5 miles from town. [5]
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Lake evaporation
54.7 in a year
Average yearly gross lake evaporation, 1991-2020, for TWDB quadrangle 709 (a one-degree grid square). [6]
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Native trees
Post oak, Blackjack oak, Plateau live oak, Mesquite
Canopy trees TPWD lists for the Llano Uplift Acidic Forest, Woodland and Glade, where Ashe juniper is 'much less common than in the surrounding landscape'. [7]
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Critters near pools
Region-level species (Central Texas / Hill Country), not a yard survey. [8]
For your pool
What this means for your pool
Compared with Fredericksburg and Dripping Springs: the ground within 5 miles varies 277 ft here, against 462 ft in Fredericksburg and 388 ft in Dripping Springs; soft rock sits about 38 in down in the main soil, against 17 in near Dripping Springs; about 50 freezing nights a year, against 42 in Fredericksburg and 29 in Dripping Springs.
Nearby: Fredericksburg · Dripping Springs
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Digging
Soft bedrock is typically about 38 inches down in the main soil here, over hard old rock. Ask every bidder how they price rock excavation before you sign. [3]
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Slope and views
The ground within 5 miles rises and falls about 277 feet, gentler than most of the Hill Country. Fewer walls, but plan where rainwater will drain around the deck. [1]
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Plaster and scale
We could not find a published hardness number for the local water. Test your fill water for calcium hardness before a new plaster start-up or a refill.
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Covers and top-ups
Open water here loses about 54.7 inches a year to evaporation. That is more than the 27.6 inches of rain and snow a year. A pool cover cuts how often you top up. [6][5]
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Freeze protection
About 50 nights a year drop to 32°F or below. Run the pump through hard freezes or fit a freeze sensor, and protect exposed pipes at the equipment pad. [5]
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Fill timing
Your water supplier can limit outdoor water use in a drought. Check the current stage before you drain, fill or refill a pool. [10]
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Filter care
Trees here include post oak and blackjack oak. Their leaves end up in the water, so empty skimmer baskets often. [7]
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Critters
Scorpions, rattlesnakes, copperheads and chirping frogs all live in this part of Texas. Keep the equipment pad clear of clutter and check before you reach in. [8]
Sources and dates checked
14 sources
Figures come from public data at one point in the town; your yard can differ. Facts for Llano only, checked on the date shown.
- USGS 3DEP via the Elevation Point Query Service Checked Oct 24, 2026
- Horton, J.D., C.A. San Juan, and D.B. Stoeser (2017), The State Geologic Map Compilation (SGMC) geodatabase of the conterminous United States via Macrostrat Checked Oct 24, 2026
- USDA-NRCS SSURGO soil survey via Soil Data Access (view in SoilWeb) Checked Oct 24, 2026
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020 Checked Oct 24, 2026
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020 Checked Oct 24, 2026
- Texas Water Development Board, Lake Evaporation and Precipitation Checked Oct 24, 2026
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Ecological Mapping Systems: Llano Uplift Acidic Forest, Woodland, and Glade Checked Oct 24, 2026
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Scorpions Checked Oct 24, 2026
- City of Llano 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Checked Oct 24, 2026
- City of Llano: Drought Contingency Plan (Ordinance 1522) Checked Oct 24, 2026
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Venomous Snake Safety Checked Oct 24, 2026
- Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine (April 2012): Wild Thing, Hitchhiking Herp Checked Oct 24, 2026
- Texas A&M AgriLife Today (Dec. 28, 2022): Cedar fever season in Texas Checked Oct 24, 2026
- City of Kerrville Laboratory: Standard Water Analysis Package Checked Oct 24, 2026
What we do
What pool services does Pool Era offer in Llano?
Common questions
Questions from Llano homeowners
Does Pool Era build pools in Llano, TX?
Yes. Pool Era builds custom pools in Llano and across Llano County, with every project supervised on site by the founder.
Does Pool Era replaster and renovate pools in Llano?
Yes. Pool Era handles plaster, tile, coping, renovation and repair for existing pools in Llano, TX.
Does Pool Era offer pool service in Llano?
Yes. Pool Era offers ongoing service, maintenance and equipment care in Llano. Call (830) 830-4655 to ask about scheduling.
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