Texas
Pools in the Texas Hill Country and San Antonio
Hard rock under the yard and a long, hot summer? Pool Era builds, replasters, renovates and services pools across the Texas Hill Country and north San Antonio.
What we do
Pool work in Texas
Every project is founder-supervised on site.
- New pool constructionA custom pool shaped around your property and the way you want to spend time outside.
- Plaster and replasteringA renewed interior finish as a focused project or part of a wider renovation.
- Renovation and repairDefined improvements for the look, feel and operation of an existing pool.
- Pool equipmentInstallation and upgrades for pumps, filtration, chlorination, and heating or cooling.
- Service and maintenanceOngoing care for the water, finish and equipment.
How it works
How a project starts
You do not need plans to start. Photos of the yard or the pool are enough.
Show the site
Three or more photos or a short walk-through video. Slope, trees, views and the back door all help.
Describe it
A hundred words about the yard and how you want to use it.
We listen and follow up
The founder reviews what you share and reaches out to talk it through.
Local conditions
What Hill Country pools have to handle
Three things shape most pool projects here. Each one comes with a source you can check.
Rock close to the surface
The Hill Country sits on hard limestone. Softer layers above it wore away long ago, so the rock is often near the top.[1] Soils tend to be thin, with limestone showing through.[2] Ask any pool builder how rock is handled before you sign.
Heat pulls water out
Texas loses a lot of water to evaporation. In 2011, the worst drought year on record, Texas lakes lost more water to the air than all its cities used.[3] A pool loses water the same way, so expect to top it up in summer.
Fence rules depend on the pool
Texas law sets fence rules for pools at apartment complexes and owners' associations. The fence must be at least 48 inches tall.[4] Home pools follow city or county rules. The CPSC suggests a fence on all sides with self-closing, self-latching gates.[5]
Sources
- Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin: Central Texas geology
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Edwards Plateau Limestone Savanna and Woodland
- Texas Water Development Board (Texas Water Newsroom, Oct. 9, 2024): Improved reservoir evaporation data
- Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 757: Pool Yard Enclosures
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Pools (Pub. 362)
Where we work
Texas towns we serve
Find your town for local details. Do not see it? Call and ask.
Bexar County
Kendall County
Kerr County
Gillespie County
Bandera County
Blanco County
Travis County
Burnet County
Medina County
Common questions
Questions about pools in Texas
Which parts of Texas does Pool Era serve?
The Texas Hill Country and the north side of San Antonio, from north San Antonio to the Highland Lakes. Find your town above, or call (830) 830-4655.
Does Pool Era work on pools it did not build?
Yes. Existing pools are welcome, whether or not Pool Era carried out the original project. That includes plaster, renovation, equipment and ongoing service.
Why does rock matter for a new pool?
Much of the Hill Country has limestone close to the surface. Rock under the yard can change how a pool is dug, so ask how rock is handled in any bid.
Do I need a fence around my pool in Texas?
Texas law requires a fence at least 48 inches tall around apartment and owners' association pools. For a home pool, check your city or county rules. The CPSC suggests a fence on all sides with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Who supervises a Pool Era project?
Every Pool Era project is founder-supervised on site.
Ready to talk about your pool?
Not sure what your pool needs yet? Send a few photos and we will talk it through.
