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Custom Gunite Pools & Spas in Houston, TX
As a custom pool builder serving greater Houston since 2006, we design and build freeform and geometric gunite pools, custom spas, and integrated water features — all in-house, start to finish.
Custom Pools & Spas
Built for the Way You Live
A custom pool is one of the biggest investments you'll make in your home, and it should feel like it was designed around your life — not the other way around. As a custom pool builder serving Tomball, Houston, and the surrounding communities, Aquascapes builds inground gunite pools and spas shaped, sized, and finished the way you actually want to use your backyard, from quiet lap swimming to entertaining a crowd around a spillover spa and fire feature.
Every project starts with an in-person consultation and a custom 3D design, and every phase after that — excavation, steel reinforcement, gunite shell, tile and decking, equipment, and startup — is handled by our own crews. Houston's expansive clay soil moves more than most homeowners realize, so our design and engineering account for it from day one, not as an afterthought. Already have a pool and want to update it instead? Our pool renovation team can help.
Why Homeowners Choose Aquascapes for Pools & Spas
- Custom freeform and geometric gunite pool design
- Spas, water features, and tanning ledges built into the same project
- In-house design, construction, and warranty teams — no subcontracted crews
- Family-owned and building custom pools across greater Houston since 2006
- Engineering built around Houston's clay soil and drainage needs
- Financing available through Lyon Financial
- No-obligation design consultation
Design Options
Explore Pool & Spa Styles
Have you considered what you want your new pool to look and feel like? These are the three starting points most Aquascapes designs build from.
Freeform Pools
Freeform pools follow no fixed geometry — the shape curves and flows to match your yard, your landscaping, and the way you want the space to feel. Because a freeform gunite pool is built entirely on-site rather than dropped in as a pre-formed shell, we can shape it around existing trees, slopes, or property lines that would rule out a straight-edge design. Most of our freeform builds also include a raised or spillover spa, a tanning ledge for lounging in a few inches of water, and a water feature or two built directly into the shape, so the pool reads as one continuous backyard feature rather than a rectangle with add-ons.
Geometric Pools
Geometric pools hold to true lines and dimensions — rectangles, ovals, squares, and Roman or Grecian ends. They tend to suit more formal, symmetrical backyard layouts and pair well with straight-edge decking, covered patios, and modern outdoor living designs. A geometric shape also makes it easier to build in a dedicated lap lane or a consistent depth for swimming laps, which is why homeowners who want a pool for exercise as much as relaxation often gravitate here. We'll walk you through where a raised spa, sun shelf, or step-down entry fits cleanly into a geometric layout without breaking the clean lines.
Custom Spas
An inground spa can be built as its own vessel, spill over into the pool, or sit raised above the water line as a visual centerpiece. Beyond a place to relax, a spa adds year-round use to a pool that would otherwise sit unheated through cooler Houston winters — run the spa on its own heater and jets while the rest of the pool stays closed for the season. We size and plumb every spa to its own equipment set, so you're never choosing between a warm spa and a cool pool at the same time.
Want waterfalls, fire features, tanning ledges, or accent lighting added to your design? Explore our custom pool features.
Investment
What Affects the Cost of a Custom Pool & Spa
Across the Houston area, custom gunite pools and spas typically run from around $50,000 to $150,000 or more, depending on size, features, and site conditions — luxury builds with extensive decking, water features, and automation can run higher. The exact number for your yard depends on a handful of factors:
- Pool size, shape, and depth
- Spa type — attached, spillover, or raised
- Interior finish (plaster, pebble, or glass tile)
- Decking material and square footage
- Site conditions, including Houston's clay soil and drainage
- Water features, lighting, and automation
The only way to get an accurate number for your specific yard is a no-obligation design consultation — we'll walk your property and put together a detailed proposal built around your budget.
Why Houston Soil Matters
Greater Houston sits on expansive clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and that movement can crack a pool that wasn't engineered for it. We account for site-specific soil and drainage conditions in every design, using the steel reinforcement it takes to keep a Houston-area pool stable and crack-free for the long run.
How It Works
From Design to First Swim
Consultation
We walk your property and talk through how you want to use the space, your budget, and your timeline.
3D Design & Engineering
Your pool and spa are designed in 3D and engineered in-house, so you can see the layout before we ever break ground.
Construction
Our own crews handle excavation, steel reinforcement, gunite, tile, decking, and equipment installation — including the extra site prep Houston's clay soil often requires.
Final Walkthrough & Warranty
We walk the finished pool with you, cover startup and care, and stand behind the work with our own service team.
Where We Work
Custom Pool & Spa Builder Serving Greater Houston
We build custom gunite pools and spas for homeowners within roughly 75 miles of our Tomball location, including:
- Houston
- Tomball / Magnolia
- The Woodlands
- Spring
- Conroe
- Willis
- Montgomery
- Cypress
- Katy
- Humble
- Kingwood
- Sugar Land
- Pearland
- Galveston
Not sure if we serve your area? Contact us for a consultation.
Questions & Answers
Pools & Spas FAQ
Every Aquascapes pool and spa is fully custom, so cost depends on size, shape, materials, and the features you choose, along with your site conditions. As a general guide, custom gunite pools and spas across the Houston area typically run from about $50,000 to $150,000 or more. The most accurate way to get a number for your yard is a no-obligation design consultation, where we review your goals and budget and put together a detailed proposal.
Freeform pools follow a curved, organic shape with no fixed geometry, while geometric pools hold to true lines and dimensions like rectangles, ovals, and Roman ends. Which one fits your yard depends on your landscaping, how formal you want the space to feel, and how you plan to use it.
In many cases, yes. Adding a spa to an existing pool is typically handled as part of a larger renovation, since it usually involves new equipment and plumbing. Our pool renovation team can evaluate your current pool and let you know what's possible.
Timelines vary with design complexity, permitting, and weather, but a custom gunite pool and spa generally takes a few months from groundbreaking to first swim. You'll get a projected schedule with your proposal and updates at every phase of construction.
Gunite pools are built from steel-reinforced, sprayed concrete, which means there's no limit on size or shape — including freeform designs, attached spas, and custom tanning ledges. Fiberglass pools use pre-formed shells in a limited number of shapes and sizes. Gunite construction is also the regional standard across Texas, which is why it's what we specialize in.
Greater Houston sits on expansive clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and that movement can crack a pool that wasn't engineered for it. We account for site-specific soil and drainage conditions in every design and use the steel reinforcement it takes to keep a Houston-area pool stable and crack-free for decades.
A well-built pool and spa can be a meaningful value-add when it's time to sell, especially in neighborhoods across greater Houston where outdoor living is in high demand. The exact return depends on your neighborhood and how well the pool has been built and maintained, but a properly engineered gunite pool holds its value far better than a poorly built one.
Yes. Financing is available through our lending partners, including Lyon Financial, so you can spread the investment over time. Ask about current options during your consultation.
We're based in Tomball and build custom pools and spas for homeowners across greater Houston — roughly a 75-mile radius — including Magnolia, The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Willis, Montgomery, Cypress, Humble, Kingwood, Sugar Land, Pearland, and Galveston. Not sure if you're in range? Just reach out.
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20 years in business, 1000s of pools built, and 1000s of satisfied customers. Tell us about your project and we'll help you design a pool and spa that fits your yard, your budget, and the way you want to live outdoors.
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