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Custom Pool Design & New Pools in San Antonio

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Custom Built San Antonio Pools

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Worthey Aquatics is a San Antonio custom pool builder specializing in custom inground gunite pools and outdoor living spaces. We design and build new pools that fit your home, your yard, and your lifestyle—so your backyard feels like a true extension of your living space.

From the first design sketch to your first swim, our team manages every step of the process. We serve homeowners across San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, including New Braunfels, Boerne, Kerrville, Helotes, Schertz, Cibolo, Seguin, Spring Branch, Bulverde, Fair Oaks Ranch, and nearby communities.

Ready to start planning your custom pool? Call us at (210) 760-7236 or request your free design consultation today.

Full-Service Pool Design & Build

What’s Included in Our Custom Pool Design & Construction Services

When you choose Worthey Aquatics, you get a full-service, start-to-finish pool building experience. Here’s what you can expect when we design and build your new custom pool:

1. On-Site Consultation & Backyard Assessment

We begin with a personal visit to your property. Our design team evaluates your space, listens to your goals, and discusses your budget and timeline. This on-site assessment lets us understand your yard’s grade, access, views, and constraints so we can create a realistic, buildable plan.

2. 3D Pool Design Renderings

Next, we bring your ideas to life with professional 3D designs. You’ll see how the pool, spa, decking, and outdoor living elements will sit with your home and landscaping. This is the perfect time to fine-tune details—shape, depth profile, steps and benches, tanning ledges, and features—before construction begins.

3. Material Selection & Custom Features

We guide you through selecting finishes, tile, coping, decking, and equipment. Whether you’re drawn to sleek modern tile, natural stone, or a resort-style look, we help you choose a palette that fits your home and budget. You can also layer in custom features, including:

  • Tanning ledges and in-pool loungers
  • Raised spas with spillways
  • Waterfalls, sheer descents, and scuppers
  • In-pool benches and swim-up seating
  • LED lighting and automation
  • Integrated outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and pergolas

4. Permit Management & HOA Coordination

Custom pools in the San Antonio area often require city permits, inspections, and HOA or architectural review approvals. Worthey Aquatics handles the permitting process and provides engineered plans and site drawings. We coordinate with the city and your HOA to help keep your project moving smoothly and in compliance with local requirements.

5. Expert New Pool Construction

Once plans are approved, our experienced construction crew gets to work. We use proven construction methods and high-quality materials designed to perform in the Texas climate, including:

  • Proper excavation and soil preparation
  • Steel reinforcement and gunite (shotcrete) shells
  • Thoughtful plumbing and hydraulics for efficient circulation
  • Durable tile, coping, and decking installations
  • Energy-efficient pumps, filters, and heaters

Throughout construction, we keep you updated on progress and next steps so you always know what’s happening in your backyard.

6. Final Walkthrough & Handover

Before you take your first swim, we complete a detailed quality check and system startup. During your final walkthrough, we show you how to operate your equipment, review basic care, and answer any questions. If you’d like continued support, our professional pool maintenance team can keep your water clear and your equipment running efficiently year-round.
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Tailored Pool Designs for Every Backyard

Types of Custom Pools We Design in San Antonio

Every property is different—lot size, slope, views, and how you plan to use the space all matter. Worthey Aquatics designs a wide range of custom pool styles throughout San Antonio and the Hill Country so your pool feels intentional and integrated, not “dropped in.”

Modern Geometric Pools

Clean lines, crisp edges, and minimalist finishes create a modern, architectural look. Modern geometric pools are ideal for contemporary homes, smaller yards, and spaces where you want the pool to feel like part of the home’s design.

Freeform Pools

Freeform pools use curves and organic shapes to blend naturally with landscaping and existing trees. They’re perfect for relaxed, resort-inspired backyards and properties where you want the pool to feel like a natural water feature.

Infinity Edge Pools

Infinity edge (vanishing edge) pools create dramatic visual effects that mimic luxury resorts, especially on lots with elevation changes or views. We design the edge location and elevation carefully so the effect works with your yard and surrounding landscape.

Family Pools

Family pools are designed for everyday fun, with safe entry points, shallow play areas, and flexible depth profiles. We can include features like benches, basketball goals, tanning ledges, and wide steps so the whole family has a comfortable place in the water.

Luxury Resort-Style Pools

For homeowners who want a true backyard destination, we design luxury resort-style pools with multiple features such as raised spas, sunken seating areas, fire features, waterwalls, and carefully layered lighting. These projects are tailored to your lifestyle—whether that means quiet relaxation, large-group entertaining, or both.

Serving San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country

Worthey Aquatics is proud to serve homeowners across the San Antonio area and the Texas Hill Country. Whether you live in San Antonio or nearby communities like New Braunfels, Wimberley, San Marcos, Seguin, Schertz, Alamo Heights, Live Oak, Helotes, Cibolo, Boerne, Fredericksburg, Comfort, Kerrville, Spring Branch, Bulverde, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Castroville, or Bandera, our team can help you design and build a custom pool that fits your property.

We understand that every neighborhood has its own character and guidelines. Our designs are tailored to blend with your home’s architecture, your lot’s terrain, and any HOA or city requirements that apply to your project.

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Why San Antonio Homeowners Trust Worthey Aquatics

Full-Service Pool Design & Build

Your pool is an investment in your home and your daily life. Worthey Aquatics is a design-led, construction-smart partner that guides you from concept to completion.

Homeowners choose us because:

We listen and design around your vision. We take the time to understand how you want to use your backyard and translate your wish list into a buildable, beautiful design.

We respect budgets and timelines. You receive detailed proposals and realistic schedules, and we communicate clearly as your project progresses.

We stand by our work with quality warranties. Our pools are built with durable materials and supported by warranties and service options that protect your investment.

We offer pool financing options. Our pool financing partners can help make your new custom pool more attainable with flexible payment options for qualified homeowners.

We provide professional pool maintenance. After your pool is built, our service team can keep it clean, balanced, and efficient so you can spend more time enjoying it and less time working on it.

Real Results: See Our Work

Curious about what’s possible? Explore our gallery to see stunning custom pools we’ve designed and built for homeowners across San Antonio and surrounding Hill Country communities like New Braunfels, Boerne, and Helotes. We believe these images speak for themselves — every project is a testament to our craftsmanship and dedication to bringing backyards to life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Building a Pool in San Antonio

How much does a custom pool cost in San Antonio?

Most custom inground gunite pools in the San Antonio area range from about $50,000 to $250,000 or more. The final cost depends on pool size, shape, and depth profile, features like tanning ledges, spas, waterfalls, and lighting, decking materials and surrounding outdoor living elements, and site access, soil conditions, and any required retaining or drainage work. During your consultation, Worthey Aquatics will review your yard and wish list, then provide a detailed written estimate so you understand the full investment before construction begins.

How long does it take to build a pool?

A typical custom pool project in the San Antonio area takes about 8 to 12 weeks once construction begins, including permitting and site preparation, excavation, steel, and plumbing, gunite shell installation, tile, coping, and decking, and equipment setup, interior finish, and startup. Weather, inspections, design complexity, and site conditions can affect the exact schedule, and Worthey Aquatics will walk you through a realistic timeline for your project.

Do I need a pool permit in San Antonio?

Yes, most properties inside city limits require a pool permit and inspections. You will need a site plan and engineered plans showing the pool location, setbacks, and structural details. Worthey Aquatics handles permitting and coordinates required inspections as part of the design-build process.

What type of pools do you build (gunite vs. fiberglass/vinyl)?

We specialize in custom gunite (shotcrete) pools because they offer maximum design flexibility, long-term durability, and a wide range of finish options. If you’re considering fiberglass or vinyl, we can explain the trade-offs in shape, longevity, and maintenance so you can make an informed decision.

Can you build year-round in the San Antonio area?

Generally yes. Worthey Aquatics builds custom pools in all seasons. Weather and soil moisture can impact scheduling and certain construction phases, but we plan around rain windows and seasonal conditions to keep your project moving forward.

What size or depth is best for my yard?

It depends on your yard, setbacks, utilities, and how you plan to use the pool. Many family pools fall in the range of 12 to 16 feet wide and 26 to 34 feet long, with depth profiles of 3.5 to 5.5 feet. During design, Worthey Aquatics tailors the dimensions to your property, safety needs, and preferred activities.

What energy-efficient pool equipment does Worthey Aquatics recommend?

Worthey Aquatics typically recommends variable-speed pumps, cartridge or high-efficiency filters, LED lighting, automation systems, and heat pumps or efficient heaters where appropriate. We spec a matched equipment set that fits your pool’s hydraulics and your goals for comfort, performance, and operating costs.

Saltwater or traditional chlorine—what’s better?

Saltwater pools use a salt chlorine generator to produce chlorine from dissolved salt, resulting in a gentler feel on skin and eyes, steadier dosing, and fewer manual chlorine additions. The water chemistry is similar to traditional chlorine pools. Worthey Aquatics builds both systems and will help you choose the option that fits your budget and maintenance preferences.

How much is monthly pool maintenance in San Antonio?

Typical monthly pool maintenance plans in the San Antonio area run about $185 to $350 per month, depending on pool size and features, equipment complexity, and service frequency. Worthey Aquatics also offers one-time cleanups, seasonal services, and ongoing maintenance plans tailored to your pool.

Does Worthey Aquatics handle design, engineering, and HOA approvals

Yes. Worthey Aquatics provides 3D designs, engineered plans, and permit documents and can assist with HOA or architectural review submissions. The goal is to keep design, engineering, approvals, and construction coordinated so you have a single point of contact from start to finish.

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