Custom Pool Builder in Boerne, TX
A long negative-edge pool facing a wooded valley, Boerne / Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas Hill Country.
Boerne Pool Builder
Building Into the Hill Country Itself
Worthey Aquatics designs and builds custom gunite pools and spas for Boerne homeowners. Pools start around $75–100K, most projects land between $100K and $200K+, and a typical build takes 8–12 weeks (very complex or large projects can take up to 16 weeks).
Boerne lots often come with limestone, mature oaks and Hill Country views. We design each pool around the site so it fits the land instead of fighting it.
Next step: Request a design consultation or call 210-760-7236. Our phones are answered 24/7.
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Built for the Ground Under Boerne
What the Land Means for Your Pool
Kendall County’s surface geology is mostly limestone. USGS mapping shows Glen Rose Limestone across about 78% of the county and Edwards Limestone across about 20%. For a pool, that means:
Rock Excavation
Rock excavation is the norm, not the exception. We evaluate it at the site visit so it’s in your estimate.
Slopes as Features
Raised walls, spa spillovers and negative edges can turn a falling lot into the view.
Designed Drainage
Pools and decks add impervious cover, and the City of Boerne notes a drainage study may be required for any increase.
HOA Review
Communities like Cordillera Ranch review every improvement, so we plan for approvals from day one.
Cordillera Ranch
Designing for the ARC From Day One
Cordillera Ranch’s Property Owners Association reviews every improvement through its Architectural Review Committee (ARC). What the POA has published:
- Guidelines: they encourage native materials, structures that “harmonize with the existing topography,” and protection of view corridors and the dark sky environment. Separate Design Guidelines apply to the Ranch Community, Clubs Village and The Springs.
- Schedule: the ARC meets every Tuesday. Pools are ancillary submittals that average about 2.5 meetings, mostly because incomplete documents have to be resubmitted. Complete submittals are due at least 8 business days before a meeting.
- Site protection: no construction, including site clearing, begins without written approval.
How we plan: we design to the guidelines first, then submit a complete package. If you’re building a new home, we coordinate with your builder and architect so the pool, the house and the ARC steps line up.
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Golden hour from the sun shelf: in-pool loungers beside the spa.
City of Boerne or Kendall County?
A Boerne mailing address doesn’t always mean Boerne city limits, and the rules differ. We help you sort out which applies to your lot.
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City of Boerne: below-ground pools need a permit application and site plan, filed through the My Government Online portal by a City-registered contractor.
City site work: a drainage study may be required for added impervious cover, and tree removal permits are required (with exceptions) before grading.
Unincorporated Kendall County: a Development Permit is required for development, including excavation and grading.
HOA/POA: Cordillera Ranch ARC approval applies regardless.
A spa finished in iridescent dark glass mosaic tile, set within the negative-edge pool.
What We Build in Boerne
Pools, Spas and Remodels
- Custom gunite pools and spas
- Hillside and negative-edge pools
- Outdoor kitchens, pergolas and patios
- Weekly pool service after the build, starting at $249
Building a custom home? Send us your site plan and we’ll review pool feasibility (slope, rock, setbacks, septic, ARC constraints) before plans are final.
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Golden hour from the sun shelf: in-pool loungers beside the spa.
A spa finished in iridescent dark glass mosaic tile, set within the negative-edge pool.
Recent project: Boerne / Fair Oaks Ranch
Recent Project: Boerne / Fair Oaks Ranch
A long negative-edge pool looks out over a wooded Hill Country valley. Two white in-pool loungers and a small table sit on a sun shelf beside the spa, which is finished in iridescent dark glass mosaic tile.
Recent project: Boerne / Fair Oaks Ranch. Published with the homeowner’s permission.
Planning a pool? Request a consultation or call 210-760-7236.
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Service Area
Boerne, TX
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Boerne Pools
Do I need a permit for a pool in Boerne?
Inside Boerne city limits, yes: the City requires a permit application and site plan for below-ground pools, submitted through My Government Online by a City-registered contractor. In unincorporated Kendall County, the County requires a Development Permit for development including excavation and site improvements.
How long does Cordillera Ranch take to approve a pool?
Cordillera Ranch’s ARC meets every Tuesday, and the POA reports that pool and other ancillary submittals average about 2.5 meetings. Submitting a complete package at least 8 business days before a meeting helps avoid resubmittals.
Why do pools in Boerne often cost more to dig?
Kendall County is mostly limestone at the surface (about 78% Glen Rose Limestone and 20% Edwards Limestone per USGS mapping), so excavation often means cutting rock rather than digging soil.
Can you build on a rocky or sloped Boerne lot?
Yes. We evaluate rock and slope at the site visit and design around them.
How long does it take?
A typical build takes 8–12 weeks, and very complex or large projects can take up to 16 weeks.
What lighting is allowed for pools in Cordillera Ranch?
Cordillera Ranch’s Design Guidelines emphasize preserving the dark sky environment, so pool and landscape lighting must be designed to comply with the version of the Guidelines for your section. We confirm the lighting plan with the guidelines before submitting to the ARC.
Do you build pools in Boerne?
Yes. We design and build custom gunite pools, spas, outdoor kitchens, pergolas and patios for Boerne homeowners, and we work nearby in Fair Oaks Ranch and Vaaler Creek.
How much does a pool cost in Boerne?
Our pools start around $75–100K, and most land between $100K and $200K+, depending on size, site and features.
Do you handle permits and HOA approval?
We confirm what your address requires and prepare plans for permits and any architectural review.
Do your pools come with a warranty?
Yes. Our builds include warranty coverage, and we’ll walk you through the details during your consultation.
What Hill Country Homeowners Say
Our customers keep telling us the same things: we communicate, we're upfront about price, and we finish what we start.
“I was so impressed with how the crew handled our tricky backyard slope. Building a new pool here seemed impossible, but their skilled techs had solutions for everything.” – Shandalynn K.
“Tyler stands out as one of the best swimming pool builders in the Hill Country.” – Haviv R.
Rated 4.6 stars from 66 Google reviews.
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Request a consultation with Worthey Aquatics, or call 210-760-7236.
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