Primary service · Dallas–Fort Worth
New inground pool construction for DFW homes.
Building a pool is one of the biggest projects most homeowners take on outside the house. This page walks through what to consider before you build, what we’ll talk about together, and what we need to prepare a proposal for your backyard.
Before you build
Six decisions that shape every new pool.
You don’t need answers to all of these before reaching out. They’re what we’ll work through together.
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Site and space
Measure the usable yard: property lines, setbacks, easements, slope, trees, existing patios, and the route equipment will take into the backyard. These shape what’s possible before design starts.
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Size and shape
Decide how the pool will be used — laps, play, lounging, entertaining — and let that guide length, depth and form. Geometric pools tend to suit modern and traditional architecture; freeform shapes can soften a landscaped yard.
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Interior finish
The interior surface sets the water color and the feel underfoot. Lighter finishes read as brighter blue; darker finishes read deeper. We’ll walk through samples and maintenance expectations.
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Tile and coping
Waterline tile protects and defines the edge at the waterline. Coping is the cap around the pool — stone, pavers or concrete — and it’s where people sit, step and hold on.
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Features
Spas, shallow sun ledges, benches, water features and lighting add use and atmosphere. Some are easier to include during construction than to add later, so it’s worth talking through them early.
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Deck and surroundings
Deck material, width and drainage, plus how the pool connects to the back door, patio and lawn. A pool with too little deck rarely gets used the way people imagined.
Working with us
How a project moves from idea to proposal.
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Tell us about your project
Send the estimate form or reach out. Include your ZIP code and anything you already know.
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Discuss the design and scope
We talk through layout, size, materials and features, and look at the site.
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Receive a project-specific proposal
A written proposal describing the pool we discussed.
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Plan the next steps together
Ask questions, adjust the scope, and decide how to move forward.
Materials matter
Coping, tile and finish are chosen together so the pool reads as one piece.
Pool builder FAQs
Questions about building a new pool in Dallas–Fort Worth
What information do you need for an estimate?
Will I get a fixed price?
Do I need a permit?
Can I build in phases?
What should I think about before calling?
Estimates · Dallas–Fort Worth
Start your new pool estimate.
Share your property location and the work you’re considering. Send an estimate request to Cool & Clear Pools for review.