Resort luxury in your San Antonio backyard.
From the established estates of Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills to the hills of Stone Oak, Shavano Park, and The Dominion, San Antonio backyards range from grand to intimate — and each deserves a pool designed around it, not dropped into it.
We bring resort-level design, premium PebbleTec finishes, and smart automation to every Bexar County build — whether it's a sleek courtyard spool or a sweeping infinity edge with a full outdoor kitchen.
As a firefighter-owned, family-operated, and Google Guaranteed pool builder, we bring the same discipline and follow-through to your San Antonio backyard that we bring to the firehouse. One local team handles design, permitting, engineering, and construction — from the first 3D rendering to your first swim — and backs it with equipment from trusted partners like Pentair and Jandy.
Custom pools across San Antonio & Bexar County.
San Antonio spans grand historic estates, leafy inner-loop neighborhoods, and fast-growing master-planned communities on the north side — each with its own lot size, soil, and architectural standards. We design and build custom gunite pools throughout Bexar County and the communities below.
Alamo Heights & Terrell Hills
Established, tree-shaded lots with high design standards. We work carefully around mature oaks and tight access to drop in elegant, space-efficient pools.
Stone Oak & Sonterra
Hilltop north-side neighborhoods with grade and views. Raised spas, infinity edges, and layered decking shine on these lots.
The Dominion
Gated estate living with an active architectural committee. We design refined, view-oriented pools and manage every Dominion HOA submittal.
Shavano Park & Hollywood Park
Wooded estate lots north of Loop 1604. Generous yards suit grottos, swim-up features, and full outdoor-living programs.
Olmos Park & Monte Vista
Historic inner-loop homes with character. We tailor pools to heritage architecture and smaller, walled gardens.
Cibolo Canyons & Far North
Newer master-planned communities with room to build. Family designs with tanning ledges, bubblers, and shade are favorites here.
Helotes & Grey Forest
Hill Country lots on the northwest edge of the city, often with rock and grade. We engineer for limestone and slope to set pools, spas, and decking that fit the terrain.
Timberwood Park & Far North 281
Large, family-sized acreage lots between Stone Oak and Bulverde. Room for sweeping resort layouts with grottos, fire features, and full outdoor kitchens.
Estate to Urban Lots
From grand Alamo Heights estates to compact courtyard yards, we right-size each design — spools, lap pools, or sweeping resort layouts.
Clay Soil Engineering
San Antonio's expansive clay soils move with moisture. We engineer structure and decking to that movement so your pool stays true.
HOA & Permitting Handled
Stone Oak, Shavano Park, The Dominion — we manage Bexar County permits and every neighborhood HOA submittal for you.
New Pool Construction
New swimming pools in San Antonio — premium gunite, sized to estate and urban lots.
Learn more →Spas & Water Features
Infinity edges, raised spas, scuppers, and custom grottos.
Learn more →Outdoor Living
Backyard remodeling — outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, and resort-style decking.
Learn more →Pool Remodel & Renovation
Pool remodel and renovation in San Antonio — resurfacing established pools in durable PebbleTec.
Learn more →What it takes to build here — and why local knowledge matters.
Building a swimming pool in San Antonio isn't the same as building one on flat, sandy ground. Get the engineering wrong and a pool can shift, crack, or settle; get it right — as we do on every build — and you have a structure that holds true for decades. Here is an honest look at what goes into a custom pool in our area, and why hiring a local builder protects your investment.
Expansive clay engineering
Much of San Antonio sits on expansive clay that swells and shrinks with moisture. We run soil studies and engineer the shell, steel, and decking to that movement so your pool and patio stay true for decades.
Estate & urban lots
From sweeping Dominion estates to compact Alamo Heights courtyards, we right-size every design — spools, lap pools, and full resort layouts — to make the most of the space you have.
Permits, HOA & engineering
We manage City of San Antonio and Bexar County permits, stamped structural engineering, and HOA architectural approvals for communities like Stone Oak, The Dominion, Shavano Park, and Cibolo Canyons. You never chase paperwork — it is part of the build.
Texas heat, sun & water
Long, hot summers shape smart design: efficient variable-speed pumps, optional heaters and chillers, generous shade and shelf seating, and PebbleTec finishes that hold up to UV and hard water year-round.
Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Every backyard is different, so every quote is built from your site, your design, and the features you want — never a templated number. As a guide, here is what custom gunite pool projects typically run in the San Antonio market. For a deeper breakdown, read our 2026 custom pool cost guide, or explore pool financing options.
A true custom gunite pool with a clean geometric or freeform shape, PebbleTec finish, and essential equipment — engineered for your San Antonio lot, not a stock template.
The most popular range in San Antonio: a larger pool with a raised spa, water features, tanning ledge, LED lighting, and smart automation.
A complete backyard resort — infinity edges, grottos, expansive decking, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and full outdoor-living architecture.
Figures are typical ranges for the San Antonio area and include design, engineering, permitting, and PebbleTec finish. Final pricing depends on size, depth, access, soil, and selected features. We provide a clear, line-item proposal before any work begins.
From first sketch to first swim.
A San Antonio pool typically takes eight to fourteen weeks of construction once permits and approvals are in hand, depending on size, weather, and features. Here is the path your project follows. See our full week-by-week pool build timeline.
Design & 3D rendering
We meet at your home, study the lot, and translate your vision into a photorealistic 3D design so you can see and refine your pool before a shovel touches the ground.
Engineering & permits
We finalize structural engineering, pull City of San Antonio and Bexar County permits, and secure HOA approval — all handled by our team.
Excavation & gunite shell
We dig, set steel, run plumbing and electrical, and pneumatically place the gunite shell that gives your pool its permanent strength.
Tile, decking & features
Waterline tile, coping, decking, and water features go in, followed by your outdoor-living elements — kitchens, pergolas, and fire.
PebbleTec finish & startup
We apply your PebbleTec interior, fill the pool, balance the water, commission the automation, and walk you through ownership. Then you swim.
5.0 stars, and counting.
Rated 5.0 on Google · Google Guaranteed · BBB accredited
From start to finish it was a pleasure working with J. Oliver — informative, responsive, with top-notch workmanship from every subcontractor.
Josh and Shan went above and beyond to bring my dream pool to life. This is my third pool, and by far the best experience I've had.
An easy, hassle-free build from start to finish — very knowledgeable, and they customized the pool just perfectly.
Building in the Alamo City, answered.
Do you provide a custom 3D pool design?+
Yes. Before construction begins we create a photorealistic 3D rendering of your pool and outdoor space, so you can walk through the design, adjust shapes and features, and see exactly how it will sit in your San Antonio backyard. Nothing is left to the imagination.
What makes J. Oliver Pools different?+
We are a firefighter-owned, family-operated builder that treats your project with the same accountability we bring to the firehouse. You get one dedicated local team, transparent line-item pricing, PebbleTec Elite craftsmanship, and clear communication from the first design meeting through your first swim.
How much does a custom pool cost in San Antonio?+
Most custom gunite pools in San Antonio start around $60,000, with the most popular signature builds running $75,000–$150,000 once you add a spa, water features, lighting, and automation. Full estate backyards run higher. We provide a transparent, line-item proposal — and we offer pool financing to fit a range of budgets.
How long does it take to build a pool in San Antonio?+
After permitting and HOA approval, construction typically takes eight to fourteen weeks depending on size, features, weather, and site access. Our project manager keeps you updated at every milestone, from excavation to your PebbleTec finish and first swim.
What kind of pools do you build?+
We build fully custom gunite pools — freeform, geometric, infinity-edge, and perimeter-overflow — along with raised spas, tanning ledges, grottos, and water features. We also design complete outdoor-living spaces with decking, pergolas, kitchens, and fire features.
Are you licensed, insured, and reviewed?+
Yes. J. Oliver Pools is a firefighter-owned, family-operated company that is Google Guaranteed, BBB accredited, a PebbleTec Elite builder, and rated 5.0 stars on Google. You are working with a credentialed local team, not an out-of-town crew.
Do you offer pool financing?+
Yes. We work with financing partners to offer flexible options so you can spread the cost of your San Antonio pool over time. Visit our financing page or ask during your design consultation.
Which San Antonio neighborhoods do you build in?+
We build premium custom pools across San Antonio and Bexar County, including Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Stone Oak, Shavano Park, and The Dominion, managing the specific permitting and HOA requirements for each.
Can you build a pool on a small or established San Antonio lot?+
Yes. Many San Antonio yards are established or compact. We specialize in spools, geometric lap pools, and courtyard designs that make the most of tighter urban lots without sacrificing luxury.
How does San Antonio's clay soil affect a pool build?+
Parts of San Antonio have expansive clay soils that move with moisture. We engineer each pool's structure and decking with that movement in mind, including proper soil studies, so your pool stays true for decades.
Do you offer pool remodel and renovation in San Antonio?+
Yes. We remodel and renovate established San Antonio pools — PebbleTec resurfacing, new tile, coping and decking, modern variable-speed equipment and automation, and added spas or water features. Many of the city's inner-loop and north-side pools are decades old and a renovation brings them fully back to life.
Do you do backyard remodeling, not just the pool?+
Absolutely. Backyard remodeling in San Antonio is one of our specialties — we design the pool and the whole outdoor space together, adding outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, and resort-style decking so the backyard works as one continuous room.
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