Custom Inground Pool Builder in Greater Houston, TX
Houston’s Most Awarded Pool Company — Fully Custom Gunite Pools Designed & Built to the Highest Standard. Award-Winning Custom Pool Design & Build.
Houston’s Custom Inground Pool Builder
When Houston homeowners decide to build a custom inground pool, the builder they choose determines everything — the quality of the design, the precision of the construction, the integrity of the process, and the long-term performance of the finished pool. Regal Pools was built specifically to deliver at the highest level on every one of those dimensions.
As Houston’s Most Awarded Pool Company with over 30 years of experience designing and building custom pools throughout Greater Houston, we bring a depth of local knowledge and construction expertise that simply can’t be replicated. We understand Houston’s clay-heavy soils, high water table, and intense summer heat. We know how to engineer pools that last decades in this climate — and how to design outdoor environments that maximize the Houston lifestyle.
Every Regal pool is built using gunite/shotcrete construction — the industry’s gold standard for custom inground pools. Gunite delivers permanent, fully structural pool shells with unlimited design flexibility. Unlike fiberglass’s pre-molded shapes or vinyl liner’s limited lifespan, a properly built gunite pool in Greater Houston can realistically last 50 to 100 years with proper care. It’s the only construction method that gives you complete freedom over shape, depth, size, and features — from a sleek modern lap pool to an elaborate resort-style backyard environment.
Every project begins with a free, no-obligation design consultation and a stunning custom 3D rendering so you can see your finished pool before a single shovel enters the ground. Every project begins with a free, no-obligation design consultation and a stunning custom 3D rendering so you can see your finished pool before a single shovel enters the ground.
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Call us or visit our office to schedule your free pool design consultation. We’ll evaluate your property, discuss your vision, and provide a custom 3D rendering of your future pool — no obligation.
Tomball, TX 77375
Why Houston Chooses Regal Pools to Build Their Pool
Houston’s Most Awarded Pool Company
More awards, more recognition, and more 5-star reviews than any other pool builder in the Greater Houston market. We set the standard others try to match.
30+ Years Building in Houston
Three decades of Houston-specific experience means we know the soils, the climate, the permitting landscape, and the design preferences of this market better than anyone.
Master Pools Guild Member
Membership in the Master Pools Guild represents the pinnacle of design, construction, and business standards in the pool industry. Only the best qualify.
Google Guaranteed & 4.8★ Rated
Screened and certified by Google. Our 684+ reviews reflect a track record of exceptional craftsmanship, communication, and finished results.
Why Regal Builds Every Pool in Gunite
Gunite — a high-pressure dry-mix concrete sprayed over a steel rebar framework — is the construction method used by every serious custom pool builder in the Houston market. It’s the only method that gives you complete freedom over shape, depth, and design, and it’s the only method that produces a truly permanent pool structure.
In Houston’s challenging environment — expansive clay soils, a high water table, heavy seasonal rains, and intense summer heat — gunite’s structural superiority matters enormously. A properly engineered and built gunite pool handles soil movement, hydrostatic pressure, and thermal stress in ways that fiberglass and vinyl simply cannot match. That’s why gunite accounts for the majority of custom pool construction in the Houston area, and why Regal Pools builds exclusively in gunite.
Gunite vs. Other Pool Types
- ✓Gunite: Fully custom shape & size, 50–100+ year lifespan, superior structural performance in Houston’s soils, highest design flexibility
- ✓Fiberglass: Limited pre-molded shapes, faster install but no customization, 25-year typical lifespan, can shift in Houston’s expansive clay
- ✓Vinyl Liner: Lowest upfront cost, liner replacement every 5–10 years, susceptible to damage, not suitable for Houston’s climate demands
For a serious long-term investment in your Greater Houston property, gunite is the clear, correct choice. Every Regal pool is engineered from the ground up for this specific market.
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Every Pool Regal Builds Is One of a Kind
No two Regal pools are alike. Our design team works from a blank canvas on every project, creating a pool and outdoor living environment that is precisely tailored to your property, your architecture, and your lifestyle vision. We don’t work from catalogs or pre-set packages — we design from scratch, for you.
Pool Styles & Design Options
- ✓Resort-style freeform pools with lagoon curves, beach entries, grottos, and waterfalls
- ✓Modern geometric pools with clean lines, knife edges, and infinity or vanishing edges
- ✓Pool & spa combinations with integrated spa spillovers and dual-temperature control
- ✓Lap pools & exercise pools for fitness-focused homeowners
- ✓Family pools with tanning ledges, bubblers, shallow play areas, and in-pool seating
- ✓Cocktail pools & plunge pools for smaller footprints or urban lots
- ✓Infinity & negative-edge pools that visually merge with views or landscape features
- ✓Pool & outdoor living combinations integrating kitchen, fire, and entertainment
Signature Water Features That Transform Any Pool
Water features elevate a great pool into an unforgettable one. Moving water — whether it’s the soft sound of a sheer descent or the drama of a natural grotto waterfall — adds a dimension of atmosphere and luxury that no static pool can replicate. Regal Pools designs and builds a full spectrum of custom water features, each engineered to complement your pool’s overall design.
Sheer Descents & Scuppers
Linear water features that drop a clean sheet of water into your pool. Elegant, soothing, and visually dramatic — especially with LED backlighting at night.
Rock Waterfalls & Grottos
Natural or fabricated rock formations that create a tropical, resort-like atmosphere. Grottos include a cave-like enclosure for a private, dramatic effect.
Deck Jets & Laminars
Arc streams of water that shoot from the deck into the pool. Particularly stunning at night when backlit with LED. Kids absolutely love chasing the glowing arcs.
Bubblers & Fountains
Upward-spouting water features on tanning ledges and beach entries. Create a splash-pad effect for young children while adding a visual centerpiece to your pool.
Vanishing & Negative Edges
The ultimate in luxury pool design — a perimeter overflow that creates the illusion of water merging with the horizon or landscape. Engineered to exacting standards.
Custom Pool Slides
Purpose-built slides designed to complement your pool’s architecture and materials. Far beyond the plastic tube slide — crafted to become part of the design.
From the Pool’s Edge to the Back Fence
The best pool projects don’t stop at the water’s edge. Regal Pools designs and builds complete outdoor living environments that integrate every element of your backyard — pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fire features, covered structures, lighting, and decking — into a single, cohesive design. The result is a backyard that functions as a true extension of your home.
Outdoor Living Elements
- ✓Custom outdoor kitchens with built-in grills, refrigerators, sinks, and bar seating
- ✓Covered pergolas, pavilions, and shade structures
- ✓Fire pits, fire bowls, and fire-and-water feature combinations
- ✓Pool decking in travertine, natural stone, pavers, stamped concrete, and cool deck
- ✓LED architectural, landscape, and underwater lighting systems
- ✓Privacy screens, landscape integration, and fencing solutions
Our Pool Portfolio
Every Regal pool is a one-of-a-kind design. Browse a selection of our custom inground pools and outdoor living environments built throughout Greater Houston.
Custom Pool Designs
What Houston Homeowners Need to Know Before Building a Pool
Houston’s soil conditions are the single most important engineering consideration for custom pool construction in this market. The area’s expansive, clay-heavy soils swell and contract seasonally with moisture changes, creating significant movement forces that can damage a poorly engineered pool shell. Every Regal pool is engineered with a reinforced rebar structure and shotcrete shell specifically calculated for the soil conditions at your specific site. We don’t use generic structural drawings — every project gets a site-specific engineering plan.
Permitting and inspections are required for all new pool construction in Greater Houston. Requirements vary by jurisdiction — City of Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County, and various MUD districts each have their own processes. Regal Pools manages all permit applications, engineering plan submissions, inspection scheduling, and final sign-offs. You will never need to interact with a building department directly on a Regal project.
HOA architectural review is required in most master-planned communities throughout the Greater Houston area. Regal Pools is experienced with the review processes of The Woodlands, Bridgeland, Towne Lake, Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Sienna, Riverstone, and dozens of other communities. We prepare complete, HOA-compliant submittal packages tailored to each community’s specific standards.
Pool financing options are available for qualified homeowners. Regal Pools works with pool-specific lenders who understand the value of a custom pool investment. Visit our financing page to explore your options.
Construction timeline for a typical Regal custom pool in Greater Houston runs 10–16 weeks from excavation start to final walkthrough. Pre-construction phases — design, permitting, and HOA review — typically add 4–8 weeks before the excavator arrives. Regal manages all pre-construction processes to minimize delays.
How Much Does a Custom Pool Cost in Greater Houston?
The most common question we hear from Houston homeowners is: what will my pool cost? The answer depends on several key variables — but understanding the cost landscape helps you plan effectively and set realistic expectations from day one.
Regal Pools builds fully custom gunite inground pools designed and priced specifically for your property, vision, and budget. This reflects our commitment to building pools at the highest standard of construction and materials — we don’t offer entry-level products. The cost of your specific pool will be determined by:
- ✓Pool size and depth: A compact 12×24 family pool will cost significantly less than a sprawling 20×40 resort design. Deeper pools require more excavation, more gunite, and more structural engineering.
- ✓Design complexity: A clean geometric rectangle is more economical to build than a freeform lagoon with multiple curves, variable depths, and integrated boulders. Every design choice has a cost implication.
- ✓Water features: Sheer descents, laminars, grottos, rock waterfalls, vanishing edges, and built-in spas each add to the project scope and investment.
- ✓Finish selections: Basic plaster is the most economical interior finish. Pebble finishes, quartz aggregates, and premium glass tile add cost but deliver significantly better aesthetics and durability.
- ✓Decking and outdoor living: Travertine, natural stone pavers, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and fire features are typically separate from the pool contract but are often designed and built concurrently.
- ✓Site conditions: Difficult access, tree removal, grading requirements, or unusual soil conditions can add to excavation and preparation costs.
The most reliable way to understand what your pool will cost is a free, no-obligation consultation with our design team. We’ll evaluate your property, understand your vision, and provide a detailed, transparent estimate. There are no surprises with Regal Pools.
The Regal Pool Building Process
Eight clearly defined steps from first conversation to first swim — with expert guidance, transparent communication, and zero surprises at every stage.
Free Design Consultation
We visit your property, evaluate your yard’s dimensions, sun orientation, soil conditions, and access. We listen to your vision, budget, and lifestyle goals.
Custom 3D Rendering
Our designers produce a photorealistic 3D rendering of your pool and outdoor living environment so you can visualize the finished result before any work begins.
Engineering & Permits
We prepare all structural engineering plans and submit permit applications to your local jurisdiction and HOA. We manage all corrections and approvals.
Excavation
Precision excavation to the engineered dimensions of your pool shell. Access, grading, and spoil removal all managed by our experienced crew.
Steel & Plumbing Rough-In
Rebar steel framework installed to engineering specification. All plumbing lines, conduit, and equipment pads roughed in and inspected.
Gunite Shell
High-pressure gunite/shotcrete sprayed over the steel framework to form your permanent pool shell. Cured to full structural strength before any further work proceeds.
Finishing & Features
Tile, coping, decking, interior finish, water features, equipment, smart automation, and LED lighting all installed and tested to our exacting standards.
Final Walkthrough
We walk through every system with you — equipment operation, chemistry startup, maintenance schedule, and warranty coverage — before handing over your keys.
What Our Clients Say
Real results from real Greater Houston homeowners. Our 4.8-star Google rating from 684+ reviews reflects a consistent standard of quality, communication, and craftsmanship.
“Regal Pools did a fantastic job from start to finish, especially thanks to Jessica and Philip. The design process was collaborative and the finished pool exceeded what we imagined was possible.”
Kiarash K. — Google Review“Overall, we had a great experience with Regal Pools. Fantastic final product. Staff was responsive and engaged when issues popped up. Our superintendent kept everything on track and on schedule.”
Jesse P. — Google Review“From start to finish, I had a fantastic experience with Regal Pools. Jessica’s design was beautiful and exactly what I was looking for. I appreciated that she was working with our budget throughout the process.”
Marine L. — Google ReviewNew Pool Construction FAQ
Answers to the questions Houston homeowners ask most when planning a new custom inground pool.
Regal Pools builds exclusively gunite (shotcrete) inground pools. Gunite is the industry standard for custom pool construction in the Greater Houston market — it offers unlimited design flexibility, superior structural performance in Houston’s clay soils, and a lifespan of 50 to 100+ years. We do not build fiberglass or vinyl liner pools.
Regal Pools builds fully custom gunite inground pools designed and priced specifically for your property, vision, and budget. Most projects in the Greater Houston area range between contact us for a free custom estimate and $250,000+ depending on pool size, design complexity, water features, interior finish selections, and outdoor living additions. A detailed estimate is provided following your free design consultation and 3D rendering review. Call (936) 930-6097 to get started.
The construction phase of a typical Regal custom pool takes 10–16 weeks from excavation to final walkthrough. Pre-construction phases — design finalization, permitting, and HOA architectural review — typically add 4–8 weeks before excavation begins. Total project duration from signed contract to first swim is typically 16–24 weeks. Regal Pools manages all pre-construction processes to minimize delays.
Yes — completely. Regal Pools manages all structural engineering plan preparation, permit applications, correction responses, inspection scheduling, and final sign-offs for every project. For HOA communities, we prepare complete architectural review submittal packages tailored to each community’s specific standards. You will never need to interact with a building department or HOA committee directly.
Your free design consultation includes an on-site visit to your property, a thorough evaluation of your yard’s dimensions, sun orientation, site conditions, and access, a detailed discussion of your vision, lifestyle, and budget, and a custom 3D rendering showing your finished pool and outdoor living environment. There is no obligation to proceed. Call (936) 930-6097 to schedule.
Virtually any feature you can envision. Regal Pools regularly builds pools with integrated spas, tanning ledges, beach entries, grottos, rock waterfalls, sheer descents, laminars, deck jets, bubblers, vanishing or negative edges, custom pool slides, LED lighting systems, and full smart automation for remote control of temperature, filtration, lighting, and water features. Outdoor kitchen, fire, pergola, and decking elements are also frequently integrated into the same project.
Yes. Regal Pools works with pool-specific lenders who understand the value and longevity of a custom inground pool investment. Financing options include unsecured pool loans, HELOC, home equity loans, and cash-out refinance. Visit our financing page or ask about financing options during your free consultation.
Regal Pools provides a comprehensive warranty covering structural workmanship and equipment. Full warranty details are provided during your consultation and reviewed thoroughly at your final project walkthrough. Visit our warranty page for complete information.
Yes. A professionally built custom inground pool typically increases Greater Houston home values by 5–8%, and in premium master-planned communities the effect can be higher. Beyond appraised value, a custom pool dramatically improves quality of daily life and makes a home significantly more competitive in the marketplace when the time comes to sell. In Houston’s climate — where the swim season runs April through October — pool ownership delivers genuine daily-use value that justifies the investment many times over.
Regal Pools builds new custom pools throughout the Greater Houston area including The Woodlands, Katy, Cypress, Spring, Tomball, Conroe, Magnolia, Montgomery, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Fulshear, Kingwood, and Houston proper, as well as surrounding communities in Harris, Montgomery, and Fort Bend counties. Call (936) 930-6097 if you’re unsure whether we serve your area — we almost certainly do.
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