Pool Builder in New Braunfels, TX
Hill Country’s Trusted Pool Builder — Serving New Braunfels, Comal County & the Guadalupe River Corridor Since 2007 — No Sub-Contractors, Ever
Custom Pool Builder Serving New Braunfels & Comal County, Texas
From the acreage homesites of Vintage Oaks and River Chase to the master-planned communities of Veramendi and Copper Ridge, Fossil Creek Pools has been building resort-style custom pools for New Braunfels homeowners since 2007. As a third-generation, family-owned builder headquartered right up the 281 corridor in Spring Branch, we know Comal County’s soil conditions, permitting process, and HOA requirements inside and out.
New Braunfels homeowners live the Hill Country outdoor lifestyle year-round — and a custom pool is the natural centerpiece of that life. Whether your lot backs up to a canyon view in Vintage Oaks or sits along the Guadalupe River corridor, Fossil Creek Pools designs and builds pools that complement the landscape and the lifestyle. We’re proud members of the Master Pools Guild and six-time winners of the PebbleTec® World’s Greatest Pools award.
New Braunfels sits at the intersection of the Hill Country and the I-35 growth corridor, attracting buyers who want space, views, and the Guadalupe River lifestyle. We build pools that match that ambition — on acreage lots, on sloped terrain, in gated HOA communities, and on riverside properties. No learning curve. No surprises.
Who is the best pool builder in New Braunfels, TX? Fossil Creek Pools is New Braunfels’ award-winning, family-owned custom pool builder, serving Comal County and the greater Hill Country since 2007. As a third-generation builder, Master Pools Guild member, and six-time PebbleTec® World’s Greatest Pools award winner, we design and build custom inground pools, spas, and complete outdoor living spaces — with our own in-house crew, never sub-contractors. Call us at 830-228-5060.
Start Your New Braunfels Pool Build
Call or fill out our form to schedule your free, no-obligation design consultation. We’ll visit your New Braunfels property, review any HOA or Comal County requirements, and design a pool that fits your lot, your terrain, and your Hill Country lifestyle.
Custom Inground Pool Design & Construction in New Braunfels, TX
Every Fossil Creek pool starts with your vision and ends with our crew on-site — no sub-contractors, no hand-offs, no surprises. We design custom gunite pools specifically for your New Braunfels property, accounting for Comal County’s terrain, local soil conditions, city and county permitting requirements, and your community’s HOA or CC&R guidelines.
New Braunfels sits at the edge of the Edwards Plateau, where limestone bedrock, caliche, and expansive clay soils all come into play depending on your lot’s location and elevation. Sloped Hill Country lots add excavation and drainage complexity. Our gunite pools are engineered for every site condition we encounter in Comal County — rebar-reinforced and built to last.
Pool Types & Features We Build in New Braunfels
- ✓Custom gunite pools — engineered for New Braunfels’ limestone, caliche, and Hill Country soil conditions
- ✓Infinity & vanishing edge pools — designed to capture New Braunfels’ Hill Country canyon and valley views
- ✓Freeform & geometric pools — resort-style lagoons or clean modern lines, built to your vision
- ✓Pools with attached spas — integrated hot tub and spa construction for year-round enjoyment
- ✓Water features — natural boulder waterfalls, sheer descents, grottos, bubblers, and deck jets
- ✓Tanning ledges & sun shelves — shallow entry ledges perfect for New Braunfels’ long Hill Country swim season
- ✓Swim-up bars & seating — in-pool entertainment features for the ultimate Hill Country backyard
- ✓LED lighting & automation — smart controls for pumps, heating, and color lighting from your phone
Custom Pool Features & Water Elements in New Braunfels
The best pools we build in New Braunfels go beyond the water’s edge. From natural boulder waterfalls that echo the Guadalupe River’s limestone banks to sleek sheer descents that complement a modern Hill Country home, Fossil Creek designs and builds custom features that make your backyard feel like the Hill Country itself.
Because we self-perform all construction with our own crew, every feature is designed and installed as a cohesive part of your pool — not an afterthought bolted on by a separate contractor.
- ✓Natural boulder waterfalls & grottos — handcrafted from native limestone and natural stone to complement the New Braunfels landscape
- ✓Sheer descents & deck jets — elegant water curtains and arching jets with LED illumination
- ✓Swim-up bars — in-pool bar seating for the ultimate New Braunfels Hill Country backyard
- ✓Fire bowls & fire features — poolside fire that extends your outdoor season into cool Texas evenings
- ✓PebbleTec® & premium finishes — the surface that earned us six World’s Greatest Pools awards
Outdoor Living & Complete Backyard Retreats in New Braunfels
New Braunfels’ Hill Country lifestyle is built for outdoor living. We design and build complete backyard environments — outdoor kitchens, pergolas, fire features, and hardscaping — all with our in-house crew, all under one project timeline.
Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, refrigeration, sink runs, and stone countertops — designed for year-round outdoor cooking in the New Braunfels Hill Country climate.
Pergolas & Cabanas
Custom pergolas, pavilions, and covered patios that provide shade during New Braunfels’ hot summers while tying architecturally to your Hill Country home.
Fire Pits & Fire Features
Gas fire pits, fire bowls, and linear fire features that extend your New Braunfels backyard season into the cool Hill Country fall and winter evenings.
Hardscaping & Decking
Travertine, natural limestone, pavers, and low-maintenance decking materials that complement New Braunfels’ Hill Country setting and make your backyard feel complete.
Spas & Attached Spa-Pools
Integrated hot tubs and attached spa combinations, designed as one cohesive backyard retreat for year-round New Braunfels living.
Landscape Lighting
LED pool lighting, landscape uplighting, and outdoor audio systems that make your New Braunfels backyard stunning after dark.
Pool Renovation & Remodeling in New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels has a growing number of aging pools that need updating — faded plaster, worn tile, outdated equipment, and decking that has weathered too many Texas summers. Fossil Creek Pools provides full pool renovation services across Comal County, restoring your existing pool to better-than-new condition.
Our renovation team handles everything from a simple PebbleTec® resurfacing to a full deck replacement with natural limestone and a complete equipment overhaul. One crew, one contract — no coordination headaches.
Pool Renovation Services in New Braunfels
- ✓Pool resurfacing & PebbleTec® finishes — restore texture, color, and waterproofing with the finish that won us six industry awards
- ✓Travertine tile & coping — updated tile lines and coping for lasting durability and a fresh look
- ✓Deck replacement & travertine decking — low-maintenance, heat-resistant decking built for Comal County summers
- ✓Equipment upgrades — variable-speed pumps, LED lighting, heaters, and smart automation systems
- ✓Pool additions — add a spa, tanning ledge, water feature, or sun shelf to an existing pool
Recent Pool Projects — Fossil Creek Pools Portfolio
A sample of our custom pool and outdoor living builds across the New Braunfels area and surrounding Hill Country communities. Every project is built entirely by our own in-house team.
Why New Braunfels Homeowners Choose Fossil Creek Pools
New Braunfels is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, drawing buyers who want acreage, Hill Country views, river access, and the lifestyle that comes with it. Communities like Vintage Oaks and River Chase feature large lots on sloped terrain that demand a pool builder who understands site engineering, not just design. Master-planned communities like Veramendi and Copper Ridge have HOA architectural review processes that need to be navigated correctly from day one. Fossil Creek knows all of it.
Operating out of our showroom in Spring Branch — just minutes from New Braunfels on the 281 corridor — we’re one of the closest pool builders to Comal County. We know the City of New Braunfels permitting process, Comal County requirements, and the HOA and CC&R review processes for communities across the area. We handle all of it on your behalf.
How long does it take to build a custom pool in New Braunfels? A custom inground pool in New Braunfels typically takes 3–5 months from signed contract to final completion. Sloped or rocky Hill Country lots may add excavation time. HOA and CC&R architectural review in communities like Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, and Copper Ridge can add 2–6 weeks. Fossil Creek Pools manages all City of New Braunfels permits, Comal County filings, and HOA submissions on your behalf so construction begins as quickly as possible.
New Braunfels & Comal County Permit Info
- ✓ City of New Braunfels Development Services issues building permits for all in-city pool construction
- ✓ HOA and CC&R architectural review required in communities including Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, Copper Ridge, River Chase, and Havenwood
- ✓ New Braunfels lots vary from limestone bedrock to expansive clay — gunite is the only build type suited to all Comal County soil conditions
- ✓ Sloped and terraced Hill Country lots require additional site engineering for drainage and excavation — our team handles all site assessment
- ✓ Fossil Creek handles all City of New Braunfels permits, Comal County filings, and HOA or CC&R submissions on your behalf
How We Build Custom Pools in New Braunfels
A clear, communicative process — from your free on-site consultation to the day you take your first swim in your new New Braunfels pool.
Free On-Site Consultation
We visit your New Braunfels property, assess your lot and terrain, review HOA and CC&R guidelines if applicable, and walk you through the Fossil Creek design process — no sales pressure, no obligation.
Custom 3D Design
Our designers create a fully customized pool plan for your New Braunfels property, tailored to your lot dimensions, terrain, soil conditions, HOA or CC&R specs, and City of New Braunfels permit requirements.
Permitting & HOA Approval
We submit all City of New Braunfels permits, Comal County filings, and HOA or CC&R applications on your behalf — including communities like Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, Copper Ridge, and River Chase.
In-House Construction
Our own crew handles every phase — excavation, steel, gunite, plumbing, electrical, tile, coping, and equipment. No sub-contractors. Proactive communication throughout the build.
City Inspections & QC
Every Fossil Creek pool passes our internal quality check before city sign-off. We coordinate all required New Braunfels and Comal County inspections and hold our work to a higher standard than the inspector’s checklist.
Final Walkthrough & First Swim
We walk the completed pool with you, demonstrate every system, hand over all documentation, and ensure you’re completely satisfied before your first Hill Country swim.
Building Custom Pools Across New Braunfels & Comal County
Fossil Creek Pools serves homeowners across New Braunfels, Comal County, and surrounding Hill Country communities.
We also serve surrounding communities: New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Fair Oaks Ranch, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Boerne, Bulverde, and all of the Hill Country corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions — Custom Pools in New Braunfels, TX
Common questions from New Braunfels and Comal County homeowners planning a custom pool build with Fossil Creek Pools.
A custom inground pool in New Braunfels, TX typically costs between $70,000 and $175,000+, depending on size, design complexity, site conditions, and finishes. Sloped or rocky Hill Country lots can add excavation costs compared to flat suburban builds. Pools in luxury acreage communities like Vintage Oaks or River Chase often feature premium water features and PebbleTec® finishes. Fossil Creek Pools provides detailed, transparent estimates after a free on-site consultation.
Gunite (concrete) pools are the only build type suited to all soil and terrain conditions found in New Braunfels and Comal County. Lots near the Edwards Plateau may encounter limestone bedrock requiring jackhammer excavation. Lower-elevation areas can feature expansive clay that shifts with seasons. Sloped Hill Country lots need careful drainage engineering. Only properly rebar-reinforced gunite handles all of these conditions reliably. Fossil Creek engineers every New Braunfels pool for the specific site conditions of your lot.
Yes. A building permit from the City of New Braunfels Development Services is required for all in-city pool construction. Properties outside city limits may fall under Comal County jurisdiction with separate requirements. If your home is in an HOA community — such as Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, Copper Ridge, or River Chase — CC&R and architectural review approval is also required before construction begins. Fossil Creek Pools manages all permits, Comal County filings, and HOA or CC&R submissions on your behalf.
A custom pool in New Braunfels typically takes 3–5 months from signed contract to first swim. Rocky or sloped lots may add excavation time. HOA and CC&R review in communities like Vintage Oaks and Veramendi can add 2–6 weeks. Our team manages all permitting and scheduling proactively so construction begins as quickly as possible.
No — never. Every Fossil Creek pool is built entirely by our own in-house crew, from excavation through final finish. This is one of the most important differences between Fossil Creek Pools and most other pool builders in New Braunfels and the Hill Country. No hand-offs, no quality gaps, no finger-pointing between contractors. Our crew is accountable for the entire project, and it shows in every finished pool.
Yes. Fossil Creek Pools has extensive experience building in New Braunfels’ HOA and CC&R-governed communities, including Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, Copper Ridge, River Chase, and Havenwood at Hunter’s Crossing. We understand the specific architectural review and design guideline requirements for each community and handle all submissions, documentation, and compliance on your behalf.
Yes. In addition to new pool construction and renovation, Fossil Creek Pools provides comprehensive pool service, repair, and ongoing maintenance throughout the New Braunfels area and Comal County. From water chemistry management and equipment maintenance to structural repairs and seasonal service, we offer complete pool care tailored to your needs after the build is complete.
What Fossil Creek Pools Clients Say
Real reviews from real homeowners across the Hill Country and greater New Braunfels area. A 5-star Google rating built on third-generation craftsmanship, in-house execution, and genuine care for every client.
“We talked to three pool builders including Fossil Creek Pools and chose Fossil Creek to build our dream pool. Fossil Creek Pools is an outstanding pool builder that pays very close attention to detail. The pool took around 4 months from dig to dive. Everyone that has come over is absolutely amazed and impressed with it.”
Patrick & Deb — Google Review“Fossil Creek did an amazing job from start to finish. Paul and the crew were friendly and easy to contact with any questions or concerns. If you are looking for an honest and professional company to create an amazing pool, I highly recommend Fossil Creek!”
Kelli Pereira — Google Review“Pool from start to finish in 3 months. They did an amazing job — their work is top quality. Very happy with my pool and the team of workers it took to get it done. Thank you Derik and family for making it easy and taking care of me.”
Stacy Watson — Google ReviewAlso Serving New Braunfels’ Surrounding Communities
Fossil Creek Pools serves homeowners across Comal County, the greater Hill Country, and the I-35 corridor from San Antonio to Austin.
Ready to Build Your New Braunfels Custom Pool?
New Braunfels’ Hill Country lifestyle deserves a pool built for it. Third-generation craftsmanship, a no-sub-contractor guarantee, and a team that has been building award-winning pools across Comal County since 2007 — that’s the Fossil Creek difference.
Fossil Creek Pools — Serving New Braunfels & All of Comal County, TX
830-228-5060 — Showroom: 12470 US HWY 281 N, Spring Branch, TX 78070