Custom Pool Builder in San Antonio, TX
Family-Owned Since 2007 — Third-Generation Craftsmanship — PebbleTec® World’s Greatest Pools Award Winner — No Sub-Contractors, Ever
Custom Pool Builder Serving San Antonio & Bexar County, Texas
From the luxury gated estates of The Dominion and Stone Oak to the sprawling suburban lots of Alamo Ranch and Helotes, Fossil Creek Pools has been transforming San Antonio backyards into resort-style retreats since 2007. As a third-generation, family-owned builder, we bring decades of craft, Hill Country sensibility, and an uncompromising no-sub-contractors policy to every project in the Alamo City.
San Antonio’s long, hot summers — with 220+ days of sunshine annually — make a private pool one of the best investments a homeowner can make. Our in-house team handles every phase from design through final swim, so you get one team, one timeline, and a finished backyard that exceeds expectations. We’re proud members of the Master Pools Guild and six-time winners of the PebbleTec® World’s Greatest Pools award.
Whether your home sits in a gated HOA community near North Loop 1604 or on an acreage lot closer to the Hill Country edge, we know San Antonio’s permitting process, soil conditions, and design preferences. No learning curve. No surprises.
Who is the best custom pool builder in San Antonio, TX? Fossil Creek Pools is San Antonio’s award-winning, family-owned custom pool builder, serving Bexar County and surrounding areas 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 San Antonio Pool Build
Call or fill out our form to schedule your free, no-obligation design consultation. We’ll visit your San Antonio property, review any HOA requirements, and design a pool that fits your lot and your lifestyle.
Custom Inground Pool Design & Construction in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio lot, factoring in local soil conditions, Bexar County permitting requirements, and your neighborhood’s HOA design guidelines.
San Antonio’s expansive clay soils — common across the metro from Alamo Ranch to Stone Oak — require a properly engineered gunite structure. Our builds are rebar-reinforced and engineered for long-term performance in Texas soil conditions and summer heat.
Pool Types & Features We Build in San Antonio
- ✓Custom gunite pools — engineered for San Antonio’s soil and climate; the only smart choice for Bexar County
- ✓Infinity & vanishing edge pools — precision-engineered for dramatic Hill Country and backyard 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 San Antonio’s long swim season
- ✓Swim-up bars & seating — in-pool features for entertaining in the Alamo City heat
- ✓LED lighting & automation — smart controls for pumps, heating, and color lighting from your phone
Custom Pool Features & Water Elements in San Antonio
The best pools we build in San Antonio go beyond the water’s edge. From natural boulder grottos that feel like a Texas Hill Country spring to sleek linear fire-and-water features that define a modern outdoor room, Fossil Creek Pools designs and builds custom features that set your backyard apart.
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 natural stone for a true Hill Country feel
- ✓Sheer descents & deck jets — elegant water curtains and arching jets with LED illumination
- ✓Swim-up bars — in-pool bar seating for the ultimate San Antonio backyard entertaining experience
- ✓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 San Antonio
San Antonio’s outdoor lifestyle demands more than just a pool. We design and build complete backyard environments — from pergolas and outdoor kitchens to fire pits and hardscaping — all with our in-house crew and under one project timeline.
Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, refrigeration, sink runs, and stone countertops — designed for year-round outdoor cooking in San Antonio’s warm climate.
Pergolas & Cabanas
Custom pergolas, pavilions, and covered patios that provide shade during San Antonio’s intense summers while tying architecturally to your home.
Fire Pits & Fire Features
Gas fire pits, fire bowls, and linear fire features that keep your San Antonio backyard usable on cool Hill Country evenings.
Hardscaping & Decking
Travertine, pavers, limestone, and low-maintenance decking materials that frame your pool and make your San Antonio backyard feel finished and polished.
Spas & Attached Spa-Pools
Integrated hot tubs and attached spa combinations, designed as one cohesive backyard retreat for year-round San Antonio living.
Landscape Lighting
LED pool lighting, landscape uplighting, and outdoor audio systems that make your San Antonio backyard stunning after dark.
Pool Renovation & Remodeling in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio has thousands of aging pools that need updating — faded plaster, worn tile, outdated equipment, and decking that has seen too many summers. Fossil Creek Pools provides full pool renovation services across Bexar County, restoring your existing pool to better-than-new condition.
Our renovation team handles everything from a simple replaster and PebbleTec® resurfacing to a full deck replacement and equipment overhaul. One crew, one contract, no coordination headaches.
Pool Renovation Services in San Antonio
- ✓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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio area and surrounding Hill Country communities. Every project is built entirely by our own in-house team.
Why San Antonio Homeowners Choose Fossil Creek Pools
San Antonio is one of Texas’s largest and most diverse residential markets — and its homeowners have specific expectations. Luxury communities like The Dominion and Stone Oak demand award-level design. Expanding northwest neighborhoods like Alamo Ranch and Helotes want a builder who can coordinate with their HOA from day one. And every San Antonio homeowner needs a builder who understands the city’s clay-heavy soils and long permitting timelines. Fossil Creek Pools knows all of it.
We’ve been building pools in and around San Antonio since 2007 from our showroom just up the 281 corridor in Spring Branch. That proximity means we know local inspectors, permitting offices, and HOA architectural committees across Bexar County — and we handle all of it on your behalf.
How long does it take to build a custom pool in San Antonio? A custom inground pool in San Antonio, TX typically takes 3–5 months from signed contract to final completion, depending on design complexity and the City of San Antonio’s permit queue. HOA architectural review approval in communities like The Dominion, Stone Oak, and Alamo Ranch can add 2–6 weeks depending on the community’s review schedule. Fossil Creek Pools manages all permitting and HOA submissions on your behalf so construction starts as quickly as possible.
San Antonio & Bexar County Permit Info
- ✓ City of San Antonio Development Services issues all residential pool building permits (1901 S. Alamo St.)
- ✓ HOA Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval required in communities including The Dominion, Stone Oak POA, Alamo Ranch, and Kinder Ranch
- ✓ San Antonio’s expansive clay soils require rebar-reinforced gunite construction — fiberglass pools are not recommended
- ✓ Multiple inspection stages required by the City during pool construction — Fossil Creek coordinates all inspections
- ✓ Fossil Creek handles all permits, HOA ARC submissions, and inspector scheduling on your behalf
How We Build Custom Pools in San Antonio
A clear, communicative process — from your free on-site consultation to the day you take your first swim in your new San Antonio pool.
Free On-Site Consultation
We visit your San Antonio property, assess your lot, review HOA 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 San Antonio backyard, tailored to your lot dimensions, soil conditions, HOA specs, and City of San Antonio permit requirements.
Permitting & HOA Approval
We submit all City of San Antonio permits, Bexar County filings, and HOA ARC applications on your behalf — including communities like The Dominion, Stone Oak, and Alamo Ranch.
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 San Antonio 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 swim.
Building Custom Pools Across San Antonio & Bexar County
Fossil Creek Pools serves homeowners across San Antonio, Bexar County, and surrounding communities throughout South-Central Texas.
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 San Antonio, TX
Common questions from San Antonio and Bexar County homeowners planning a custom pool build with Fossil Creek Pools.
A custom inground pool in San Antonio, TX typically costs between $70,000 and $150,000+, depending on size, design complexity, water features, and finishes. Gunite pools — the recommended type for San Antonio’s clay soils — generally start around $70,000 for a mid-size build. Pools in luxury communities like The Dominion or Stone Oak often run higher due to HOA design requirements and premium finish selections. Fossil Creek Pools provides detailed, transparent estimates after your free on-site consultation.
Gunite (concrete) pools are strongly recommended for San Antonio due to the region’s expansive clay soils, which shift significantly with seasonal moisture changes — particularly during San Antonio’s dry summers and rainy seasons. Only a properly engineered rebar-and-gunite structure can flex and move with Texas soil without cracking or lifting. Fossil Creek Pools engineers every San Antonio pool specifically for local soil and climate conditions.
Yes. A building permit from the City of San Antonio Development Services Department (located at 1901 S. Alamo St.) is required before any pool construction can begin. If your home is in an HOA — as many San Antonio homes are in communities like The Dominion, Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, and Kinder Ranch — you will also need HOA Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval before permitting. Fossil Creek Pools handles all City of San Antonio permits, Bexar County filings, and HOA ARC submissions as a standard part of our process.
A custom pool in San Antonio typically takes 3–5 months from signed contract to first swim, depending on design complexity and the city’s current permit processing times. HOA architectural review in communities like The Dominion or Stone Oak POA can add 2–6 weeks. Our team manages all permitting and scheduling proactively so that construction begins as quickly as possible and proceeds without delays.
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 San Antonio pool builders. 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. We have extensive experience building in San Antonio’s HOA-managed communities, including The Dominion, Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, Kinder Ranch, Westover Hills, and Shavano Park. Our team is familiar with the HOA Architectural Review Committee processes and design guidelines for communities across Bexar County and handles all ARC submissions, required documentation, and design compliance to ensure approvals go smoothly.
Yes. In addition to new pool construction and renovation, Fossil Creek Pools provides comprehensive pool service and repair, and ongoing pool maintenance services throughout the San Antonio area. From water chemistry management and equipment maintenance to structural repairs and seasonal openings, 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. 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 San Antonio’s Surrounding Communities
Fossil Creek Pools serves homeowners across the greater San Antonio metro, Bexar County, and all of the Hill Country corridor up to Fredericksburg and Wimberley.
Ready to Build Your San Antonio Custom Pool?
San Antonio’s trusted, family-owned pool builder is ready to take your call. Third-generation craftsmanship, a no-sub-contractor guarantee, and a team that has been building award-winning pools in and around the Alamo City since 2007 — that’s the Fossil Creek difference.
Fossil Creek Pools — Serving San Antonio & All of Bexar County, TX
830-228-5060 — Showroom: 12470 US HWY 281 N, Spring Branch, TX 78070