Design inspiration
Pick a direction. We'll draw it for your yard.
A few looks our homeowners ask for most. Bring the ones you like to your consultation and your builder will design your version around your lot, your easements and your budget.
Photos on this site are style references to help you choose a direction. Before you sign anything, we'll show you finished pools by the builder assigned to your project.
Build in the things your family will actually use
Every feature here gets planned into the structure and plumbing from day one. That's why it pays to decide before the dig.
Book a free consultationNot sure what fits your lot or budget? That's what the visit is for.
Slides and grottos
Stone-wrapped slides, caves and jump rocks, engineered with the shell so they look like they belong.
Tanning ledges
A shallow shelf for loungers, umbrellas and toddlers. Usually the busiest spot in the pool.
Fire and water
Fire pits, fire bowls, scuppers and sheer descents that carry the yard after dark.
Raised spas
A spillover spa with its own heat and jets keeps the pool earning its place in January.
Pavilions and kitchens
Shade, grills and swim-up bars planned with the pool so the levels and sightlines line up.
Lighting and automation
Color LED lighting, variable-speed pumps and phone control for heat, lights and cleaning.
From first sketch to splashdown
Every pool runs the same countdown. You always know which step you're on, what it costs and what happens next.
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Builder visit
We match you with a vetted local builder who walks your yard, measures and talks through how you'll use it. About an hour at your home.
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Design and itemized quote
Your builder designs the pool and prices it line by line. We turn it into a clear proposal you can review from your phone before you commit.
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Contract, permits, HOA
You sign directly with the builder. Your builder prepares the permit and HOA packets and tracks approvals.
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Dig, steel and gunite
Excavation, rebar, plumbing and the concrete shell. The yard changes fast in these first weeks.
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Tile, coping and deck
The finishes you picked go in, and the equipment pad gets plumbed and wired.
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Splashdown
Interior finish, fill, start-up and a walkthrough of your equipment. Then you swim.
Designed by Splashdown. Built by local crews we've vetted.
We're your design and project team. Construction is done by an independent, insured local pool builder we match to your project, and your build contract is directly with them. Here's what that means for you.
Book a free consultationWe check the builder before you meet them
Finished pools we've seen in person, current liability insurance, licensed electrical subs, supplier references and a clean lien history.
One contract, in plain English
Scope, equipment models, finishes and schedule are itemized, with the Texas residential disclosures included. Nothing is left to a handshake.
Payments follow the work
A deposit to start, then draws tied to milestones you can see from your kitchen window, like excavation, gunite, decking and plaster.
One person to call
Your Splashdown coordinator stays with you from the first call to the signed agreement, and connects you with your builder for anything after.
Questions people ask before they dig
Don't see yours? Bring it to your consultation, or call (346) 654-1067.
What does a custom pool cost?
In Texas, most custom pools run from about $70,000 to $150,000, and in Tampa Bay about $60,000 to $130,000 including a screen enclosure, and resort-style yards with pavilions and outdoor kitchens go higher. Your quote is itemized, so you can see what each feature adds before you decide.
How long does it take?
Plan on a week or two for design, a few weeks for permits and HOA approval, then roughly 8 to 16 weeks of construction. Rain and custom features can stretch that, and we'll tell you when they do.
Who actually builds my pool?
An independent local pool builder that we've vetted and matched to your project. Your construction contract is with that builder, and we stay on as your project team until start-up.
How do payments work?
You pay the builder in stages written into your contract: a deposit to start, then draws at milestones like excavation, gunite and plaster. You always know what the next payment is for.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval?
Almost always. Pools inside city limits need permits and inspections, and most HOAs in our service areas review plans first. Your builder prepares both packets.
Will my soil be a problem?
It's the reason engineering matters here. Texas has expansive clay that moves with moisture; Florida has sandy soil and a high water table. Either way, the shell's steel, the dewatering plan and the deck drainage are designed for your lot instead of copied from a template.
Can I finance it?
Yes. Many homeowners use a pool loan or home equity. We can point you to lenders who fund pool projects. Approval and terms are between you and the lender.
Book a free consultation
Tell us a little about your yard. We'll match you with a vetted local builder who comes out, measures and talks through what you want.
- 1 We call within one business day to confirm what you're looking for and set a time.
- 2 Your builder walks your yard and measures. Plan on about an hour.
- 3 You get an itemized proposal from your builder to review at your own pace.
Rather talk now? Call (346) 654-1067, email [email protected] or message us on Facebook.
Request your design visit
Call or email us and we'll set a time to walk your yard, measure and talk through what you want.
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We bring the appointments. You build.
Splashdown Pools partners with licensed, insured pool builders in Texas and Florida. We run the ads, qualify every homeowner on budget, timeline, ownership and decision-makers, and book the appointment on your calendar. You meet them, price the job your way, and keep 85% of every job that signs. Nothing up front, nothing monthly.
- Qualified appointments, not leadsEvery homeowner is called and screened before they reach you. No-shows are confirmed and rebooked by us.
- Your price, your contract, your customerYou quote the job. The construction contract is between you and the homeowner. We turn your numbers into a proposal they can sign from their phone and follow up until they decide.
- Paid only on signed jobsOur 15% comes out as the homeowner pays you. If nothing signs, you owe nothing. Now partnering in Greater Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth and Tampa Bay. Florida builders must hold a current CPC or RP license.