Newly built custom gunite pool with a travertine deck at a Texas home

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Custom Pool Builder in Katy, TX

Free in-home design consultation. One team from design and permits through construction and your first swim.

19 years in business 100% satisfaction guarantee No long-term contracts

Custom pool builder in Katy, TX from Blue Science: gunite swimming pools and spas designed and built by one team from start to finish, following our pool building process from the first sketch through permitting, excavation, construction, and startup, then serviced by the same pool company. Pool construction in Katy starts with an in-home design consultation, a walk of your yard, and a written proposal based on your ideas, your preferences, and Gulf humidity, pollen, and afternoon storms.

Custom pool design and construction

Blue Science: Award Winning Katy Pool Builder

Katy is still adding sections in Cross Creek Ranch, Elyson, and the west side of Cinco Ranch, and a good share of those lots were bought with a pool in mind. Blue Science plans the pool, deck, and equipment as one project and builds it with the same team that will service it afterward.

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Start with inspiration

Imagine Your New Pool

Explore five complete pool concepts selected for your area, a variety of different styles to browse for ideas. Each tall image shows the whole design, day and night: materials, features, and the details that make the outdoor space work as a backyard oasis. The theme names nod to Greater Houston neighborhoods, from Southampton Place to River Oaks Estate.

Luxury Infinity Edge Pool: Southampton Place

Greater Houston design concept

Southampton Place

Luxury Infinity Edge Pool

Marvelous vanishing edge swimming pool with crave stone interlocking deck.

  • zero edge spa
  • carve stone interlocking deck
  • handrail access
  • infinity vanishing edge
  • LED underwater lighting
  • breathable outdoor living space
Custom Free Form Pool: River Oaks Estate

Greater Houston design concept

River Oaks Estate

Custom Free Form Pool

Luxurious free form pool with tanning ledge, stone rock grotto and travertine deck.

  • tanning ledge
  • stone rock out cropping
  • lighted grotto
  • built-in slide
  • travertine brick coping
  • travertine interlocking deck
  • sculpted umbrella holder

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Geometric Pool: Crestwood Inspiration

Greater Houston design concept

Crestwood Inspiration

Geometric Pool

Custom geometric pool design with raised spa and water fountains.

  • geometric shape
  • double ledge entry
  • custom spa water fountain
  • raised spa
  • sheer descent water features
  • tanning ledge with water features
Classical Infinity Edge Pool: Monticello Highlife

Greater Houston design concept

Monticello Highlife

Classical Infinity Edge Pool

Charming infinity edge pool with deep colored glass tile and a pebble blue finish.

  • deep blue pebble finish
  • infinity vanishing edge
  • iridescent glass tiled pillars
  • majestic fire pits
Modern Multi-Level Pool: West University Place Style

Greater Houston design concept

West University Place Style

Modern Multi-Level Pool

Captivating pebble plaster multi-level pool with deep ocean blue tiled walls.

  • tiled negative edge
  • multi-level pool
  • pebble plaster
  • step stone walkway
  • cantilever deck

A Katy build is mostly about HOA design review, drainage toward the detention lakes, and building for gumbo clay and a shallow water table. We settle those on a site walk before anyone picks a tile, and we plan the pool for a yard that will have shade in ten years but none today.

A build-site day in Katy

One crew, one sequence

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    Walk-through The superintendent checks yesterday's work against the plan before the crew starts.
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    Inspection The inspector signs off the steel or the plumbing before the next phase covers it.
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    Your update Photos and the next two steps arrive by email, so you always know what happens tomorrow.

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How a build fits together

“A Katy pool is a sequence, not a surprise. Here is how the design, the equipment, and the build fit together.”

From first sketch to first swim

The construction process moves through discovery, site review, concept design, selections, structural engineering and permitting, layout and excavation, steel and the gunite shell, plumbing and electrical, concrete decking, tile and interior finish, then fill-up, startup, and completion, timed around Gulf humidity, pollen, and afternoon storms. The timelines for the phases, usually within a few weeks each, are set by weather, inspections, and material lead times, and before construction begins the proposal spells out what is included, the budget, and the warranty; 713-804-2155 answers the schedule questions.

One dedicated team stays with you from the initial design conversation through startup, sending regular updates while the work is in progress, so the decisions made on paper are the ones built and nothing about what was completed comes as a surprise; 713-804-2155 reaches that team. Before the design is final, contact us to discuss financing options for your new pool; in Katy pool financing is part of the first conversation, not an afterthought, because a pool is an investment that deserves planning with the whole project in mind, across the 27 cities we build in.

Design choices that shape daily use

How a pool gets used on a normal Tuesday, not just at a party, comes down to depth, shape, entry style, a sun shelf, bench seating, spa placement, and where the deck opens toward the house, on every one of the 27 cities' builds. Who swims, who supervises, where the shade falls in a Katy yard, and how the outdoor space works with the rest of it: our designers think through all of that before anyone picks a tile, so the pool's functionality matches your vision rather than a catalog shape; 713-804-2155 books that conversation. Custom pools come in several shapes and sizes, and the design and build are handled by the same people, which is what makes the dream pool unique to your family and your existing yard, built for Gulf humidity, pollen, and afternoon storms.

Because features like fire bowls, sheer descents, and lighting scenes are planned with the hydraulics and controls, they look right and run right, and that attention shows in the pool designs you can browse in the gallery of 18 concepts on this website; 713-804-2155 turns one into a site visit.

  • Shape and depth for how you actually swim
  • Shelves, benches, and spa placement
  • Deck flow, shade, and sight lines from the house
  • Lighting and water features planned with the equipment

Equipment planned as one system

Rather than being chosen one at a time, pump sizing, filter type, sanitizer, heater, and automation are matched to the pool's volume and features, with pool equipment and technology that meets current industry standards, on every pad in the 27 cities we build. A pad laid out for future maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, a startup walkthrough on the controls once the water is balanced, the information you need to understand the system, and the support available afterward: that is how a Katy startup goes, ready for Gulf humidity, pollen, and afternoon storms.

Jandy, Pentair, and Hayward equipment goes in by the pool builders who will handle the weekly pool maintenance and care afterward, which is why our pool projects are built to a standard that lasts a lifetime rather than to a construction deadline, and why Blue Science is one of the few pool companies in Greater Houston doing building, weekly service, remodeling, and renovations with the same team, reachable at 713-804-2155. Blue Science is licensed, insured, and certified (Texas Appliance License TICL 587), has served homeowners across Greater Houston since 2007, and our very responsive, knowledgeable customer service team stays on the project from the first sketch to the first swim, beyond completion and into the years of ownership, Gulf humidity, pollen, and afternoon storms included.

Your Greater Houston team

27 cities, one phone number, the same faces

The designer, the superintendent, and the technician who services the finished pool all work out of the same Greater Houston office.

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Wondering what happens after you say yes? Every step from the first conversation to the first swim, in order.

See What to Expect, Step by Step

The team behind Katy pools

The Greater Houston team building Katy pools

The crew that builds in Katy works out of our Greater Houston office. Design consultations happen at your home, and the office handles the permitting, the build calendar, the project management, and the coordination of every trade involved, so expectations are clear, you know exactly what happens next, delays are explained before they happen, and one manager keeps you informed and answers concerns from the first day to the last.

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  • Hours Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm · Saturday 9am - 2pm

Katy homeowners love the scientific approach we bring to building pools and spas, Gulf humidity, pollen, and afternoon storms and all. Check out our reviews here.

More pool services in Katy

Blue Science also provides weekly pool cleaning in Katy, pool remodeling in Katy, pool leak detection in Katy, and pool repair in Katy from the same Greater Houston team, and every Greater Houston city with pool design & construction is listed on the Pool Design & Construction directory for Greater Houston.

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Good to know

Questions Katy Pool Owners Ask

How long does a pool build take in North Texas?

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Most builds run eight to twelve weeks from permit to first swim, and the weather owns two of those. Rain stops the dig and the gunite, and a freeze week pauses plaster, so I give you a calendar with weather days already in it rather than a date to be disappointed by.

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How much does an inground gunite pool cost in Katy?

Pool pricing in Katy depends on many factors, and most of them come back to size and shape. The interior finish and the decking move the cost, yard access decides how the excavation runs, soil and drainage can change how the shell is built, and local permits play a part. Features add scope: a spa, lighting, a water feature, or a tanning ledge each adds to the build. The quickest way to a real number is an in-home design visit, where the price is based on your yard rather than an average. Our Katy design process starts with a walk of the yard and ends with a startup walkthrough on the equipment.

How long does it take to build a backyard pool in Katy?

Most gunite pools take weeks to build, but full timelines vary by project. Design complexity plays a role, permit approvals in Katy take time, weather can slow progress, inspections have to be scheduled at set stages, and material lead times can shift a date. Site conditions matter too: rock or groundwater under a Katy yard slows excavation. A full schedule covers design and permits, then construction, then startup, and the proposal shows it before work begins.

Can I build a pool in my yard in Katy?

Almost every Katy yard can take a pool of some size; the yard decides the shape. Before anything is drawn we check setbacks and easements, locate the utility lines, read the HOA rules, and look at slope, drainage, and equipment access. A septic system or a tight side yard changes the layout rather than the answer, and the deck is planned with the pool so there is room to live around it.

How do Texas soil and weather affect a new pool?

The tap water here is hard, so calcium climbs all year and shows up as a white scale line at the tile and a rough feel on the plaster. Add Gulf humidity, pollen, and afternoon storms, and the site matters as much as the design: the Katy site visit checks soil, drainage, and where the deck will shed water before anything is drawn, the shell is engineered for the ground it sits in, and the equipment is sized for the way the pool will run through the local season.

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Seen our truck on your street?

That is because we also service Cypress, Sugar Land, Magnolia, Brookside Village, and Porter

Our Katy routes do not stop at the city limit. The same custom pool design and construction runs in each of these towns, and the schedule is built so a technician working Katy is a short drive from any of them.

Pool days in Katy, TX

Blue Science is thankful for the many Katy customers who have trusted us through summers, storms, repairs, and poolside celebrations. Fishing, trails, play spaces, and local programs at Mary Jo Peckham Park make it a Katy favorite. Few home features can entertain children, relax adults, and improve a hot afternoon with equal efficiency. From weekly cleaning and filter service to equipment repair, leak detection, remodeling, and new pools, our team stays ready to help. The details matter: balanced chemistry, steady flow, sensible filtration, clean surfaces, and equipment that sounds normal.

Build the Pool of Your Dreams

The convenience of having your own beautiful glimmering oasis of refreshing pool water just a few steps from your back door is truly a splendid thing. A pool can be everything from a source of evening relaxation, to a morning fitness spot, to a social centerpiece. Your home swimming pool can be anything you want it to be.

Blue Science will work hand in hand with you to design a one-of-a-kind dream pool that complements your backyard environment.

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Katy Pool Brands We Know & Use

Jandy Pentair Hayward Polaris

When providing pool repairs and equipment installations, we use supplies and parts from established pool-equipment companies.

Peace of mind on every visit

Why Pool Owners Trust Blue Science

  • Licensed, bonded and insuredTexas Appliance License TICL 587
  • 19 years in businessOver 35K pools serviced
  • No long-term contractsWeekly service without a long commitment
  • Better Business BureauBBB Member Since 2010
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