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

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Custom Pool Builder in Plano, 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 Plano, 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 Plano starts with an in-home design consultation, a walk of your yard, and a written proposal based on your ideas, your preferences, and hard water, spring pollen, and July heat.

Custom pool design and construction

Blue Science of Plano: We Build Custom Affordable Pools

Plano has almost no empty lots left, so a new pool here goes into an established yard: a Willow Bend house whose owners finally have the time, or a Deerfield resale with a backyard that was always waiting. Blue Science designs the pool around the yard you already have 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 DFW Metroplex neighborhoods, from Highland Park Highlife to Preston Hollow Theme.

Luxury Infinity Edge Pool: Highland Park Highlife

DFW Metroplex design concept

Highland Park Highlife

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: Preston Hollow Theme

DFW Metroplex design concept

Preston Hollow Theme

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: Stonebriar Place

DFW Metroplex design concept

Stonebriar Place

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: Westlake Style

DFW Metroplex design concept

Westlake Style

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: White Rock Estate

DFW Metroplex design concept

White Rock Estate

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

Retrofitting a pool into a Plano yard means working around mature trees, a fence line the HOA will inspect, and utilities laid before anyone planned a pool. We walk the site before we sketch, because the constraints decide the design here.

A build-site day in Plano

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 Plano 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

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: that is the construction process, in that order, on every the DFW Metroplex build, all 41 cities of it. Weather, inspections, and material lead times set the timelines for the phases, usually within a few weeks each, and the proposal spells out what is included, the budget, and the warranty before construction begins, whatever hard water, spring pollen, and July heat do to the calendar.

You work with one dedicated team from the initial design conversation through startup, with regular updates while the work is in progress, so decisions made on paper are the ones that get built and there are no surprises about what was completed, on any of the 41 cities' builds. Contact us to discuss financing options for your new pool before the design is final: pool financing belongs in the first conversation rather than an afterthought, since a pool is an investment that deserves planning with the whole project in mind; the team at 972-882-9577 starts that conversation.

Design choices that shape daily use

Depth, shape, entry style, a sun shelf, bench seating, spa placement, and where the deck opens toward the house all decide how the pool gets used on a normal Tuesday, not just at a party, and how it holds up to hard water, spring pollen, and July heat. Before anyone picks a tile our designers think through who swims, who supervises, where the shade falls, and how the outdoor space works with the rest of the yard, so the pool's functionality follows your vision instead of a catalog shape, the same conversation in all 41 cities. The design and build are handled by the same people, so custom pools in several shapes and sizes come out unique to your family and the existing Plano yard: your dream pool, not a copy, and built for hard water, spring pollen, and July heat.

Fire bowls, sheer descents, and lighting scenes are planned together with the hydraulics and controls so they look right and run right; the pool designs in the gallery of 18 concepts on this website got the same attention, across 41 cities.

  • 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 41 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 Plano startup goes, ready for hard water, spring pollen, and July heat.

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 the DFW Metroplex doing building, weekly service, remodeling, and renovations with the same team, reachable at 972-882-9577. Blue Science is licensed, insured, and certified (Texas Appliance License TICL 587), has served homeowners across the DFW Metroplex 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, hard water, spring pollen, and July heat included.

Your DFW Metroplex team

41 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 DFW Metroplex 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 Plano pools

The DFW Metroplex team building Plano pools

The crew that builds in Plano works out of our the DFW Metroplex 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.

  • Call 972-882-9577
  • Hours Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm · Saturday 9am - 2pm

Against hard water, spring pollen, and July heat, our scientific approach to building pools and spas is what Plano customers love about us. Read our reviews here.

More pool services in Plano

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

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Good to know

Questions Plano 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.

Answered by a Blue Science pool builder, DFW Metroplex

How much does an inground gunite pool cost in Plano?

There is no single Plano price, because a pool is built to a lot. Size and shape set the base, finishes and decking move it up or down, and access for the excavation equipment, the soil under the yard, and drainage all affect the work. Permits in Plano can influence the total, and every feature you add (a raised spa, lighting scenes, a sheer descent, a sun shelf) increases the scope. Book a home consultation and you get a price for your yard, not a range from a brochure. Blue Science is licensed and insured, and every Plano proposal spells out what is included before we break ground.

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

Most gunite pools take weeks to build, but full timelines vary by project. Design complexity plays a role, permit approvals in Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano?

Most homeowners can, but each yard is different. Setbacks and easements may limit where the pool sits, utility lines have to be located first, and HOA rules in many Plano neighborhoods guide the options. Slope and drainage matter, access for the excavation equipment is important, and a septic system can change the layout. Deck space should be planned early, because it decides how the pool fits the rest of the yard.

Do I need a permit to build a pool in Plano?

Yes. An in-ground pool needs a building permit and inspections at set stages, and in many Plano neighborhoods an HOA review before that. We prepare the drawings, pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and build to the fence and barrier rules that apply, so the pool passes its final without a second visit.

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Seen our truck on your street?

That is because we also service Parker, Allen, McKinney, Prosper, and Lewisville

Ask around Plano and someone will know us. Ask in the next town over and the answer is the same, because those pools sit on the same DFW Metroplex routes as yours.

Pool days in Plano, TX

Our history in Plano is built on loyal pool owners, and Blue Science never takes that local confidence for granted. Arbor Hills Nature Preserve offers Plano residents trails, overlooks, and a quick escape into North Texas nature. The shortest route to a better mood often runs directly from the patio door to the shallow end. Blue Science supports Plano homes with routine pool service, balanced water, filter maintenance, repairs, leak detection, renovations, and construction planning.

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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Plano 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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