Pool Builder in Memorial, TX
The Memorial Villages are six separately incorporated cities, Bunker Hill, Hedwig, Hilshire, Hunters Creek, Piney Point, and Spring Valley, each with its own permitting office. Lots here tend to carry mature tree canopy, which factors into pool-footprint planning.
Building a Pool in Memorial: What to Know
HOA & Permitting
Memorial typically requires tree-preservation review. That review is handled during the design step, before excavation is scheduled, not after.
Soil & Drainage
Lots here are shaped by mature tree canopy and protected root zones, which factors directly into how the shell, footings, and deck drainage are engineered.
Permitting Office
Permits and inspections for Memorial run through Harris, Fort Bend & Montgomery counties. We confirm the exact office and timeline during your site evaluation.
What a Site Visit Covers
Soil and drainage, existing structures or trees near the footprint, utility access, and the HOA or permitting path specific to Memorial.
A Look at Our Work
A sample of the gunite and fiberglass pools, decking, and outdoor-living work we build across Greater Houston, TX.
What clients say:
“The whole process was smooth from the first walkthrough to the final plaster. One team the entire way, no passing us between subcontractors.”
— Jenny Wilson
“Communication was the best part. We always knew what phase we were in and what was next.”
— Michael R.
“They designed around our actual yard instead of pushing a cookie-cutter shape on us. Quality of the build has held up.”
— Sarah M.
Our Services in Memorial
Gunite Pool Construction in Memorial
Poured-in-place concrete (gunite/shotcrete) pools, custom-shaped and engineered for Texas clay soils, built to last decades.
Learn more →Fiberglass Pool Installation in Memorial
Pre-manufactured fiberglass shells, installed in weeks rather than months, with a smooth gel-coat finish that resists algae.
Learn more →Patio & Outdoor Living Renovation in Memorial
Decking, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and full backyard renovations designed around an existing or new pool.
Learn more →Pool Repair & Resurfacing in Memorial
Plaster and pebble resurfacing, equipment replacement, leak detection, and structural repair for existing pools.
Learn more →Worth Reading Before You Start
Hidden Costs of Pool Ownership
The ongoing costs that do not show up on a construction quote: chemicals, electricity, insurance, and more.
Pool Fencing Styles That Complement Your Design
How to meet safety-barrier code requirements without the fence looking like an afterthought.
Pool Shapes and Styles Guide
From classic rectangles to freeform lagoon shapes: how shape choice affects use, cost, and how a yard reads.
Why Gunite Dominates Houston's Luxury Pool Market
Why high-end Houston pool builds are overwhelmingly gunite rather than fiberglass or vinyl.
Gunite Cure Time and Houston's Humidity: What Actually Happens
How Houston's heat and humidity affect gunite curing compared to a drier climate.
Memorial Pool FAQ
What factors affect what a pool costs?
Size, depth, and shape are the starting point, but the bigger cost drivers are usually features (raised spa, water features, tanning ledges), the finish (plaster vs. pebble), decking material and square footage, and any outdoor-living work bundled in. Gunite generally costs more than fiberglass for a comparable size because of the custom, phased construction. An exact number requires a site evaluation, not a generic estimate.
How long does it take to build a pool?
A gunite pool typically runs several months from permitting through final plaster because it is built in sequential phases (excavation, steel, gunite, plumbing/electrical, decking, finish, start-up). A fiberglass pool is faster since the shell arrives pre-manufactured and is set in one piece, cutting weeks off the construction phase.
Do you handle permits and HOA approval?
Yes. Permitting and, where applicable, HOA or architectural-review approval are handled as part of the design phase before construction starts, so the project is not held up mid-build waiting on paperwork.
What is the difference between gunite and shotcrete?
Gunite and shotcrete are both sprayed concrete methods used to build custom pool shells; "gunite" is the more common industry term in Texas and generally refers to a dry-mix process, while shotcrete is wet-mix. Both produce the same kind of fully custom, rebar-reinforced concrete shell, and the terms are often used interchangeably by builders.
Why is gunite preferred over vinyl or fiberglass for Houston soil?
Houston-area clay soil expands and contracts significantly with moisture. A gunite shell, properly engineered with rebar density and bond-beam detailing for local soil, is built to flex with that movement; a vinyl liner or an improperly set shell is more prone to shifting, cracking, or leaking over time.
How long does gunite take to cure before plaster goes on?
Gunite typically needs roughly 28 days to reach full cure strength, though plaster or pebble finishing is often applied sooner, with the shell continuing to cure underneath. The exact schedule is set during construction planning based on weather and mix design.
Can a gunite pool be any shape?
Yes, that is the main advantage of gunite over a prefabricated shell: the rebar cage and sprayed concrete are formed to your design, so freeform shapes, custom depths, tanning ledges, and integrated spas or water features are all possible in a way a fixed-mold fiberglass shell cannot match.
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