Most pool builders in Austin hand you a fiberglass shell catalog and call it custom. At Red Agave, every pool is designed from scratch to fit your yard, your slope, your soil, and your vision. We build custom inground pools using gunite and shotcrete construction, which allows for any shape, depth, and finish. Because we are a full-service landscaping company first, the pool is never an afterthought dropped into an empty yard. We design the pool as part of a complete outdoor environment that includes the deck, the plantings, the lighting, the hardscape, and every transition between them.
Austin's limestone substrate creates unique challenges for pool construction. We work with experienced excavation crews who know how to cut through rock without destabilizing your lot. Proper drainage is critical in Central Texas, where a single storm can dump inches of rain in hours. We engineer drainage around the pool deck and equipment pad to prevent flooding and erosion. Pool plumbing includes circulation pumps, filtration systems, and optional features like spillover spas, tanning ledges, bubblers, and laminar jets. We handle all electrical work for pool pumps, lighting, and automation systems.
The City of Austin requires a building permit for all swimming pool construction, along with a barrier (fence) permit to meet safety code. We manage the full permitting process and coordinate all inspections. Most pool projects take 8 to 14 weeks from excavation to fill day. Pair your pool with a pergola for shade, an outdoor kitchen for poolside entertaining, or a xeriscape surround for a low-maintenance pool landscape. Schedule a free consultation to begin your design.
