25+ years building in Austin
Founded in 1999, Modern Pools has designed and built custom pools across Austin, Texas and the surrounding Hill Country for more than a quarter century.
Sunset Valley Custom Pool Builders
Sunset Valley is a small, leafy enclave tucked inside south Austin near the Barton Creek greenbelt. The lots are private and shaded, which makes for relaxed, livable backyards. We design pools that fit these tree covered yards and turn them into a real outdoor retreat close to the city.
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Why Modern Pools
Why Build Your Sunset Valley Pool With Modern Pools
Award winning design
Our work has earned international recognition, including a spot in The World's Greatest Pools from Pebble Technology International.
Tough lots are our specialty
We build on the steep, limestone, and caliche Hill Country sites that other contractors turn down, with engineering planned in from the start.
Fixed price, structural warranty
You get a fixed price contract before construction begins and a structural warranty on the gunite shell we build.
Reviews
What Sunset Valley Homeowners Say
“Modern Pools did my pool in 2007. They were referred to me by my landscaping company.”
“No one has a better eye for design and fit and finish then the team at Modern Pools !”
“There is no more beautiful, functional or well-built pool than a Modern pool. Jan knows more about pool design, technology, materials and implementation than anyone I have ever met.”
Our Services
What We Design & Build in Sunset Valley
Pool Design
Sunset Valley lots sit flat and shaded in South Austin. Our in-house 3D design makes the most of that easy grade and your home's layout. Learn more about pool design.
Pool Design
Pool Construction
We build steel reinforced gunite pools with premium plumbing. The flatter Sunset Valley ground makes for a clean build and a shell that lasts. Learn more about pool construction.
Pool Construction
Pool Remodeling
Bring an old Sunset Valley pool back to life with fresh plaster, new tile and coping, better equipment, or a full redesign. Learn more about pool remodeling.
Pool Remodeling
Water Features
Add spillways, sheer descents, bubblers, and fire and water features. We engineer each one into your Sunset Valley pool so it looks built in, not bolted on. Learn more about water features.
Water Features
Outdoor Living
Shaded Sunset Valley yards are great for relaxing. We add outdoor kitchens, decking, pergolas, fire pits, and plants that work with the trees around your pool. Learn more about outdoor living.
Outdoor Living
Pool Cost & Pricing Guide
Four design tiers, each with a fixed price contract. You will know your Sunset Valley pool cost before you commit, so there are no surprises. Learn more about pool cost & pricing guide.
Pool Cost & Pricing GuideStart Your Design
Building in Sunset Valley?
Tell us about your Sunset Valley lot and how you want to use it. We will show it to you in 3D before you spend a dollar.
Pool Types
Custom Pool Styles for Sunset Valley Lots
From steel reinforced gunite to vanishing edge infinity pools and compact plunge pools, we design the right pool for your Sunset Valley site, your style, and your budget.
Gunite Pools
Steel reinforced concrete, fully custom in any shape or depth.
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Vanishing edge designs that frame Hill Country views.
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Compact cold-plunge and lounge pools for tight or sloped lots.
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Clean, architectural lines that echo modern homes.
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Organic, natural shapes that settle into the landscape.
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Big design on a small backyard footprint.
View Small Inground PoolsFiberglass Pools
Fast-install shells for the right site and budget.
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Pools We've Built Near Sunset Valley
We design and build custom pools across the greater Austin area, including the South Austin around Sunset Valley.
Start Your Design
Let's design your Sunset Valley backyard
Tell us about your Sunset Valley lot and your vision. We will show you what is possible, in 3D, before you commit a dollar.
Start Your DesignServing Sunset Valley, TX
Modern Pools
3303 Northland Dr UNIT 212
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 608-6602
Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm
Sunset Valley, TX · Built to Last
Sunset Valley's Custom Pool Builder Since 1999
Around Sunset Valley
Easygoing Lots, Standout Pools
Sunset Valley is a small, green pocket of South Austin surrounded by the bigger city around it. Quiet streets, generous lots, and a community feel make it a favorite for families.
The good news for pool owners: this is some of the easier ground in the area to build on. Lots here tend to be flatter and more open than the western hills, which often means a simpler dig and a friendlier budget.
Modern Pools has built across Sunset Valley and South Austin, turning those roomy backyards into clean, modern outdoor spaces.
The Sunset Valley Lot
Compared to the steep western slopes, Sunset Valley lots are relatively level, with mature trees and decent access. The soil is mostly Austin clay, so good drainage and a properly engineered shell still matter to keep the pool from cracking as the ground moves.
Flatter, open yards give you flexibility. You can go big with a family pool and a wide outdoor living space, or keep it tidy with a sleek geometric design and a tanning ledge.
We handle the City of Sunset Valley and any permitting and HOA review your property needs.
Areas We Serve in Sunset Valley
We build throughout Sunset Valley and nearby South Austin, including:
- The Jones Road area
- Lone Oak Trail
- Reese Lane
- Pillow Road corridor
- Brodie Lane homes
- Western Trails nearby
- Cherry Creek
- Barton Hills nearby
We also serve greater Austin, Rollingwood, and Barton Creek.
What We Build Here
Family pools. Roomy gunite pools with tanning ledges, spas, and space to play.
Efficient new construction. New pools that take advantage of flatter, easier lots.
Outdoor living. Decking, kitchens, and fire features for the whole backyard. See outdoor living.
Remodels. Refreshing older South Austin pools. See pool remodeling.
Why Sunset Valley Homeowners Choose Us
We make the most of easy lots. Flatter ground often means more pool for your budget, and we help you spend it well.
In house 3D design. See your backyard before we build.
Fixed price contracts. Your number is locked before we dig.
Structural warranty. Every shell is engineered for clay soil and warrantied.
Ready to build your Sunset Valley pool? Call (512) 608-6602 or request a consultation today.
Common Questions
Building a Pool in Sunset Valley: Common Questions
How much does a custom pool cost in Sunset Valley?
Custom pools in Sunset Valley start in the low six figures and can stretch your budget further than the western hills, since the flatter, more open lots often mean a simpler dig with less rock excavation. We still lock a fixed price contract before construction, so your Sunset Valley number does not move.
Can you build a roomy pool on my Sunset Valley lot?
Yes, Sunset Valley lots tend to be flatter and more open, which gives you flexibility for a large family pool with a tanning ledge and spa, plus a wide outdoor living space with decking, a kitchen, and fire features. The soil here is mostly Austin clay, so we engineer drainage and a steel reinforced shell to handle the movement.
Do you handle Sunset Valley permits and HOA review?
Yes, we manage City of Sunset Valley and Travis County permits, inspections, and drainage compliance, plus any HOA review your street requires. We prepare the submittals so your Sunset Valley project clears review before we break ground.