Design in 3D
We study your lot and model the whole project in photoreal 3D before anything is poured.
Custom 3D Pool Design
See your finished backyard in photoreal 3D before we ever break ground. Every line, finish, and water feature, approved by you first.
25+
Years building in Austin
50+
Combined years of design build experience
6+
National & international design awards
9
Austin area communities served
What's Included
Inside the 3D design
Full site study
We measure the lot, read the slope, and map the rock and drainage before a line is drawn.
Photoreal 3D modeling
A true to life view of shape, tile, coping, finish, decking, and every water feature.
Smart layout
Placed to frame your best views, catch the sun, and tuck the equipment pad out of sight.
Material & finish selection
Interiors, decking, tile, coping, and lighting chosen with you, not for you.
Deliverables
Technical Drawing Sets & Base Maps
You get full construction drawings and a measured base map of your lot, the same plans our crews build from. Every dimension, elevation, and detail is locked before we break ground.
Deliverables
3D Modeling & Renderings
We model your whole backyard in 3D so you can walk through the pool, decking, and water features in photoreal detail. You approve the look before a single dollar is spent.
We design what we can build
Every design is one our own construction crews can actually pour on your lot.
Tough lots, solved on the model
Grade, rock, and access problems handled in 3D first, with retaining and drainage built in.
Fixed price from the design
Lock the design, lock the price. The 3D you approve is the pool you get.
Our Process
From First Idea to First Swim
Engineer & Build
One team engineers the structure and builds it on a fixed price contract.
First Swim
We finish, fill, and hand over a backyard built to last through every Texas summer.
Tiered Pricing
Our Design Packages
Elemental Design
- Foundational pool layout
- Basic hardscape features
- Entry-level spa setup
Essential Design
- Elevated pool & spa configuration
- Hardscape decking & patio spaces
- Enhanced shade structures & lounging areas
Extensive Design
- Luxury pools with multi level layouts
- Outdoor kitchen & entertainment spaces
- Custom cabanas & fire features
Signature
Elite Design
- Exclusive designer pools & spas
- Advanced water features & LED lighting
- Architectural poolside lounge areas
- Premium landscaping & privacy enhancements
See What Is Possible
Concepts for Austin backyards
Dripping Springs
A Backyard With a Pool and a Sports Court
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Dripping Springs
A Mid-Century Backyard Built to Entertain
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Dripping Springs
A Mid-Century Pool That Opens to the Hills
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Lake Austin
A Lakefront Remodel With Big Views
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Westlake
A Hillside Pool Built for Music
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Lake Travis
A Modern Take on the Clubhouse
View conceptCommon Questions
Pool Design, answered.
How much does custom pool design cost in Austin?
Custom pool design in Austin is built into your project under one of our four fixed price tiers, Elemental, Essential, Extensive, and Elite, rather than billed as a separate line item. The tier reflects the size, finishes, water features, and outdoor living scope you want, and the full design price is locked before construction begins.
Can you design a pool for my steep or rocky Austin lot?
Yes, designing pools for steep and rocky Austin lots is our specialty, and we have done it for 25 years since 1999. We solve slope, limestone, and caliche in the design first, engineering retaining walls and drainage right into the plan so the pool you see in 3D is one we can actually pour on your lot.
Will I see my pool design in 3D before construction starts?
Yes, our in house team models your Austin pool, decking, finishes, and water features in photoreal 3D, then walks you through every detail. You approve each line and material before we break ground, and that approval locks your fixed price contract.
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Pool Cost & Pricing Guide
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Start Your Design
Ready to design your backyard?
Tell us about your lot and your vision. We will show you what is possible, in 3D, before you commit a dollar.