Start Early Swim On Time

If you’re aiming to be in your own pool when the heat shows up, here’s the straight story. The build itself is lightning fast—about 6 to 10 weeks once we dig—but there are a few steps that need to happen before excavation. Start a little earlier, and the whole thing feels easy. Wait too long, and you’re watching summer from the porch.

If you want to be swimming by May or June, start around Halloween.
If you’re good with June or July, Thanksgiving works.
For a mid-summer splash, Christmas is your mark.

We’re a local, family-run crew that keeps things intentionally small so we can be on site for every pool. We build about 25 pools a year, which means spots fill up. Use the holidays as simple markers to plan.

Holiday guide for when you’ll be swimming

Start around Halloween → Swimming May or June
Best window. Plenty of time for design, financing, and permits. You’re splashing right as summer arrives.
Start around Thanksgiving → Swimming June or July
Still great. You’ll hit summer with water in the pool—just a little closer to the wire.
Start around Christmas → Swimming July or August
You’ll finish mid-summer. Perfect for the back half of the hot season.

Weather, city review speed, HOAs, and custom features can nudge dates, but these ranges hold up well in Central Texas.

What actually happens before we dig

Think of this as the on-ramp. Once we’re in the dirt, things move quick. Before that, there’s a little choreography.

1 Dream and scope

What happens 10–30 minute chat, backyard look, rough measurements, talk budget and wish-list.
Typical time 2–5 days to schedule and meet.

2 Design and pricing

What happens 3D design, layout options, value-engineer materials and features so the look matches the budget.
Typical time 1–2 weeks for first draft, a few days for tweaks, then final proposal.

3 Financing decision

What happens You secure funding or decide to pay cash. We can introduce lenders, but you choose what fits.
Typical time 1–3 weeks depending on lender and paperwork.

4 Engineering and HOA

What happens Structural plans stamped by engineer; HOA/ARC packet prepared and submitted if required.
Typical time Engineering 1–2 weeks. HOA approvals 2–6 weeks most neighborhoods.

5 City or county permits

What happens We submit plans, respond to comments, and pull the permit.
Typical time 2–8 weeks depending on jurisdiction and workload.

6 Pre-dig prep

What happens Utility locates, materials queued, schedule locked.
Typical time About 1 week once permits are in hand.

The build moves fast once we start

Here’s the typical 6–10 week run from excavation to first swim:

Excavation and forming
2–5 days. Hole goes in, forms and elevations set.
Steel rebar
2–4 days. The skeleton for strength.
Plumbing and electrical rough-in
3–7 days. Circulation lines, equipment pad, conduits.
Gunite or shotcrete
1 day to shoot; 7–10 days initial cure with light watering. This is where it starts to look like a pool.
Waterfalls and features
3–10 days depending on scope. Real rock work takes craftsmanship and it shows.
Tile and coping
3–7 days. The frame and finish that set the look.
Decking
3–10 days based on material and square footage.
Plaster and fill
1 day to plaster, 24–48 hours to fill with water.
Start-up and balance
3–7 days to dial in chemistry and equipment. Most families swim that first week once water is balanced.
Punch list and pool school
1–2 days. We walk everything with you, fine-tune, and show you how to run it.

Start Your Pool Project Now, Swim by Summer

Planning a pool in Austin? Start early to swim by summer. Our family-run team builds only 25 pools a year with a fast 6–10 week build once we dig. But before that comes design, financing, and permits. Use the holidays as your guide—start around Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas to lock in your spot and enjoy your custom backyard oasis in Central Texas.

Why starting earlier helps

Queue position We’re hands-on and cap our builds so quality never slips. Early starters lock their spot.
Paperwork buffer Permits and HOAs run on their timeline, not the weather forecast.
Material planning Special finishes, custom rock, or extra features are easier to schedule without rush.
Stress reduction When the calendar’s generous, decisions stay fun and the details get the attention they deserve.

How to get rolling

Send a few yard photos and a quick wishlist size, tanning ledge, spa, waterfall, that kind of thing.
Book a backyard visit we confirm measurements, talk layout and budget, and sketch ideas.
Lock your spot approve the design, handle financing, and we start the permit-and-prep train.

📞 Call us today at (512) 883-POOL or visit email to schedule your free consultation. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally build the pool you’ve been dreaming about.

Pool Construction Timeline: Start Planning by the Holidays