Austin, Texas is known for its vibrant live music culture, flourishing local food scene, and historical downtown. It’s also known for its hot and humid climate, with temps breaking into the triple digits more than 60 times in 2022 and 2023. Beat the Texas heat with a custom pool from Latham — one of the oldest and most trusted pool companies in North America. We’ve helped countless homeowners become pool owners throughout Austin and surrounding areas.
A pool offers more than just a way to cool down. It’s an extension of your lifestyle. From barbecuing on weekends to swimming quiet sunrise laps before work, a pool entertains guests, beautifies your home, and brings your loved ones together.
With over 70 years of experience designing, manufacturing, and installing pools across Texas, Latham has the expertise to build the inground pool of your dreams. This guide will help you learn more about different types of pools, how much a new pool costs, and how you can take the first steps toward getting the process started.
Inground Pool Options In Austin
Inground pools come in a variety of sizes and can be constructed from different materials. Each offers its own unique strengths and features. Three of the most popular inground swimming pool categories include fiberglass pools, vinyl liner pools, and plunge pools. Here’s a quick overview:
- Fiberglass Pools — Latham fiberglass pools can last for up to 60 years with proper care, delivering countless hours of family fun for generations to come. Stain-, scratch-, and fade-resistant, our fiberglass models are designed for superior durability and exceptional elegance..
- Vinyl Liner Pools — Vinyl liner pools are unmatched when it comes to customization, offering total freedom to mix and match features for a bespoke design. Personalize your pool with details like tanning ledges, spillover spas, bubbler fountains, smartphone-controlled LED lighting, and more.
- Plunge (Cocktail) Pools — Plunge pools have compact designs that make them a perfect fit for small spaces. If a full-size pool isn’t right for your needs, plunge models offer a stylish alternative.
Not sure which option is best? Learn how to choose the right pool for your lifestyle, or chat with our network of independent pool installers in Austin.
Fiberglass Pools
Fiberglass pools take very little time to install, but offer decades of enjoyment. With a lifespan of up to 60 years, a fiberglass inground pool offers exceptional value and greater cost-efficiency over time.
Not only are fiberglass pools long-lasting, they’re also low-maintenance, preserving their radiant beauty with minimal care required. And thanks to our Crystite Gel Coat finish, Latham fiberglass pools are as comfortable as they are durable, offering a silky-smooth texture whose non-porous surface resists algae growth.
This non-porous surface also makes fiberglass pools resistant to “concrete cancer.” Concrete cancer is a reaction that impacts concrete (also known as “gunite”) pools, causing corrosion and swelling in the pool’s steel frame and resulting in a network of cracks spreading across its concrete surface and requiring expensive replacement.
All Latham fiberglass pools offer industry-best limited lifetime warranty coverage, providing added peace of mind that your investment is protected. Some of our most popular fiberglass pools in Austin include:
- Aruba — Featuring slip-resistant steps, comfortable swim-up seating, and multiple points of entry and exit, Aruba is your private Caribbean paradise.
- Barcelona — This rectangular model integrates a classic look with modern features, including a built-in wading area.
- Cancun — Get the party started with Cancun, a freeform fiberglass pool featuring deep and shallow areas for swimmers of all experience levels.
- Monaco — Measuring 16’ x 40’ with an impressive max depth of 8’, king-sized Monaco offers plenty of space for swimming laps.
Explore other fiberglass pool shapes available from Latham.
Vinyl Liner Pools
Vinyl liner pools offer their own set of advantages, earning their place as one of Texas’ favorite fiberglass alternatives. Quick to install and easy to care for, vinyl liner pools can be set up in a matter of weeks, getting you into the water fast while cutting down on maintenance.
Another standout perk of vinyl is the near-infinite customization it offers. Latham provides an exclusive selection of liner patterns and colors, plus optional add-on features like spas, fountains, and LED lighting. By combining your favorite design elements, you can create a stunning yet functional look that’s perfectly tailored to your lifestyle and budget.
Built to resist tearing, sun damage, concrete cancer, and algae growth, Latham’s durable vinyl pools are protected by industry-leading warranty coverage. Some of our best-selling vinyl liner pool models in Texas include:
Learn more about the benefits of vinyl liner pools.
Plunge Pools
Whether you’re looking to save space, save money, or just save time on pool care, plunge pools deliver it all — without sacrificing beauty or style.
Engineered for elegance, these compact models start at as low as $50,000, allowing you to experience all the fun of a full-size pool with a smaller price tag. Not only are plunge pools affordable, they’re also easy to maintain thanks to their modest dimensions.
Latham offers multiple vinyl liner and fiberglass plunge pool models, which can be customized with details like swim jets and bubbler fountains. With built-in features like tanning ledges, full-width benches, and internal steps, Latham plunge pools make impressive rivals to any full-size model.
Explore our collection of fiberglass and vinyl plunge pools, which includes:
- Enchantment 9.17 — Latham’s most spacious plunge pool, Enchantment 9.17 measures 9’1” x 17’5” and has a maximum depth of 4’9” with fiberglass construction and slip-resistant steps.
- Milan — Featuring comfortable swim-up seating, this fiberglass model is autocover-ready for added safety and weather protection.
- The Calypso Collection — Latham is proud to introduce the Calypso collection, our new series featuring four vinyl liner plunge models with optional add-ons like spa jets and benches.
Ready to plunge into luxury? Learn more about small pool options in Austin, Texas.
Pool Financing Options
Whether your budget is big or small, there are plenty of financing options to help you cover the costs of your dream pool. By leveraging loans or other strategies, you can get the funds you need now and spread your payments out over time.
One popular pool financing option for homeowners is to apply for a home equity loan. Depending on your credit history, another option is to obtain a home equity line of credit (HELOC).
You can also explore personal loans, which are available from banks, credit unions, and online lenders like LightStream. Your pool company may be able to help you set up an in-house loan with one of their lending partners, offering a streamlined and convenient option for qualified borrowers.
No matter what financing strategy you decide to use, it’s important to determine your budget. The cost to install a vinyl liner or fiberglass inground pool typically starts around $50,000, with costs up to $150,000 or higher for deluxe models. Pricing depends on multiple factors that vary by project, including pool dimensions, building materials, custom features, and local zoning requirements.
Use Latham’s free pool cost calculator to explore pricing, or get a quote from one of our Austin pool contractors.
Start Your Pool Project in Austin
The pool of your dreams can become a reality faster than you think. With flexible financing options and generous warranty coverage, Latham makes it affordable to construct and protect your investment.
With over half a century of experience installing more than half a million pools, Latham has built a reputation for excellence in craftsmanship. Our network of independent builders is proud to serve Greater Austin, including Allandale, Brentwood, Cedar Park, Circle C Ranch, Georgetown, Hyde Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Mueller, Rollingwood, Round Rock, Santa Rita Ranch, Shady Hollow, West Lake Hills, and beyond.
Take the first steps toward enhancing your home and lifestyle. Contact Latham for a quote or find an independent Latham Austin pool builder near you.
FAQs About Pools in the Austin Area
What is the average cost to install a pool in Austin?
The average inground pool installation cost in Austin, Texas starts at around $50,000 for a fiberglass or vinyl liner model. The average cost for an inground concrete (gunite) pool is slightly higher, typically starting around $60,000. Deluxe or oversize designs may cost up to $150,000 or more. These price variations occur because there are numerous factors that impact the cost of pool installation in Austin, including but not limited to pool size, pool construction materials, warranty coverage, site excavation, labor costs, local permitting, and custom pool features like fountains or spas.
Are there any specific regulations for pool installations in Austin?
Yes. Like other Texas cities, Austin is subject to the state’s pool construction laws, which are located within the Texas Health and Safety Code. For example, Chapter 757 of the Code requires certain types of residential pools to feature child safety enclosures measuring at least 48” (4’) in height. Latham’s experienced swimming pool contractors in Austin can help you navigate Texas’ pool safety regulations, while also complying with local regulations around zoning, inspections, and permits.
hat are the typical challenges homeowners face when installing a pool in Austin?
Austin’s location in Central Texas poses a few challenges when it comes to installing and maintaining a swimming pool. Not only does this region receive strong sun exposure and high temperatures for much of the year, it also has clay-heavy soils that expand and contract as the weather fluctuates. This expansion and contraction can damage your pool’s foundation, while Austin’s hot, sunny climate can accelerate liner bleaching, brittleness, and algae growth.
Austin’s sweltering heat can also increase pool water evaporation. Not only does this mean having to top-off your pool, but also translates to more frequent balancing of your water chemistry. Opting for an automatic pool cover can help reduce evaporation. Another popular option with Texans are saltwater pool systems, which pair beautifully with fiberglass pools. Saltwater resists evaporation and also eliminates the need for chlorine, saving money and time on balancing your pool’s pH levels.
To prevent and combat these issues, it’s important to partner with a reputable pool builder who has experience installing pools in Austin, like the trusted experts at Latham.
How does a pool typically affect property values in Austin?
Adding an inground pool to your home tends to increase its property value. According to a national survey by Realtor.com, homes with inground pools typically have list prices about 8% higher than homes without pools. The potential value increase is even larger in states like Texas, where pools are in high demand due to the state’s hot climate and long swim season. Texas real estate experts report that inground pools raise a home’s value anywhere from 6% to 15% on average. With the average cost of a home in Austin around $523,770, that’s an increase of $31,425 (6%) to $78,565 (15%).
What financing options are commonly used by Austin homeowners for pool installations?
As a resident of Austin, Texas, you may qualify for various types of pool loans and financing options. Depending on your credit history and whether you own a home, you could qualify for a home equity loan that provides you with a lump sum payment. You may also be eligible for a home equity line of credit, or HELOC. Another option is to apply to banks, credit unions, or reputable online lenders for personal loans. You can also ask your pool builder if they partner with any lenders, which may streamline the process of getting approved for a swimming pool loan.
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