How long does it take to build a pool?

Typically, most of our pool projects in Coppell wrap up within 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather and scope. If you’re adding extras like traditional pergolas or custom outdoor lighting, it can take a little longer. We’ll give you a clear timeline upfront so there are no surprises.

Do I need a permit to build a pool in Coppell?

Yes, you do. We handle all the permitting for you, including coordination with city inspectors and HOA approvals. Coppell has specific regulations around fencing, drainage, and electrical connections, but you don’t need to worry, we’ve done this many times and know exactly what’s required.

What materials do you use for the pool area?

We use a range of materials, including concrete, stone, vinyl liners, and aluminum or wood pergolas. Our recommendations depend on your style, budget, and maintenance preferences. For example, alumawood pergolas are great for shade with less upkeep, while cedar gives a timeless, warm look.

How do I maintain my new pool?

We’ll walk you through everything when the project’s complete. In short, regular cleaning, balancing the water chemistry, and occasional equipment checks will keep your pool sparkling. We can also recommend trusted maintenance pros in Coppell if you’d rather not handle it yourself.

Pool Builders in The Colony, TX

Living in the City by the Lake makes it easy to love the water, and the right pool builders in The Colony, TX bring that same feeling home to your own backyard.

Custom Pools for The Colony's Backyards

Plenty of families here already spend weekends out on Lewisville Lake. A backyard pool gives you that same easy relationship with water on a random Wednesday, without loading up the car or waiting for a free slot at the marina.

We build pools sized and shaped for real Colony lots, whether that means a compact design that leaves room to breathe or a resort-style layout with a spa, ledge, and water features for a bigger yard.

We are MCM Outdoor Living, the outdoor division of McKinley Construction Management, and since 2017 we have completed more than 500 backyards across Dallas-Fort Worth. Our founders built the company so one crew could handle the pool, the deck, and the landscape together, which means you are never left stitching separate contractors’ work into one yard.

Building in North Texas takes local know-how. The expansive clay under much of The Colony moves with the seasons, so we engineer every shell and pool deck to handle that shift, and back the structure for a full decade.

Why The Colony Homeowners Choose MCM Outdoor Living

Recent Pools We Have Built

A quick look at pools we have designed and completed for homeowners around The Colony and the neighboring lake communities.

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What The Colony Families Say

The pools we are proudest of are the ones a family still raves about a year later, when it has quietly become the center of their summer.

Rated 5 out of 5

Thomas with MCM did a great job coming out on time and going over the details of our project. We want to build a pool and Thomas presented us with options that we are exploring.

Eugene Greenberg

What Does a Pool Cost in The Colony?

No two pools cost the same, because size, depth, finish, and features all move the number. That said, here is where most of our builds in The Colony land:

Already have an older pool? A renovation generally runs $5,000 to $50,000 and up, with a full resurface often around $20,000. We will give you a real figure after we see your yard.

Our Build Process, Step by Step

Put it together

We walk your yard, learn how you want to use it, and design to your lot and budget.

Engineer for the ground

Every pool is engineered for North Texas clay, permitted through the City of The Colony, and inspected at each phase.

Build with our own crews

Digging, plumbing, gunite, decking, and finishing all run on one coordinated schedule.

Fill and hand off

We balance the water, teach you the system, and stand behind it with lifetime client support.

A single team for the whole yard

Pool, decking, and landscape come from one crew, so the finished backyard looks composed rather than pieced together.

A guarantee we put money behind

Miss the three-month mark and we hand you $5,000 of our own. It keeps us honest about scheduling.

Serviceable equipment

As a certified Jandy partner, we install pumps, heaters, and automation we can service for years, covered by a 5-year equipment warranty.

Financing that works

Prequalify with no credit impact, with options up to $300,000 through our lending partners.

What You Get With MCM

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to build a pool in The Colony?

Yes. Residential pools require a permit through the City of The Colony Building Inspections and Permits department, plus a code-compliant safety barrier. We pull the permits and manage the inspections.

How long will my pool take to build?

Most of our pools are finished within three months of breaking ground, and we back that with a written guarantee worth $5,000 if we miss it.

My lot is on the smaller side. Can you still build?

Yes. A plunge pool or a tailored geometric design can make a smaller Colony backyard feel like a retreat without crowding it.

What about the clay soil here?

North Texas clay expands and contracts with moisture, so we engineer the shell and surrounding deck to move with it. That engineering is why we can offer a 10-year structural warranty.

Do you build the deck and landscaping too?

We do. Pool, deck or patio, lighting, and planting are handled as one project by one team, so it all comes together on a single timeline.

Can I finance the project?

Yes. We offer no-credit-impact prequalification and financing up to $300,000, so the investment can fit your budget.

Cody McKinley

Turn Your Backyard Into the Destination

A great pool starts with a plan built around your yard, and ours starts with a simple design conversation. Take a look at our custom pool building, and before you choose a builder it is worth reading the questions to ask a pool builder. Then let us show you what your space can hold. Call us at (469) 583-6213 or contact us here.

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Known as the City by the Lake, The Colony sits on the eastern shore of Lewisville Lake in Denton County, with miles of shoreline and a strong outdoor culture that has grown alongside the city since its founding in the 1970s. It is now home to more than forty-five thousand residents and to Grandscape, one of the largest mixed-use destinations in North Texas, and its lake-loving, entertainment-friendly character makes a backyard pool a natural fit. You can explore local attractions through this guide to things to do in The Colony, and permitting information is available from the City of The Colony.