What type of pool is best for a McKinney backyard?

Gunite pools with a pebble finish are the most popular choice for good reason. Gunite is durable, highly customizable in shape and size, and holds up well through the temperature swings that come with a Texas year. The pebble surface is comfortable underfoot, resistant to staining, and holds its look for years with regular maintenance.

Can I add a hot tub or spa to my pool?

Absolutely, and many McKinney homeowners do. A raised spa or integrated hot tub adds both visual interest and year-round functionality. North Texas winters are mild enough that a spa becomes a regular feature rather than an occasional indulgence. We work it into the design from the start so everything looks intentional rather than added on as an afterthought.

Do you handle the permits for pool construction in McKinney?

Yes, permitting is part of our process. McKinney requires permits before any pool construction begins, and depending on your neighborhood, HOA approval may also be part of the picture. We manage the paperwork and coordinate with the city so that side of things does not land on you.

Is saltwater better than a traditional chlorine pool?

For most families, yes. A saltwater system generates its own chlorine at low, consistent levels, so the water is noticeably gentler on skin, eyes, and hair, and you are not constantly buying and balancing chemicals. The upfront cost is a little higher, but the day-to-day maintenance is lower and the swim experience is genuinely different.

Pool Remodeling & Renovation in Frisco, TX

Most Frisco pool projects involve both restoration of what's worn out and redesign of what's outdated. McKinley Construction Management handles both sides under one roof, with a 3D design phase up front and a 10-year structural warranty on every finished project.

Why Frisco Homeowners Pick McKinley Construction Management

Frisco’s residential growth over the past two decades produced one of the densest pool populations in North Texas, with many of those builds now hitting the 12 to 18-year mark. That window is exactly when the conversation about what to do with the pool becomes more pressing, since the visible signs of age start stacking up and the operating costs of old equipment start being felt.

The honest answer for most Frisco pools at that age is that a focused project handles it. Renovation work restores the parts that have worn out: surface plaster, tile, coping, equipment. Remodeling work updates the parts that have become dated: deck materials, lighting, features, automation. Most projects involve both, and treating them as a combined scope rather than two separate jobs saves time and money.

McKinley brings 550+ outdoor living projects to that work. The 3D design phase included up front gives you a visual of the finished pool before construction begins, the 10-year structural warranty backs the work over the long haul, and the 3-month completion guarantee pays out $5,000 if we miss it. BBB A+ Accredited, with 0% interest financing available through multiple lending partners.

How Remodeling and Renovation Work Together

The simplest way to think about it: renovation restores, remodeling redesigns. A pool that needs both is the most common situation we encounter in Frisco.

Renovation work generally covers:

Remodeling work generally covers:

A typical Frisco project bundles selected items from both columns. The 3D design phase shows you what the combined scope produces visually, so you can make decisions about scope and budget with the finished result already in front of you.

Recent Frisco Pool Projects

A look at pool remodels and renovations completed across Frisco and the wider DFW area.

What Past Clients Say

Pool projects judged by the homeowners using them year after year.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Had a really great and educational initial design visit with Ray. Very thorough and took all the time I needed to create and talk through some really good ideas.

Looking forward to the initial designs and hopefully working with MCM to build our dream pool. Thanks Ray

Matthew Fehrenbach

Cost of Pool Remodeling and Renovation in Frisco

Frisco pool project costs depend entirely on what your specific pool needs. Past McKinley projects have ranged from $5,000 for targeted work through over $50,000 for complete transformations, with resurfacing alone typically running around $20,000 with material replacement and add-ons like new handrails and stairs running another $10,000.

Three common project tiers help frame where most Frisco projects land:

Tier	What's Typically Included
Renovation-only	Resurfacing, waterline tile, coping, basic equipment refresh
Combined renovation + light remodeling	Renovation items plus new lighting, automation, saltwater conversion
Full remodel + renovation	All of the above plus deck replacement, water features, tanning ledges, design changes

The actual quote for your project comes from the walkthrough and 3D design phase, where the specific scope gets defined and priced.

Pool Projects That Stay on Schedule and Within Budget

A pool project is a substantial decision, and a well-managed one removes most of the stress that comes with it. The team plans carefully on the front end and runs the work on a schedule you can plan your life around, so the project finishes when expected and lands at the number you signed up for.

Budget: A remodeled or renovated pool is a long-term upgrade to one of the most-used outdoor features of your Frisco home. The pool gets used through warm Texas seasons for the next 15 to 20 years, and the work restores value to something you’re already paying to maintain. Spread across that horizon, the project argues for itself.

Timeline: Most Frisco pool projects finish well inside the 3-month completion window we guarantee. If we miss it, you receive $5,000 back. The exact schedule for your specific scope gets locked in at the start.

How the Project Runs

Building a pool with MCM Outdoor Living is a straightforward experience from start to finish. We handle the details so you can stay focused on the result.

Assess

A walkthrough of the pool, a discussion of your goals, and a 3D plan showing the finished result before anything begins.

Build

The crew works through the agreed scope methodically, with regular updates and a clean site throughout.

Enjoy

The pool comes back ready for the next two decades, backed by the structural warranty and equipment coverage.

Things Frisco Homeowners Ask Before Booking

Should I do renovation now and remodeling later, or all at once?

Almost always at once. Bundling the work saves on overhead, demolition, and crew mobilization. Doing renovation now and remodeling in a few years means paying for two separate project setups.

What's the most common Frisco project scope?

Resurfacing combined with coping, tile, equipment modernization, and deck refresh. That combination addresses the visible aging signs while bringing the pool’s operational efficiency current. Adding water features and lighting brings the project into the full remodel category.

Can the work be timed around the swim season?

Yes. Many Frisco homeowners schedule projects for fall through early spring so the pool is ready by Memorial Day. Off-season scheduling often means faster project starts and better material availability.

Does the 3D design phase cost extra?

No. The 3D design is included in every McKinley pool project, regardless of scope. You see the finished result before committing to construction.

What's covered by the 3-month guarantee?

If construction takes longer than 3 months from start to completion, we send you $5,000 directly. The guarantee exists because we plan with realistic timelines and we hold ourselves to them.

Can you work on pools in HOA communities?

Yes. Interior pool work typically doesn’t trigger HOA review. Visible exterior changes (decks, water features, structures) may. We help interpret your community’s specific requirements during planning.

What if I'm not sure what I want yet?

The 3D design phase exists for exactly that. We work through the options together, you see what each scope produces visually, and you decide what makes sense for your pool, your budget, and your timeline.

Cody McKinley

Make This the Year the Pool Comes Back

The consultation walks through your pool, your goals, and produces a 3D design of the finished project before any construction commitments. Most Frisco homeowners leave with a clear scope, timeline, and project window on the calendar.

Call us at (469) 583-6213 or message us here to schedule the consultation. Our pool renovation and pool remodeling service pages cover more on each side of what we build.

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Frisco sits at the northern edge of Collin County and has been one of the fastest-growing communities in the DFW area for two decades. The residential boom that produced its current housing stock also produced thousands of pools that are now hitting the prime remodeling and renovation age window. The City of Frisco handles local permitting for pool work. Our office is right here at 122 Rose Ln N1 in Frisco.