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Owner On Every Job
Vance personally inspects every phase — from excavation to plaster. No disappearing sales reps. No subcontractor shrug.
40+ Years · Owner Supervised40+ Years · Owner Supervised · Montgomery, TX
Custom Pools Built Right The First Time.
Over four decades building premium gunite pools across Montgomery County. Every project personally overseen by the owner — no sales reps, no shortcuts.
Trusted by Texas homeowners
Starting around $40k40+ Years Experience
Owner-Supervised Builds
Premium Gunite Materials
Free On-Site Estimates
Why Homeowners Choose Us
The difference is in the details nobody else shows you.
Most pool companies sell you a pretty rendering. We build you a pool that still looks new when your kids are grown.
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Built To Outlast The Neighbors
Rebar every 8", deck dowels, Schedule 80 plumbing, proper gunite thickness. The details you can't see are what make a pool last 40 years.
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Luxury Quality. Honest Investment.
Signature builds start around $40,000 — a fraction of what competitors quote — because we run lean, not because we cut corners.
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Fast, Focused Timelines
Two custom pools finished in three weeks for a July 4th deadline. When we start, we finish — with the same crew from dig to fill.
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Family-Owned Texas Builder
No corporate call center. When you call Montgomery Custom Pools, you get the family that's been building here for four decades.
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The Neighbor's Referral
Most of our work comes from the house next door. Once one goes in, the invitations keep coming.
Our Process
From first call to first swim.
Five clear stages. One owner. Zero surprises. Most custom pools finish in 8–12 weeks from break ground.
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Free Consultation
We visit your property, listen to how you'll use the space, and give you a real number — not a sales pitch.
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Design
Elevation, tile, coping, decking, water features. We refine until it fits your home and your budget.
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Engineering
Proper structural steel, plumbing plan, permit filing, HOA coordination. We handle the paperwork.
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Construction
Excavation, steel, gunite, plumbing, tile, coping, deck, plaster. Owner inspection at every stage.
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Enjoy Your Backyard
Water fill, chemical start-up, and a walk-through of every system. Then it's just weekends and Texas summers.
Featured Projects
Every backyard, completely custom.
40+
Years perfecting the build
Built To Last
Why our pools last longer.
The parts you never see are the parts that matter. Here's what goes into a Montgomery Custom Pool that most builders won't tell you.
Rebar every 8"
Tighter grid than standard 12" spacing. More steel, more structural life.
Deck Dowels
Dowels tie the deck to the shell so it doesn't shift, crack, or separate over time.
Schedule 80 Fittings
Thicker-walled fittings at the pool wall. They don't crack when the ground moves.
Proper Gunite Thickness
Structural, not sprayed thin. The shell is what everything else sits on for the next 40 years.
Premium Equipment
Variable-speed pumps and cartridge filters that cut power bills and last twice as long.
Right Sequence, Right Cure
We don't rush the plumbing pressure test, the gunite cure, or the plaster fill. It's how pools stay tight.
Service Area
Serving Montgomery County and the lake.
We build across the county — from Lake Conroe estates to Magnolia acreage and The Woodlands courtyards. If you're within driving distance of our yard, we're on your job the same week.
Reviews
Homeowners talk. Neighbors listen.
"We interviewed five builders. Vance was the only one who told us what could go wrong and how he'd handle it. The pool is beautiful and every neighbor has asked who built it."
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Jennifer & Mark T.
The Woodlands, TX
"Started digging in June, swimming by August. The owner was on-site more than the foreman. That never happens."
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Rob H.
Lake Conroe, TX
"Half the quote of the big-name builder and honestly the quality feels higher. Rebar was in tighter, plaster is glass-smooth two years later."
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Ashley P.
Magnolia, TX
"They finished two pools in three weeks for our July 4th party. Nothing rushed, nothing sloppy — I still can't believe they pulled it off."
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The Ramirez Family
Montgomery, TX
"The financing walk-through was the easiest part. Real numbers, real timeline, no games. First contractor we've trusted in years."
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Kevin & Dana S.
Conroe, TX
Financing
Own your dream pool sooner.
Flexible pool financing with fixed rates, transparent terms, and quick pre-qualifications. Most homeowners find monthly payments far less than they expected.
- Fixed rates
- No prepayment penalties
- Pre-qualify in minutes
- Terms up to 20 years
Starting from
$40kcustom builds
Typical financed payment
$379/ mo est.
Estimate for a $40,000 pool at 8.99% APR over 15 years. Actual terms depend on credit and lender.
FAQ
Answers before you ask.
Straight talk on cost, timing, warranty, and how we work. If you don't see your question, call us — we'll answer honestly.
(936) 555-0140Most Montgomery Custom Pools finish in 8–12 weeks from break ground, weather permitting. We've completed rush builds — including two full pools in three weeks for a July 4th deadline — but a comfortable window is 10 weeks.
Our signature custom pools start around $40,000. Larger designs with spas, water features, and premium decking generally fall between $60,000 and $110,000. Every quote is line-itemed so there are no surprises.
Yes. We file every permit with the county and prepare a complete HOA submittal package on your behalf. It's included, not an add-on.
We use the same trusted crews on every job — the excavation, steel, gunite, plumbing, and plaster teams who've been with us for years. And the owner is on-site at every phase.
A structural warranty on the shell, a full workmanship warranty on construction, and manufacturer warranties on all equipment. We walk you through it in writing before you sign anything.
Absolutely. Plaster resurfacing, tile replacement, coping, deck extensions, and equipment upgrades are a big part of what we do — especially around Lake Conroe.
Yes. We work with pool-specific lenders offering fixed rates and terms up to 20 years. Most homeowners can pre-qualify in a few minutes.
Montgomery, The Woodlands, Conroe, Magnolia, Willis, Lake Conroe, and surrounding luxury communities across Montgomery County.
Ready When You Are
Let's build the pool your family remembers.
Free on-site estimate. No sales pressure. Just an honest number from the man whose name is on the truck.