As the peak swim season begins, new swimming pool construction activity in Texas has continued to reflect strong demand across the state’s four major metro areas—Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. According to the latest construction permit data from HBW, more than 520 new residential swimming pool construction permits were added to the HBW database for the month of May 2025, with activity spanning hundreds of contractors statewide.
Statewide Summary – May 2025
| Metro Area | Total Permits | Total Construction Value | Average Value per Permit |
| Dallas | 220 | $17,199,856 | $78,181 |
| Houston | 168 | $15,541,043 | $92,506 |
| Austin | 66 | $4,146,881 | $62,832 |
| San Antonio | 67 | $3,599,531 | $53,724 |
| Total | 521 | $40,487,311 | $71,811 (avg. statewide) |
Dallas
The Dallas area led the state in new pool construction for May, with 220 new permits and a total construction value of approximately $17.2 million. The average construction value per permit was $78,181, slightly above the statewide average.
Approximately 120 pool contractors pulled permits in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. The top performers by permit volume were:
- Riverbend Pools – 16 permits
- Claffey Pools – 8 permits
- G3 Pools – 7 permits
- (Note: 10 permits were from a contractor not disclosed by the permitting office.)
The greatest concentration of new construction took place in two counties – Tarrant County accounted for 72 of the total permits, while the greater Dallas area contributed 45 permits.
Houston
Houston ranked second with 168 new pool permits, representing a total construction value of over $15.5 million and the highest average value per permit in the state at $92,506—a likely reflection of premium-level pool designs.
Nearly 100 pool builders carried new permits on record, with the top three by volume as follows:
- Blue Haven Pools – 11 permits
- Anthony & Sylvan Pools – 9 permits
- Platinum Pools – 8 permits
Harris County was responsible for the vast majority of activity in the region, accounting for 128 of the 168 permits.
Austin
In the Austin area, 66 new residential pool permits were added in May, with a total construction value of approximately $4.15 million and an average value of $62,832 per permit.
Roughly 40 builders were active in the area. The top three based on volume were:
- Denali Pools – 6 permits
- Cody Pools – 6 permits
- Anthony & Sylvan Pools – 4 permits
Travis County accounted for the majority (52 permits) of the total permits issued in May.
San Antonio
San Antonio recorded 67 new pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $3.6 million, making it the most cost-efficient market for new pool construction in May with an average value of $53,724 per project.
Nearly 40 builders were active in the market, and the top three by permit volume were:
- Keith Zars Pools – 13 permits
- Staycation Fiberglass Pools – 5 permits
- Blue Haven Pools – 3 permits
Bexar County was responsible for 55 of the total permits issued in the region.
Takeaways for Construction Professionals
- Dallas remains the volume leader, offering high activity and opportunities for contractors and suppliers focused on scale.
- Houston’s high average value per permit indicates some potential in the luxury and custom pool segment.
- Austin and San Antonio continue to deliver consistent volume at varied price points, making them ideal for regionally-focused builders and marketers.
- Builders such as Riverbend Pools, Blue Haven Pools, and Keith Zars Pools exhibited dominance in their local markets, providing benchmarks for competitive analysis.
For construction professionals, access to detailed, up-to-date building permit data like HBW’s is crucial for identifying high-performing markets, tracking competitor activity, and refining lead generation and marketing strategies.
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