Following our earlier blog post on the Texas swimming pool construction market for July 2026—where HBW recorded 443 new pool permits totaling approximately $34.8 million in construction value—we now turn our attention to the builders behind the numbers. As always, permit data offers one of the clearest, most objective indicators of market momentum, regional competitiveness, and builder performance.
And if there’s one thing Texas pool construction teaches us year after year, it is that pool building is a regional sport. Unlike residential homebuilding (where statewide titans often dominate multiple metros), the pool market tends to be shaped by local specialists who know their terrain, their clientele, and their soil conditions (literal and figurative); the month of July was no exception. Below is a breakdown of the top pool builders across Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, including permit totals, construction values, and notable cross‑market performers.
Dallas
With 225 new pool permits, Dallas accounted for more than 50% of all Texas pool construction activity last month. And the leaderboard here came with a twist.
Top 5 Dallas Pool Builders – July 2026
| Builder | Total Permits | Total Value | Avg. Value |
| Permit Office Will Not Provide | 41 | $2,674,000 | $65,220 |
| Riverbend Pools | 7 | $387,000 | $55,286 |
| Pinnacle Pools | 5 | $478,482 | $95,696 |
| Puryear Custom Pools | 5 | $460,000 | $92,000 |
| Pulliam Pools | 5 | $446,198 | $89,240 |
A quick note on “Permit Office Will Not Provide”… This designation appears when a permitting office does not release the builder’s name which is typically due to privacy policies, incomplete filings, or administrative restrictions. While the anonymity may feel mysterious (and admittedly a little anticlimactic), the permit volume is far too significant to ignore. With 41 permits, this unnamed entity represents 18% of all Dallas pool activity and nearly 10% of statewide permits for the month. In other words, even without a name, the impact is unmistakable.
Dallas not only posted the highest permit volume statewide, leading all Texas metros by a wide margin, but it also showcased strong demand for higher‑end builds, with Pinnacle Pools achieving the highest average project value out of the top five at $95,696. The market’s concentration was equally notable: the unnamed builder holding 41 permits created a sharp drop‑off to the next competitor, illustrating how Dallas can have one or two dominant players shape the monthly rankings and set the pace for regional activity.
Houston
Houston recorded 115 new pool permits in July—roughly 26% of statewide activity—with a more evenly distributed leaderboard compared to Dallas.
Top 5 Houston Pool Builders – July 2026
| Builder | Total Permits | Total Value | Avg. Value |
| Avree Pools | 8 | $774,000 | $96,750 |
| Platinum Pools | 4 | $444,000 | $111,000 |
| Limitless Custom Pools | 4 | $355,000 | $88,750 |
| Premier Pools & Spas | 4 | $294,000 | $73,500 |
| Cypress Custom Pools | 4 | $227,700 | $56,925 |
Houston’s pool market last month reflected a blend of high value and balanced competition. Platinum Pools led with the highest average project value out of the top five builders at $111,000, reinforcing Houston’s reputation for strong mid‑ to upper‑tier demand. At the same time, the market remained notably diverse, with four builders tied at four permits each—a pattern that highlights the city’s characteristic mix of mid‑sized contractors sharing the field rather than a single dominant force. Still, Avree Pools managed to pull ahead, with eight permits accounting for roughly seven percent of all Houston activity and securing a comfortable lead in the region.
Austin
Austin posted 77 new pool permits, representing approximately 17% of statewide activity. While smaller in volume, Austin consistently produces some of the highest average project values in Texas.
Top 5 Austin Pool Builders – July 2026
| Builder | Total Permits | Total Value | Avg. Value |
| Aquamarine Pools of Texas | 8 | $719,240 | $89,905 |
| Denali Pools | 8 | $683,600 | $85,450 |
| Cody Pools | 6 | $361,300 | $60,217 |
| Waterview Pools | 4 | $650,000 | $162,500 |
| Wild Basin Pools | 3 | $366,861 | $122,287 |
Last month, Austin’s pool market reflected a blend of high value, tight competition, and notable cross‑regional influence. Waterview Pools set the pace with an average project value of $162,500—the highest of the top five in the region—underscoring Austin’s reputation for premium backyard builds. At the same time, the region saw strong head‑to‑head competition, with Aquamarine Pools of Texas and Denali Pools matching each other at eight permits apiece. Adding another layer to the story, Cody Pools continued to distinguish itself as a rare multi‑market contender; its presence in both Austin and San Antonio positioned the company as one of the few builders with meaningful cross‑regional reach in a market otherwise dominated by local specialists.
San Antonio
San Antonio recorded 26 new pool permits, making it the smallest of the four major metros—but still home to some of the most consistent regional performers.
Top 5 San Antonio Pool Builders – July 2026
| Builder | Total Permits | Total Value | Avg. Value |
| Keith Zars Pools | 7 | $395,000 | $56,429 |
| Backyard Vacation Oasis | 3 | $135,000 | $45,000 |
| Cody Pools | 2 | $365,000 | $182,500 |
| Gary Pools SA | 2 | $85,000 | $42,500 |
| Texas Pools & Patios | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
During the month of July, the market in San Antonio offered a clear illustration of how deeply regional the industry remains. Keith Zars Pools dominated local activity, accounting for 27 percent of all permits issued in the area and reinforcing its position as a market leader. At the same time, Cody Pools posted an impressive average project value of $182,500—the highest of any “top five” builder statewide—highlighting the presence of premium‑tier construction even within a smaller market. Overall, the city’s top performers were almost exclusively local firms, underscoring the strong regional specialization that continues to define pool construction in San Antonio.
Regional dynamics continue to define the Texas pool construction market, where everything from soil composition and engineering requirements to local design preferences and contractor familiarity with municipal permitting processes shapes how and where builders operate. Climate‑specific construction techniques further reinforce these distinctions, making statewide dominance the exception rather than the rule. For this reason, permit data is most meaningful when interpreted through a regional lens, revealing the localized forces that drive activity across the state.
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