01Green Pool? A Houston Homeowner's Summer Algae Rescue Guide
Triple-digit heat, afternoon storms and heavy swimmer load turn peak summer into algae season - here's how to bring a green Houston pool back fast.
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Houston's most trusted custom gunite pool builder since 1996 - crafting backyard retreats with a 100% commitment to quality construction.
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Award-winning custom pools - on time, on budget, built to last.
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About Houston Cool Pools
Designing and building custom pools in Houston demands expertise and experience. Since 1996 we have been designing the most innovative and aesthetically pleasing pools in the industry.
Houston Cool Pools is Texas’ premier builder and designer of custom gunite pools. Our industry-recognized custom gunite pools and spas create an environment that is an extension of your home. A Houston Cool Pool is a reflection of your lifestyle.
We are much more than just a pool construction company. We are your outdoor environment experts. Our goal is to provide home owners with a professional pool design and a 100 percent commitment to quality construction.
What We Do
From design and pricing to lifetime service, every detail is handled by our award-winning team.

Pool Financing
Luxury pools shouldn’t have to wait.
We help homeowners secure financing with competitive rates, flexible terms, and a simple approval process.
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Make your dream pool affordable
We work with trusted lending partners to provide flexible financing options for qualified homeowners.
Trusted lending partners
Lending companies listed are not affiliated with Houston Cool Pools. We’ve worked with each of them and can attest to their service.
Every stunning backyard we build starts with one person’s obsession with getting it right.

Mike Lopez
Owner· Houston Cool Pools
Owner· Founder
For more than 30 years, Mike has been designing and building the kind of backyards Houston families gather around - a relentless eye for craft, and a soft spot for lazy rivers and Texas summer nights.
Know What to Expect
From your initial design consultation to the final walkthrough, these short videos answer the most common questions about the construction process so you’ll know exactly what to expect every step of the way.
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What Our Clients Say
Real words from real Houston homeowners who trusted us to build their backyard escape.
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We had a fantastic experience with Houston Cool Pools. Very transparent company, they worked with us every step along the way, giving us exact amounts for all possible things pool-related. They always keep safety in mind and will not cut corners just to get the construction done faster. We now have an absolutely stunning pool, thanks to them!”
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The Journal
Field notes, design playbooks and care guides from three decades of building custom Houston pools.
01Triple-digit heat, afternoon storms and heavy swimmer load turn peak summer into algae season - here's how to bring a green Houston pool back fast.
02Houston decking can hit 140°F in peak summer sun. Here are the materials, shade structures and water features that keep bare feet - and swimmers - comfortable all season.
03Sheer descents, bubblers, deck jets, waterfalls - a builder's guide to the water features that turn a nice pool into a showstopper.
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Serving Houston since 1996 · (281) 645-6631