How Much Does a Pool Cost in the Texas Hill Country?
Last updated: September 2026
Asante Pools & Outdoor Living builds and renovates pools in Bulverde, Spring Branch and across the Texas Hill Country. What a pool costs here depends heavily on ground conditions and lot grade, not just on size and finish. Call (210) 300-2466 for a walkthrough and a written quote on your property.
Cost categories
| Category | Starting price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Custom gunite pool construction | $60,000 – $200,000+ | From $60,000 for small basic builds to $200,000+ depending on features and design. |
| Pool renovation and remodel | From $10,000 | Starting point; the total depends on the scope you choose. |
| Replaster / resurface | From $15,000 | Starting point for replastering an existing pool. |
| Variable-speed pump, installed | From about $2,100 | Depends on horsepower — a 2.7 HP pump installation typically starts around this price. |
| Weekly cleaning, monthly | From $185 / month | Chemicals included. Varies with location and your pool's size and features. |
| Repair service call / diagnostic | From $100 | Service calls start at $100 for equipment diagnostics; repair costs are quoted after we diagnose the problem. |
These starting prices are confirmed by Asante Pools from real completed projects in the counties we serve. Rock, slope and access vary by lot, so the final price for your project comes from a written quote after an on-site walkthrough.
What drives the price up in the Hill Country
- Limestone and caliche excavation
- Much of the ground around Bulverde and Spring Branch is limestone or caliche. Harder rock means slower excavation and, in some cases, different equipment, which is one of the largest single variables in a Hill Country pool budget.
- Hillside access and slope
- Sloped and acreage lots are common across the Hill Country. Grade affects how excavation equipment reaches the dig, how spoil leaves the site, and whether retaining structures are required around the finished pool.
- Distance from the equipment pad
- A long run between the pool and the equipment pad means more plumbing and more electrical, and it influences which pump sizing makes sense for the installation.
- Well water hardness
- Many Hill Country properties are on well water rather than municipal supply. Harder water influences plaster surfaces and scale on equipment over time, which affects both equipment recommendations and ongoing maintenance.
- Setbacks and site constraints on acreage
- Septic fields, easements and property setbacks on larger lots can restrict where a pool can physically go, which occasionally changes the shape, the access route or the retaining approach.
Construction timeline
Once we break ground, construction takes anywhere from 2 to 5 months. Where your project lands in that window depends heavily on the job itself and on whether permits need to be pulled.
Financing
We accept financing through Lyon Financial and HFS Financial, or you can fund your project through your own personal bank. Call (210) 300-2466 to talk through the option that fits your budget.
Ready to price your specific lot? Request a quote on the Asante Pools contact page, or read about custom pool construction in Bulverde and Spring Branch.