The Pool That Doesn't Take Over the Backyard
VHS Outdoor Living designs and installs precast concrete plunge pools for homeowners across San Antonio, Boerne, Helotes, Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, and surrounding communities. With sizes starting at an 11.5-foot circular pool and going up to a 20-by-10-foot option, a plunge pool gives you a place to cool off without giving up most of the backyard. We handle the pool installation, site prep, utilities, finishes, and the surrounding landscape and hardscape so it all feels like one space. Plunge pool projects start at $80,000.
A Pool That Fits Your Yard.
A plunge pool gives you the part most people want from a backyard pool: somewhere to cool off, relax, and spend time outside, without dedicating most of the yard to it.
Because the concrete shell arrives precast, there's also less construction happening in your backyard than with a pool that's built entirely on site. That can mean less excavation, a shorter installation process, and fewer weeks of your yard being a construction zone.
The smaller footprint also opens up possibilities on properties where space or slope makes a larger pool difficult. We look at access, grade, existing hardscape, and how much yard you want left when deciding where the pool should go.
Benefits of Plunge Pools
Plunge Pool Installations for South Texas Properties
Plunge pools are available in multiple configurations. The compact Circular measures 11.5 feet in diameter. Larger rectangular options scale up to the Max at 20x10 feet. All configurations share the same external shell height of 5.5 feet, creating a water depth of approximately 5 feet. We'll help you figure out which size fits your site and how you plan to use the pool during the consultation.
Sizing Options
Plunge pools can be installed above ground, in ground, or partially recessed. The right approach depends on the grade, access, surrounding patio, and how you want the pool to sit in the yard. The precast shell can also make plunge pools a useful option for some sloped properties.
Installation Options
Interior finishes include ecoFinish colors, raw concrete, or on-site tiling. Exterior finishes, coping tile, pool heaters, and spa jets are all available depending on your goals and budget. We walk through finish options during the design phase so you know exactly what you're getting before anything is ordered.
Finish and Customization Options
The pool shouldn't feel like it was dropped into the middle of the yard. We plan the patio, turf, planting beds, lighting, and other surrounding elements along with it so you're designing a backyard, not just finding somewhere to put a pool.
Landscape and Hardscape Integration
How is a plunge pool different from a traditional pool? Because the shell arrives precast, the pool itself can be set much faster than a pool that's constructed entirely on site. The tradeoff is size. A plunge pool is designed for cooling off, hydrotherapy, and small group use rather than lap swimming or large gatherings in the water.
Frequently
Asked Questions
How fast is the installation? A precast concrete plunge pool installation is up to 74% faster than a traditional pool build. The shell arrives ready to set, which reduces excavation and on-site construction time significantly.
What sizes are available? Sizes range from the compact Circular at 11.5 feet in diameter to the Max at 20x10 feet. All configurations have a water depth of approximately 5 feet. We'll help you find the right fit for your yard during the consultation.
Do you handle the landscaping and hardscape around the pool? Yes. We design and install the surrounding patio, turf, planting beds, and lighting as part of the same project. You deal with one team for the entire scope.
Does a plunge pool require a permit? Yes. We handle permitting coordination as part of every plunge pool installation.
What Do Plunge Pools Cost in San Antonio?
Starting at $80,000
Pricing depends on pool size, installation method, finish selections, and the scope of surrounding landscape and hardscape work. Add-ons like pool heaters, spa jets, and premium finishes affect the total. Every project gets a detailed line-item proposal before any work begins.
What moves the price:
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Pool size and configuration
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In-ground, semi-recessed, or above-ground installation
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Interior and exterior finish selections
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Pool heater and spa jet additions
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Surrounding hardscape and landscape scope
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Site conditions and access
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