McKinney TX — Pool Builder & Renovation Specialist

Stonebridge Ranch homes that finally have
the pool they deserve.

McKinney is Collin County's original luxury address — and it has the mature trees, established landscaping, and architectural character to prove it. Whether you're adding a first pool to a Stonebridge Ranch home or refreshing a 15-year-old plaster shell in Tucker Hill, North Texas Custom Pools brings the same precision and craftsmanship to every McKinney project.

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McKinney Deserves More Than Cookie-Cutter.

McKinney, Texas has a character that newer Collin County cities are still working to develop. The historic downtown district, the meandering streets of Stonebridge Ranch winding around three golf courses and dozens of ponds, the newer Craig Ranch homes positioned along preserved creek corridors — McKinney feels settled in a way that rewards design that's equally thoughtful.

Two distinct McKinney pool client profiles drive most of our work here. The first is the established homeowner in Stonebridge Ranch's original sections — homes built in the late 1990s through early 2010s — who finally has the backyard ready for a pool. These lots often have mature trees that provide natural shade corridors, and the homes themselves have the architectural personality that benefits from a design-forward pool rather than a production builder's spec. We spend real time on these projects because the setting rewards the investment.

The second profile is the homeowner with an existing pool that's aged past its useful life. McKinney has thousands of pools built in the 2000–2015 era that are now facing replaster, equipment replacement, or tile and coping work. While our core business is new construction, we handle complete renovation packages — full replaster, new equipment, tile and coping replacement, and automation upgrades — for Stonebridge Ranch and Tucker Hill homeowners who want their existing pool to look and perform like it was just built.

Craig Ranch, McKinney's most prestigious newer address off Craig Ranch Pkwy, represents a newer design sensibility that overlaps with what we build in Frisco — contemporary architecture, generous lots, and homeowners who research pool builders the same way they research architects. Our average Craig Ranch project mirrors our Frisco work: $75,000–$110,000 for a complete pool and spa with premium finish and full automation.

"A Stonebridge Ranch lot with mature live oaks filtering afternoon light is one of the most beautiful backdrops for a pool in North Texas. The right design honors that setting rather than competing with it."

Services — McKinney TX

New Builds and Expert Pool Renovations

New construction, full renovation, or targeted upgrades — every McKinney project is handled with in-house crews and lifetime warranty backing.

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Custom Design & 3D Rendering

Site-specific 3D designs that honor McKinney's mature trees, existing landscaping, and the architectural character of Stonebridge Ranch, Tucker Hill, and Craig Ranch homes.

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Excavation & Construction

Careful excavation around established root systems and existing hardscape. We've built alongside live oaks and cedar elms that stay standing, healthy, and beautiful throughout construction.

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Plaster, Pebble Tec & Renovation Finishes

New builds and complete pool renovations — replaster, Pebble Tec overlay, and aggregate refinish for McKinney's aging pool stock. We apply every interior finish with our own certified crew.

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Tile & Coping Replacement

New tile and coping that transforms a dated pool into a contemporary showpiece. Travertine, limestone, and quartzite options that complement McKinney's architectural vocabulary.

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Equipment & Automation Upgrades

Variable-speed pump replacement, salt chlorine generator installation, and full app-based automation upgrades for McKinney pools that are overdue for modern equipment.

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Outdoor Living Integration

Covered pergolas, built-in grill stations, and fire features — timed to your pool construction so the entire backyard launches as a coordinated environment on day one.

Featured Projects — McKinney TX

Recent McKinney Builds & Renovations

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Featured Project — New Build

The Donnelly Residence — Stonebridge Ranch

The Donnellys had waited 11 years to add a pool to their original-section Stonebridge Ranch home — a two-story Tudor-influenced brick home on a lot shaded by three mature live oaks on the western edge. We designed around the shade rather than against it: a 520 sq ft classic freeform pool with a natural rock water feature, Pebble Tec Caribbean Blue finish, and a baja shelf positioned to catch the afternoon sun that filters through the trees. The travertine deck and coping were chosen to complement the brick and limestone exterior of the home. The Donnellys hosted their first party six weeks after water fill.

Size 520 sq ft
Style Classic Freeform
Completed Summer 2025
Investment $82,000
Pool renovation Tucker Hill McKinney TX
Featured Project — Full Renovation

The Kowalski Pool — Tucker Hill

This Tucker Hill pool was 14 years old — the plaster was staining, the tile had been repaired three times, and the pump was single-speed and pre-digital. We completed a full renovation: stripped and replastered with Pebble Tec Onyx aggregate finish, replaced all waterline tile with contemporary charcoal glass mosaic, replaced the single-speed pump with a Pentair variable-speed unit saving approximately $820/year in electricity, added a salt chlorine generator, and installed IntelliCenter automation with an app-controlled interface. The deck received a travertine overlay over the existing concrete. The Kowalskis describe it as a completely new pool at a fraction of a rebuild cost.

Type Full Renovation
Finish Pebble Tec Onyx
Completed Spring 2026
Investment $44,000
FAQ — McKinney TX Pool Building

McKinney Pool Questions, Answered

Can you build a pool around mature trees in Stonebridge Ranch?
Yes — and we're experienced at it. Excavating near established root systems requires careful hand-digging in the root zone (typically 1.5x the drip line of the tree), root pruning by a certified arborist where necessary, and pool placement that minimizes long-term root conflict. We coordinate with an arborist on every mature-tree project. In our experience, properly sited pools cause no lasting damage to established live oaks and cedar elms.
What does a full pool renovation cost in McKinney?
A full renovation — new interior finish, tile, coping, and equipment — typically runs $28,000–$52,000 depending on pool size and scope. A replaster-only project (same tile and coping, new interior finish) runs $10,000–$18,000 for a standard 400–500 sq ft pool. An equipment modernization package (new variable-speed pump, salt system, and automation) without finish work runs $8,000–$14,000. We provide itemized renovation bids so you can sequence priorities against your budget.
Does Stonebridge Ranch HOA review pool applications?
Yes. Stonebridge Ranch has an active ARC that reviews pool, spa, and hardscape applications. The process typically takes 21–30 days from complete application submission. We prepare the full ARC package, including site plan, elevations, and material samples, as a standard deliverable before permit submission.
How long does McKinney's city permit process take?
McKinney's Development Services department typically processes pool permits in 3–5 weeks. The city requires a building permit, electrical permit, and plumbing permit, as well as standard inspections at the pre-pour, rough-in, and final stages. Our permit technician handles all submissions, and we schedule inspections proactively to keep construction momentum.
Is it worth renovating a 12–15 year old pool rather than building new?
It depends on the shell condition. If the gunite or shotcrete shell has no structural cracking or delamination, renovation is almost always more cost-effective than demolition and rebuild. A shell built in the 2005–2015 era typically has 30–40 more years of structural life. For pools with a sound shell, renovation delivers 85–90% of the aesthetic impact of a new pool at 40–60% of the cost.
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Free Consultation — McKinney TX

Your McKinney pool starts here.

New build or renovation — we'll assess your lot, your existing structure, and your vision, then deliver a 3D rendering and written estimate at no charge.

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