Custom Pools, Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Katy, TX
A backyard should work for both an ordinary afternoon and a house full of guests. Third Day Pools designs and builds custom gunite pools and spas, remodels existing pools, and plans outdoor living spaces for Katy homeowners. We welcome inquiries from Cinco Ranch, Firethorne, Cane Island, and surrounding properties, with owners Ty and Cindy Hardin personally involved in the project.
From your first ideas to construction
Design around your goals and budget
We begin with how you want to use your backyard, the features that matter most, and the investment you have in mind. The design should fit both your priorities and your budget.
Choose materials within the plan
We work through finishes, tile, coping, decking, and other selections with budget in mind. This helps connect the design you like with a clearly defined project scope.
Complete HOA and permitting steps
Once the design, selections, and contract are in place, Cindy handles HOA submissions, and Cindy and Ty work together on permits. The applicable approvals come before construction.
Arrange utility locates
Utility locates are part of preparation before excavation. We discuss the work area and any known private utilities or site systems that also need to be identified for the project.
Begin construction with Ty
Cindy hands the project over to Ty for construction. Timing depends on the scope of work. After the pool is finished, pool school usually takes two to three hours to help you learn its operation.
Start with what your backyard needs to do
Before choosing a pool shape, consider room for swimming, seating, outdoor meals, and walking around the water. A spa, water feature, or sun shelf changes how the space is used. We help you connect those choices to the available yard and a clear budget, rather than choosing features in isolation.
Pools, remodeling, and outdoor living planned together
Your project can include more than the pool. We can plan outdoor kitchens, covered patios, pergolas, decking, and pavers alongside a new pool or a remodel. Connecting these spaces helps create comfortable places to cook, dine, relax, and gather. For an existing pool, discuss updated tile, coping, and finishes as part of the overall backyard plan. The design and selections should work together within your budget.
Prepare for your Katy project consultation
Share your address, survey if available, backyard photographs, and any applicable community design guidelines. Note existing patios, landscaping, and potential construction access. The needs of an individual property should guide the plan; the same neighborhood can contain yards with different constraints and opportunities.
Meet Ty and Cindy
Third Day Pools is locally owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Ty and Cindy Hardin. Cindy guides you through planning and contract and handles HOA submissions. Cindy and Ty work on permits together, and Ty takes over for construction. Our focus is thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and clear communication.
Questions from Katy homeowners
Why can two pool quotes be so different?
Two pools can look similar in a drawing—or even in finished photographs—while differing considerably in how they’re built. Some price differences come from obvious choices, such as size, decking, finishes, and added features. Others involve construction details that homeowners may never see once the pool is finished:
- Structural reinforcement: Rebar size, spacing, placement, and concrete coverage, together with shell thickness and the engineering requirements for your project.
- Gunite quality and installation: Specified concrete strength, placement practices, curing, and how rebound—the material that bounces away during application—is handled.
- Waterproofing and surface preparation: The preparation and waterproofing provisions appropriate to the design, materials, and finish system.
- Tile and coping installation: The suitability of the mortars, adhesives, grouts, and installation methods—not simply the appearance of the selected tile or stone.
- Pipe sizing and hydraulic layout: How pipe sizes and the plumbing layout are matched to the equipment and required flow, with attention to safety and operating efficiency.
- Equipment: The actual brands, models, sizing, controls, and warranty coverage included.
- Customization: How much of the design is tailored to your property, priorities, and budget, including custom features and site-specific requirements.
- Construction oversight: Who checks the work, confirms specifications, and addresses concerns before the next phase covers them up.
A lower price doesn’t automatically mean poor construction, and a higher price doesn’t automatically guarantee quality. The important question is whether you’re comparing equivalent scope, materials, construction practices, and accountability. Ask your builder to explain what is included—and the construction details behind the finished appearance.
At Third Day Pools: For our new-pool projects, typical specifications include 4,000 PSI gunite and #4 rebar at 8-inch on-center spacing, subject to the project’s engineering requirements. We waterproof the tile line and raised walls, use epoxy grout for waterline tile, do not reuse rebound in the pool shell, and use Pentair equipment. The final scope and equipment selections depend on the project.
Who takes my project from planning into construction?
Cindy guides you through the process leading up to contract and handles HOA submissions. Cindy and Ty work on permits together. After contract, Cindy hands the project over to Ty for construction. Both owners are involved, with a clear transition from planning to building.
Can I renovate an existing pool instead of starting over?
Third Day Pools offers renovations to existing pools and surrounding outdoor spaces. The options depend on the pool’s condition and your goals. We can discuss tile, coping, finishes, decking, and broader outdoor living improvements before defining a renovation scope.
What warranty and pool orientation do you provide?
Your project’s warranty terms will be listed in your contract. After the pool is finished, we provide pool school, usually lasting two to three hours, to walk you through operating your pool. Review the written warranty terms for the coverage that applies to your project.
Can you include a covered patio, pergola, or outdoor kitchen?
Yes. We can discuss outdoor structures and an outdoor kitchen as part of a new-pool project or a backyard remodel. We plan the layout, materials, and priorities around your property and budget, then define the included work in the proposal and contract. Applicable HOA and permitting requirements are addressed before construction.
PebbleTec pool finishes
Most of our pool projects use a PebbleTec finish. During material selections for a new pool or a remodel, we help you consider the options. Compare the finish texture and water color alongside tile, coping, and decking, then choose an option that fits your design and budget. The specific finish and color included will be identified in your proposal and contract.
Pentair pool equipment
We use Pentair equipment for our pool projects. Equipment selections depend on the design and quoted scope. When comparing proposals, look at the actual models and sizes of the equipment included, along with the features and warranty terms that apply.
Explore Pentair pool and spa equipment
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Let’s work together
Tell us about your Katy property and the backyard you have in mind. We’ll discuss your ideas, budget, and next steps.