Friendswood, Galveston / Harris County County, TX
Serving Friendswood and surrounding Galveston and Harris County communities with custom gunite pools, spas, and outdoor living spaces built to last a lifetime.
Custom Pool Builder — Friendswood, TX
Rhino Pool Pros serves Friendswood and the surrounding area with custom gunite pool construction, remodels, and outdoor living builds. Friendswood's combination of established neighborhoods, excellent schools, and high household incomes makes it one of the most sought-after communities in the Greater Houston area — and a custom pool is one of the highest-ROI improvements a Friendswood homeowner can make.
Friendswood straddles Galveston and Harris County, which means some projects fall under different permitting jurisdictions depending on the property's location. Rhino Pool Pros is experienced in both and handles all permit applications, engineering submissions, and inspections regardless of which county your property falls in.
What We Build
Fully custom gunite pools designed for Friendswood lots, soil conditions, and community standards.
Attached and freestanding spas with integrated heating, jets, and lighting built to complement your pool.
Waterfalls, grottos, fire bowls, and raised wall water features that transform your Friendswood backyard.
New plaster, tile, coping, and decking to modernize an aging pool in the Friendswood area.
Custom outdoor kitchen builds to complement your pool — grills, countertops, and refrigeration built for outdoor living.
"We chose Rhino Pool Pros for our Friendswood pool build and they delivered everything they promised. The design process was collaborative, the construction was clean and professional, and the finished pool with the raised spa and fire bowls is exactly what we envisioned."
Michael & Sarah W. — Friendswood, TX
Friendswood is consistently ranked among the best places to live in Texas, driven by its excellent schools, low crime rates, and strong sense of community. The city's high household incomes and established neighborhoods make it one of the most active custom pool markets in the Greater Houston area. A well-designed pool and outdoor living space is one of the highest-ROI improvements a Friendswood homeowner can make, both for personal enjoyment and long-term property value.
Friendswood's unique position straddling Galveston and Harris County means that permitting requirements can vary depending on exactly where your property is located. Some areas of Friendswood fall under City of Friendswood jurisdiction, while others may be in unincorporated Galveston or Harris County. Rhino Pool Pros is familiar with all three permitting structures and handles the appropriate applications for your specific property.
Soil conditions in the Friendswood area are predominantly expansive clay, similar to the rest of the Houston coastal plain. This requires careful engineering of the pool shell to accommodate soil movement through Houston's wet-dry cycles. Our team uses structural engineers familiar with local soil conditions and designs every pool to exceed minimum engineering standards.
The Friendswood area has seen significant new development in recent years, particularly in communities like Friendswood Lakes and Stevenson Park. These newer neighborhoods often have HOA design standards that govern pool construction. Rhino Pool Pros handles the full HOA submittal process, preparing all required documentation and coordinating with the HOA on your behalf so the approval process doesn't delay your build.
Every Friendswood pool project begins with a free on-site consultation at your property. We walk the yard, assess the terrain, discuss your vision, and return with a detailed written proposal — itemized, transparent, and specific to your lot.
Common Questions
Yes — Friendswood straddles both counties and we handle permitting for both jurisdictions. We determine which county applies to your property and handle all permit applications accordingly.
Most new gunite pool builds in the Friendswood area take 10–16 weeks from permit approval to final inspection, depending on scope and complexity.
Custom gunite pools in the Friendswood area typically range from $65,000 to $150,000+ depending on size, features, and outdoor living additions. We offer free consultations and financing through HFS Financial.
Yes — we serve Friendswood, Pearland, League City, Clear Lake, and all surrounding south Houston communities.
Pool Builder Resources
A complete breakdown of gunite pool pricing in the Houston area — what drives costs up, what you can control, and what to expect at every budget level.
Read Article →Comparison GuideHouston's clay soil, heat, and humidity make the pool material decision critical. Here's how gunite and fiberglass compare for Greater Houston homeowners.
Read Article →Timeline GuideFrom permit to first swim — a realistic week-by-week timeline for new pool construction in the Houston area, including what can cause delays.
Read Article →Permitting GuideHow long does pool permitting take in your city? A city-by-city breakdown of permit timelines for Katy, The Woodlands, Cypress, Sugar Land, Pearland, and more.
Read Article →Outdoor Kitchen GuideCosts, design principles, and why building your outdoor kitchen at the same time as your pool saves 15–25%. Everything Houston homeowners need to know.
Read Article →Financing Guide120% financing, fixed rates as low as 7.8%, terms up to 20 years, same-day qualification, and no impact to your credit score. Everything you need to know about pool financing in Houston.
Read Article →Also Serving
Pearland · League City · Clear Lake · Webster · Alvin · Houston · Pasadena · Deer Park
ZIP Codes Served in Friendswood
77546 · 77549 · 77058 · 77089
Rhino Pool Pros builds custom pools throughout Friendswood, TX and surrounding areas. Don't see your ZIP? Contact us — we likely serve your neighborhood.
Free Consultation
We come to your Friendswood property, design your dream pool, and provide a detailed written proposal — no obligation.