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Pools By Hart
(972) 576-7665 Free Consultation
Family Owned & Operated — Red Oak, TX

You did the math and figured a pool wasn't in the cards. Do it again.

Vinyl inground pools give your family the same swimming, diving, and backyard-party experience as gunite — starting around $50,000, not $100,000.

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The Numbers, Below
Finished backyard vinyl inground pool with waterfall feature and covered patio
Same backyard before the pool was built, just grass and a covered patio
BEFORE
AFTER
Same Joy. Half the Cost.

Gunite vs. vinyl, side by side

Gunite pools are beautiful — and often out of reach. Vinyl inground pools deliver the same swimming experience your family is picturing, built to last, at a price that doesn't derail your budget.

Typical Gunite Pool
$100,000+
8–14 weeks to build
Our Custom Vinyl Inground Pools
$50,000
2–4 weeks to build
Typical savings: $50,000+ toward the backyard your family actually gets to enjoy
Flexible financing available — ask us about monthly payment plans during your free consultation.
Price your own pool →
Pick your size and features, see the number. No email required.
Same swim experience
Deep ends, sun shelves, and diving are all possible with a vinyl liner pool — your kids won't notice the difference.
Faster to finish
Vinyl installs typically wrap up in weeks, not months, so you get a full summer of use sooner.
Smooth on skin & budget
A vinyl liner is soft underfoot and easy to replace down the road — no resurfacing bills like gunite.
Joseph and Luke Hartman, the father-son founders of Pools By Hart, on a job site
Our Story

A Company Built On Family Values.

"The best investment isn't always the one with the highest return. Sometimes it's the one your family enjoys every single day."

"A pool isn't just another project to us. It's where birthdays, summers, and memories happen."

"We're not trying to be the biggest pool company in the state. We just want every family who thought a pool was out of reach to find out it isn't."

-Joseph & Luke Hartman
How It Works

From first call to first cannonball

1
Free Consultation
Joseph or Luke walks your yard, listens to what you want, and explain all the options so you can make informed decisions.
2
Design & Quote
We design the pool around your space and lock in a transparent, all-in price.
3
Installation
Our small crew digs, sets, and finishes your pool — usually in a matter of weeks.
4
First Swim
We walk you through care and maintenance, then it's time to call your friends and family over.
From the Blog

Questions every pool builder should answer

Vinyl vs. Gunite Pool Cost: What's the Real Difference?
A clear breakdown of why gunite pools run $100,000+ while vinyl inground pools start around $50,000.
How Long Does Pool Installation Actually Take?
A week-by-week look at how long a vinyl inground pool takes to build, from permits to your first swim.
Vinyl Pool Maintenance: What Ongoing Care Actually Looks Like
What weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance actually looks like, and the one habit that makes a liner last.
Why Families Choose Us

The Pools By Hart difference

Father-son crew, every job
Joseph and Luke personally show up to every dig, working alongside the same install crew on every build.
Real, upfront pricing
No hidden change orders. You get a transparent, all-in quote before we ever break ground.
Built for real family life
Every pool we build is designed around how your family actually uses a backyard — swimming, hosting, and making memories.
Where We Build

Proudly serving your neighborhood

We keep our crew small on purpose — it's how a father and son can still show up to every dig personally. That means we build close to home, so your pool stays our top priority.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a vinyl inground pool cost?

Our vinyl inground pools typically start around $50,000, compared to $100,000+ for a comparable gunite pool. Exact pricing depends on size, features, and your yard, which we cover in your free consultation.

How long does it take to build a vinyl inground pool?

Most of our vinyl inground pools take 2–4 weeks to build, versus 8–14 weeks for a typical gunite pool. That means a full summer of use instead of a summer spent waiting on construction.

Is a vinyl pool really the same as gunite?

For swimming, yes — deep ends, sun shelves, and diving are all possible with a vinyl liner pool. The liner is also softer underfoot than gunite and easier to replace down the road, with no resurfacing bills.

What areas do you serve?

We're based in Red Oak, TX and build pools throughout Red Oak, Midlothian, Ovilla, Mansfield, and Waxahachie. We keep our service area close to home so Joseph and Luke can personally show up to every dig.

Do you offer financing?

Yes — flexible financing with monthly payment plans is available. We'll go over your options during your free consultation.

Who actually builds my pool?

Joseph and Luke Hartman, the father-son owners, personally show up to every job. The pool itself is installed by our regular install crew, the same team on every Pools By Hart build, so you get one consistent crew instead of whoever was available that week. You'll meet everyone who works on your yard.

What's included in your quote?

A transparent, all-in price with no hidden change orders. We lock in your quote after designing the pool around your space, before any work begins.

How do I get started?

Schedule a free consultation and Joseph or Luke will walk your yard, listen to what you want, and explain your options — no pressure, no upsell script.

Let's talk about your backyard

No pressure, no upsell script — just Joseph or Luke walking your yard and giving you real numbers. Most families are surprised how close their dream pool already is.

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Custom inground vinyl pools starting around $50,000 — not $100,000. We'll reach out within one business day.

  • Family owned & operated in Red Oak, TX
  • Real numbers for your yard — no upsell script
  • Free consultation, no obligation to build