Johnson Custom Pools
Pool builder working in Austin.
27 jobs on Austin permits, 2021 to 2026: 26 pools and spas, 1 remodel. 28th most pool permits of 293 contractors in Austin.
What the public records show
From the city's permits, one question at a time.
| Question | Records show | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed? | Texas does not license swimming pool and spa contractors, so there is no license to checkThat says nothing about this business either way. | |
| Jobs on record | 27 jobs on Austin permits, 2021 to 2026: 26 pools and spas, 1 remodel28th most pool permits of 293 contractors in Austin. That counts jobs, not quality.Our Austin permit records cover September 2021 to September 2026. |
Records: City of Austin permits.
Cost and timing
All pool jobs in Austin: $53,000 to $113,000
Half of 595 city permits list an amount in this range. Permit amounts are often lower than what you pay.
- New pools in Austin: $50,000 to $125,000 (333 permits)
- Spas and hot tubs in Austin: $65,000 to $126,000 (275 permits)
How to read this range
Contractors write a job value on the permit form, and the city uses it to set the permit fee. It is not the contract price, and it is often lower than what you pay. A quarter of the permits list less than this range, and a quarter list more. Use it to see if a quote is in the normal range.
Permit value (not a price)
Their typical permit lists $145,000 (half list more, half less)
That is the figure written on the permit form, which can be far from what you pay. What pool jobs cost in Austin.
Get 2 or 3 written quotes.
Permit timeline
Across Austin, a pool permit stays open about about 9 months, from permit to final inspection
This is not how long the crew works at your home: most of it is waiting for the inspection. Ask them how many days the work takes. Waiting for the permit adds about 66 days. How long pool jobs take.
Track record
7 jobs in the last 12 months, up from 4 the year before
Where they work most
- 787049 jobs
- 787036 jobs
- 787316 jobs
- 787463 jobs
- 787302 jobs
Jobs by kind of work
Latest jobs
Permit values are what the contractor wrote on the permit form, not what the owner paid.
| Date | Work | ZIP | On the permit form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Pool or spa, 851 sq ftTotal demo of pool 851 sqft | 78703 | not stated |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Pool or spa, 202 sq ftPool - New construction of inground pool (202 sqft). Rebuild of existing pool (related demo permit) | 78704 | not stated |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Pool or spa, 294 sq ftTotal demo of pool 294 SqFt circa 2021 | 78704 | not stated |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Pool or spaResidential Expedited Review: Demolition of old pool & rebuild of new pool | 78731 | not stated |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Pool or spa1 for 1 replacement of an existing pool - new construction of inground swimming pool | 78704 | not stated |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Pool or spaNew pool to replace existing pool | 78703 | not stated |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Pool or spa, 419 sq ftNew in-ground swimming pool (419sqft) with autofill/heating system | 78731 | not stated |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Pool or spaNew In ground pool w/ autofill or heat system | 78704 | not stated |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Pool or spa, 370 sq ftTotal demo of pool 370 sq ft circa 2015 ***The building shall not be demolished until after the… | 78704 | not stated |
| May 1, 2025 | Pool or spaNo details on the permit | 78746 | not stated |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Pool or spaNew construction in-ground pool and spa | 78703 | not stated |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Pool or spaNew Construction of inground swimming pool and spa | 78730 | not stated |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Pool or spaNew construction of inground swimming pool 406 sf | 78704 | not stated |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Pool or spaNew inground swimming pool and spa w/ reqd enclosure device | 78730 | not stated |
| Dec 18, 2023 | RemodelRemodel/repair to an existing inground pool. NEW POOL APPROVED BY PR UNDER 2021-030405PR | 78731 | not stated |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Pool or spaRemodel/repair to an existing inground pool. NEW POOL APPROVED BY PR UNDER 2021-030405PR | 78731 | not stated |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Pool or spaNew construction of inground swimming pool and spa | 78727 | $176,426 |
| May 18, 2023 | Pool or spaNew inground swimming pool w/ reqd enclosure device for 3-story SFR | 78704 | not stated |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Pool or spaNew Construction of 460 SF in-ground pool and concrete deck | 78704 | not stated |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Pool or spaNew construction in-ground pool spa and uncovered wood deck | 78731 | $110,000 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Pool or spaIn ground swimming pool and spa w/required enclosure device for existing SFR | 78703 | $100,000 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Pool or spaNew Pool with required enclosure and concrete deck | 78731 | not stated |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Pool or spaNew Construction of 82 SF spa and 213 SF concrete deck w/ reqd enclosure device | 78746 | not stated |
| May 6, 2022 | Pool or spaPool and spa complete app received 9/9 | 78703 | $387,806 |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Pool or spaNew Construction of 408 SF in-ground pool and 60 SF spa and 630 SF concrete deck w/ reqd enclosure… | 78703 | not stated |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Pool or spaPool and spa | 78746 | not stated |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Pool or spaNew construction in-ground pool & spa | 78704 | $145,000 |
What to ask before you hire
About Johnson Custom Pools
- Ask what the warranty covers and for how long, in writing.
- Search their name on the Better Business Bureau site, and read their reviews.
Worth asking any pool builder
- Can you show me proof of liability insurance and your bond?
- What is in the price, and what is extra: decking, fencing, electrical, plaster finish?
- What happens if you hit rock or groundwater when you dig?
- Who pulls the permits, and what is the payment schedule?
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