We just finished building our pool, and we honestly cannot say enough good things about Nate and his team. From day one, his attention to detail, communication, and craftsmanship were outstanding. Before we received the final contract, Nate spent months with us on the design, going back and forth on every detail and with extreme patience. He was able to provide accurate pricing on all the additions and changes. When we would ask for something he would explain WHY it can or cannot be done. Every step of the process was handled with professionalism and care, and it is clear he takes immense pride in his work. What stood out the most, though, was his character. He's honest, dependable, and truly cares about doing things the right way. In an industry where that isn't always guaranteed, working with someone who leads with integrity made the entire experience stress-free and genuinely enjoyable. Nate has a degree in civil engineering from A&M and is able to explain the physics of why we might not want to do something we think we want to do. We were wanting a special feature for the pool and Nate said we could do it as long as it was done a certain way. We pushed back and he gently provided the justification and engineering evidence to support his stance. We are so glad he talked us down from making a potential thousands of dollars mistake and he handled it with patience, care and understanding. He consistently went above and beyond, caught things we never would have noticed, and made sure everything was done to the highest standard. It was a total slam dunk from start to finish. If you're considering building a pool, I would recommend Athena Pools without hesitation. He didn't just build us a pool -- he created a space our family will enjoy for years to come. We're incredibly grateful for Nate and his entire team's work and would choose him again in a heartbeat. read more

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I highly recommend Athan Pool and would use them again without hesitation. They are men of their word and my pool is proof! Major construction projects are always a hassle and headache BUT Athena Pools removed all those worries. I love my pool and so do my kids. Jeff and Nate are true professionals in their craft! Engineers by trait and it shows by there renderings and how the finished product came out. I've had zero issues months later and only have the highest praise. read more

Jeff is an exceptional pool builder. He spent serveral weeks with us going back and forth to achieve the optimal design for our desires. He managed to maximize our space (odd shaped back yard) giving us what we wanted: A large pool with a substantial play area and a long lap lane for exercise purposes. Most importantly, he made sure that we had solid engineering construction for our pool size (about 33K gallons, ~170 linear feet), strongly recommending a double mat rebar construction with 12 inch walls. Nobody else even mentioned that. When I asked other pool builders, I was told "not to worry about it". Well, I'd rather spend the extra money up front than dealing with a cracked pool shell later. He even commissioned an engineering survey to confirm before breaking ground. The equipment is top notch. Pool pump and heater are working beautifully giving us the clearest water we've ever seen in a pool while maintaining the temp at 80 degrees when needed. We were guided expertly through the materials process and features (plastering, tile, travertine, water features, autofill) to achieve the end result we wanted. He also recommended a great pool maintenance company that takes care of all our ongoing needs. He was responsive throughout and supervised the pool building from start to finish. He made sure everything was done to our satisfaction down to the smallest detail. read more

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We're looking to build a large pool. $225k. I called and left three voice mails over three weeks for Athena. No response. Sent an email on their website. Received email response a month later, saying they needed $500. I responded "That's fine, but can we have a conversation first? Would you look over the property? Do you have time?" It's been two weeks with no response. Emailed again. No response. I understand they are very good and perhaps too busy, but it would be courteous to have an auto reply, a notice on the website, and v/m greeting, advising that they are too busy to interview new clients right now. read more

Our builder gave us 4 pool builders that they considered eligible and qualified to build a pool for our custom home. We interviewed 3 of the 4 and selected Athena. They got our business because the pricing was clear and competitive, and the design that Jeff did demonstrated that he listened to what we wanted, then came up with a great design based on our sketches and his experience. We've been in the house and using the pool for a year now. The pool was built very well. Service after the sale has been great. No surprises in the costs during the build. The equipment chosen was good quality and the installation of the equipment was very nice and well laid out for service. Jeff was very involved along the way, but the day-to-day man, Ruben, was very good and stayed on top of things and communicated their plans perfectly. The company definitely has pride in their workmanship and has integrity! We worked with MANY contractors during the build of our house. Jeff and his team win our award for the best contractor overall. And, BTW, we were told by our builder later in the process that they are dropping the other qualified pool builders and assigning Athena as their designated pool builder because of the quality of their work. read more

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Jeff and Rubin are great. They did an awesome job. Don't be fooled by others out there. These guys should be on " Pool Kings". read more

Athena Pools - Hot Tub & Pool Near Me - Austin, Texas

We highly recommend Jeff R. from Athena Pools. When the time came to design and build a new pool at our recently purchased Austin home, we heard so many horror stories that we were hesitant to even start such a project. We have interviewed several local pool builders, but Jeff immediately stood out as the one with the least amount of BS and the most direct and honest approach. He even offered us ways to save on budget. Jeff is very knowledgeable and the crews he brings in are very professional and are closely supervised by him. Throughout the entire project we were continuously impressed by Jeff's professionalism, attention to detail, use of quality materials, and exceptional customer service. He came out almost daily to inspect the work that had been done. He usually caught mishaps and fixed them before I even had a chance to call, and I'm quite the perfectionist. Jeff kept our pool, SPA, and deck project within budget and within the very tight schedule he was given, finishing a couple of days before his original deadline even with this year's crazy spring weather. He did all that and always with a smile and positive attitude. Thank you Jeff. read more

Jeff thank you so much!! You saved us from so much anguish! We were going to close on a house with a huge yard. Little did we know that the build line was misrepresented. A pool was essential for us. We selected Athena after receiving many bids (the most honest straight forward bid). Jeff was investigating the permitting and discovered that the pool couldn't be built where we wanted it...a deal killer for us. Jeff saved us!! read more

Excellent experience! Far beyond expectations! My wife and I had an extensive remodel and addition on the home we purchased in Westlake. In the backyard was a pool that was built in the early 1980's. We interviewed multiple pool builders to discuss options of remodeling the previous pool or removing and building a new one. Jeff set himself apart from the competition immediately. His background as an engineer was readily apparent. He meticulously measured our backyard and developed layouts for a new pool that would best compliment the backyard and house. He openly discussed advantages and disadvantages of remodeling the original pool versus removing and building a new one then gave us time to decide the best option for our family. We decided on the latter. We had previewed examples of his work so expectations were already high. He far exceeded these expectations. He removed the previous pool and built a new pool and hot tub with perfect dimensions and location for our yard. He designed features that are kid friendly and look great. The end product is an amazing pool that our kids love to swim in and our family will use for years to come. Jeff was affable, available, detail oriented and extremely professional throughout the process. I rarely write reviews but cannot recommend him and his team highly enough. Travis & Colby K. read more

Athena Pools offers magnificent and detailed Artisan Level craftsmanship and designs. I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff and his team on multiple projects and his designs are simply spectacular. Working closely I have had the opportunity to view all phases of their projects and I have yet to find a contractor with such a fine level of detail and attention to their work. The fit and finish on their pools and outdoor projects are simply the best and I eagerly look forward to any opportunity to work with them and their clients. In the pool business you definitely get what you pay for, and with Athena, you will never be disappointed. read more

Extremely happy with Jeff and his team. He's very good at overall design and maximizing the space and thinks about lifestyle, not just the pool. The attention to detail and craftsmanship are second to none. Professional team from start to finish. Highly recommend... read more

We hired Athena Pools to build our pool and deck a little over a year ago and we are very satisfied. We interviewed 6 other pool companies in Austin and Jeff from Athena pools. Jeff came highly recommended from friends of ours who had Jeff build their pool. We noticed a difference immediately during the interview. In addition to helping us design our pool Jeff described his approach to building pools; ie the type of concrete, flexibility of design, amount of re-bar, types of valves, and other engineering information that gave us the confidence we were looking for in a pool contractor. We continued to be impressed during the construction phase. Jeff left nothing to chance and has a meticulous attention to detail. Anyone who has had a pool built for them must realize that it could be a coordination nightmare but not with Jeff. His people are hard working and Jeff did an excellent job of coordinating the project. Jeff completed the project on time (approximately 6 weeks) and we were amazed with the finished product. Jeff did everything that he promised and stands behind his work. It has been over a year since our pool was completed and we are as satisfied today as we were a year ago. I highly recommend Jeff and Athena Pools to anyone looking for a stress-free experience and a well built custom designed pool. read more

This was our first time having a pool built. Jeff came out to give us our first bid on the project, and we were so impressed with his knowledge and expertise we decided to go with Athena Pools. The project went so smoothly and the final result was fantastic! The pool Jeff designed was exactly what we had envisioned. Jeff's project manager, Rueben, is also a great part of his team. He kept us up to date during each step of the process and if we had a question he would always call us back the same day. How refreshing! We highly recommend them! read more

Jeff is by far the best pool builder in town. He is very detailed oriented and very easy to work with. He designed a beautiful pool in our backyard and construction was done very professionally and quickly. I highly recommend Jeff for your pool building needs. read more

I came across Athena Pools on Yelp, and soon after discovered a friend had used them last year for their pool build. Out of the builders we met with, Jeff was the most professional and by far the best at understanding what our wants were, and what would work best in our yard. The contract and design process was seamless, communication was better than I could have imagined, and the entire project went incredible smooth. We appreciate the design and engineering that went into our pool and decking, and Jeff truly designed a gorgeous pool that our family will enjoy for many years to come. His project management team kept us abreast of the various stages, communicated delays due to unexpected weather, and patiently explained anything we had questions about. The crews Athena uses were efficient and respectful of our property, the pool equipment and materials used are top notch, and we are so pleased with everything. We highly encourage anyone interested in a pool/outdoor living space to connect with Athena, you won't be disappointed!! read more

Well to be honest I never even got off the ground with these guys. I am purchasing my families first pool so I knew nothing about the process. I went ahead and got pre approved for 75K not knowing what we would end up paying. Jeff called me and asked me a few questions and asked what I wanted to pay. I told him I got approved for 75K not knowing how much Ill need. He instantly insisted that Athena Pools would probably not be able to help me. I was floored. I told him he had not even seen my yard nor knew what I was willing to pay. I told him how rude and unprofessional he was and that is not the way a representative for a company should act to a customer. Every other pool builder I received a quote from has been courteous and professional which is more than I can say for Jeff and Athena Pools. Ill take my business elsewhere! Thank you Athena Pools for making it easy to take one pool builder off my list!! To comment on Jeff's reply... Thats funny. They were the first company I called. Nobody had given me any kind of quote yet. Just trying to make up for his unprofessionalism I guess. You should have stopped at Im sorry and didn't mean to offend you!!! read more

We hired Athena to build our pool and it was a very positive experience. We've all heard horror stories of shady contractors but Athena is legit. The pool and spa look great and the workmanship is solid all around. Jeff was responsive and helpful all throughout the process. I highly recommend them. read more

Jeff did a fantastic job on our pool, but more importantly, he was honest, professional, and did exactly what he said he'd do from the very first meeting to the final day on site. The pool was done on time and on budget with no BS. We'd had a terrible experience with another Lakeway area pool builder on a prior home and had almost sworn off building a pool ever again. So very glad someone recommended Athena Pools. read more

I can not say enough good things about Jeff & Athena Pools. First of all, the turn around time for the design was incredibly fast. Of course I wanted to change some things & he was able to get the revisions back to me usually within the same day. I never had to wait for him to get back to me with questions I had as well (& I had a lot) Second, his attention to detail is incredible. I am very picky & he exceeded my expectations! We decided on a travertine deck & I wanted a difficult pattern. His guys laid out the pattern several times until it was perfect. That is how he does everything. He does not cut corners. We LOVE everything about our pool. I have heard so many horror stories from people about their pool builders. This was our first pool & we had no idea how lucky we were to have Jeff. I HIGHLY recommend going with Athena if you decide to build a pool. I promise, you will not be disappointed!! read more