Houston • Katy • Cypress • The Woodlands • Sugar Land • Pearland
Get matched with local pool, pool renovation, patio cover & outdoor kitchen builders
Describe your backyard project once. HTX Backyard looks for one local builder who works in your part of Houston and shares your request with them, so you don’t have to call around.
Free for homeowners. Participating builders pay HTX Backyard for introductions. No obligation to hire.
How it works
- Tell us about the project. New pool, pool renovation, patio cover, outdoor kitchen or a combination, plus your ZIP code, budget range and timeline. It takes about two minutes.
- We match you. With your consent, we look for one participating builder who serves your area and project type. If we find one, we share your request with that builder only.
- You decide. Your matched builder contacts you to set up a visit and quote. You choose who to hire, if anyone, and you contract directly with that builder.
Projects we match
Inground pools
New gunite, fiberglass or vinyl pools, spas and pool decks.
Houston pool builders →Pool renovation
Resurfacing, tile and coping, deck resurfacing and equipment upgrades.
Pool renovation in Houston →Patio covers
Attached or freestanding covers, pergolas and insulated roofs.
Patio covers in Sugar Land →Outdoor kitchens
Grill islands, covered kitchens and full outdoor living areas.
Outdoor kitchens in Pearland →Local pages
Permits and approvals vary a lot across the Houston area. A Cypress pool goes through Harris County, a Woodlands pool through Township covenant review, and a Houston pool through the city and the Health Department. Each local page covers the rules that apply there:
Plan before you get quotes
Houston pool permit steps
From iPermits to the Health Department plan review, with fees and inspections.
Houston pool cost ranges
Published 2026 ranges by pool type, with sources, plus what pushes prices up.
Patio cover cost & HOA basics
Published cost ranges by material, and how HOA architectural review works in Texas.
What we are, and what we’re not
- We are a free matching service. We pass your request to a small number of participating local builders.
- We are not a contractor, project manager or inspector. We don’t build, supervise, price or warranty any work.
- We don’t promise any price or outcome. Check every builder’s references, insurance certificate, written contract and permits yourself.
How we make money: HTX Backyard is free for homeowners. Participating builders pay HTX Backyard a fee when we introduce them to a homeowner. We are a matching service, not a contractor, and we do not perform, supervise or guarantee any work.