--- title: "Pools Plus LLC. — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/pools-plus-llc-pfvwus-pf~378295204 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~378295204.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Pools Plus LLC." category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/16c3522f038f4a6e_7255-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "KATY, Texas 77450, United States" phone: "(832) 372-3288" website: http://www.poolhouston.com rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 72 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Pools Plus LLC. Original Houzz profile: [Pools Plus LLC.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/pools-plus-llc-pfvwus-pf~378295204) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** KATY, TX - **Serves:** Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Cypress, Mission Bend, Katy, Pecan Grove, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Stafford, Richmond, Cane Island, Fort Bend County, Greater Houston - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Eco-friendly - Award winning After 12 years in business and a legacy of positive reviews, Pools Plus LLC as suspended all New Pool Builds and Renovations. Support with Warranty Claims on your Pool Equipment is still available depending on your time of ownership. Renovations including Automation Upgrades, Equipment Replacements, Deck Repairs, Tile Cleaning and Interior Finish Cleaning and Repairs, are all available through a trusted source. Visit our website for more information. ### Areas Served - Houston - Sugar Land - Missouri City - Cypress - Mission Bend - Katy - Pecan Grove - Cinco Ranch - Fulshear - Stafford - Richmond - Cane Island - Fort Bend County - Greater Houston ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Pools Plus LLC. | | Address | KATY, Texas 77450, United States | | Phone | (832) 372-3288 | | Website | http://www.poolhouston.com | | Followers on Houzz | 72 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553012305188 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Pools Plus LLC.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/pools-plus-llc-pfvwus-pf~378295204) - **Website:** http://www.poolhouston.com - **Phone:** (832) 372-3288 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Energy Star Partner, Paramount PCC 2000 Dealer, Genesis Member. - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Janice Newcomb, Aug. 2024** > We actually found great reviews for Pools Plus LLC right here on Houzz. We purchased our pool from Pools Plus LLC and Jim Burkhart (owner) knows pools and does a wonderful job. Jim and or Wayne (construction manager) came to our house every day work was scheduled for discussions with the subcontractors and to keep us informed on what was happening with the project. Our pool was completed in 24 days! Yes we said 24 days! All subcontractors Pools Plus LLC used on our project were top notch. We absolutely are 100% satisfied and highly recommend Pools Plus LLC. Thank you Jim and Wayne for making our pool a reality! **★★★★★ — Madeline, July 2023** > We're over the moon with our pool, patio extension, and storage structure with Pools Plus (Jim Burkhart), it’s been our best experience with a contractor. There are many great aspects to this project, and here are a few things that we value the most. Jim has extremely strong knowledge about engineering-side pool construction. From pool drainage systems, in-floor cleaning systems, flow control systems, all the way to wireless app control. As first-time pool owners, we are lucky to have Jim explain everything about the pool to us multiple times throughout the process. He also provided the designs and timelines that fit perfectly to our budget and expectations. As we iterated 10+ times on the design over a short timeframe, Jim ensured a well-communicated, smooth and timely building process, his design is truly beautiful, even more impressive considering his deep engineering knowledge. We had a tropical storm at the beginning of the project, followed by extremely hot weather for a month. Jim definitely put his best effort on this pool, he checked in almost everyday during construction, gave multiple updates throughout the day at important steps. He went above and beyond with our drainage and built an extra thick pad for the pool equipment. Jim didn’t sacrifice anything for the best quality of the pool that Pools Plus can offer. Another big thumbs-up to most of Jim’s partners: these sub-contractors are awesome! They worked hard and fast while minimizing expected messes; Jim is frequently on-site QC-ing nearly every aspect of the build, and any requests/corrections are promptly actioned. We owe our backyard haven to Jim's experienced design, aesthetic, and practical recommendations - he's a rare breed of expert whose professionalism is apparent from his communication, knowledge, accountability, and high standards. **Comment from Pools Plus LLC.:** > After 30 years of building pools, I am beyond words from that review! When clients and contractors work closely in a unified effort the results are always good. We hope to add more pictures in our Houzz Projects once the landscaping is solidly rooted in. We are so thankful to be able to serve your family. This large, classic free form pool with Wet Edge Indigo Blue Interior Finish and the incredible Paramount PCC 2000 in-floor cleaning system will deliver decades of low maintenance, reliability, longevity and tons of family fun. Best Regards, Jim. **★★★★★ — Michael Reid, Sept. 2021** > Since the February freeze, my pool has been nothing but trouble. Thankfully, it was built by QRF Pool Service. > > Jim has been very helpful, quickly responding to texts and even answering phone calls which is remarkable in 2021. Chad, his right-hand man, has been equally stellar with his work, attention to detail, and maintenance tips. > > Thank you gents for getting us back on track! **★★★★★ — Donna, Aug. 2020** > Thank you Jim and Chad for a fabulous pool building experience! And thank you to all the crews that worked on it! I have heard stories from friends who signed with other pool builders, and things did not go well, (example: delays, leaks, unexpected costs, poor workmanship) but we had none of those! > They dug January 10 and we were jumping in the pool February 28. Seven weeks to the day, just like they stated in the contract! We had a fair bit of rain in January and February, but they were able to schedule and work around it. The workmanship and attention to detail was tremendous. I think Jim knows who the best in the business are, and only lets those work on his pools. The only surprises along the way were the speed at which everything came together, and the extras that were thrown in. It is obvious he takes a lot of pride in the pools that Pools Plus builds. > I am so grateful we had a wonderful pool building experience, and have such a beautiful pool to enjoy this summer. **Comment from Pools Plus LLC.:** > Donna, > Thanks for your kind words. We have a great group of trade contractors who make us look good. Working with knowledgeable, cooperative clients like you is a total pleasure for us and we are thankful for your support. **★★★★★ — HU-747644057, Aug. 2020** > We chose Pools Plus to build our pool over a year ago and have LOVED our pool so much! Self cleaning pools rock! Jim has been very responsive with any issues we have had... but we haven’t really had any so that’s great! **★★★★★ — Jason White, Sept. 2019** > I’ve owned several homes with pools, but this is the first pool I’ve had built. I would like to say it was all rainbows and butterflies, but there were some hiccups along the way (as with all large projects). However, Jim (owner) and Chad (foreman) did their best to work through the issues, and the final product is awesome. > > From the first day I called Pools Plus, Jim was accessible and responsive to my questions and requests. This was very important as I was working out of town for most of the construction phase. Jim is very knowledgeable on pool design and code requirements and makes sure he exceeds safety and design standards. > > We use the pool almost every day and have invited many friends over to enjoy it with us. They all say how amazing it is. We have a resort in our backyard and Pools Plus made it possible. > > I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jim and Chad. If I ever need to build another pool in the Houston area, Pools Plus will be my first call. **Comment from Pools Plus LLC.:** > We set a new world record for texting during a pool construction project. Jason was a total pleasure to work with. We are honored to have his review since he is involved in projects much, much larger in scope than the pool in his backyard. He came to us by personal referral and we thank all the Pools Plus family for the support they have given us over the past decade. From all of at Pools Plus and our Partners in Quality, the valued trade contractors who build to our specifications, welcome to the family! **★★★★★ — Ralph Smith, April 2019** > Our experience was absolutely great. We have a complicated set up with three pumps and numerous different run times, speeds etc and all was handled with ease. Quick repair on our in floor cleaning system. We live in Victoria and choose to use Pools Plus ORF repair service over local services. We also choose them to build our pool 2 years ago. Very pleased with all work done and the great after sale service. They know their products, how to service and repair them. No guess work. **★★★★★ — Carolyn Turner, March 2019** > Building a pool is a messy process, but Pools Plus minimized the mess and made it the best experience for us possible. We can't say enough how much we love our pool and how much it has changed our quality of family time while enjoying our beautiful pool and patio. Thanks again! We love it!!! > > Pools Plus built us our dream pool and transformed our backyard into our own personal oasis. It more than exceeded our expectation in the quality and service. We would definitely use Pools Plus again to build our next pool. We are in love with our backyard! Thank you Jim and Jason for delivering a beautiful pool and outdoor patio! **Comment from Pools Plus LLC.:** > We cherish our relationship with your entire family and will always be there for you with quick, reliable service should you need us. Thanks again for choosing Pools Plus.. **★★★★★ — Suhyun An, Oct. 2018** > They built a beautiful pool for my new house and has always been responsive for any after service requests! If you are in the market for a pool, I highly recommend Pools Plus! **Comment from Pools Plus LLC.:** > Suhyun, > Thanks for taking the time to post a review. We have enjoyed working with you and will continue to respond to any concern you may have. **★★★★★ — Mitchell Clayman, Oct. 2018** > The pool and patio are beautiful and of very high quality. Pools Plus did a great job in design and construction. Subcontractors are excellent. **Comment from Pools Plus LLC.:** > Thanks Mitch. We appreciate you time and effort to share the good news of Pools Plus. We strive to maintain responsive service after completion. Feel free to reach out anytime we can lend a hand **★★★★★ — Jennifer Reid, Aug. 2018** > 8 or so months on from having our pool and patio built, we are thoroughly enjoying the summer with the fantastic pool and patio that we have in place - truly a backyard oasis. Everyone who has come to visit has commented how amazing our backyard is - and we couldn't agree more. > > Looking back on the build, we had a few challenges but all in all the pool construction was a good experience and Jason is a great project manager. Jose (Decks Plus) and his team did an amazing job with our covered patio: we had a special request to match the brick with that already on our house but this particular brick was discontinued. We tracked down the last remaining pallet of the brick and Jose worked with us to go collect the brick and keep on track with the build. All in all 39 days from start to finish of construction, with some bad weather thrown in, was truly impressive and we love the end result! One constructive criticism we have is re pool school: there was a lot of new equipment and instructions to take in. I think it would be good if pool school was conducted in 2 halves: a first session to introduce new pool owners to everything and then a follow up second session maybe a month later to answer any questions. We had to bother Jason a couple of times are we weren't sure about valve positions and spa draining into pool, etc. > > All in all a great experience working with Pools Plus and we have already recommended both Pools Plus and Decks Plus to many people. > Best Regards, > Jennifer Reid **Comment from Pools Plus LLC.:** > Jennifer you and Martin have been a total pleasure to work with. You contacted us right after the waters receded from Harvey when we thought the farthest thing from people's mind would be adding water to their backyard. Your backyard is cozy, comfortable, functional and clean lines with no clutter. We appreciate you time and effort to share the good news of Pools Plus. Feel free to reach out anytime if we can help in any way. **★★★★★ — Marlon Real, May 2018** > For us building a quality pool was an exciting, yet anxious process. This is the reason we chose to partner with Pools Plus to build our pool. Jim Burkhart came to our house on several occasions to discuss the design, water features, water technology, pool finishes, etc. He was thorough, he generated a 3D rendition of what our pool would look like and offered what I believe to be the best value for a pool. One of the key points in our decision making process is that Mr. Burkhart understands the ins and outs of pool constructions and we wanted to be at ease with the entire process and he delivered. The construction started on October 23, 2017 and we had a beautiful pool the first week of December. We were informed throughout the phases of the construction process, and we felt they did a good job. Overall, we are satisfied with Pools Plus and are grateful with their help in giving us an awesome pool which I’m sure will have long lasting enjoyment for years to come! **Comment from Pools Plus LLC.:** > Marlon thanks for taking the time to share the good news about Pools Plus. Your attention to detail and high level of a quality product led you us and we thank you for your confidence. Give us a holler if we can help with anything going forward. ## Selected projects - [Gleason](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gleason-pj-vj~1970609) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 10 - Description: Rectilinear design pool with maximum seating for observation of water ski activities on lake behind house. Created terraced elevations on both ends of pool with dining on one end and fire pit area on the opposite end. Used stamped colored concrete to coordinate to saltillo tile patio on existing house. Wet edge Antigua Satin Matrix Interior Finish, PCC 2000 In floor Cleaning system and 16 jet Ultimate Spa with custom seating. - [Kotzur](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kotzur-pj-vj~570072) - Location: Fulshear, TX - Photos: 9 - [Paradise Revisited](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paradise-revisited-pj-vj~7465394) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 3 - [Biabani](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/biabani-pj-vj~1970512) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 11 - [C. Smith](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/c-smith-pj-vj~7461078) - Location: Hedwig Village, TX - Photos: 6 - [Baquiero](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baquiero-pj-vj~1970488) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 8 - [Russell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/russell-pj-vj~1970673) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: Free Form pool 19' x 45' with 9' Deep End, 8' Raised Spa, \*8' Recessed Diving Board, PCC 2000 In Floor Cleaning System, Wet Edge Azure Treasure Primera Stone Interior Finish. Patio Cover and Outdoor Kitchen - [Davie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/davie-pj-vj~1970535) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 11 - Description: Free form pool with 10 ton grotto waterfall and 8' round spa . Shade arbors, outdoor kitchen and stone screen wall to hide pool equipment behind pool. - [Phillips](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/phillips-pj-vj~1970444) - Location: Richmond, TX - Photos: 14 - Description: Free form pool with 8' round spa, 5 ton waterfall, PCC 2000 in floor Cleaning system. Designed and installed new patio cover and large outdoor kitchen. - [Collins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/collins-pj-vj~570028) - Location: Missouri City, TX - Photos: 2 - Description: Free form pool design with flagstone coping and laterals in deck, 8' raised spa and Wet Edge Caribbean Coast Interior Finish - [Edison](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edison-pj-vj~1970584) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 19 - Description: Extremely small area in Houston Heights. Free form pool with weeping wall back, flagstone decking, Wet Edge Chilean Beach Tahoe Interior Finish, PCC 2000 in-floor cleaning system and 7 ' raised spa. - [Hull](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hull-pj-vj~570044) - Location: Fulshear, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: Free Form pool with 7' Round Spa, Raised Wall with Raised Deck and Sheer Descent waterfall. Small Outdoor Kitchen and bar. Wet Edge Caribbean Coast Primera Stone Interior Finish - [Berg](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berg-pj-vj~1970502) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 3 - Description: Rectilinear 15' x 30' pool with 7' square spa. PCC 2000 in-floor cleaning system and Wet Edge Prism Matrix Interior Finish. Outdoor kitchen built into existing patio cover. - [Evons](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evons-pj-vj~570057) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 2 - Description: Rectilinear pool design with raised deck and shade arbor and unique shape spa with tiered spillway. Wet Edge Caribbean Coast Primera Stone Interior Finish - [Langer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/langer-pj-vj~570077) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 4 - Description: Free form pool design with 10 ton Grotto formation Rock waterfall. Fire pit and Wet Edge Chilean Beach Tahoe Interior Finish and PCC 2000 in-floor Cleaning system. - [Beller](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beller-pj-vj~604000) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 11 - Description: Free form pool with 8' Spa, tanning ledge entrance, raised wall with Sheer Descent Waterfall, Wet Edge Caribbean Coast Primera Stone Interior Finish. We designed and Installed Gable Style Patio cover and outdoor kitchen - [Torry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/torry-pj-vj~604008) - Location: Missouri City, TX - Photos: 14 - Description: Free form pool design with 8 ton rock wall, Wet Edge Indigo Blue Prism Matrix Interior Finish, PCC 2000 In-floor Cleaning System. Designed and added Spiral staircase, Fire pit and outdoor kitchen. - [Hooper](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hooper-pj-vj~603992) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 1 - Description: Rectilinear Pool 17' x 42 feet, 9 feet deep end, Raised walls with columns, Water/fire bowls, Travertine paver decking. - [Harold/Kouder](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harold-kouder-pj-vj~604005) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 2 - Description: Free Form pool with 8' Round Ultimate 16 Jet Spa, Rock Wall water feature, Wet Edge Deep Sea Blue Prism Matrix Interior Finish - [Klyukin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/klyukin-pj-vj~6795737) - Location: Katy, TX - Photos: 3 [See all 37 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/pools-plus-llc-pfvwus-pf~378295204) ## Community Q&A **Q: Kitchenaid wall oven and micro/convection, one unit or separate?** *(in Kitchens)* We are getting ready to order our appliances and not sure if we should just get the kitchenaid wall oven and the micro/convection as one unit or buy them separate. It will cost more up front to have them separate. The one unit looks nice but my husband is concerned that the micro will fail and need to be replaced. Any experiences with either or any advice? A: We have the Kitchen Aid 30" combo with microwave. Actually our second consecutive unit. When we remodeled the kitchen 4 years ago, I insisted we replace the 5 year old exact same unit that was in the wall fearing out old one would die the minute it went in new cabinetry.. Back in December 2023 the new microwave died and American Home Shield and their provider has replaced three different control boards and remain unable to find the correct parts which appears to be the actual "magnetizer." Kitchen Aid is even saying since that model is "discontinued" no parts will be available and the unit is only 4 years old! Based on that policy alone I recommend buyers run from Kitchen Aid. We will be 90 days without a unit next Tuesday. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*