Custom Pool in Georgetown Texas built by Reliant Pools
Our Story

Built on Craft.
Driven by People.

Reliant Pools was founded by designers who believed Austin deserved something better — pools that belong to the homes they're built beside.

Who We Are

We Started as Designers.
We Still Think That Way.

Reliant Pools was built by people who came up through the design side of this industry — not the sales side. That distinction matters. It means every project we take on begins with a genuine study of your property, your home’s architecture, and the way your family actually lives.

We’re based in Austin and we build exclusively in Central Texas. That focus isn’t a limitation — it’s what makes us good at what we do. We know the terrain, the soil, the inspectors, the conditions. We’ve earned our reputation one project at a time, and we intend to keep it.

The days of cookie-cutter pools are in the past. Today’s clients are seeking an all-encompassing outdoor environment — and we’re the team that builds it.

Custom pool project by Reliant Pools Austin Texas
How We Work

The Principles Behind Every Project.

01

Design First, Always

Every project begins with a study of the location — the architecture, the landscape, the sightlines. We listen before we draw, and we draw before we build.

02

Engineered for This Region

Central Texas is demanding terrain. Limestone, caliche, expansive clay, steep grades — we engineer for the site in front of us, not a template from somewhere else.

03

Craft Over Volume

We don't chase build counts. We take on projects we can execute with precision and care, using premium materials and skilled craftsmen who take pride in what they build.

04

Relationships That Last

Our warranty and ongoing support aren't fine print — they're a commitment. We want to be the team you call back, not the one you regret hiring.

The Team

The People Behind Your Project.

Real designers. Real builders. People who have spent their careers in this industry and bring that depth to every project they touch.

Joel Hefner

Co-Founder & Lead Designer

Gold Medal award-winning designer and innovator in custom residential pools. Joel has spent his career creating watershapes that feel inseparable from the homes they serve — studying each site before a single line is drawn.

  • APSP Member
  • Gold Medal Design Award

Elijah May

Co-Founder & Designer

Co-founder of Reliant Pools with a background in both design and business. Elijah learned from the best in the industry early in his career and has since built a long-serving reputation as one of Austin's premier waterscape architects.

  • APSP Member
  • 4 APSP Southwest Regional Awards
  • FSU — Finance & Real Estate

Tyson Felker

Site Superintendent

With 350+ pools built and nearly two decades in the Austin pool industry, Tyson oversees every build from groundbreak to handoff — keeping projects on schedule, within budget, and built to the standard the design demands.

  • CBP — Certified Builder Professional
  • 350+ Pools Completed
  • Industry since 2006
Years Combined Experience
40+
Custom Pools Completed
500+
Avg. Project Investment
$250k
Warranty Backed Builds
100%
Recognized & Certified

Credentials & Affiliations

  • APSP — Association of Pool & Spa Professionals
  • CBP — Certified Builder Professional of Swimming Pools
  • Gold Medal Design Award — Joel Hefner
  • 4 APSP Southwest Regional Awards — Elijah May
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Let's Work Together

Ready to Start
a Conversation?

Every project starts with a conversation. Tell us about your property and what you're imagining — we'll take it from there.