American Fiberglass Pools

American Fiberglass Pools, fiberglass pool specialists in Houston

American Fiberglass Pools is a family-owned company based in Houston, Texas, that has been designing, installing, repairing, and resurfacing fiberglass pools since 1971. The company presents itself as one of the firms that helped develop fiberglass pool technology starting in the 1950s, and notes that its founder took part in patenting that technology. According to its own account, it has kept the same name, address, and phone number since 1971.

Installation, repair, and resurfacing services

Its service lineup covers four main areas:

• Fiberglass pool installation: projects with custom design or standard installation, with end-to-end service from design through placement.
• Fiberglass pool repair: from minor fixes to full-scale restoration, including crack repair, leak detection, and equipment upgrades.
• Resurfacing: renewing the finish with gel coat to restore shine and functionality to worn pools.
• Baptismal pools: repair and resurfacing of pools for churches and places of worship.

Designs, shapes, and finishes

The company offers a wide range of models with their own names, including The Lavaca, The Wichita, The Rockport, The San Marcos, The Nueces, The Trinity, The Crystal Beach, The Houston, The Colorado, The San Antonio, The San Jacinto, The Llano, The Sabine, The Galveston, The Lazy S, The Pecos, The Lazy 8, The Neches, The Brazos, The Padre Island, The Rio Grande, The Rio Bravo, The Guadalupe, The Frio, The Spas, and The Ledges. Sizes range from compact plunge pools to resort-style designs, with options for integrated steps, tanning ledges, and mosaics. The color chart includes Atlantic, Baccarat, Classic Blue, Sapphire, Seaside Blue, Tidal Wave, and White.

Manufacturing method and materials

The company details its construction process: pools start with 40 mils of gel coat, which it presents as the thickest in the industry, and a patented five-layer fiberglass process with 5-ply fiberglass stitch mat. The company states that it introduced the use of vinyl ester resin in 1977, a corrosion-resistant material, and that it uses no fillers or cores that weaken structural integrity. The non-porous fiberglass surface, according to its description, resists algae and reduces the time and chemicals needed for maintenance. Pre-molded shells are typically installed within two to four weeks, depending on weather conditions.

Coverage and dealer network

Although it is based in Houston, the company operates through a network of dealers and contractors covering Central and East Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, with a 75-mile service radius around each distribution point. It has installers in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Beaumont, McAllen, Broken Bow (Oklahoma), and Baton Rouge (Louisiana). Among the areas it says it serves are Austin, San Angelo, Waco, La Grange, Bastrop, Tyler, Lufkin, Longview, Nacogdoches, Jasper, Center, Carthage, Corpus Christi, Padre Island, Victoria, Brownsville, the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, Houston, San Antonio, Tulsa, Baton Rouge, Abilene, Denton, Greenville, New Braunfels, and Canyon Lake. The company states it has dealers in more than 30 cities.

Warranties, recognition, and team

According to the company, every pool includes a lifetime structural warranty and a cosmetic finish warranty whose scope varies and should be discussed with the dealer. The firm has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 1979 and has received seven Awards of Excellence from that organization since 2013. Its staff consists of 22 employees, with an average tenure of more than 25 years at the company. The company offers discounts for military personnel, police officers, and firefighters on its fiberglass pool services.

Customers and projects

The company focuses on families and individual homeowners looking for pools for residential use, as well as churches and community centers that need baptismal pools. It presents itself as a family- and community-oriented business, with a vision statement that emphasizes collaboration among employees, dealers, and contractors to deliver products and services to demanding standards.

Location and contact

10528 Tanner Road, Houston, TX 77041 · Phone: (800) 324-7665 · Email: info@americanfiberglasspools.com · Hours: Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat - Sun Closed