Pool Builders in Cheney, KS

Pool Builders in Cheney get a head start: the city publishes its pool rules. The City of Cheney's building permit page spells out what an in-ground pool needs, and those rules shape the design before we sketch a single curve. Here is how they play out on a real lot.

The rules, in plain language

• A permit is required. In-ground pools need a City of Cheney permit, and the fee is based on the project's valuation.
• Six feet from the property line. The pool must sit at least 6 feet from any property line. On a narrow lot, that setback on both sides can decide the pool's width.
• A barrier around the pool. The pool must be enclosed, and the top of the barrier must be at least 48 inches above grade.
• Gate rules. Gates must open outward and be self-closing, and the barrier limits how large openings can be.
• Fence height. If a fence is the barrier, it runs between 4 and 6 feet.

The fence wrinkle

Fences in Cheney need their own permit, a $30 fee at City Hall with a sketch of the planned location. Fences may be built on the property line, and the rules are in Chapter 22 of the city zoning code. One more thing: the city's page says it is reviewing its fence code and notes a moratorium on building fences unless approved by the City Administrator; call City Hall at 316-542-3622 to check whether that is still in place. Because a pool needs a barrier and a barrier is often a fence, that approval belongs at the front of the schedule, not the end. We raise it with you at the first visit. The page also asks that the gas meter stay accessible; if a fence encloses it, there must be an unlocked gate. We keep the meter outside the pool enclosure wherever possible so the pool gate can stay latched.

How the setback shapes the pool

Picture a backyard 60 feet wide. Take 6 feet off each side for the pool setback and you have 48 feet to work with, before leaving room for a deck you can walk around and an equipment pad. That is plenty for most pools, but it tilts the decision. A long rectangle along the back of the yard, a fiberglass shell sized to fit or a concrete pool shaped to the space often works better than a big freeform that crowds the lines. We measure, draw the setback on the ground and design inside it.

Lake or backyard?

Cheney Reservoir is about five and a half miles north of town, and Cheney State Park covers both shores of its southern end. Plenty of Cheney families spend summer weekends on that water. A backyard pool fills a different role: clear, warm, controlled water steps from the kitchen, open on a weeknight after practice, with no boat ramp, wind or algae warnings. Heat is a big part of why: Wichita-area records show about a dozen days a year at 100°F or hotter, and a shaded deck and a pool are where many families spend those afternoons.

Scheduling in a town west of Wichita

Cheney is about 22 miles west of the outskirts of Wichita, and the 2020 census counted all of its residents as rural. We are glad to build here, and we are straightforward about what the distance means: site visits get grouped with other west-side appointments, and on a concrete pool, deliveries of steel, concrete and plaster are planned carefully so a crew is not waiting on a truck. Fiberglass shells, which arrive in one piece and set in a shorter window, can be a practical fit for that reason.

What we build in Cheney

• Custom concrete pools shaped to setback lines
• Fiberglass pools for a faster, simpler install
• Vinyl liner pools for a lower starting price
• Pool decks and patios, plus the barrier fence to code
• Spas and hot tubs, built in or freestanding
• Pool remodeling and resurfacing for existing pools

Next step

We visit, measure your lot against the 6-foot setback, talk through the fence approval and give you a written, itemized estimate. Call (316) 999-8924 or

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