Pool Builders in Goddard, KS

Pool Builders in Goddard are, more often than not, building for kids. In the 2020 census, 51.7% of Goddard households had children under 18, and the median age was 32.5. Census estimates show an average of 3.03 people per household and an owner-occupied rate of 79.1%. That adds up to a town full of young families in homes they own, which is exactly who asks us about a backyard pool.

Why not just use the city pool?

Goddard has a municipal swimming pool, and Blast Off Bay Water Park sits next to the Genesis Sports Complex. Those are great for a summer afternoon. A backyard pool is a different thing: it is open at 7 a.m. and at 9 p.m., it does not close for weather on a crowded Saturday, and it is where birthday parties and evening swims happen without loading the car. Most Goddard families we talk to use both.

Designing for children of different ages

A pool for a five-year-old and a pool for a fifteen-year-old want different things. We usually try to give you both in one shell:

• A broad shallow area at about standing depth for small children, with a wide entry step or bench.
• A sun ledge where toddlers can splash in a few inches of water under supervision.
• A gentle transition to deeper water, clearly marked, rather than a sudden drop.
• Enough deep water for older kids to swim laps or play, sized to the yard rather than to a catalog.
• Clear sightlines from the back door and the patio so an adult can see the whole pool.

Safety is not an add-on

With this many children in town, barrier and cover choices matter as much as tile color. A fence that encloses the pool, gates that close and latch on their own, door alarms on doors that open to the pool area and a safety or automatic cover are the main layers. Goddard is one of the small cities whose permits run through the city with inspections and plan review handled by Sedgwick County's MABCD, and the permit review will look at the barrier. We design the barrier into the plan from the start so it is not a last-minute scramble at final inspection.

Storm season and your pool

Spring and summer thunderstorms around Wichita can bring large hail and frequent lightning, and Goddard itself was hit by an F4 tornado on June 23, 1969. No pool is storm-proof, but some choices hold up better:

• Equipment set on a solid pad and away from downspouts and low spots.
• A cover that can be secured before a storm and keeps debris out of the water.
• Deck and coping materials that tolerate hail and freeze-thaw.
• Outdoor electrical on proper GFCI protection, with bonding done to code.

Pool types for a Goddard family

• Fiberglass is popular with families for its smooth, non-abrasive surface (kinder to small feet) and molded steps and benches.
• Vinyl liner pools offer a soft surface and a lower starting cost, with the trade-off that liners can tear and need replacement over time.
• Custom concrete lets us shape the shallow area, ledge and steps exactly as you want and build in a spa for the adults.
• Decks and patios with textured, slip-resistant finishes around the pool.
• Spas and hot tubs for the parents, after bedtime.

What to expect on cost

Median household income in Goddard is about $94,000 in recent Census estimates, but every family has a number. We would rather build a well-made, safe, modest pool than a big one that strains the budget. You get a written, itemized estimate so you can see what each feature adds. Call (316) 999-8924 or

Get a Free Estimate

for a free visit.