Custom Swimming Pools Built for Tulsa Backyards
Lorett's designs and manages your entire pool build, start to finish — from first sketch to the day you jump in. Gunite, fiberglass, or vinyl liner, engineered for Oklahoma's soil and built to last.
A pool built around how your family actually lives outside.
Some backyards are made for laps before work. Others are built for splashing grandkids, Friday night cookouts, or a quiet soak after a long shift. At Lorett's, we start every pool project by understanding which one is yours — then design and manage a build that fits your lot, your budget, and the way Oklahoma weather actually behaves.
As a Tulsa-based, family-owned company, we oversee every phase of your pool project: site evaluation, design, permitting, construction, and the final walkthrough. You get one point of contact and one team accountable for the outcome, from the first conversation to the last coat of sealant.
Why a Tulsa pool project isn't a Dallas or Denver pool project
Expansive clay soil
Tulsa sits on some of the most expansive clay soils in the country — soil that shifts with moisture and can crack an improperly engineered shell. Every project we manage accounts for proper excavation, steel reinforcement, and drainage before construction begins.
City permits & safety fencing
Tulsa and surrounding cities require a building permit for in-ground pool construction and code-compliant fencing, typically 48 inches with a self-closing, self-latching gate. We handle the permitting and inspection process so you don't have to navigate city hall.
A six-month swim season — if you time it right
Tulsa pools typically get used April through October. Starting design and permitting in fall or winter means construction wraps before the season starts, instead of losing weeks to a summer backlog.
Built for freeze-thaw & storms
Oklahoma's freeze-thaw cycles and severe weather demand proper plumbing depths, weather-resistant finishes, and equipment rated for real extremes — not just what looks good on install day.
Gunite, fiberglass, or vinyl liner — which fits your backyard?
Every pool type has real trade-offs. We'll walk through all three against your budget, timeline, and how you plan to use the space before you commit to anything.
Gunite / Shotcrete
- Fully custom shape, size, and depth
- Holds up well to Oklahoma clay when engineered properly
- Widest range of finishes: PebbleTec, quartz, tile
- Longer build: roughly 8–16 weeks
- Higher investment, highest resale appeal
Fiberglass
- Preset shapes, smooth non-porous surface
- Fastest install: roughly 3–6 weeks
- Lower long-term maintenance
- Fewer size and shape options
- Mid-range investment
Vinyl Liner
- Most affordable entry point
- Flexible custom shapes
- Smooth, comfortable surface
- Liner replacement needed every 7–15 years
- Good option for phased backyard projects
From first call to first swim
Here's what to expect once you reach out. Timelines shift with pool type and design complexity, but the phases stay the same.
Consultation & Design
We walk your property, talk through how you'll use the space, and put together a design and itemized estimate.
Permitting & Engineering
We handle city permits and site engineering, accounting for Tulsa's soil and drainage conditions upfront.
Excavation & Construction
Excavation, steel and plumbing, shell construction, and equipment installation — coordinated and inspected at every stage.
Finishing & Landscaping
Interior finish, decking, and the surrounding landscape come together into one cohesive outdoor space.
Final Walkthrough
We walk you through equipment operation and water care basics, so day one feels effortless.
Tulsa pools we've helped bring to life
More project photos coming soon — this gallery grows with every completed backyard.
Serving Tulsa and the surrounding area
Lorett's builds pools for homeowners throughout the greater Tulsa metro, generally within about a 40-mile radius of the city.
Pool building questions, answered
Most custom in-ground pools in the Tulsa area range from the mid-$40,000s for a straightforward fiberglass or vinyl liner pool up to $100,000+ for a larger gunite pool with features like tanning ledges, spas, and water features. Final pricing depends on pool type, size, site conditions, and finishes. We provide a free, itemized estimate after an on-site consultation.
Fiberglass and vinyl liner pools typically take 3 to 6 weeks from excavation to completion. Gunite pools take longer, generally 8 to 16 weeks, since the shell needs curing time between phases. Weather and permitting can affect either estimate, which is why we map out a realistic timeline before construction starts.
Tulsa and surrounding cities require a building permit for in-ground pool construction, along with code-compliant safety fencing — typically 48 inches with a self-closing, self-latching gate. Requirements vary slightly by city and HOA, so we handle the permit application and inspection process for you.
Gunite offers the most design flexibility and holds up well to Oklahoma's clay soil when properly engineered, but costs more and takes longer. Fiberglass installs faster with less maintenance, but comes in preset shapes. Vinyl liner is the most budget-friendly and shape-flexible, but needs liner replacement every 7 to 15 years. We'll walk through the trade-offs based on your budget and how you'll use the pool.
Late fall through early spring is the ideal window, since Tulsa's swim season runs roughly April through October. Starting design, permitting, and construction in winter means your pool is ready for the first warm weekend — and often avoids the seasonal backlog once summer demand picks up.
Yes. We serve homeowners throughout the greater Tulsa metro, generally within about a 40-mile radius, including Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, Bixby, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Glenpool, Coweta, Claremore, and Skiatook.
Ready to start planning your pool?
Get a free, no-pressure consultation and an itemized estimate. Family-owned, veteran-owned, female-owned, and based right here in Tulsa.
