Pool Contractor Services
Choose Your Pool or Swim Spa Service
Swimming Pool Contractor in Kansas City
If you want water in the backyard without a full-size pool, the choice usually comes down to a plunge pool or a swim spa. Atlas Landscape helps Kansas City area homeowners choose the one that fits the yard, then plans and builds the space around it.
Still weighing placement and layout? Read about pool and swim spa planning and installation. If a compact pool is already the plan, go to plunge pool installation. Atlas does not build full-size pools or offer pool repairs or maintenance.
What we plan and build around the water:
- Patio & Pool Deck Connections
- Retaining Walls & Grade Changes
- Drainage Away From the Water
- Privacy Screening & Planting
- Lighting for Evening Use
Choosing Your Water Feature
Plunge Pool or Swim Spa?
Plunge Pool
A plunge pool is a small pool made for cooling off and sitting in the water, not swimming laps. It suits a tighter backyard or a patio where a full-size pool would take over the yard. Atlas installs it together with the patio, walls, and planting around it.
Swim Spa
A swim spa is a longer unit that lets you swim or exercise in place against a current. It needs a level, solid base, a clear path to get it into the yard, and a plan for how it meets the patio or deck. Atlas plans the placement and builds the space around it.
Questions that usually decide it
- How much of the yard do you want to give to water, and how much to lawn, patio, and planting?
- Do you want to swim or exercise, or mostly sit and cool off?
- Can equipment and materials reach the spot, and how does the ground slope there?
- How will you get from the house to the water, and who can see in from next door?
Pool and Swim Spa Questions
Do you build full-size swimming pools?
No. Atlas does not offer full-size pool construction, pool repairs, or pool maintenance. Our pool work is plunge pools and swim spas, planned as part of the backyard around them.
Will a plunge pool fit a small backyard?
Often, yes. Plunge pools are built for tighter yards and patios. The room you need around the water for walking, seating, and access matters as much as the pool itself, so we look at the whole area before settling on a size.
What if my yard slopes?
A slope does not rule out a plunge pool or swim spa. It may need a retaining wall and a drainage plan before the water feature, patio, and planting can be laid out with confidence.
Can you build the patio, lighting, and planting around it too?
Yes. Atlas builds patios, retaining walls, landscape lighting, and planting, so the area around the water can be planned and built as one project.
Where should I start if I don't know which one I want?
Start with a consultation and bring photos of the yard. If the whole layout is still open, landscape design is the best first step.
Our Process
How a Pool Project Comes Together
Every project starts with the yard, not the water feature. Here is how we get from a first call to a finished space.
Initial Consultation
Tell us how you picture using the water and share photos of the spot you have in mind.
Establish Budget
Set a range for the pool or swim spa and for the patio, walls, and planting around it.
Design
Choose between a plunge pool and a swim spa, then lay out placement, access, and the space around it.
Schedule a Consultation
Not Sure Which One Fits Your Yard?
Send a few photos of the backyard and tell us how you want to use the space. We will help you choose between a plunge pool and a swim spa and work out what the area around it needs.
What Our Customers Say
We take pride in creating outdoor spaces that our clients love. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from the people who have experienced our craftsmanship and service firsthand.
