Swim Pond - About Us
Serving The Texas Hill Country and The Texas Triangle Areas Surrounding Dallas, Austin, & Houston, (TX)
Also Serving Oklahoma (OK), Kansas (KS), & New Mexico (NM)
Welcome to Swim Ponds! We are a premier, family-owned and operated Swim Pond Design & Build company in Allen, Collin County, TX, serving the Dallas, Austin, Houston, areas of the Texas Hill Country and the Texas Triangle. Also traveling to Oklahoma (OK), Kansas (KS), & New Mexico (NM). With over 20 years of experience in the water feature industry, we are passionate about designing and creating Natural Swim Ponds.
As you can imagine, there are many benefits to hiring a reliable swim pond professional. First, your swim pond won’t be the victim of trial and error. It will look more natural and fit better with the surrounding landscape. You also have the assurance of knowing it was built by someone who has expertise and experience with swim pond construction. Now that you’ve decided to hire a professional swim pond builder, let’s look at where to start. First off, not all swim pond contractors are created equal. Unfortunately, as in any service industry, there are unreliable and dishonest people representing themselves as professional swim pond builders. You certainly don’t want this type of swim pond contractor working on your swim pond. Instead, you want to look for a professional, reputable, qualified, and experienced swim pond contractor.
Meet Our Founder
Craig McBride has been at the forefront of the pond-building industry for over 31 years. His passion for natural water features began early, and he’s committed himself to mastering every aspect of design, construction, and ecological balance.
Professional Training & Certifications
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Aquascape University & Aquascape Academy: Advanced training in natural pond systems
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Atlantic University & Ewing School: Proven expertise in pond liners and structural best practices
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Firestone Liner School Graduate: Industry-leading skills in pond liner installation
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Certified Aquascape Contractor for 20+ years: One of the longest-serving certified installers in Texas
Industry Leadership & Honors
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#1 Aquascape Largest Installer in Texas: 2019, 2020 & 2021
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Best Aquascape Builder in Texas: 2022
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Atlantic Preferred Contractor: Recognized for superior quality and service
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Certified UC Davis River-Friendly Green Gardener: Ensuring sustainable landscaping and water-quality practices
- Co-Founder, Pond Professionals Alliance: A non-profit trade organization supporting pond professionals worldwide
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Multiple-Time Author in Pond Trade Magazine: Sharing insights and case studies with the professional community
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Browse Craig’s articles: Pond Trade Magazine Author Page
- Sample issue featuring Craig: Pond Trade Magazine 01/2018
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Memorable Projects
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Texas’ Largest Recreational Pond: See it in action on YouTube: Watch Here
Craig’s deep technical training, industry accolades, and innovative designs have made him one of Texas’s leading authorities on natural swim ponds. When you partner with Swim Pond, you benefit from his 31 years of experience, proven process, and genuine passion for creating beautiful, sustainable water features.
We are always updating our skills & education, attending international conferences and undertaking training & project work with some of the industry leaders. We invest heavily in our expertise because we want to give our clients the best information and best service in the industry. When hiring us you get the benefit of years of academic training, national project experience, access to our vast networks of experts and of course, quality customer care.
Serving The Texas Hill Country and the Texas Triangle Areas Surrounding Dallas, Austin, & Houston, (TX)
Also Serving Oklahoma (OK), Kansas (KS), & New Mexico (NM)
Contact us if you don't see your area listed below
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Texas: Dallas, Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, Amarillo, San Antonio, Allen, Plano, Waco.
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Kansas: Wichita, Kansas City, Abilene, Topeka
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Oklahoma: Oklahoma City
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New Mexico: Santa Fe, Albuquerque