Kansas City, MO Swimming Pool FAQs:
Smart Answers for Luxury Outdoor Living

• Quartz Pools: 2–4 weeks for the pool structure.
• Shotcrete Pools: 2–8 months plus a 30-day plaster curing period.
• Plunge Pools: 2–4 weeks install time (excluding patio/hardscaping).

High Prairie Outdoors operates as a true design-build firm, meaning we self-perform 95–98% of your project using trained, certified professionals. This ensures:

• Greater quality control
• Shorter construction timelines
• Better communication throughout the process
• Less risk from subcontractor delays or errors

Even more importantly, we build the entire outdoor environment—not just the pool. That includes:

• Pool deck and patios
• Carpentry: pergolas, pavilions, and custom structures
• Plantings and irrigation systems
• Lighting and audio systems
• Outdoor kitchens and fire features

This comprehensive, in-house approach creates a streamlined process, greater accountability, and a cohesive final design that reflects the full vision of your home.

We offer a wide variety of premium and practical solutions, including:

• Coverstar Auto-Covers (great for rectangular pools)
• Removable or Fixed Glass Safety Walls
• Safety Nets customized to your pool shape
• Bluetooth-Enabled Smart Alarms
• Solar Auto-Skimmers to keep pools clean with minimal effort.

When you hire multiple contractors, you're at risk of:

• Communication gaps and inconsistent craftsmanship
• Timeline delays due to coordination issues
• The “blame game” when problems arise
• More surprise costs from undefined scopes

With High Prairie Outdoors, you get a cohesive, accountable team managing every aspect—from pool construction to patios, lighting, and landscaping—so you enjoy fewer surprises and a seamless, stress-free experience.

Our planning process includes extensive steps to ensure clarity, quality, and buildability:

Client + Sales Team Tasks:

• Design Discovery + Consultation to define vision, style, and budget.
• Pre-Install Call to review on-site logistics like parking, staging, and access.
• Material Selections Meeting where finishes, lighting, and pool features are finalized.

Internal Company Planning:

• Site Analysis & Engineering Prep with optional soil and grading analysis.
• In-Office Project Planning Meeting to build milestone-driven install plans.
• On-Site Pre-Construction Walkthrough with your project manager.
• Crew Lead Kickoff Meeting for alignment across teams.
• Permit Submissions & HOA Documentation to ensure full compliance.
• Material Acquisition & Resource Scheduling to prevent delays.

This layered approach eliminates confusion and ensures a premium, organized start.

At High Prairie Outdoors, we require a soil study (exploratory dig or geotechnical report) for all pool projects. Kansas City’s expansive clay soils create movement and moisture challenges that can lead to cracking, settling, and structural failure.

A soil study helps us:

• Confirm ideal pool placement for maximum stability.
• Engineer foundations that withstand our region’s soil shifts.
• Protect your investment and extend the lifespan of your pool.

We don’t skip this step—because building right means building on the right foundation.

We complete soil studies and engineering after you’ve approved your construction proposal.

This ensures:

• You’re not paying for reports before knowing if the project fits your budget.
• Engineering aligns with the exact scope of work you’ve agreed to.
• If the reports require design changes or additional investment, you’ll be notified and can choose to proceed—or cancel.

If you cancel, you’ll receive a refund of your retainer minus the cost of any studies or engineering work (since we pay third-party professionals on your behalf).

You don’t have to! We offer:

• Ongoing Pool Maintenance Programs
• Fine Gardening & Lawncierge Services to maintain your full landscape
• Optional seasonal refreshes, irrigation checks, and lighting adjustments—all from one dedicated team.

Quartz pools also reduce maintenance needs with natural algae resistance and simplified chemical balancing.

Both are pneumatically applied concrete. Here’s the difference:

• Gunite: Dry mix with water added at the nozzle
• Shotcrete: Pre-mixed wet concrete with more consistent quality

High Prairie uses shotcrete, applied by our own trained crews, ensuring superior adhesion, reduced dust, and higher strength—essential for Kansas City’s challenging soils.

High-end clients often incorporate features that elevate both lifestyle and aesthetics, such as:

• Tanning ledges or sun shelves
• Integrated spas or infinity edges
• Waterfalls, bubblers, and deck jets
• In-pool LED lighting and floating fire bowls
• Swim-up bars and submerged seating
• Cold plunge pockets and therapy jets
• Fully automated cleaning and control systems

High Prairie also integrates pools into full outdoor experiences by combining them with structures, sound, lighting, and landscape elements.

A well-maintained pool typically involves:

• Weekly: Skimming, water testing, brushing, and checking filters
• Monthly: Deep cleaning, backwashing, and balancing water chemistry
• Seasonally: Opening, closing, and optional winterizing

Our maintenance programs simplify this with scheduled visits so you don’t have to manage it yourself.

Yes. High Prairie offers financing through trusted partners who specialize in outdoor construction lending. Common terms include:

• 3–12 year loan terms
• No equity down
• Fast approvals and fixed payments
• Loans up to $250,000

This makes it easier to enjoy the full lifestyle sooner—including pool, patio, and outdoor kitchen.

A well-designed pool can:

• Increase property value and buyer interest
• Improve outdoor aesthetics and family enjoyment
• Shorten time on the market for upscale homes

According to the National Association of Realtors, pools score a 10/10 on the Joy Score and can significantly improve quality of life while attracting luxury buyers.

Yes, with the right planning. High Prairie designs pools with:

• Efficient heating systems
• Cold plunge and spa conversion options
• Quartz pools that don’t require winter covers
• Lighting and sound systems for year-round ambiance

Our plunge pools and quartz systems are especially suited for extended-season use.

Yes. High Prairie handles all local and state permitting on your behalf—including submitting applications and coordinating inspections as needed.

For HOA or community compliance, we will provide you with all necessary documents, plans, and materials. However, state law requires the property owner to be responsible for submitting and coordinating HOA approvals. We’re happy to support you throughout that process, but the formal submission must come from the homeowner.

Our team analyzes:

• Sun exposure
• Privacy and views
• Slope, drainage, and grading
• Proximity to the home and utilities

We also consider how the pool integrates into patios, plantings, and future structures to create a balanced outdoor environment.

We offer industry-leading warranties:

• 10-year structural warranty on the pool shell (extendable to 15 years with maintenance)
• 2-year equipment warranty with annual winterization
• Quartz pool surfaces typically last 20+ years with minimal upkeep
• Optional lifetime warranties on components through manufacturer partnerships

Absolutely. Our design team specializes in architectural cohesion between indoor and outdoor spaces. Whether your home is modern, transitional, or Mediterranean, we tailor materials, finishes, lighting, and layout to harmonize with your existing style.

Ask these questions:

• Do they self-perform or subcontract work?
• Are they licensed, insured, and certified?
• Can they manage the full scope (pool + patios + lighting + landscaping)?
• Do they provide long-term support and maintenance?

At High Prairie, our Legacy Method ensures every phase—from design to long-term care—is handled by professionals you trust, with one point of accountability.