- Licensed & Insured
- 5-Star Rated
- Permits Handled
- Financing Available
An above-ground pool is the fastest, most budget-friendly way to get your family swimming. There’s no major excavation, the timeline is short, and in yards where digging is difficult or drainage is tricky, it’s often the smartest option on the table.
Who it’s for
Above-ground pools fit families who want real swimming without a construction project, homeowners testing how much they’ll actually use a pool before committing to an inground build, and lots where excavation would fight the site instead of working with it.
Making it look like it belongs
The difference between an above-ground pool that looks temporary and one that looks intentional is the finishing. Decking, skirting, and landscaping turn the pool into part of the yard instead of an object sitting in it. We design that finishing into the plan from the start.
Site prep still matters in South Louisiana. The base needs to be level and stable, and our rain means drainage around the pool has to be planned, not hoped for. That’s handled during your design consultation.
Want to compare it against an inground build before deciding? See our inground pool page or browse all pool types. The consultation is free either way, and we’ll give you a straight recommendation for your yard and budget.
When the above-ground pool makes sense
Every style has a best use. Here's where this one shines, and the free consultation settles it for your yard.
- The fastest way to get the family swimming
- The easiest option on the budget
- Works in yards where deep excavation is difficult
- Can be finished with decking and landscaping
From first sketch to first swim
Free Consultation
We walk your property and talk through how you'll use the space.
Custom Design
A full design plan, before construction starts.
Permitting & Build
We handle permitting and manage the entire build.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished pool with you, then it's yours.
Other pool types we build
Above-Ground Pool FAQs
How much will my above-ground pool project cost?
It depends on the size, the materials, and what your site needs for excavation and drainage. You get a written estimate after a free on-site consultation, before any work starts.
Is the above-ground pool the right fit for my yard?
That's exactly what the free design consultation answers. We look at your lot, drainage, and how you'll use the space, then tell you honestly whether this style fits or another one serves you better.
How long will the project take?
It depends on the design, permitting, and the weather. You get a written schedule at design approval, and the same crew sees it through to the final walkthrough.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Big Easy Pool Designs holds Louisiana Residential Contractor License #890459 and Commercial Contractor License #3667, both current, and we handle the parish permits for every project we build.
What Our Clients Say
"The most beautiful pool we could have imagined."
"Professional and on-time, and the workmanship was top notch."
""Awesome company." Fast completion from start to finish."
