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A spool is a spa and a pool in one compact footprint. Bigger than a hot tub, smaller than a full pool, with jets and heating that make it useful in February and refreshing in August. For the small lots common across New Orleans, it’s often the perfect fit.
Who it’s for
Spools suit courtyard homes and compact backyards, empty nesters who want relaxation more than lap lanes, and homeowners who want year-round use out of a modest footprint and budget.
Small footprint, full feature set
A well-designed spool carries the same finishes as a full custom pool: tile, tanning ledge, water features, lighting, and automation. Jets give it the spa function, a heater stretches the season, and the smaller water volume means less to maintain and faster temperature changes.
Placement is the design challenge on tight lots: sight lines from the house, drainage, equipment location, and privacy all have to work in a small space. That’s solved in your custom design plan before anything is built.
If you’ve got the room and the appetite for more water, compare a full inground pool. If your courtyard has been begging for one good idea, this is it. Free consultations: (504) 688-4066.
When the spool makes sense
Every style has a best use. Here's where this one shines, and the free consultation settles it for your yard.
- A spa and pool in one footprint
- Fits the small lots common in New Orleans
- Jets and heating extend the season
- Less water to maintain than a full-size pool
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
Spool FAQs
How much will my spool 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 spool 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."
