Small Pools

A smaller yard does not mean settling for less. A well-planned small pool can add a place to cool off, relax, and entertain, designed to fit the space you have and the way you want to use it.

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Why Homeowners Choose Small Pools

A small pool makes the most of a compact yard without taking over the whole space. It leaves room for decking, seating, and landscaping, and it usually costs less to build, heat, and maintain than a full-size pool. For many homeowners, that balance is the reason a smaller design fits their property better than a larger one.

Wells Pools designs each small pool as a custom project shaped around your yard and how you plan to use it. Careful layout, smart features, and the right finishes can make a compact pool feel just as complete as a larger one.

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Types of Small Pools

Plunge Pools

A deep, compact pool built for cooling off and relaxing rather than swimming laps, ideal for tight spaces.

Spools

A small pool and spa in one, combining a place to soak with room to cool off in a single compact design.

Cocktail Pools

A shallow, social pool sized for lounging and entertaining, often paired with built-in seating.
Small Lap Pools
A narrow lane built for exercise that fits along a side yard or the length of a backyard.

Compact Geometric Pools

Clean, straight-edged shapes that use every foot of a small yard efficiently.

Small Freeform Pools

Elevated walls, straight lines, and stonework that turn the pool into a structural feature of the backyard.

The Details That Define the Look

Interior Finish

Lighter finishes make the water look brighter and the pool feel more open in a compact space.

Waterline Tile

A clean, continuous tile line wraps the pool and makes a small footprint read as intentional rather than tight.

Decking

Coordinated decking that flows from the pool to the seating area keeps a small yard feeling like one connected space.

Glass and Water Features

A small waterfall, bubblers, or a spillover add movement and focus without taking up room.

LED Lighting

Lighting extends how late the space can be used and makes a small pool feel larger after dark.

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Browse recent small pool projects across Greater Sacramento and Northern California, from compact plunge pools to spools and small lap designs.

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Explore Other Pool Styles

Geometric Pools

Clean lines and defined shapes for a structured, modern look.

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Modern Pools

Sleek materials, clean edges, and a contemporary backyard look.

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Luxury Pools

Premium finishes, built-in spas, and custom outdoor living details.

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Infinity Pools

Vanishing-edge designs that blend the water into the view.

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Backyard Pools

Everyday pools built around family use and outdoor living.

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Financing Available for Your Pool Project

Wells Pools partners with Lyon Financial, which offers fixed rates, terms up to 30 years, no prepayment penalties, and loans up to $200,000 for qualified borrowers.

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Hear From Our Clients

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We had a phenomenal experience working with Wells Pools. I could not have imagined a smoother process. We worked with Andrew, and he was fantastic with his design and prompt communication throughout the whole process. You never had to wait for a response from him. All the individuals they subcontract with are great as well. They were all considerate, prompt, and friendly. If you want a pool done right, quickly, and with as little stress as possible, I would highly recommend Wells Pools. I would sign with them all over again.

Tiffany Cardinet

I am beyond thrilled that I chose Wells Pools. They build a quality product and not a simple cookie cutter pool. Andrew was involved throughout the process, kept me updated throughout the process. I had specific ideas for the design and along with Andrew’s expertise, was able to implement all of them. All my friends cannot believe the transformation of my Backyard. It’s a piece of art!

Lenny Van Gundy

Our experience with Wells Pools could not have been any better. They were exceptional from start to finish; from the initial design to the communication during the process, to finally, our beautiful pool! Andrew is a wonderful designer and his crew and contractors were all wonderful. There were no delays, no issues and no mess. We are loving our new pool and we are so glad we found Wells Pools after hearing horror stories from friends about their pools. If you are thinking about an in ground pool, look no further, you will not be disappointed or misled.

Debbie Yates

Incredible experience from the inception of design to installation. Working with Andrew, the owner of Wells Pools, we were impressed with his design, architectural knowledge and experience. Andrew is a man of his word. Andrew’s natural talents brought our pool vision to life exactly as we had imagined the pool to be.

This is the first pool build for us and we found Andrew to have the patience of a saint, answering all of our questions.

All of the crews for each step of this pool build provided excellent, skilled craftsmanship, were consistent with service delivery, reliable and were hard workers.

This has been a 12 star experience us from start to finish.

David De Jesus

We highly recommend Wells Pools. Andrew Reego provided excellent service from design to completion and custom designed a large lap pool with an automatic cover and thermal solar heating. He was always very responsive and a pleasure to work with, as were the efficient crews for every stage of construction. He had a better timeframe and design than other companies and it was completed in time for the swimming season and to budget. We are very pleased with the result.

Karen Kunstler

We had a great experience working with Wells Pools. They were very communicative and professional, answering any and all questions immediately. The workmanship on the pool is impeccable, and done in an extremely efficient manner. We were constructing an ADU next to the pool simultaneously, and they did a wonderful job working together with the ADU contractor to time steps appropriately and streamline the overall process. I've heard horror stories about other pool companies, but we had none of these issues with Wells. We'd highly recommend them to anyone planning to install a pool!

Katherine Wong

We had the most incredible experience with Wells Pools, thanks to Joel and his team! Joel designed our pool exactly how we envisioned it, and the result is more beautiful than we could have ever dreamed. The attention to detail and creativity he brought to the project blew us away.

Throughout the entire process, Joel was reliable, fair, and incredibly easy to work with. He always communicated clearly, kept us updated, and delivered on time as promised. We truly couldn't be happier with our new pool, and we highly recommend Wells Pools to anyone looking for exceptional service and stunning results!

Amy Ludwick

I would like to give Wells Pools a huge shout out for the amazing work with the development of my pool. They were extremely professional, especially Andrew, who kept me in the loop of every single step even past normal working hours and weekends. His expertise in designing allowed us to ensure we had our dream pool. Wells Pools told us we would have our pool done in 6 weeks, and they delivered as planned. If anyone is looking for there dream pool, I definitely recommend Wells Pools. Thank you again Andrew and your team for the outstanding work and professionalism.

Roberto Rodriquez

Highly recommend Wells if you are building a salt pool! Dave was wonderful to work with. Knowledgeable, patient, reasonable, responsive, transparent, and collaborative with the other contractors. Our project was delayed getting started due to city permits, but once we got the green light, it was full steam ahead, go go go, and our pool actually completed close to the initial time we were hoping for! We appreciated everyone working directly together, meeting in our backyard, calling each other directly. It's been 6 months and Dave is still very responsive. For example, we had a leak from a pipe in the pool equipment, and it was fixed that same week. Thanks!

Fei MacLeod

We had a great experience working with Wells Pools to design and build our pool. We have a small space and was not sure if we could fit a pool in. Andrew came up with a unique design that maximizes swim space and fits perfectly among the pre-existing features in our backyard. During the construction, Andrew kept us informed of everything that was going on--there were no surprises. It was six weeks from the time the first shovel hit the ground until we were jumping in the pool. At Andrew's suggestion, we had spa jets and a long bench installed on the side so we can choose to either swim or just relax with a water massage. We could not be happier with the pool and with the experience we had working with Wells Pools. We highly recommend them.

Brian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

How small can a pool be?

Small pools vary, but many compact designs like plunge pools and cocktail pools work well in tight spaces. The right size depends on your yard, how you want to use the pool, and the room you want to leave for decking and seating.

Do small pools cost less than full-size pools?

Usually, yes. A smaller pool takes less material to build and less energy to heat and maintain, though the final cost still depends on depth, finishes, features, and site conditions. A custom design and site review give the most accurate estimate.

Can a small pool include a spa or other features?

Yes. Many small pools include a spa, built-in seating, a tanning ledge, or water features. A spool combines a pool and spa in one compact design, and features can be planned around the space to keep the pool useful without making it larger.