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Princeton sits just east of the center of Collin County, on US 380, about 8 miles east of McKinney and 8 miles west of Farmersville.
Pool services in Princeton
What to know before you hire in Princeton
Permit: The City of Princeton lists pools, spas and hot tubs among the projects that need a building permit. Pool fences are fences too, and the city requires a permit for every fence built or repaired, at $25. Development Services answers pool questions and can tell you if a pool permit was approved. Call 972-736-6169, option 4, before you build or buy a house with a pool.
- A permit is required for every fence built or repaired. The fee is $25.
- Rear and side yard fences can be up to 6 feet tall, measured from grade, with schedule 40 steel posts.
- Front yard fences can be no taller than 48 inches.
- Barbed wire fences are not allowed in the city.
- Call Development Services at 972-736-6169, option 4, for pool questions and to check if a pool permit was approved.
What holds up in Princeton
North Texas has long, hot summers, so a pool here gets heavy use from late spring into early fall. Heat, sun and a mix of storms are the main pool care issues.
- Weekly pool service. Heat and sun burn off chlorine fast in North Texas summers, so steady chemical checks matter.
- Green pool cleanup. A pool left a few hot weeks can turn green fast, and a cleanup restores clear water before regular service starts.
- Filter clean and equipment repair. Pumps and filters run hard through a long swim season.
- Winter closing and freeze checks. The area sees about 29 freeze days a year, so equipment needs protection on cold nights.
- Pool inspection before buying a home. Princeton is growing fast, so many pools are new. A check before closing can catch permit or barrier issues.
Questions Princeton homeowners ask
Do I need a permit to build a pool in Princeton?
Yes. The city lists pools, spas and hot tubs among its building permit types. Call Development Services at 972-736-6169, option 4, to start.
Does my pool need a fence in Princeton?
Call Development Services to confirm the pool barrier rule that applies to your lot. Any fence you build needs a $25 permit. Rear and side fences can be 6 feet tall, and front fences 48 inches.
Can I use barbed wire around my yard?
No. The city does not allow barbed wire fences.
Where does Princeton's water come from?
It comes from surface water delivered by the North Texas Municipal Water District, mostly from Lake Lavon.
Is the water hard?
NTMWD calls its treated water moderately hard. Hard water can leave scale on pool tile and equipment, so test calcium hardness after a fill.
How much does weekly pool service cost?
Planning figures for the Dallas-Fort Worth area run about $125 to $225 a month for standard full service. Surveys of local pros show up to $350 a month with chemicals. Filter cleans can cost extra.
Will filling my pool raise my sewer bill?
The city sets residential wastewater charges from winter water use, December through February. Ask Utility Billing at 972-736-2711 how that applies to a summer pool fill.
Do I need to call 811 before digging a pool?
Yes. Call Texas811 at least 2 working days before you dig. Your pool builder should give you the ticket number.
Areas we serve
Princeton and nearby: McKinney, Farmersville, Lowry Crossing, Melissa, Lavon, Allen. See the service area