Carter Ranch · Celina, TX
Custom Pools & Renovation for Carter Ranch, Celina TX
Carter Ranch is one of Celina's original master-planned communities, with homes built roughly 2007 to 2015 on compact lots. We design efficient new pools and patios — and renovate and upgrade the pools that are already there. Start planning at our Frisco showroom.
About the Community
About Carter Ranch
Carter Ranch is one of Celina's original master-planned communities, off Preston Road on the south side of Celina, with homes built roughly 2007 to 2015.
Residents share a community pool, a splash park, playgrounds, walking trails, greenbelts, and a catch-and-release fishing pond. O'Dell Elementary is inside the neighborhood, and homes are served by Celina ISD.
Lots in recent listings run roughly 0.15 to 0.20 acres.
- Celina master-planned community
- Original
- Celina master-planned community
- Homes built, roughly
- 2007–2015
- Homes built, roughly
- Acres, recent listings
- 0.15–0.20
- Acres, recent listings
- Inside the neighborhood
- O'Dell Elementary
- Inside the neighborhood
- School district
- Celina ISD
- School district
Build New or Upgrade
Two Ways to a Better Carter Ranch Backyard
Whether your home has a pool already or none at all, Prestige handles both.
An Efficient New Pool
On a compact lot, a geometric pool with a raised or attached spa keeps the water in one footprint and leaves room for a patio.
Renovate an Existing Pool
A new interior finish, tile, and coping can refresh a pool from the late 2000s or early 2010s — without starting over.
Upgrade the Equipment
Variable-speed pumps, new heaters, LED lighting, and automation make an existing pool easier to run — from your phone.
Compact Lots
Efficient Pool & Patio Layouts
Lots in recent Carter Ranch listings run roughly 0.15 to 0.20 acres. On a lot that size, we plan the pool, spa, patio, and walkways together so each one has room and the backyard still feels open — within City of Celina setback and fencing requirements. If your lot backs to a greenbelt, we orient the pool and seating toward the open space.
Pool and Patio as One Plan
Designing the pool and the patio together keeps walkways clear and leaves room for seating, a grill, or a small lawn.
Greenbelt Lots
If your backyard faces a greenbelt, we place the pool and seating so the open space is the backdrop.
See It in 3D First
Using Structure Studios software, our designers create a photorealistic 3D rendering of your backyard — so you can see exactly what it will look like before construction begins.
How 3D pool design worksWe Handle the Paperwork
Architectural Review & City of Celina Permits
New pool or renovation, there's a City of Celina building permit — and, if your HOA requires architectural review, an approval package as well. Here's what Prestige handles for you.
Architectural Review Package
If your HOA requires architectural review, Prestige prepares and submits the architectural review package for you — drawings, material specs, and any required follow-up.
City of Celina Permits & Inspections
The City of Celina requires a residential building permit for all pool construction. Prestige manages the entire permitting process — from initial application through all required inspections — so you don't have to deal with the City directly.
Engineered for North Texas Clay Soil
North Texas has expansive clay soil that shifts with moisture changes. It is common and manageable when the pool is engineered for it — proper steel reinforcement, beam design, and drainage are critical.
Celina Projects
Our Work Nearby in Celina
Recent Prestige pool and outdoor living projects in Celina, TX.
Outdoor Kitchens
The Grill Store by Prestige
Premium outdoor kitchen brands available at our showroom — perfect for Carter Ranch homeowners building outdoor kitchens.
A pool is just the start. Our Grill Store carries the best brands in the industry, all on display at our Frisco showroom so you can see and compare them before you build.
Outdoor Furniture
Premium Patio Furniture for Carter Ranch Backyards
Complete your outdoor living space with furniture you can see, sit in, and feel at our Frisco showroom — not just pictures on a screen.
A custom pool and outdoor kitchen deserve furniture that matches. We carry top outdoor furniture brands at our showroom — lounge chairs, dining sets, umbrellas, and deep seating designed to handle the North Texas climate and look great doing it.
Our Frisco Showroom
Visit the Largest Pool Showroom in DFW
- Pool finish samples — touch and compare Pebble Tec, Wet Edge, StoneScapes, and more
- Tile and coping displays from NPT, Noble Tile, and Fujiva
- Working grill and outdoor kitchen displays
- Patio furniture you can sit in
- Pool equipment from Pentair, Hayward, and Fluidra
- Complete outdoor living vignettes
Common Questions
FAQs for Carter Ranch Homeowners
It depends on your lot and your home's footprint. Lots in recent Carter Ranch listings run roughly 0.15 to 0.20 acres, so we usually design the pool, spa, and patio together as one efficient plan — often a geometric pool with a raised or attached spa. We assess your lot during a free design consultation and show you the plan in 3D.
Yes. Carter Ranch homes were built roughly 2007 to 2015, so a pool from that era may be ready for an update. Prestige handles pool remodeling, resurfacing, equipment upgrades, and complete backyard transformations. That can mean a new interior finish, tile and coping, updated equipment and LED lighting, and new features like a spa or a tanning ledge. We assess your pool during a free on-site consultation.
They're great amenities, but they're shared. A private pool gives you water steps from your back door, on your own schedule, and with a heated spa it works year-round.
Check your HOA's guidelines before you plan. If your HOA requires architectural review, Prestige prepares and submits the architectural review package for you — including drawings, material specs, and any required follow-up — so approval is in hand before construction starts.
Yes. The City of Celina requires a residential building permit for all pool construction, including site plans, structural engineering, and compliance with setback and fencing requirements. Prestige manages the entire permitting process — from initial application through all required inspections — so you don't have to deal with the City directly.
North Texas has expansive clay soil that shifts with moisture changes. It is common and manageable, but it is a reason to choose a builder who knows local soil conditions. Prestige engineers for it — proper steel reinforcement, beam design, and drainage are critical to a pool that holds up in Celina.
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Ready to Build Your Carter Ranch Backyard?
Visit our Frisco showroom, or schedule a free design consultation. We'll assess your lot, discuss your vision, and put together a proposal that fits your backyard and your budget.
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