Picture your backyard as a private retreat, where the soothing sound of rippling water and the glow of sunlight on the pool’s surface create an atmosphere of effortless relaxation. A custom-designed pool, tailored to your style and built for lasting beauty, turns every day into a resort-like experience—right at home. In Mission Hills, Kansas where summers call for refreshing dips and outdoor entertaining, a pool isn’t just an addition—it’s the heart of your backyard experience.
At High Prairie Outdoors, we specialize in designing and building pools that go beyond standard construction. As expert pool builders, we create custom pools that fit seamlessly into your landscape, enhance your home’s architecture, and provide lasting durability. Whether you’re looking for a resort-style retreat, a compact plunge pool, or a modern spa, our team delivers unmatched craftsmanship and thoughtful design.
Your Challenges: Why Choosing the Right Pool Builder Matters
A custom pool is a significant investment, and choosing the wrong builder can lead to costly mistakes and disappointing results. Many homeowners in Mission Hills face challenges such as:
- Unstable soil conditions that can cause pool structures to crack or shift over time
- A lack of truly custom design options, leading to cookie-cutter pools that don’t match the home’s aesthetic
- Unclear timelines and unreliable contractors, making the process stressful rather than exciting
- Difficulty finding a pool builder who integrates landscaping, lighting, and outdoor features for a seamless final result
If you’re investing in a pool, it should be built to last, beautifully designed, and fully integrated into your outdoor space. That’s where we come in.
The Solution: High Prairie’s Expertly Crafted Pools
At High Prairie Outdoors, we build pools that are as durable as they are beautiful, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into your outdoor space.
- Custom Gunite Pools: Built with reinforced concrete, gunite pools allow for full customization, including unique shapes, vanishing edges, and custom water features, ensuring both structural integrity and timeless design.
- Stainless Steel Pools and Spas: A sleek, modern option, stainless steel pools resist corrosion, require minimal maintenance, and offer custom design possibilities for a refined, architectural aesthetic.
- Hand-Sculpted Italian Quartz Pools: For a high-end, elevated experience, our Italian quartz pools offer stunning beauty and long-term durability with resort-style pool features: Beaches, benches, bubblers, integrated boulders, anything you can imagine!
- Pre-Cast Concrete Plunge Pools: Perfect for compact spaces, plunge pools provide luxury without the footprint of a full-size pool. They are ideal for relaxation, cooling off, and quick installation.
Whatever your vision, our team ensures your pool is thoughtfully designed, expertly built, and tailored to how you relax, entertain, and enjoy your outdoor space.
How We Honed Our Craft
Building a pool in Mission Hills requires more than just skill—it demands a deep understanding of the land, materials, and craftsmanship that stand the test of time. At High Prairie Outdoors, we took a meticulous approach to mastering the art of pool construction.
- We researched soil composition, advanced construction techniques, and engineering principles to ensure our pools are built to withstand the unique conditions of our service area.
- We traveled across Europe to study time-honored design methods, incorporating timeless elegance into every pool we create.
- We worked alongside top engineers to develop reinforced construction techniques that enhance durability and longevity.
- We put local pool builders to the test, using a decoy client to evaluate industry standards and refine our own approach, ensuring our methods surpass the competition.
Through years of dedication and hands-on experience, we’ve crafted a process that delivers pools designed for both beauty and resilience—because your outdoor space deserves nothing less.
The High Prairie Approach: Pools Designed for the Way You Live
A pool is more than just a place to swim—it’s where you unwind, entertain, and create lasting memories. At High Prairie Outdoors, we design pools that reflect your lifestyle, ensuring seamless integration with your home and a stress-free experience backed by our Peace of Mind Promise.
- A Personalized Design + Build Process – Every pool is tailored to your family’s unique way of living for a cohesive, thoughtful outdoor space.
- Timeless Craftsmanship and Lasting Quality – Built with superior materials and expert techniques, our pools are designed for beauty and durability.
- A Team You Can Trust – Our in-house designers, certified pool builders, and project managers handle every detail, so you don’t have to.
With High Prairie Outdoors, your pool is more than an addition—it’s an experience, crafted to last. Contact us today to start designing your custom pool and create a space where your best moments happen.
Pools Designed for Strength, Style, and Longevity
We build pools that go beyond industry standards, providing a structure that remains luxurious and functional for decades.
- Reinforced Foundations – Our pools feature 30% more steel reinforcement and 50% more foundation stabilization than typical designs, ensuring superior durability.
- European-Inspired Craftsmanship – Our construction techniques are rooted in time-tested European principles, blending elegance with engineering for a seamless, long-lasting outdoor environment.
- Comprehensive Outdoor Integration – We handle every element of your outdoor space, from custom lighting to vibrant landscaping, so your pool isn’t just an addition—it’s part of a cohesive retreat.
A Personalized Process for Every Homeowner
Your pool should be a reflection of your lifestyle. That’s why we take the time to understand your vision before we begin.
- Discovery Meeting – We take a deep dive into your goals, design preferences, and how you envision using your pool.
- Expertly Curated Designs – We draw from five distinctive design styles to create a pool that complements your home’s architecture while maintaining a timeless look.
A Lifetime Commitment to Your Outdoor Lifestyle
Our relationship with clients doesn’t end when construction is complete. We provide ongoing support to ensure your outdoor space continues to thrive.
- Lawncierge Service – We conduct proactive site visits during your first year to monitor your pool’s condition and ensure it remains in top shape.
- Year-Round Property Care – From pool maintenance and seasonal cleanups to landscape management, we provide ongoing services to keep your outdoor space looking its best.
- Seamless Communication – Our online portal makes it easy to track project updates, request services, and stay informed.
A Higher Standard for Pools and Outdoor Living
When you choose High Prairie Outdoors, you’re investing in more than just a pool—you’re investing in a lifestyle of craftsmanship, relaxation, and lasting beauty—known as our Legacy Method. From the initial design to ongoing care, we bring every detail together to create a space where your best moments happen.
Ready to build a pool that’s designed to last? Meet your Prairie Power Team and start planning your custom outdoor space today. Fill out our contact form to get started.
Mission Hills Pools FAQ
Explore Our Custom Pools – Stunning Designs Built to Last
Our work is personal to us. We take extreme care in crafting the luxury outdoor experience you deserve, the one that meets the aesthetic of your home and serves your lifestyle. Take a look at some of the work we've done in the Kansas City, Missouri, area.
The High Prairie Process
From Vision to Reality – Our Proven Pool Design and Build Process
Our processes create customized solutions to help you master the art of the experience-driven lifestyle. This is what to expect when you work with us on Design/Build projects or all-inclusive Maintenance:
Get In Touch
Fill out our online form to get started. We'll be in touch to discuss the details of your project to make sure we're a good fit for you. If so, we'll set up your Discovery Meeting and provide a pricing guide to help you know what to expect.
Discovery Meeting
This is a free meeting at our design studio, where you'll select a design package. You'll have an opportunity to meet your designer and share details about your unique design style. We'll learn about your priorities and preferences as we help you discover your many options and possibilities. At this time, we'll collect half of the design fee.
Site Analysis
The Site Analysis breaks down the three pillars of memory making: how you relax, play, and connect. It includes measurements, drainage and grading considerations, architectural and existing element analysis, soil analysis, and a review of design opportunities, all seen through the lens of your three pillars.
Concept Reveal Meeting
At our studio or remotely, this is where you'll review your detailed design and discuss material options with your designer. If there are budget considerations, we can discuss phasing the project as needed.
Final Design Reveal and Proposal Presentation
We'll finalize the materials and order your selections upon your approval. Your Prairie Power Team will create a project plan, complete with milestones and target tasks. As we work through planning and permitting, you'll receive weekly updates, and after you sign, we'll get you on the schedule.
Crafting Your Space
The team will work diligently and according to schedule. You can track our progress and watch your landscape unfold via our project web platform.
Final Walkthrough + Ongoing Maintenance
You'll do a final walkthrough with the designer, and we will accept the final payment. You’ll learn more about our worry-free maintenance program options and we can schedule your Lawncierge project check-ins for proactive attention and monitoring of your new space.
Custom Pools, Spas, and Outdoor Living Tailored to Your Lifestyle
All of our services are completed by highly skilled crews equipped with specialized tools and landscaping know-how. With stonemasons, pool builders, horticulturists, and more on our team, we can complete 95 percent of our projects completely in-house, which means you’ll enjoy a stress-free build! As certified General Contractors, we can bring in electricians and plumbers as required, eliminating the need for you to juggle multiple contractors. This is what we can do for you:
Landscape Design
With a deep understanding of the five distinctive historical garden styles, we create timeless designs that age with grace and beauty. Our experience-driven approach means we take everything into consideration: your lifestyle, existing architecture, personal preferences, practical requirements, and future goals for outdoor living. Visit our Landscape Design page to learn more.
Landscape Installation
The lushest landscapes begin with the healthiest soils. As part of our “Legacy Program”, we’ll lab test your soils and provide a comprehensive plan for building your soil health. Then, our horticulturalists will plant each plant with the care and nurturing even a Master Gardener would appreciate. (Seriously, Master Gardeners love us!) Visit our Landscape Installation page to learn more.
Outdoor Living
The experience-driven lifestyle starts outside! Your outdoor living space should be uniquely yours, with the colors, plants, and features—like built-in grills, outdoor kitchens, privacy panels, fireplaces, paver patios, pergolas, landscape lighting, sound systems and more—that meet your lifestyle goals. Visit our Outdoor Living page to learn more.
Landscape Maintenance
Customize an effortless landscape maintenance program with services like water feature maintenance, plant health care, tree pruning, fungus treatment, lawn mowing, weed control, and so much more. We show up on time, work with precision, and keep you updated on the condition of your property. Visit our Landscape Maintenance page to learn more.
Holiday Lighting
Get in the festive spirit without climbing on any ladders! We have the tools and experience required to design exceptional holiday lighting displays that uplift the entire neighborhood—and we'll take those decorations down for you at the end of the season, too. Visit our Holiday Lighting page to learn more.
Decks
As a full-service landscaping company, we have our own deck builders. Collaborate with us, and we will match your deck to your needs and home aesthetic. Visit our Decks page to learn more.
Spas
Nothing says relaxation like a backyard spa. We can design your spa to fit beautifully on your patio or amidst your garden, and you'll enjoy it for years to come. Visit our Pools & Spas page to learn more.
Pools
Redefine your summers with a custom gunite or stainless steel pool installed by our in-house pool builders. Your design may include pool decking and landscaping as part of a comprehensive outdoor living space. Visit our Pools page to learn more.
Sprinklers / Irrigation
Practical, responsible watering solutions give your lawn and plants the support they need without waste. Easy-to-use digital systems offer incredible water and cost savings and require minimal maintenance. Visit our Sprinklers page to learn more.
Drainage
Proper drainage is an investment in the longevity of your home and landscape. We address it as part of your landscape design and installation—or you can work with us to fix any drainage issues in your existing landscape.
Luxury Pool Builders Serving Mission Hills, KS, and Surrounding Areas
We offer our comprehensive landscaping services to homeowners throughout the Kansas City area:
- Parkville, Missouri
- Belton, Missouri
- Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Liberty, Missouri
- Blue Springs, Missouri
- Westwood, Kansas
- Fairway, Kansas
- Olathe, Kansas
- Mission Woods, Kansas
Visit our Service Area page to get a closer look at where we work.
