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Why Allen Pools Face Serious Leak Risks
Allen sits in the heart of the Texas Blackland Prairie—home to some of the most challenging clay soil in the country. Most of the city is built on hard, black clay that expands dramatically when wet and shrinks deeply during dry periods. When saturated, this clay pushes upward; during drought, it pulls away and creates voids under foundations and pool shells. Collin County soils often exceed 50% clay content, making movement unavoidable.
This constant shrink-swell cycle puts heavy stress on pool shells, underground plumbing, skimmers, and concrete decks. Over time, the clay can exert thousands of pounds of pressure per square foot, leading to cracks and structural movement.
Whether you’re in Twin Creeks, Watters Crossing, Star Creek, Montgomery Farm, Glendover Park, Craig Ranch, Cottonwood Bend, The Village at Allen, or any established neighborhood, every pool in Allen faces the same soil challenges. Pools built during the city’s growth from the 1990s–2010s are especially vulnerable as original materials and seals age.

