The Colony stretches along 23 miles of shoreline on Lewisville Lake, approximately 24 miles north of downtown Dallas. Known as the “City by the Lake,” this community of approximately 45,000 residents has evolved from its 1974 origins as a Fox and Jacobs housing development into one of the most dynamic suburbs in Denton County. The Colony’s location in the “Golden Corridor” provides easy access to major employers in Plano, Frisco, and throughout the metroplex.

With three golf courses, numerous parks, the award-winning Five Star sports complex, and the massive Grandscape entertainment destination, The Colony offers an unmatched quality of life. Many homes feature pools perfect for enjoying Texas summers—but despite the abundance of water from Lewisville Lake, every pool in The Colony faces the same geological challenge as properties throughout North Texas.

The Colony sits on expansive clay soil common throughout Denton County. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this region contains over 50% clay content—among the highest in the country. This clay soil absorbs water and expands significantly, then contracts during dry periods, creating constant movement beneath your pool.

The American Society of Civil Engineers reports that damage from expansive soils costs property owners more than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined—an estimated two billion dollars annually in Texas alone. This soil movement affects pools just as it affects home foundations—cracking shells, separating plumbing connections, and stressing equipment over time.