Having been released from the Navy on Sept. 11, 2001, Dan Edison was unsure about how to use his knowledge of building nuclear weapons into a day job.

Reunited with his childhood friend Brian Jonrowe, the two decided to put their skills together and open Innovative Pools and Spas to service the Austin area, where Edison grew up. After 23 years in the business, the duo have been able to make themselves stand out by providing no-frills, affordable pool installation.

“All we did in the summer when I was a kid was swim,” Edison said. “Pools to me are pretty natural. I spent a lot of my life in them. We opened in November of 2001, and we've been building ever since. As far as I know, we’re the longest continually operating pool company in Central Texas.”

Something that sets the business apart is how Edison approaches designing the actual pools. While most companies plug designs into a 3D graphic studio, Edison uses blueprints and sketches 2D drawings.

Drawing the entire thing by hand allows Edison to make the most of the design space and cut down on any unnecessary costs for their customers. It also allows for easy customization of the pools.

What also makes Innovative Pools and Spa stand out is the expedited timeline that the pools are built on. While some companies can take up to a year to finish a pool, the business’s total build time is between four to six weeks. Innovative Pools and Spa also doesn’t require any kind of down payment once building commences.

“I don’t use customer’s money to build their pool,” Edison said. “We start on building the pool before we get a single penny because we don't need a down payment. I don't need a check to build the pool because I'm fiscally responsible.”

Over the years, Edison has noticed one trend in pool design emerging over others: a clean and modern style. Twenty years ago, customers were wanting organic, free-form pools with features like palm trees. Currently, the trends have become the opposite. People are seeking out a more rectangular style that gives the most bang for their buck.

With all of these advantages, Innovative Pools and Spas has seen customer loyalty and continuing success over the years, even during dry spells when people aren’t seeking out pools.

“If you go to a neighborhood and ask for recommendations, you're gonna get 10 people saying use Innovative Pools and Spa, they're great,” Edison said.

Interested in starting your pool journey with Innovative Pools and Spas? Visit the website or call 512-689-5958 to get started.

The above story was produced by Community Impact's Senior Multi Platform Journalist Sierra Rozen with information solely provided by the local business as part of its "sponsored content" purchase through our advertising team.