Company History

1987

Paul opened Pools by Paul Claffey as a two-man operation, officing out of his home in Hurst Texas with son Brian.

Paul constructed his very first pool for The Daniels Family.

1988

Daughter Shelly joined Pools by Paul Claffey as secretary, permit runner, and accounts receivable collector.

1989

Paul hired his first non-family employee, Jim Reynolds.

Pools by Paul Claffey constructed their 100th pool.

1993

Paul offered a financial interest in the company to his children Charlie, Shelly, and Brian if they would all three work at Pools by Paul Claffey. He developed a succession plan through which to sell the company to them and changed the name to Claffey Pools.

1994

Paul convinced his wife Barb to leave her successful real estate career to join the company as Human Resources Manager.

1995

Claffey Pools moved to its first out-of-home location at 923 S. Church Street in Grapevine. Addition of even more non-family members.

Claffey Pools constructed their 1,000th pool.

1999

Claffey Pools moved to its present location at 1625 Brumlow in Southlake.

Claffey Pools constructed their 2000th pool.

2002

Barb Claffey created a three-part tribute to honor the Americans who lost their lives on 9/11, and to honor the men and women who risk their lives in service to our country, with many of them giving their lives to preserve our freedom. Claffey Pools has continued the tribute of placing 2,998 American flags in front of the office each Memorial Day, July 4th and September 11th.

Claffey Pools Constructed their 3,000th pool.

2003

Claffey Pools received the prestigious Community Commitment Award from The Baylor University Institute for Family Business.

Claffey Pools received the Better Business Bureau’s Golden Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

2004

Paul and Barb retired completely and sold the company to Charlie, Shelly and Brian.

#15 in 15 Largest Metroplex Swimming Pool Builders.

2005

Claffey Pools received the Better Business Bureau’s Golden Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

First of 32 regional awards by Association of Spa & Pool Professionals, including one Best in Show.

First of 18 international awards by Association of Spa & Pool Professionals.

Claffey Pools constructed their 4000th pool.

First “Best of the Best” Pool Company by Colleyville Courier, Grapevine Courier, Southlake Journal: 7 consecutive years.

Claffey Pools introduces “Tour of Pools”- (A showcase to the public of the top 10 pools constructed during that year)

2008

Developed a proprietary computer-based pricing model that guarantees accuracy and timely pricing (within just 10 minutes).

Claffey Pools constructed their 5,000th pool.

Paul constructed pool #5128, which was the second pool for his first customers, The Daniels Family.

2011

Claffey Pools ended the year as the 12th largest pool builder in the United States and the largest in North Texas.

2012

Claffey Pools celebrated their 6,000th pool during their 25th year in business.

2013

Claffey Pools becomes a member of Master Pools Guild Association

International Design Awards- APSP

2014

Region 3 Design Awards- Won 12 awards- APSP

2015

Claffey Pools introduces “Circulation Plus” a new innovative solution to pool sanitation

2016

Claffey Pools constructed their 8,000th pool.

2017

Claffey Pools celebrates 30 years in business

2019

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