by Amy Sharp

Has your family been caught in the electronic rut? You get home, click on the TV, the XBox, the computer or the iPad. Instead of giving your family more electronics (and guaranteeing another sedentary year), the best Christmas present might be a pool you can enjoy year-round. Kryshon Bratton, co-owner of Bratton Pools along with her husband Michael, says, “One of the most common comments we get after completing a project is that we turned ‘inside’ people into ‘outside’ people. Clients say they love to come home from work and soak or swim…and enjoy the view and the sounds of their waterfall in the cooler months. And the kids are inviting friends over for a great time in their ‘fun’ backyard.”

Michael and Kryshon both have an avid appreciation for the water. Michael was a swimmer at Fort Bend’s own Clements High School, and Kryshon swam for neighboring Katy Taylor. While at the University of Texas, Michael got into lifeguarding. After graduation, he moved back here and opened a lifeguarding business. Kryshon says, “The business was extremely successful, but after our daughters were born, we wanted something different for our family. Given our backgrounds and extensive knowledge of pools, the natural progression was to go into pool construction, repair and maintenance.” And Bratton Pools was born.

What sets Bratton Pools apart? “Our entire process!” says Kryshon, “We go out to your home, take a look at your space, and get a feel for what you are wanting. Then we come up with 3D plans where you can really see your ideas come to life. Every pool we build is custom. We have no set designs. Your pool will not look exactly like anyone else’s. What I love is that through the designs, we really see the personality of our clients come out! It really is your pool!”

Of course, design is only the beginning of the process. Kryshon says, “When you build a pool with us, we don’t manage the construction remotely. We are very hands-on and supervise the process directly every step of the way. Plus, we are very proud of our crew and what we do. Our staff has been with us a long time, and many are Certified Pool Operators and Certified Maintenance Operators.”

A family owned and operated business, Bratton Pools maintains an A+ rating with the BBB. Construction, renovation and pool maintenance are all in their menu of services, as well as full outdoor space planning and construction…including outdoor kitchens, living areas, entertainment areas, fire pits and patio extensions. Check out Bratton Pools on Facebook and see the possibilities. It’s a gift that will help your family take the fun outside!

Bratton Pools
281-988-7700
www.brattonpools.com