Astorga designs and builds custom gunite pool and spa combinations for Greater Houston homes. Integrated spas, spillovers, and standalone spas, sized around how your family will actually use them.
Spa sizes, in plain terms
- 6×6 ft seats four to five adults, the compact choice for tighter lots.
- 7×7 ft seats about six adults comfortably, the most common family size.
- 8 ft and up handles larger gatherings with more elbow room. Plan for the added heater and hydraulic load.
Bench layout, jet placement, and step design matter as much as the footprint. A spa you have to climb over a wall to enter gets used less than one that meets the deck.
Integrated or standalone?
An integrated spa shares the pool’s shell and equipment and usually spills into the pool. One construction effort, one system, a stronger look. A standalone spa can run hot year-round without heating the pool and can sit closer to the house for winter use. The right answer depends on how you’ll use it in January, not July.
Equipment that matches the spa
Spas change the equipment math: heater sizing for quick heat-up, dedicated jet pumps, and automation that lets you start the spa from your phone before you leave work. We size equipment in the proposal, by model, so there’s nothing vague to argue about later.
Common questions
What size spa fits six adults comfortably?
As a working rule, a 7×7-ft spa seats about six adults comfortably; 6×6 suits four to five, and 8-ft-plus spas fit larger groups with more elbow room. Bench layout matters as much as footprint, so we size it around how you’ll actually use it.
Saltwater or traditional chlorine?
Both sanitize with chlorine. A salt system generates it from salt in the water instead of added chemicals. Salt systems cost more up front and are gentler day to day; traditional systems are simpler and cheaper to install. We’ll walk through the tradeoffs for your project.
What is a tanning ledge and is it worth it?
A tanning ledge, sometimes called a sun shelf, is a wide shallow shelf about 9 to 18 inches deep for loungers, kids, and cooling off without swimming. It adds surface area and cost, and it’s one of the most-used features in family pools. Whether it’s worth it depends on your space and how your family uses the water.
