America's Original Pool Safety Net Company
Katchakid invented the pool safety net and brought it to America through Texas — headquartered in Houston today.
Custom-fitted nets, removable mesh pool fences and Katchaleaf debris covers — professionally installed by Katchakid teams and authorized distributors in the markets we serve.
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Custom-Fitted Barriers, Made to Look Part of the Pool
Trusted Since 1972
Headquartered in Texas, with Katchakid Teams and Authorized Distributors Across the U.S.
Two Pool Barriers. One Debris Cover.
Katchakid invented the net pool cover in 1972. A custom-fitted net is tensioned over the water, installed in a single visit, and removed and refitted by the household when the pool is in use. Depending on your pool and its surround, it can be installed to meet ASTM F1346-23.
A removable mesh fence planned as one complete route around the pool, with a self-closing, self-latching, key-lockable gate. Available at 4 ft or 5 ft in three finishes. Depending on the property and the completed route, it can be installed to meet ASTM F2286-16(2023).
A custom-shaped knitted mesh cover that keeps leaves, twigs and pine needles out of the pool while rain drains through. Fitted in two visits and supplied with a roller. Katchaleaf is a debris cover, not a safety barrier.
Pool Safety Comes First — Inventors of the Pool Safety Net
Swimming pools bring fun, relaxation and beauty into our lives — and real responsibilities with them. The most effective approach to pool safety is layered: close, constant adult supervision first, with physical barriers matched to your pool, your property and your family’s routine.
A pool safety net suits a pool that stays covered between swims. A removable mesh fence suits a household that wants a standing barrier around the pool area. Katchaleaf is a leaf and debris cover — not a safety barrier. Our products add layers of protection, but no barrier is childproof, and none replaces close, constant adult supervision.
Why a Pediatric ICU Nurse Chose Katchakid
When Nik and Alivia Stophel — the couple behind @NikandLiv.DIY and its nearly 3 million followers — remodelled Alivia’s childhood home, the pool came with it. With a one-year-old just learning to walk, and Alivia’s years as a Pediatric ICU nurse shaping how she thinks about water safety, they chose a Katchakid pool safety net.
“As parents, we can’t emphasize enough the importance of investing in such a reliable and effective safety measure. It allows us to enjoy our pool.”
— Alivia Stophel, Pediatric ICU nurse & co-founder, @NikandLiv.DIY
| Pool Safety Net | Mesh Pool Fence | Katchaleaf Cover | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protects against | Access to the water surface | Access to the entire pool area | Leaves, debris, bugs |
| Safety product? | Yes — can be installed to meet ASTM F1346-23 | Yes — can be installed to meet ASTM F2286-16(2023) | No — convenience product |
| Typical price installed (before tax) | $1,500–$4,000 | $2,000–$5,000 | $1,900–$3,500 |
| Installation | Single visit, typically 4–7 hours | Single visit, typically 4–7 hours | Two visits — first fit, then final fit after the cover is made |
| Removal / access | Typically off in 3–5 min, back on in about 5–8 | Self-latching, key-lockable gate | Typically off in about 5 min, back on in about 8 |
| Consider when | The household will remove and replace it correctly, keeping the open view matters, or a practical fence route is difficult | The property supports a complete route and regular gated access suits the household routine | Leaves and seasonal debris are the concern; not a safety product |
| Warranty | 5 years — parts & labor | 10 years — parts & labor | 5 years — parts & labor |
We measure warranties by what they cover, not by how big the number sounds — read our guide to warranty fine print.
For the Esson family, pool safety is personal. Blair Esson, inventor of the Katchakid pool safety net, spent his life in drowning-prevention advocacy — advising legislative committees, charities and nonprofits until his passing in 2024. The family carries that work forward on the technical standards committees that shape pool-safety codes, and Blair’s son Brad Esson leads Katchakid today as Director of Operations. Read the full family story.
More water-safety guidance: American Red Cross · Pool Safely.
A Texas Company — Local Teams Across the U.S.
Headquartered in Texas. Installed Locally.
Katchakid invented the pool safety net and brought it to America through Texas. Houston has been home ever since — our products are specified and our installation teams are trained from the same building customers call today.
In the markets we serve — Texas, Arizona, California, Florida and beyond — systems are fitted by Katchakid teams or an authorized Katchakid distributor, named plainly on every location page.
Katchakid service areas — headquartered in Houston, Texas
Pool Safety Barrier Information, Guides & Advice
Pool Net vs. Pool Fence
A side-by-side look at what each barrier does well — and which suits your pool and household routine.
Read the guide →Pool Safety Net Cost
What a net costs installed, what moves the price, and how to get an estimated price range.
Read the guide →Gallery & Colors
Real installations in Ocean Blue, Jet Black and Desert Sand — choose your color.
Read the guide →Pool Safety Questions, Answered
Most pool safety net installations run $1,500–$4,000 before tax, with the average around $2,600, depending on pool size and shape. Every Katchakid net is custom-fitted on site, so we confirm exact pricing with a free consultation — and we offer a price match policy — terms apply.
A pool net covers the water itself, while a pool fence is a vertical barrier that helps keep children out of the whole pool area. Many families use both — layers of protection is the approach safety experts recommend. No barrier replaces close, constant adult supervision — and the best barrier is the one you’ll actually use: lock the gate every time, keep climbable furniture and toys away from the fence, and replace the net securely after every swim.
Katchakid pool safety nets can be installed to meet ASTM F1346-23, and our fences ASTM F2286-16(2023), depending on the pool and its surround. Whether an installation satisfies your local barrier code is determined by your local authority — requirements vary by state and city — see our pool code guide or ask us about your area.
Nets and fences are usually installed in a single visit, typically 4–7 hours, by a certified Katchakid installer. A Katchaleaf cover is fitted in two stages — a first fit and marking visit, then a return visit to fit the finished cover. Your installer shows you how to fit and remove the system before they leave.
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