Pool Builders in Charleston, SC

Of the 18 pool companies listed for Charleston, in Charleston County, eight build new pools: Preserve Pools LLC, Atkinson Pools, Tidal Pools, Charleston Pool & Spa, PaverScape, Carolina Pool, BlueLux Pools and Blue Science Pools. The other ten mostly clean, repair or service pools, or their websites did not say what they build. Before you call, decide whether the pool is for a home or for a commercial property, because the list splits on that.

Start your shortlist with the gunite builders. Tidal Pools builds landscaping, and lists gunite pools and spas. BlueLux Pools builds water features, pergolas and artificial turf, and lists gunite pools and fiberglass pools. For fiberglass, BlueLux Pools installs fiberglass pools.

Commercial buyers have a different shortlist. Preserve Pools LLC, Atkinson Pools, PaverScape, Maritime Pools, Remark Studio and 1 more take commercial work, according to their websites. If you already have a pool and want it remodeled or resurfaced, Tidal Pools, BlueLux Pools, Blue Science Pools and Charleston Pool Pros list that work.

If your property is nearer to Daniel Island, Hanahan, North Charleston, Johns Island or Mount Pleasant, each has a page of its own.

Best pool builders in Charleston

4.8(35 reviews on Google)

450 Deanna Ln Ste C, Charleston

  • Builds new pools
  • Spa or hot tub
  • Remodels and resurfacing
(843) 494-0724

4.0(33 reviews on Google)

454 Jessen Ln, Charleston

  • Builds new pools
  • Spa or hot tub
  • Remodels and resurfacing
(843) 881-3068

5.0(15 reviews on Google)

1957 Belgrade Ave Suite B, Charleston

  • Builds new pools
  • Gunite or concrete
  • Spa or hot tub
(843) 790-3483

4.9(8 reviews on Google)

2658 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston

  • Builds new pools
  • Spa or hot tub
  • Remodels and resurfacing
(843) 714-9340

5.0(3 reviews on Google)

4000s Faber Pl Dr Ste-300 Office 325A, Charleston

  • Builds new pools
  • Gunite or concrete
  • Fiberglass
(854) 540-6400

5.0(1 review on Google)

4000s Faber Pl Dr Office 325, Charleston

  • Builds new pools
  • Spa or hot tub
  • Remodels and resurfacing
(854) 540-6300

4.9(276 reviews on Google)

461 Fleming Rd Unit D, Charleston

  • Spa or hot tub
  • Remodels and resurfacing
  • Pavers and decking
(843) 708-9414

5.0(197 reviews on Google)

1859 Summerville Ave #550, Charleston

  • Remodels and resurfacing
  • Outdoor kitchens
  • Pavers and decking
(843) 952-7817

Plan around the water here. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, heavy rain can fill an open excavation overnight, and many coastal lots sit in a mapped flood zone. Ask each builder how it handles a wet dig, check with your building department whether flood rules affect the pool or the equipment pad, and ask how the metal parts stand up to salt air.

Think about financing and warranty while you compare. Tidal Pools and BlueLux Pools offer financing. Preserve Pools LLC, PaverScape and BlueLux Pools attach warranties, so ask each one what the warranty covers: structure, finish, equipment and workmanship. Preserve Pools LLC and Atkinson Pools also remodel and resurface, so either can look after the pool after it is built.

Look at the track records next. Atkinson Pools has worked in the area since 1984 and is rated 4.0 from 33 reviews. Charleston Pool & Spa has worked in the area since 1995 and is rated 3.8 from 35 reviews. PaverScape has worked in the area since 1999 and is rated 4.9 from 8 reviews. Preserve Pools LLC is rated 4.8 from 35, Tidal Pools 5.0 from 15 and Carolina Pool 5.0 from 6. Ratings for BlueLux Pools and Blue Science Pools rest on only a few reviews, so ask them for recent customers you can call.

Five names on the page show mainly cleaning or repair work on their websites. Maritime Pools cleans, repairs or services pools and is rated 4.9 from 276 reviews. Charleston Pool Pros cleans, repairs or services pools and is rated 4.9 from 44 reviews. Coastal Carolina Pool Supplies cleans, repairs or services pools and is rated 5.0 from 34 reviews. Pool service companies often build as well, so ask, and keep them in mind for care after the build.

Common questions about pool builders in Charleston

How do I choose a pool builder in Charleston?

Decide what you want built first. For a new pool, compare Tidal Pools and BlueLux Pools, which all build gunite. Ask each for a written scope, the warranty terms, its South Carolina license number and who does the electrical work, and check that the company works on your side of Charleston County.

Who builds commercial pools in Charleston?

Preserve Pools LLC, Atkinson Pools, PaverScape, Maritime Pools, Remark Studio and 1 more list commercial work on their websites. Ask each for commercial projects you can visit and for proof of insurance.

What does a new pool cost in Charleston?

The total changes with the size, the shape, the finish, whether you add a spa, an outdoor kitchen or a new deck, and what the ground is like on your lot. Ask two or three builders to quote the same job on your property in writing. Preserve Pools LLC and Atkinson Pools both build the pool together with the deck or spa, which makes quotes easier to line up.

Can I finance a pool in Charleston?

Tidal Pools and BlueLux Pools offer financing. Ask for the lender, the term and whether the deck and spa can be included before you sign.

Who can remodel or resurface my existing pool in Charleston?

Preserve Pools LLC, Atkinson Pools, Tidal Pools, PaverScape, BlueLux Pools and 5 more list remodels and resurfacing. Ask whether the price includes new tile and coping, and how long the pool will be out of use.

Pool Builders near Charleston