- Builds new pools
- Gunite or concrete
- Vinyl liner
Columbia has 21 pool companies listed here, and the websites of eight of them confirm that they build new pools: Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio, ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia, Carolina Pool Technologies, Crystal Pools LLC, SOL Pools and Spas, Legacy Pools, Clearwater Co Inc and BlueLux Pools. The other 13 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. Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio builds water features and outdoor living spaces, and lists gunite pools and vinyl liner pools. Crystal Pools LLC builds fire features, pergolas and cabanas, and lists gunite pools and spas. Legacy Pools builds water features, fire features and pool automation, and lists inground pools and gunite pools. Clearwater Co Inc builds landscaping, and lists inground pools and gunite pools. For fiberglass, BlueLux Pools installs fiberglass pools.
Commercial buyers have a different shortlist. ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia, Carolina Pool Technologies, Crystal Pools LLC, Southern Vistas, Inc., Aqua to Go and 1 more take commercial work, according to their websites. If you already have a pool and want it remodeled or resurfaced, Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio, SOL Pools and Spas, Legacy Pools and BlueLux Pools list that work.
Check where each company is based. Carolina Pool Technologies and Leisure Life Pools & Spas in Lugoff are listed here because that town does not have a page of its own. The rest sit in or near Columbia, in Richland County. If your property is nearer to West Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, St. Matthews or Sumter, each has a page of its own.
Featured pool builders in Columbia
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Best pool builders in Columbia
- Builds new pools
- Remodels and resurfacing
- Pavers and decking
- Builds new pools
- Inground pools
- Vinyl liner
- Builds new pools
- Gunite or concrete
- Spa or hot tub
- Builds new pools
- Spa or hot tub
- Remodels and resurfacing
- Builds new pools
- Inground pools
- Gunite or concrete
- Builds new pools
- Inground pools
- Gunite or concrete
- Builds new pools
- Gunite or concrete
- Fiberglass
- Inground pools
- Remodels and resurfacing
- Warranty
- Outdoor kitchens
- Commercial work
- Vinyl liner
- Remodels and resurfacing
- Pavers and decking
- Spa or hot tub
- Remodels and resurfacing
- Pavers and decking
- Financing
- Warranty
Heat and sand shape a build here. Midlands summers are long and hot, so ask how the builder schedules the plaster or finish and how it is cured. Where the soil is sandy, ask how the ground under the deck is compacted so the deck does not settle after the pool is filled.
Think about financing and warranty while you compare. Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio, ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia, Crystal Pools LLC, SOL Pools and Spas, Legacy Pools and 2 more offer financing, with lenders such as HFS Financial, LightStream and Lyon Financial named on their websites. Carolina Pool Technologies, Legacy Pools, BlueLux Pools, Pool Patrol Service Inc. and Gaston Pools Inc attach warranties, so ask each one what the warranty covers: structure, finish, equipment and workmanship. Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio and ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia also remodel and resurface, so either can look after the pool after it is built.
Experience and reviews make a good first filter. Crystal Pools LLC has worked in the area since 1979 and is rated 4.1 from 38 reviews. Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio has worked in the area since 2006 and is rated 4.7 from 269 reviews. ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia is rated 4.3 from 140, SOL Pools and Spas 4.2 from 32 and Carolina Pool Technologies 4.8 from 22. Ratings for BlueLux Pools rest on only a few reviews, so ask it for recent customers you can call.
Three names on the page show mainly cleaning or repair work on their websites. Pool Patrol Service Inc. cleans, repairs or services pools and is rated 4.2 from 105 reviews. Aqua to Go cleans, repairs or services pools and is rated 3.8 from 8 reviews. Gaston Pools Inc cleans, repairs or services pools and is rated 4.0 from 1 review. 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 Columbia
How do I choose a pool builder in Columbia?
Decide what you want built first. For a new pool, compare Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio, Crystal Pools LLC and Legacy 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 Richland County.
Who builds commercial pools in Columbia?
ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia, Carolina Pool Technologies, Crystal Pools LLC, Southern Vistas, Inc., Aqua to Go 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 Columbia?
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. Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio and ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia both build the pool together with the deck or spa, which makes quotes easier to line up.
Can I finance a pool in Columbia?
Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio, ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia, Crystal Pools LLC, SOL Pools and Spas, Legacy Pools and 2 more 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 Columbia?
Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio, ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia, Crystal Pools LLC, SOL Pools and Spas, Legacy Pools and 4 more list remodels and resurfacing. Ask whether the price includes new tile and coping, and how long the pool will be out of use.