Inground Pool Builders in Charleston & Bluffton, SC
Thinking about adding an inground pool to your home? Aqua Blue Pools designs and builds custom inground pools across Charleston, Bluffton, and the South Carolina Lowcountry — built to fit your lot, your lifestyle, and the way your family wants to spend summers. Since 1991, homeowners here have trusted us for durable construction, striking design, and a process that’s genuinely enjoyable from start to finish.
Our inground pools aren’t just built to impress. They’re built for effortless enjoyment season after season.
What Is an Inground Pool?
An inground pool is a permanent pool built into the ground rather than placed above it. At Aqua Blue Pools, every inground pool is custom-built from steel-reinforced concrete (gunite), so you’re free to choose any shape, size, depth, and finish — and it stands up to the Lowcountry’s coastal climate for decades.
Custom Inground Pool Design for Lowcountry Backyards
Inground pools come in countless shapes and sizes, and the right one depends on your space, your home’s style, and how you want to use it. We build every pool in steel-reinforced concrete, which gives you total freedom in shape, size, and depth without compromising durability in the coastal climate.
Inground Pool Styles We Build
- Geometric pools — clean, structured lines that suit modern Charleston and Mount Pleasant homes.
- Freeform pools — natural curves for a relaxed, lagoon-like backyard.
- Infinity pools — vanishing edges for waterfront and elevated Bluffton and Beaufort lots.
- Plunge & cocktail pools — compact options for smaller courtyards and coastal lots.
- Elevated pools — a smart solution for tight or flood-prone Lowcountry properties.
Our Inground Pool Services in Charleston & Bluffton, SC
Inground Pool Design
Every great pool starts with careful planning. As Master Pools Guild–certified designers, we shape your inground pool around your lifestyle, your views, and your landscape.
Custom Pool Construction
From layout to completion, we build with precision and attention to detail — everything from private backyard escapes to large-scale commercial installations across the Lowcountry.
Maintenance & Renovation
Your pool should be relaxation, not a chore. Our maintenance plans and renovation services keep your inground pool looking and performing its best for the long haul.
Why Bluffton & Charleston Homeowners Choose Concrete Inground Pools
Concrete (gunite) inground pools stand up to the Lowcountry’s coastal conditions far better than vinyl or fiberglass, and they let you build virtually any shape, size, or depth. That combination of durability and design freedom is why concrete is our specialty — and why it’s the long-term value choice for Charleston and Bluffton homes.
Why Charleston & Bluffton Homeowners Choose Aqua Blue Pools
- 30+ years in the Lowcountry. We’ve designed, built, and maintained pools here since 1991 — from Charleston and Bluffton to Hilton Head, Beaufort, and Savannah, GA.
- The Lowcountry’s only Master Pools Guild builder. This exclusive membership recognizes the top tier of pool design, craftsmanship, and service worldwide.
- Award-winning work. Multiple Post and Courier “Charleston’s Choice” wins and Best of Houzz Design awards, including 2022, 2023, and 2025.
- In-house design and build team. Designers, technicians, and project managers under one roof — no handoffs, no surprises.
- Built to last in the coastal climate. Our specialty is durable steel-reinforced concrete (gunite) construction engineered for the Lowcountry.
Where We Build Inground Pools in Charleston, Bluffton & Beyond
We design and build inground pools for:
- Family backyards in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville.
- Waterfront and marsh-front lots in Bluffton and Beaufort.
- Barrier-island homes on Kiawah, Seabrook, the Isle of Palms, and Sullivan’s Island.
- Vacation and second homes across Hilton Head Island and Savannah, GA.
We serve the entire Lowcountry from our Charleston and Bluffton offices — including Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Daniel Island, Kiawah & Seabrook Islands, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Edisto Island, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, and Savannah, GA.
OUR PROCESS
Our Inground Pool Construction Process
Design consultation
we learn your goals, space, and budget.
3D rendering
visualize your pool before construction.
Engineering & permitting
soil, drainage, and local permits handled for you.
Construction
steel-reinforced concrete built to last.
Finishing touches
finishes, water features, and lighting.
Inground Pool Features & Enhancements
Tanning ledges, integrated spas, beach (zero-entry) entries, water features such as waterfalls and bubblers, fire features, plaster/pebble/tile finishes, custom and automated lighting, and bespoke decking and outdoor living areas.
Explore Our Custom Pool Styles in Charleston & Bluffton
Inground pools come in every shape and style. Explore the custom concrete options we build across the Lowcountry:
- Luxury pools — fully custom luxury pool design for Charleston and Bluffton homes
- Infinity pools — vanishing-edge pools for waterfront and elevated lots
- Elevated pools — raised pools for flood zones and sloped lots
- Plunge pools — compact plunge and cocktail pools for small lots
- Geometric pools — clean-lined, modern pool designs
- Freeform pools — organic, lagoon-style curves
- Concrete pools — durable, fully custom gunite construction
- Pool water features — waterfalls, fountains, and fire features
- Browse our full pool gallery »
Get Your Inground Pool Quote
Ready to bring your backyard to life? Contact our Charleston or Bluffton office for a custom inground pool design consultation.
Get a Custom Pool Quote »FAQ Section
A custom concrete inground pool in the Charleston and Bluffton area typically starts in the mid five figures for a simpler design and rises with size, finishes, spas, and water features. Because we build custom rather than from stock molds, a design consultation is the best way to get an accurate price.
Most custom concrete inground pools take roughly three to five months from design approval to completion, depending on size, features, permitting, and weather. We provide a project timeline before construction begins.
Steel-reinforced concrete (gunite) is the best fit for the Charleston and Bluffton climate. It resists coastal conditions, lasts for decades, and lets you build any custom shape — unlike vinyl or fiberglass.
Concrete offers the most durability and the most design freedom, which is why it’s our specialty. Fiberglass and vinyl are limited to pre-made shapes and tend to need liner or shell replacement sooner.
Yes, inground pools require permits, and requirements vary by municipality and county. We handle the engineering, soil considerations, and permitting for every project.
Absolutely. We integrate spas, tanning ledges, waterfalls, fire features, and custom lighting into inground pools throughout the Lowcountry.
