Build the Pool You’ve Always Wanted—Right Here in Charleston
At Aqua Blue Pools, we build custom pools designed to fit Charleston life. Pools that work with the land, handle the heat and humidity, and become places you’ll use often—whether swimming laps, watching your kids play, or unwinding in the water after a long day.
For more than three decades, we’ve built pools across the Lowcountry with the same commitment: thoughtful planning, quality work, and no shortcuts.
Pools Built for the Lowcountry
In the Holy City, soil conditions vary, and stormwater runoff, tree coverage, and elevation shifts all matter when putting a pool in the ground. Charleston pools require local experience and careful planning when considering the coastal climate and hurricane risk.
Our crew creates a pool tailored to your property and how you plan to use it.
When we plan your pool, we take into account:
- Yard slope, elevation, and drainage
- Daily sun patterns and surrounding shade
- Proximity to trees, marshland, and property lines
- Integration with patios, fencing, and outdoor living areas
- Materials that hold up in salt air, heat, and heavy rain
As a pool builder in Charleston, we use what we know about the region to guide every design choice—from shell shape and entry type to tile selection and decking layout.
We Don’t Just Build Beautiful Pools
Plenty of pools look impressive on the surface. But what matters is how they perform—and hold up—after years of use. Our construction process focuses on what’s underneath—the structural work, plumbing systems, and finishes that make the pool safe and functional long after the build is done.
At Aqua Blue Pools in Charleston, SC, we build with long-term performance in mind. That means no cutting corners on materials, shell thickness, or equipment. We’ll never hand you a system we wouldn’t want in our own backyard.
Here’s how we make sure your pool lasts:
- Steel-reinforced gunite shells designed to handle shifting Lowcountry soil
- Critical penetration points are sealed and waterproofed to prevent future issues
- Plumbing is sized for clean circulation and fewer service calls
- Filtration built for efficiency, reliability, and quiet operation
- All systems are pressure-tested before finishes are installed
- Optional upgrades include saltwater systems, heating, automation, and in-floor cleaning features
Full-Service Project Management, Start to Finish
Building a pool takes more than digging a hole—it’s a full-scale project. We handle every step of the process and keep you in the loop from start to finish.
Here’s what the process looks like:
- Site inspection and layout planning based on property features
- Permit submission and approval with local municipalities and HOAs
- Excavation and soil preparation using machinery suitable for your site
- Plumbing, electrical, and steel work are installed and inspected before the shell is poured
- Tile, coping, decking, lighting, and custom features like tanning ledges or water features are added
- Final walk-through, system setup, and care instructions
As a swimming pool builder in Charleston, SC, we understand the timelines and expectations of local building departments and ensure your project moves forward without unnecessary delays.
Pool Installation That Fits the Property
Charleston properties vary from historic downtown homes with limited access to sloped lots in newer neighborhoods to coastal sites with strict setback rules. Some require retaining walls or stormwater solutions, while others need careful equipment placement or visual screening.
Our Charleston pool builders have worked through these challenges across the region and know how to plan around them without compromising the design.
We adapt installations to fit:
- Compact downtown lots with limited access for equipment
- Waterfront or marsh-adjacent homes with erosion risk
- Sloped yards that need terracing, retaining walls, or raised-beam pools
- Sites with septic systems
- Existing patios or gardens you want to keep intact
We handle pool installation in Charleston, SC, with a problem-solving mindset that comes from years of doing this work on real Lowcountry properties.
Why Homeowners Choose Aqua Blue Pools
We’re not part of a national chain or franchise. We’re based right here in South Carolina, and we’ve built our name on word of mouth. Most of our projects come from referrals, repeat clients, or neighbors who saw one of our builds and wanted to know more.
Clients come to us because we’re responsive, consistent, and focused on quality. Here’s what makes us different from other pool building companies:
- Over 30 years of pool building experience in the Charleston area
- Crews who arrive when they say they will and leave the site clean
- Materials and equipment we’ve used, tested, and trust in actual builds
- Strong relationships with local inspectors, landscapers, and suppliers
- Ongoing support, including pool remodels, seasonal servicing, and upgrades
Testimonials
Want to know what it’s like to work with us? Here’s what our clients have to say:
“We have had the pleasure of working with Cody at Aqua Blue Pools multiple times, and every experience has been nothing short of outstanding! Cody is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and always goes above and beyond to ensure our pool is in perfect condition.”
“From the sales process, through design, engineering, and construction, the team at Aqua Blue was very responsive, communicated well, and executed on their schedule as planned. Working with Britt McKenzie in sales and Leo Lavassar in construction was a pleasure. I highly recommend ABP.”
Charleston Pools, Done Right the First Time
Ready to get started? Schedule your consultation with an award-winning team that’s built hundreds of Lowcountry pools—tailored to your property, engineered to last, and backed by decades of hands-on experience.
