Palmetto Pool Guide
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Pool Builders in Charleston, South Carolina

8 pool contractors based in Charleston and nearby Johns Island — 1 that state a South Carolina license on their own websites, 5 who remodel, 5 who build spas, 3 who do the whole backyard. Compare them below, then call the ones that fit.

  • Websites read and records checked November 3, 2026
  • License statements recorded, never assumed
  • Order is never for sale
8pool builders listed
1state a SC contractor license
5remodel & resurface
1install fiberglass

All Charleston pool builders

Order: builders that state a license and have a website first, then by how many services we could confirm. Never by rating, and never by payment. How the label works.

454 Jessen Ln, Charleston 29492
License stated

Four decades of luxury pool building in Charleston and the Lowcountry sit behind this company, which designs and constructs every element in-house. The portfolio covers resort-style pools, gourmet outdoor kitchens…

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial pools3D designOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)

2955 Foxhall Rd, Charleston 29414
Details confirmed

Serving the Lowcountry since 1995, this Charleston company works across pools, hot tubs, swim spas and saunas. It designs and builds custom inground pools, including fiberglass, vinyl liner and hybrid options…

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceDecking & paversEquipment & automationFiberglass pools

1957 Belgrade Ave Suite B, Charleston 29407
Details confirmed

A deliberately small custom-build schedule sets this owner-operated Charleston company apart: it takes on a limited number of pools each year so each gets close attention. Design starts with a 3D rendering of the actual backyard…

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenance3D designEquipment & automationGunite / shotcrete pools

3540 Kitford Rd, Johns Island 29455
Details confirmed

A full-service pool and spa company based on Johns Island, working across the greater Charleston area for more than 15 years. Construction, renovation and maintenance are handled for both residential and commercial properties…

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenanceCommercial poolsEquipment & automationPool remodeling & resurfacing

5819 Old Pit Rd, Johns Island 29455
License not stated

A Lowcountry one-stop outdoor builder founded by Brandi Cobbs and John Yanchoris, combining pools with the rest of the backyard. Services include custom pools, hot tubs, ponds and fountains, outdoor kitchens, gazebos…

3D designOutdoor living (kitchens, fire, shade)Spas & spoolsWater features

668 Marina Dr Unit B7, Charleston 29492
License not stated

Pool service and repair work in Charleston is the core of this contractor, which also lists pool installation, renovation and building, and pool landscaping among its offerings.

Also offers pool cleaning & maintenancePool remodeling & resurfacingAlso repairs pools & equipment

1150 Folly Rd, Charleston 29412
License not stated

Listening first to what the client wants is the stated philosophy of this Charleston custom pool builder, which serves the city and the Atlantic Coast. Each project is carried out by its own experienced staff…

Pool remodeling & resurfacing

Charleston 29401
License not stated

A Charleston-area pool business with very little public information available. It has no website, no description and no stated categories, and only a single customer rating has been left for it. The services it provides…

1 of these pool builders have no website on record, so their profiles carry only the facts from public records.

Questions about pool builders in Charleston

How many pool builders are there in Charleston?

This guide lists 8 swimming pool contractors based in Charleston or in nearby Johns Island, drawn from public business records in November 2026. 1 state a South Carolina contractor or residential builder license on their own websites; we record the statement and link to the state lookup so you can confirm it.

Are pool builders in Charleston licensed?

South Carolina licenses the work through the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation: since Act 69 of 2023 any pool job over $10,000 needs a Contractor’s license with the Swimming Pools classification, or a Residential Builder license. 1 of the 8 builders here state a license on their websites. Look the company up on the LLR license lookup and ask for a certificate of insurance before you sign.

Do Charleston pool builders also remodel or resurface existing pools?

5 of the 8 Charleston builders describe pool remodeling or resurfacing on their own websites, and 5 describe spa or spool construction. 1 mention fiberglass pools; 1 mention gunite or shotcrete construction. Each profile lists exactly which services the builder’s site confirms.

Can a Charleston pool builder also handle the patio, kitchen and landscaping?

3 of the 8 builders here describe outdoor living work such as patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, screened porches or landscaping alongside the pool. 3 offer 3D design renderings. Bundling the yard with the pool can simplify permits and scheduling, but ask whether the builder self-performs that work or subcontracts it.

South Carolina-wide questions

Nearby areas in Charleston & the Lowcountry