With the wonders of the internet, DIY guides, and automation products, pool maintenance has never been easier. But even with these abundant resources, most people aren’t pool cleaning experts.  It’s common for issues to arise from incorrect DIY pool maintenance. If you don’t fully know what you’re doing, it could even lead to expensive repairs. To help you avoid making these costly mistakes, we have put together a list of common pool maintenance mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Not Having a Pool Maintenance Schedule When you buy a car, you receive an Owner’s Manual with a maintenance ..read more

We get a lot of questions about in-ground pools, which is understandable. Pools are a huge, permanent investment, and we’re the experts who want to make things as clear and easy for you as possible. The most common question we get is about cost, so we’ve put together this handy guide to give you an idea of what to consider when shopping around for your dream pool. Overall cost at a glance Vinyl Inground Pool: $35,000–$65,000 installation $11,500 in maintenance over 10 years   Fiberglass Inground Pool: $45,000–$85,000 installation $3,760 in maintenance over 10 years   Concrete I ..read more

Spring has finally sprung and warm weather is here to stay. Though some of us in Charleston don’t fully winterize our pools, we probably don’t regularly maintain them throughout the colder months. Dirty pools with improper chemical balances could contain bacteria and other pathogens and irritants that could harm your eyes and skin and even cause infections. When it’s time to jump back into your pool for the swimming season, you should make sure it’s ready to go by following this pool maintenance guide. Draining and Cleaning First thing’s first: you should never fully drain your fiberglass poo ..read more

You love your new pool. You’ve been waiting for this for years, but something seems to be missing. It needs some good landscaping to really pull it together. A beautifully landscaped pool area will give you the perfect backyard retreat. Lounge by the pool, watch the butterflies, hummingbirds and bumble bees, read a book, enjoy a meal, entertain friends, throw a bangin’ pool party. In Charleston, fall and early winter are great times to remodel and landscape your pool area. The weather is mild, there’s more rain, the ground is soft, frost won’t be here until the new year. It’s also a great ti ..read more

If you’re looking to spruce up your backyard and add value to your home, adding a fiberglass inground pool is a fantastic and fun way to do both. Buying and installing a new pool is an exciting experience. It’s a one-time thing for most people, though. Not everyone’s familiar with the process. If you’re looking at getting a fiberglass pool, it’s important to know what the process and costs look like. Although every situation is completely unique and costs vary significantly, you’ll still be better equipped to compare pricing across different installers. To help give you an idea of what to e ..read more

Winter is a great time for renovations on your pool, especially if you need a basic update for your pool, or if your pool has had leakage or cracking issues.   For starters, this is the time of year when swimming pool owners use their pool less often, if at all, meaning contractors aren’t getting as much business. Not to mention, the less time you’re using your pool, the more time there is to complete pool renovations. Both of these facts mean your pool could be ready by or even before the swim season comes back around.   Slower business overall also means you might be able to get o ..read more

As specialists and experts in the field of fiberglass in-ground swimming pools, well felt it pertinent to give you a broad overview of the (many) advantages and (few) drawbacks of owning one. They are, in a nutshell, pretty great. Let us count the ways you’ll love your fiberglass pool! Advantages Speedy installation Fiberglass pools are prefabricated and shipped to site for installation; the installation itself takes two days. Compared to concrete pools and vinyl liner pools, which can take three to six months, a fiberglass installation is lightening quick. Low maintenance The fiberglass surfa ..read more

Importance of pool fence There are plenty of reasons to consider getting a pool fence. Whether you’re a first-time pool owner or a veteran pool owner, you can benefit from having a pool fence. One of the most cited reasons to purchase and use a pool fence is safety. If you have small children or pets in your home, the fence will keep them from jumping or falling into the pool without supervision. Consider the various types of pool fences available and be sure to get a fence that is difficult to climb and has no gaps in it that your kids or pets could easily get through. It should have a child ..read more

From a lifestyle and climate perspective, some argue that the South Carolina summer never really ends. There’s always a piece of culture, good food and friends right around the corner in Charleston, no matter the time of year. Most residents, however, don’t use their swimming pools all year around. There’s really not a closing procedure, more of just mentally closing it down for a couple of months. Since a lot of people are not in the swim mindset, a lot of pool companies and products offer deals late in the swim season to try to attract new customers and business. The biggest area of savings ..read more

With the wonders of the internet, DIY guides, and automation products, pool maintenance has never been easier. But even with these abundant resources, most people aren’t pool cleaning experts.  It’s common for issues to arise from incorrect DIY pool maintenance. If you don’t fully know what you’re doing, it could even lead to expensive repairs. To help you avoid making these costly mistakes, we have put together a list of common pool maintenance mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Not Having a Pool Maintenance Schedule When you buy a car, you receive an Owner’s Manual with a maintenance ..read more