- Builds new pools
- Inground pools
- Gunite or concrete
Of the 4 pool companies listed for Ridgeville, in Dorchester County, three build new pools: Pool Works, LLC, The Little Pool Co and Tristate Gunite. The other one cleans, repairs or services pools, or its website did not say. Before you call, decide whether the pool is for a home or for a commercial property, because the list splits on that.
For a new backyard pool, start with the gunite builders. Pool Works, LLC builds plunge pools and landscaping, and lists inground pools and gunite pools. The Little Pool Co builds water features, plunge pools and landscaping, and lists inground pools and gunite pools. Tristate Gunite lists inground pools, gunite pools and spas. For fiberglass, Pool Works, LLC and The Little Pool Co install fiberglass pools.
Commercial projects narrow the field. Pool Works, LLC and The Little Pool Co take commercial work, according to their websites. If you already have a pool and want it remodeled or resurfaced, Tristate Gunite lists that work.
Check where each company is based. Tristate Gunite in Dorchester is listed here because that town does not have a page of its own. The rest sit in or near Ridgeville, in Dorchester County. If your property is nearer to Summerville, North Charleston, Walterboro, Hanahan or Hollywood, each has a page of its own.
Featured pool builders in Ridgeville
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Best pool builders in Ridgeville
- Builds new pools
- Inground pools
- Gunite or concrete
- Builds new pools
- Inground pools
- Gunite or concrete
Timing matters near the South Carolina coast, so ask when your builder expects the pool to be in the ground. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and much of the low-lying coastal plain has a high water table, so ask how the company keeps an open dig dry and protects the shell from groundwater pressure.
Think about financing and warranty while you compare. Pool Works, LLC and The Little Pool Co offer financing, with lenders such as Lyon Financial named on their websites. Pool Works, LLC attaches warranties, so ask each one what the warranty covers: structure, finish, equipment and workmanship. Pool Works, LLC and Tristate Gunite also remodel and resurface, so either can look after the pool after it is built.
Look at the track records next. Pool Works, LLC has worked in the area since 1979 and is rated 5.0 from 15 reviews. Tristate Gunite has worked in the area since 2001 and is rated 2.8 from 6 reviews. The Little Pool Co is rated 5.0 from 3. Ratings for The Little Pool Co rest on only a few reviews, so ask it for recent customers you can call.
One company on the page did not say on its website whether it builds: Pool Lady. Call and ask before you add it to your shortlist.
Common questions about pool builders in Ridgeville
How do I choose a pool builder in Ridgeville?
Decide what you want built first. For a new pool, compare Pool Works, LLC, The Little Pool Co and Tristate Gunite, 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 Dorchester County.
Who builds commercial pools in Ridgeville?
Pool Works, LLC and The Little Pool Co 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 Ridgeville?
The total changes with the size, the shape, the finish, whether you add a spa 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. Pool Works, LLC and The Little Pool Co both build the pool together with the deck or spa, which makes quotes easier to line up.
Can I finance a pool in Ridgeville?
Pool Works, LLC and The Little Pool Co 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 Ridgeville?
Pool Works, LLC and Tristate Gunite list remodels and resurfacing. Ask whether the price includes new tile and coping, and how long the pool will be out of use.