Best Pool Builders and Pool Companies in Bluffton, SC
Who builds pools in Bluffton and who cleans and services them, with what a pool costs, the state license rule and the permit office.
For a new pool in Bluffton, call Blue Haven Pools & Spas, Aqua Blue Pools or Year Round Pool, all based in town. For weekly cleaning and repairs, Pool Scouts of the Lowcountry, A-1 Pool Service and Year Round Pool serve Bluffton. South Carolina requires a licensed contractor for pool work of $10,000 or more.
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Bluffton Facts for Pool Owners
- Homeowners
- About 8 in 10 homes in the town limits are lived in by their owners (as of 2024), and the median home was built in 2012, so many pools here are 10 to 15 years old and due for equipment and finish work.
- New pool permits
- The Town of Bluffton issued 11 pool and spa permits in August 2026 and 8 in July 2026, with a middle permit value near $113,000 in August.
- License
- South Carolina requires a general contractor license with the Swimming Pools classification, or a residential builder license, to build, service or repair a residential pool when the job is $10,000 or more.
- Permit office
- Inside the town limits, the Town of Bluffton at 20 Bridge Street; outside them, Beaufort County building codes.
- Hurricane season
- June 1 to November 30. Pool companies are busiest after a storm, so book your cleanup and equipment checks early.
- Mosquitoes
- Beaufort County Mosquito Control treats the county from Monday to Friday; call (843) 255-5800 to request service.
Pool Builders and Remodelers in Bluffton
How we chose these: pool builders based in Bluffton that say on their own websites what they build and have a long record of customer reviews, plus the pool service companies that keep a pool running afterward. Each card lists the facts you can check, including where the office is; the stars open a summary of what customers say.
291 Red Cedar St #102, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (854) 345-6500
Custom pool design and construction, plus remodels and replastering, with free 3D design and financing.
Why it’s listed: Its site sorts its Lowcountry pools into retreat, estate, entertaining, courtyard and family designs, including pools for small historic lots. Reviewers describe a designer who listened, a project manager who kept the work moving and a replastering finished before the promised date.
- Where:
- Red Cedar St, 1.1 mi from Belfair Towne Village and 1.3 mi from Old Town
- Builds:
- New pools and remodels, with a free 3D design
40 Persimmon St STE 104, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 379-2250
Pool design and installation, finish renovations and weekly pool service.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe one team that handles design through installation, a weekly technician for service customers and a finish redone for an eight-year customer. One says service from the Hilton Head office has slipped, so ask who will service your pool before you sign.
- Where:
- Persimmon St, 0.7 mi from Belfair Towne Village and 1.7 mi from Old Town
386 Buck Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 837-7665
Custom residential and commercial pools, renovation, spas, weekly cleaning and repairs, with a retail store for pool supplies.
Why it’s listed: Started in 1981 as a one-truck pool-cleaning service on Hilton Head Island and now serves Bluffton, Beaufort, Charleston and Savannah. Reviewers describe a pool built in 2001 and still serviced by the company, and 14 years of maintenance in Colleton River.
- Where:
- Buck Island Rd, 1.1 mi from Old Town and 1.5 mi from Buckwalter Recreation Center
- Store:
- Retail store open Monday to Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 3
Pool Cleaning, Service and Repair in Bluffton
386 Spanish Wells Rd Unit B-1 Suite 200, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 466-5606
Weekly pool cleaning with a report after each visit.
Why it’s listed: Its Lowcountry page lists Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and Okatie among the areas it services, along with Savannah and Charleston.
- Where:
- Spanish Wells Rd on the island, 4.8 mi from Moss Creek and 6.5 mi from Old Town; lists Bluffton, Okatie and Beaufort as service areas
Capital Business Park, 25 Chastain Ct, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 842-7400
Pool and spa cleaning, repair, installation, design, construction and remodeling.
Why it’s listed: In business since 1992 and lists Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie, Pritchardville, Hardeeville, St. Helena Island, Port Royal and Beaufort as areas served. Customers describe year-round maintenance and a regular technician who checks the pool after wet weather.
- Where:
- Chastain Ct on the island, 6.7 mi from Moss Creek and 9.0 mi from Old Town; lists Bluffton, Okatie, Pritchardville and Hardeeville as service areas
12 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 783-7865
Pool cleaning, inspections, equipment repair and installation and salt water pools, alongside pressure washing and irrigation.
Why it’s listed: One company for the pool, the pressure washing and the sprinklers. Its site lists Palmetto Bluff, Hampton Lake, Sun City, Okatie and Beaufort among its service areas.
- Where:
- Palmetto Way, 0.6 mi from Old Town and 1.9 mi from Belfair Towne Village; lists Palmetto Bluff, Hampton Lake and Sun City as service areas
- Pool work:
- Cleaning, inspections, equipment repair and installation, salt water pools
4454 Bluffton Park Crescent #301, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 376-6769
Weekly pool cleaning, repairs, refurbishing and deck cleaning, plus pool heaters, heat pumps, filtration and automation.
Why it’s listed: Pool service is one division of a company best known for air conditioning and electrical work, so it suits owners who want the heater, pump and electrical on one bill. Its site lists Hardeeville, Ridgeland and Okatie as service areas.
- Where:
- Bluffton Park Crescent, 0.9 mi from Belfair Towne Village and 1.8 mi from Old Town; lists Hardeeville, Ridgeland and Okatie as service areas
- Equipment:
- Gas heaters, heat pumps, filtration and automation
Custom Pools in Bluffton: What to Ask a Builder
A custom pool is a design job and a construction job. Ask who draws it, who runs the build day to day and which subcontractors do the plumbing, electrical and plaster; reviewers of the builders above praise the ones that named a single project manager. Ask too whether the same company will service the pool after it is built, because Year Round Pool and Aqua Blue Pools both do building and weekly service.
Many Bluffton neighborhoods, including Hampton Lake, Hampton Hall and Palmetto Bluff, have architectural review rules for anything built in the yard. Get the HOA’s approval before you sign a contract or pay a deposit.
How Much Does a Pool Cost in Bluffton?
Builders quote each pool after seeing the lot, so no list price exists. The Town of Bluffton’s monthly permit reports show the value written on each pool and spa permit: the middle value was about $90,000 for 8 permits in October 2025, about $86,000 for 8 in July 2026 and about $113,000 for 11 in August 2026. Those are permit values, not quotes, and they can leave out the deck, landscaping and fencing.
Size, the gunite or fiberglass shell, a spa or spillover, a heater, salt system and automation, the deck and how hard the lot is to reach all move the price. Ask each company for a written, itemized quote that names what is and isn’t included, and compare the same pool from each.
Pool Cleaning and Maintenance in Bluffton
Weekly service usually covers skimming and brushing, emptying baskets, testing and balancing the water and checking the pump and filter. Pool Scouts of the Lowcountry sends a report after each visit, A-1 Pool Service has been in business since 1992, and Year Round Pool offers weekly, monthly and vacation service. Lowcountry Water Solutions and Summit Services add pool work to pressure washing and to heating, cooling and electrical work.
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. After a storm, expect leaves, debris and chemistry swings, and ask your service company whether cleanup is included or billed on top.
Licensing for Pool Work in South Carolina
Since May 2023, South Carolina requires a general contractor license with the Swimming Pools classification, or a residential builder license, to build, service or repair a residential pool when the total cost reaches $10,000. Temporary licenses expired on June 30, 2024. You can check a license on the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s contractor lookup before you sign.
Pool Permits in Bluffton
Inside the town limits, a new pool needs a Pool/Spa permit from the Town of Bluffton’s Growth Management office at 20 Bridge Street; outside them, from Beaufort County building codes. The Town’s permit reports list each pool’s address and value, and your builder should pull the permit. See Bluffton town government for the offices.
In the Old Town Historic District, exterior changes also go through Historic Preservation Commission review, so ask Growth Management before you plan a pool at an Old Town house.
Standing Water, Green Pools and Mosquitoes
A pool left untreated while a house sits empty can breed mosquitoes within days. Beaufort County Mosquito Control, which has worked the county since 1974, takes service requests at (843) 255-5800 and treats from Monday to Friday. For a yard-level plan, see mosquito control in Bluffton.
Pool Cleaning, Maintenance and Service in Hardeeville and Ridgeland
A-1 Pool Service lists Hardeeville among the areas it serves, and Summit Services lists both Hardeeville and Ridgeland. For pool cleaning, pool maintenance or pool service in either town, call them first. Neither town has a company on this page that is based there.
Looking for a Public Pool?
If you want somewhere to swim rather than a pool of your own, see the Bluffton Pool page for hours and rules.
Which Company to Call
A new pool or a remodel: a builder such as Blue Haven, Aqua Blue Pools or Year Round Pool. Weekly cleaning: Pool Scouts, A-1, Lowcountry Water Solutions or Year Round. A dead pump or heater: Summit Services or any of the service companies. Pool decks and lanais need a pressure washer; see Bluffton pressure washing. All the trades are on Bluffton home services; for the island, see Hilton Head pool companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the pool builders in Bluffton, SC?
Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Red Cedar Street, Aqua Blue Pools on Persimmon Street and Year Round Pool on Buck Island Road are based in Bluffton and build custom pools. Year Round has built and serviced pools since 1981.
How much does a pool cost in Bluffton?
Builders quote each pool after seeing the lot. The Town of Bluffton’s permit reports show a middle pool and spa permit value of about $86,000 to $113,000 in the three months we read (October 2025, July 2026 and August 2026). Those are permit values, not quotes.
Who does pool cleaning and maintenance in Bluffton?
Pool Scouts of the Lowcountry, A-1 Pool Service, Year Round Pool, Lowcountry Water Solutions and Summit Services all list Bluffton among their service areas. Pool Scouts sends a report after each visit.
Does a pool contractor need a license in South Carolina?
Yes. A general contractor license with the Swimming Pools classification, or a residential builder license, is required to build, service or repair a residential pool when the job is $10,000 or more. You can check a license on the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s contractor lookup.
Do pool companies serve Hardeeville and Ridgeland?
A-1 Pool Service lists Hardeeville, and Summit Services lists Hardeeville and Ridgeland. See Hardeeville and Ridgeland for the towns.
Do I need a permit to build a pool in Bluffton?
Yes. Inside the town limits, the Town of Bluffton’s Growth Management office at 20 Bridge Street issues the Pool/Spa permit; outside them, Beaufort County building codes apply. Your builder normally pulls it.
Is there a public pool in Bluffton?
Yes. See the Bluffton Pool page for hours and rules.
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