Pool & Spa Works, LLC, formerly Waterworks LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Pool & Spa Works, LLC, formerly Waterworks LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Leisure Contracting, LLC, has been in business for over 18 years and performs the highest quality pool work. Turn your backyard into something to talk about. We listen to our customers�� needs and then design a custom plan to meet and exceed their wishes. Leisure contracting can handle any of your pool desires. Customer satisfaction is our guarantee. Need a new liner for your pool? Look no further! We carry the most durable liners around, available in a variety of patterns. Our large selection of Loop-Loc liners will make your pool look brand new.
"Highly recommend"
Kelly M on July 2023
Leisure Contracting, LLC, has been in business for over 18 years and performs the highest quality pool work. Turn your backyard into something to talk about. We listen to our customers�� needs and then design a custom plan to meet and exceed their wishes. Leisure contracting can handle any of your pool desires. Customer satisfaction is our guarantee. Need a new liner for your pool? Look no further! We carry the most durable liners around, available in a variety of patterns. Our large selection of Loop-Loc liners will make your pool look brand new.
"Highly recommend"
Kelly M on July 2023
Swimkare, is a complete swimming pool supply and service company with locations in the Washington, DC and the Tidewater Virginia areas. Our corporate headquarters is in Hyattsville, Maryland, where we have serviced accounts since 1954. Our staff with over sixty years' experience in swimming pool chemistry and repairs will handle any aspect of repair from installation of automatic controllers to total reconstruction.
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John B on December 2021
Swimkare, is a complete swimming pool supply and service company with locations in the Washington, DC and the Tidewater Virginia areas. Our corporate headquarters is in Hyattsville, Maryland, where we have serviced accounts since 1954. Our staff with over sixty years' experience in swimming pool chemistry and repairs will handle any aspect of repair from installation of automatic controllers to total reconstruction.
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John B on December 2021
Looking for an established professional pool building company to build your dream or bring your pool, concrete or paver deck back to beautiful? The experts at Brighton can help. In Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina as one of the oldest and most respected pool builders in the U.S., you'll know you are getting quality with reliability you can count on. Brighton new technologies will make your pool more energy-efficient than ever. Innovations like Salt Generation, Ultraviolet Ozone (UVO) & backwash-free filtration will save you money, time, and make pool care easier, while adding value to your home! We have a wide selection of pool finishes to enhance the look of your pool including Diamond Brite, Pebble and Jewel Scapes to name a few. You may choose from many styles of porcelain and glass tile or a mosaics. Coping with full-bullnose, flamed or eased-edge in stone and brick. Brighton offers vinyl liners too. Call Brighton today!
"Great service, quick response time and very quick and seamless installation"
Jamie R on June 2025
Looking for an established professional pool building company to build your dream or bring your pool, concrete or paver deck back to beautiful? The experts at Brighton can help. In Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina as one of the oldest and most respected pool builders in the U.S., you'll know you are getting quality with reliability you can count on. Brighton new technologies will make your pool more energy-efficient than ever. Innovations like Salt Generation, Ultraviolet Ozone (UVO) & backwash-free filtration will save you money, time, and make pool care easier, while adding value to your home! We have a wide selection of pool finishes to enhance the look of your pool including Diamond Brite, Pebble and Jewel Scapes to name a few. You may choose from many styles of porcelain and glass tile or a mosaics. Coping with full-bullnose, flamed or eased-edge in stone and brick. Brighton offers vinyl liners too. Call Brighton today!
"Great service, quick response time and very quick and seamless installation"
Jamie R on June 2025
At SBC Landscaping LLC we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive. Locally owned and operated company we value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in pool installations. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"A great group of professionals to work with."
Bill S on February 2023
At SBC Landscaping LLC we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive. Locally owned and operated company we value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in pool installations. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"A great group of professionals to work with."
Bill S on February 2023
Do Rite Construction Corporation is a family owned and operated swimming pool construction company in the state of Maryland. We are proud to be a member of MHIC since 1984. Our specialty is in vinyl liner in ground swimming pools. We are dedicated to our customer satisfaction and needs. We are looking forward to offering you personal service, professionalism, and commitment to excellence and satisfaction. We will offer our service to you whether you need a liner replaced, a major renovation, or a minor repair and alteration. Let us design a new pool for you to fit your needs and your budget. Our presence on the job begins with commitment but never ends. Take the first step and we will do the rest.
"This company is absolutely wonderful. We had a new vinyl pool/salt water system installed. They are professional and a joy to work with. Our pool turned out beautifully and would recommend them to everyone. We had a pool at our old house and the pool that Louis and Chris installed was just as great. We couldn't be happier."
Pamela K on December 2020
Do Rite Construction Corporation is a family owned and operated swimming pool construction company in the state of Maryland. We are proud to be a member of MHIC since 1984. Our specialty is in vinyl liner in ground swimming pools. We are dedicated to our customer satisfaction and needs. We are looking forward to offering you personal service, professionalism, and commitment to excellence and satisfaction. We will offer our service to you whether you need a liner replaced, a major renovation, or a minor repair and alteration. Let us design a new pool for you to fit your needs and your budget. Our presence on the job begins with commitment but never ends. Take the first step and we will do the rest.
"This company is absolutely wonderful. We had a new vinyl pool/salt water system installed. They are professional and a joy to work with. Our pool turned out beautifully and would recommend them to everyone. We had a pool at our old house and the pool that Louis and Chris installed was just as great. We couldn't be happier."
Pamela K on December 2020
At Coastal Pools we are not just co-workers but family, and we feel we have assembled a great team of skilled workers but also simply good people. We would like to introduce you to the Coastal Pools family, so you know who will be at your property and working on your project. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
At Coastal Pools we are not just co-workers but family, and we feel we have assembled a great team of skilled workers but also simply good people. We would like to introduce you to the Coastal Pools family, so you know who will be at your property and working on your project. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We prodive Elite Powerwashing for all Exterior Surfaces, Luxuary Auto detailing and Home Cleaning Services. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as informed as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business. Please call Today!
"Everything was in great condition after the job was completed will have them come back again !!"
Dee P on May 2025
We prodive Elite Powerwashing for all Exterior Surfaces, Luxuary Auto detailing and Home Cleaning Services. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as informed as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business. Please call Today!
"Everything was in great condition after the job was completed will have them come back again !!"
Dee P on May 2025
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Lifeline Pool and Spa LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"They are highly dependable and efficient."
anthony p on October 2024
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Lifeline Pool and Spa LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"They are highly dependable and efficient."
anthony p on October 2024
Envision tranquil summers, serene evenings, and joyous gatherings around your new inground pool. At JR Custom Pools, we create such perfect moments, ensuring your backyard becomes a haven of peace and enjoyment. Start your journey now and make every summer unforgettable.. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. Call us today!
"I highly recommend this company. The staff is kind and professional and they are also efficient. I hired them to install a pool in my home and they really brought my vision to life! I?m excited to spend summer days by my new pool! "
Jennifer W on May 2025
Envision tranquil summers, serene evenings, and joyous gatherings around your new inground pool. At JR Custom Pools, we create such perfect moments, ensuring your backyard becomes a haven of peace and enjoyment. Start your journey now and make every summer unforgettable.. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. Call us today!
"I highly recommend this company. The staff is kind and professional and they are also efficient. I hired them to install a pool in my home and they really brought my vision to life! I?m excited to spend summer days by my new pool! "
Jennifer W on May 2025
Most spool or cocktail pools take four to 12 weeks from breaking ground to the first swim, although timing varies depending on size, type, and site conditions. An above-ground, vinyl-lined model can be installed within three or four days once the kit arrives, whereas an in-ground spool adds excavation, plumbing, and inspection steps that extend the timeline. Because delivery alone can take a few weeks, lining up permits and any necessary digging or grading work during that window helps keep the project moving.
Cocktail pools are not intended for traditional swimming; they are built to deliver a cooling and relaxing experience. They provide an ideal setting for a refreshing dip rather than for exercise or lap swimming. The pool’s limited dimensions restrict vigorous activity and ensure safety, making it a perfect retreat for quick cool-downs and leisurely soaks in a compact, stylish design.
Spool pools have a depth of 38 to 42 inches, which is ideal for sitting, standing, and gentle dipping. This deliberate depth prioritizes safety and an inviting atmosphere while eliminating the possibility of diving or extended swimming. The measured design creates a secure and intimate space for relaxation, adding a refined touch to your outdoor area.
If you're handy and have experience with excavation, plumbing, and electrical work, consider installing your spool pool yourself. However, hiring a professional ensures the job is done safely and correctly. Pros have the expertise to handle all the technical details, giving you peace of mind and helping you avoid costly mistakes.
Maintaining a spool pool demands regular cleaning, precise chemical balancing, and thorough system inspections. Homeowners should allocate time monthly for filter cleaning and water quality checks, in addition to performing seasonal maintenance, to ensure optimal system performance. Ongoing maintenance preserves water clarity and operational efficiency, reduces repair costs, and extends the pool’s lifespan, creating a safe and enjoyable environment.
Popular upgrades include a brick-paver patio for slip-resistant footing, low-voltage lighting for evening swims, and code-compliant fencing to boost safety. Additionally, consider adding landscaping or a fire pit to transform the pool area into a year-round hangout. Each feature raises overall costs, but thoughtful add-ons improve usability, curb appeal, and, in many markets, resale value.