Pool Professionals of the Carolinas

What Pool Professionals of the Carolinas does

Pool Professionals of the Carolinas Inc. is a private, founder-owned swimming pool services company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded by David Harvey in 1990. It operates three branch offices in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Wilmington, providing residential and commercial pool maintenance, repair, renovation, design, construction, and staffing services across North Carolina.

The company delivers a vertically integrated service portfolio covering weekly pool cleaning, water chemistry balancing, equipment repair (pumps, filters, heaters from major OEMs including Pentair, Jandy, Hayward, AutoPilot, Stenner, Chlor-King, Rol-a-Chem), full-scale renovations including resurfacing and deck upgrades, certified lifeguard and pool attendant staffing, and American Red Cross / CPO / lifeguard training programs. It maintains a licensed General Contractor status (qualified by Brad Harvey) and serves regulated commercial customers including HOAs, country clubs, swim clubs, hotels, apartment communities, and fitness centers.

Pool Professionals operates on a quote-based pricing model with no publicly disclosed pricing, generating revenue through recurring maintenance contracts, project-based renovation work, and commercial management retainers. It employs 101-250 staff across three NC branches, markets primarily through local SEO, referrals, and partnerships with CAI and the American Red Cross, and has grown organically over 35+ years without external institutional capital.

Name

Pool Professionals of the Carolinas

Legal name

Pool Professionals of the Carolinas Inc.

Website

https://poolprofessionals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pool Professionals of the Carolinas is a founder-owned private swimming pool services company founded in 1990 that delivers residential and commercial pool maintenance, repair, renovation, and lifeguard staffing across three North Carolina branches (Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming Pool Services

akta.pro primary industry

Routine Pool Cleaning (Skimming, Vacuuming, Brushing) (HSAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Testing & Chemical Balancing (HSAIALAB), Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ), Leak Detection & Repair (Pool/Spa Plumbing & Shell) (HSAIALAH), Pool Decking & Surrounds (HSAPALAK)

Keywords

• Swimming pool maintenance
• Pool repair services
• Pool renovation services
• Commercial pool management
• Lifeguard staffing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pool Professionals of the Carolinas provides swimming pool maintenance, repair, renovation, design, construction, and staffing services for residential and commercial pool owners across North Carolina. The company operates through three branch offices (Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington) and delivers services including routine cleaning, equipment repair (pumps, filters, heaters), full-scale renovations, lifeguard and attendant staffing, aquatic safety training, and pool party event support.

Product overview

Pool Professionals is a swimming pool service company offering residential and commercial pool maintenance, repair, renovation, and management services across North Carolina. The company's service portfolio includes routine cleaning and maintenance, equipment repair (pumps, filters, heaters), full-scale renovations, pool staffing and management, lifeguard services, aquatic safety training, and event support. Services are delivered through three regional branches in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Wilmington, NC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Pool Maintenance Weekly pool cleaning, water chemistry balancing, equipment maintenance, and seasonal opening/closing services for residential pool owners in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Wilmington areas.
• Commercial Pool Maintenance Scheduled cleaning, maintenance, safety compliance, and upkeep services for hotels, apartments, HOAs, fitness centers, and other high-traffic commercial facilities.
• Pool Heater Repair Diagnosis and repair services for pool heaters including gas heaters, electric heaters, and heat pumps to restore proper temperature control and extend equipment life.
• Pool Filter Repair Filter system repair services including debris cleanup, tank repairs, valve replacements, O-ring and seal replacements, and pressure issue diagnostics for residential and commercial pools.
• Pool Pump Repair Pump repair services for AutoPilot, Chlor-King, Stenner, Pentair, Jandy, and Hayward systems including diagnostics and component replacement.
• Pool Renovation Full-scale pool renovation including resurfacing, tile and coping replacement, hot tub/spa additions, water features, deck upgrades, concrete work, plumbing upgrades, safety covers, and accessibility improvements.
• Pool Management & Staffing Complete pool management solutions for commercial facilities, HOAs, and municipalities including staffing, certifications, daily operations oversight, guest check-in procedures, and compliance management.
• Lifeguard Services American Red Cross certified lifeguards with CPO training, daily supervision from managers with aquatic experience, weekly facility inspections, and VGB certifications for commercial pools.
• Pool Attendant Services Onsite pool attendants for access monitoring, facility upkeep, rule enforcement, and customer service at commercial and community pools.
• Pool Parties Lifeguard-staffed pool party services for community pools with scheduling, guest management based on attendance tiers, and event support including before/after hours coverage.
• Aquatic Safety Training Lifeguard certification courses (new and recertification), First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) courses open to the public and internal employees, regularly scheduled in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Wilmington.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PentaircoreTechnology or IntegrationPool Professionals is a licensed warranty station for Pentair equipment and works with Pentair for pool pumps, filters, heaters, and automation systems in renovation and repair projects.
• JandycoreTechnology or IntegrationPool Professionals works with Jandy for pool equipment including pumps, filters, and automation systems across residential and commercial pool services.
• HaywardcoreTechnology or IntegrationPool Professionals services and repairs Hayward pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters, and automation systems, and is experienced with systems dating back to original American Products, Pac Fab, and Starlite.
• AutoPilot Salt Chlorine GeneratorscoreTechnology or IntegrationPool Professionals is a trusted partner for AutoPilot salt chlorine generators, providing installation and repair services.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool Professionals offers American Red Cross certified lifeguard courses, first aid, CPR, and AED certification training both for internal staff and the public, and employs American Red Cross certified lifeguards.
• Community Associations Institute (CAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool Professionals is an active member of the Community Associations Institute, which serves HOAs and community associations. Membership provides credibility and networking within the HOA and community management sector.
• Tarheel Swimming Association (TSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool Professionals partners with the Tarheel Swimming Association, awarding an annual $1,000 TSA Scholarship to one female and one male who demonstrate leadership, team spirit, and dedication to TSA. The scholarship supports head coaches, managers, and swimmers at TSA pools.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Leslie's: Largest U.S. specialty retailer of pool supplies and equipment with adjacent pool services. Public company with broad portfolio overlap, but its core is retail rather than dedicated service operations like Pool Professionals.

Direct peers

• America's Swimming Pool Company (ASP): Largest franchise pool service company in the U.S., providing residential pool maintenance, repair, and renovation. Directly comparable business model focused on recurring pool services across multiple regional territories.
• Pinch A Penny: National pool supplies and service franchise operating retail stores with in-house pool maintenance and repair offerings; directly comparable to Pool Professionals' residential maintenance and equipment service lines.
• Poolwerx: Franchise pool and spa service brand with U.S. operations offering residential and commercial pool maintenance, equipment repair, and retail. Closely comparable full-service pool services franchise model.
• American Pool Enterprises: East Coast commercial pool management and lifeguard staffing company serving HOAs, country clubs, and municipalities. Directly comparable on commercial management, lifeguard staffing, and CPO-certified operations.
• Pool Management Inc. Commercial pool management and lifeguard services provider serving community associations and recreational facilities. Comparable in commercial pool staffing and seasonal management offerings.

Regional players

• Premier Pools & Spas: Largest pool builder in the U.S. with regional franchises across multiple states. Comparable on the new construction and renovation service line, though the core business is construction rather than recurring maintenance.
• California Pools & Landscape: Pool design, construction, and renovation firm primarily serving the western U.S. Comparable in renovation and construction capabilities, though geography is non-overlapping with Pool Professionals' NC footprint.
• Blue Haven Pools & Spas: Regional pool builder and service company operating across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable on renovation and construction offerings; overlap is partial since its primary focus is new builds.

Emerging players

• Splash Pool & Spa: Multi-market pool service franchise offering residential maintenance and minor repairs. Comparable in residential recurring service model though at a smaller scale and footprint than Pool Professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thepoolpros
• Facebookfacebook.com/poolprofessionalsofthecarolinas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pool-professionals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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