Gappsi
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersSmithtown, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Gappsi firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gappsi
- Legal name
- GAPPSI, INC.
- Website
- https://gappsi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gappsi industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Home Improvement & Outdoor Construction
- SIC
- Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE)
Keywords
Where Gappsi is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Smithtown
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Gappsi business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Construction and Installation Services: The primary revenue driver. Gappsi designs and builds large outdoor and indoor construction projects — swimming pools, masonry patios, landscapes, home remodels, sports courts, fencing, pavilions — on a project-by-project contract basis. Projects range from smaller masonry jobs to six-figure full backyard transformations. Revenue is earned as one-time project fees, with typical project timelines ranging from weeks to several months.
- Product Sales (Retail and Wholesale): Gappsi operates an e-commerce storefront and physical showroom selling materials: Italian porcelain pavers, imported natural stones (bluestone, travertine, limestone, granite, marble, sandstone), synthetic turf, gravel and gravel stabilization systems, outdoor appliances, sauna and spa units, playsets, and ornamental items. Customers include both end-use homeowners and trade contractors who purchase materials for self-installation.
- Maintenance and Cleaning Services: Gappsi offers recurring stone and paver cleaning and sealing services (recommended every 3-5 years), pool opening and closing services, and seasonal maintenance such as holiday lighting installation and shrink-wrapping of outdoor furniture and watercraft.
- Financing Services: Gappsi partners with financing programs to offer project financing to customers, enabling higher-ticket sales and conversions for large projects. Financing allows customers to pay over time rather than upfront, and Gappsi earns revenue indirectly through increased close rates on large construction contracts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Financing options for pool and home improvement projects |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Pay-as-you-go | Pool opening/closing maintenance savings with auto-cover |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GravelFix driveway cost advantage over asphalt or paving stone |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Summer Artificial Turf – $3.40 per sq ft |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Custom construction project pricing – varies by scope |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels11 records
Gappsi product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gappsi is a Long Island, NY-based design-build contractor that constructs outdoor living environments and home improvements for residential and commercial clients, including in-ground swimming pools, masonry work, synthetic turf, sports courts, pavilions, paver patios, saunas, gravel driveways, landscaping, and interior remodeling. The company also operates its own material showroom in Smithtown, NY, supplying products such as porcelain pavers, natural stone, and synthetic turf directly to customers and trade buyers.
Product overview
Gappsi is a full-service home improvement and outdoor construction company serving Long Island, NY since 1987. The company operates as both a product retailer (through the Gappsi Store) and a construction/installation service provider. Its core product portfolio spans swimming pools (gunite, vinyl liner, fiberglass), home remodeling, synthetic turf and sports game courts, masonry, pavilions and pergolas, porcelain and natural stone pavers, landscape design, fencing, saunas and hot tubs, outdoor appliances, gravel driveways (Gravelfix/gabion systems), stone cleaning/sealing, holiday lighting, shrink wrap services, and playsets. The company imports and stocks materials directly (porcelain from Italy, natural stones) and serves as a dealer for outdoor appliance brands (Twin Eagles, Delta Heat, SUMMIT, Fontana Forni) and pool equipment manufacturers (Pentair, Hayward, Jandy). Construction services include full backyard design and build, with offerings ranging from individual products to complete master plans combining multiple elements like pools, patios, landscaping, and outdoor kitchens.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gappsi Store: Online retail store for Gappsi products including porcelain pavers, natural stones, synthetic turf, outdoor ovens, and appliances.
Products and services
- Swimming Pool Design & Installation Design and construction of in-ground swimming pools, including custom shapes, finishes, equipment, and surrounding decking for residential homeowners on Long Island.
- Home Remodeling Interior home renovation services including kitchen, bathroom, and general remodeling for residential property owners.
- Synthetic Turf Installation Supply and installation of synthetic turf for lawns, pet runs, playgrounds, and putting greens for residential and commercial customers.
- Sports Court Construction Design and construction of private basketball, tennis, and multi-purpose sports courts for residential properties and small commercial facilities.
- Masonry Services Construction of stone walls, brickwork, fireplaces, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens using natural and manufactured stone.
- Pavilion & Outdoor Structure Construction Design and construction of custom pavilions, pergolas, and outdoor structures to provide shaded entertainment areas.
- Porcelain & Stone Paver Installation Supply and installation of porcelain and natural stone pavers for patios, pool decks, walkways, and driveways for residential and commercial projects.
- Sauna Installation Design, supply, and installation of indoor and outdoor saunas for residential customers.
- Gravel Driveway Installation Installation of gravel and decorative stone driveways, including grading, base preparation, and edging for residential properties.
- Landscaping Services Landscape design, planting, hardscape integration, and ongoing maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
- Fencing Installation Design and installation of residential fencing, including wood, vinyl, ornamental metal, and privacy fence systems.
- Material Showroom & Supply Retail and trade supply of porcelain pavers, natural stone, synthetic turf, and related outdoor construction materials from the Gappsi showroom in Smithtown, NY.
Quantifiable outcome
- Automated pool safety auto-covers can reduce pool heating fuel costs by up to 75% by keeping water 10-15 degrees hotter and limiting heater runtime
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Gappsi
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Gappsi technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Gappsi partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Gappsi competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Pool Corporation (PoolCorp): Largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the world. Supplies many of the same Pentair, Hayward, and Jandy brands Gappsi installs, making it a key ecosystem participant and competitive threat for the supply side of Gappsi's pool business.
- Techo-Bloc: Major North American manufacturer of concrete pavers, slabs, and retaining wall systems for outdoor living spaces. Directly comparable as a hardscape supplier whose products Gappsi installs; competes for the same affluent Long Island landscape contractor channel.
- Cambridge Pavingstones: Manufacturer of interlocking concrete pavers, wall systems, and outdoor living products with strong Northeast U.S. distribution. Comparable as a hardscape brand Gappsi installs, and a competing supplier to Long Island masonry contractors.
- Latham Group: Largest U.S. manufacturer of residential in-ground vinyl-liner swimming pools and a major producer of pool covers and related products. Comparable to Gappsi as a pool-industry incumbent and supplier of pool components installed in Gappsi's vinyl-liner pool builds.
- Belgard (Oldcastle APG): Largest U.S. manufacturer of concrete pavers and hardscape products, owned by CRH/Oldcastle. Comparable to Gappsi as a major supplier of the paver and retaining wall systems Gappsi installs in its masonry and patio projects.
- Hayward Industries: Major manufacturer of residential and commercial pool equipment, including pumps, filters, heaters, and automation. One of the named equipment brands Gappsi installs, comparable as an industry incumbent setting product standards for pool contractors.
- Pentair: Global water treatment and pool equipment manufacturer whose products (salt chlorine generators, heaters, pumps, automation) Gappsi specifies and installs. Comparable as a leading pool equipment supplier shaping the technology choices Gappsi can offer its customers.
Broad incumbents
- Home Depot: National home improvement retailer selling building materials, appliances, and outdoor products both to DIY homeowners and trade contractors. Comparable to Gappsi's retail (showroom/e-commerce) component, and competes for the same Long Island homeowner wallet share on materials purchases.
- Anthony & Sylvan Pools: One of the largest residential pool design-build companies in the U.S., offering inground pool construction and renovation across multiple states. Comparable to Gappsi's pool business in offering and customer type, but operates at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
- Lowe's: Second-largest U.S. home improvement retailer with comparable product assortment to Home Depot. Overlaps with Gappsi on materials and outdoor living product sales (turf, pavers, appliances) and competes for the same DIY and pro-contractor customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Gappsi leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Gappsi funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Gappsi M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Gappsi
What does Gappsi do?
Gappsi is a Long Island, NY-based design-build contractor that constructs outdoor living environments and home improvements for residential and commercial clients, including in-ground swimming pools, masonry work, synthetic turf, sports courts, pavilions, paver patios, saunas, gravel driveways, landscaping, and interior remodeling. The company also operates its own material showroom in Smithtown, NY, supplying products such as porcelain pavers, natural stone, and synthetic turf directly to customers and trade buyers.
Is Gappsi a public or private company?
Gappsi is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Gappsi founded?
Gappsi was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Gappsi based?
Gappsi is headquartered in Smithtown, United States, in the North America region.
How does Gappsi make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Construction and Installation Services are the primary driver. The others are product Sales (Retail and Wholesale), maintenance and Cleaning Services and financing Services.
Who are Gappsi's main competitors?
Others on record are Pool Corporation (PoolCorp), Techo-Bloc, Cambridge Pavingstones, Latham Group, Belgard (Oldcastle APG), Hayward Industries and Pentair. Broad incumbents are Home Depot, Anthony & Sylvan Pools and Lowe's.
Does Gappsi have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gappsi.
What industry is Gappsi in?
Gappsi's product category is Home Improvement & Outdoor Construction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAAAE, Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems. Its SIC code is 1700.