Aquatica Pools and Spas

What Aquatica Pools and Spas does

Aquatica Pools and Spas is a privately held, founder-owned custom pool construction and outdoor living services firm headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 2016 and currently employing 17 people, the company designs and builds residential and commercial gunite (reinforced concrete) pools, with an 8-12 week construction window from permit to completion, and operates as the exclusive Aviva Pools fiberglass dealer in the Lowcountry. Service offerings span pool design and construction, remodeling, custom hardscaping, outdoor living environments (including outdoor kitchens, fire features, and pergolas), commercial construction for hotels, schools, apartment complexes, and healthcare facilities, and a recurring pool maintenance subscription business.

The company's revenue model is primarily project-based, with one-time construction contracts at the upper end of the trade and a smaller recurring maintenance component. Residential custom gunite pools are the core ticket, supplemented by Aviva fiberglass units starting at $59,999 and bundled with a complimentary 3-month maintenance handoff that converts into a subscription service. Operations are regional across the South Carolina Lowcountry, with stated commercial ambitions across the broader Southeast. Technology is a workflow and visualization differentiator (3D rendering for design, smart-device equipment automation, EnergyStar-rated components) rather than AI or software IP, and the company holds no patents or technology trademarks. Leadership is concentrated in the founding owners (Thiago Silva and Jacyelly Silva), supported by a veteran commercial construction manager and a 40-year landscape architecture specialist.

Name

Aquatica Pools and Spas

Legal name

AQUATICA POOLS AND SPAS

Website

https://aquaticapoolsandspas.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aquatica Pools and Spas is a North Charleston, SC-based custom pool construction and outdoor living firm founded in 2016. It designs and builds residential and commercial gunite pools, hardscaping, and outdoor environments for homeowners, hotels, schools, and developers across the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pool Construction Services

akta.pro primary industry

Pool Decking & Surrounds (HSAPALAK)

Keywords

• Custom pool construction
• Pool remodeling services
• Hardscaping design
• Fiberglass pool installation
• Pool maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

North Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Pool Construction: One-time custom gunite pool construction services for residential and commercial clients. Includes full design, permitting, construction, and initial maintenance support.
2. Fiberglass Pool Installation: Exclusive Aviva Pools dealer in the Lowcountry offering pre-manufactured fiberglass pool shells starting at $59,999 with quick installation.
3. Pool Remodeling Services: Comprehensive pool renovation services including resurfacing, tile upgrades, equipment modernization, feature additions, and deck renovation.
4. Custom Hardscaping: Outdoor living element construction including patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, water features, and seating areas.
5. Pool Maintenance Services: Ongoing pool maintenance with complimentary 3-month service for new pool/build clients. Customizable weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly service packages including cleaning, water chemistry balancing, equipment inspection, and seasonal preparations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aquatica Pools and Spas designs, builds, and services custom gunite and fiberglass swimming pools, along with outdoor living and hardscaping features, for residential and commercial clients in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Offerings include new pool design and construction, pool remodeling, custom hardscaping, outdoor kitchens and fire features, commercial aquatic construction, and recurring pool maintenance. The company is the exclusive Aviva Pools fiberglass dealer in the Lowcountry and uses 3D rendering technology to visualize projects before construction.

Product overview

Aquatica Pools and Spas offers a comprehensive suite of custom pool and outdoor living construction services. The core offerings include Pool Design & Construction (custom gunite pools with 3D rendering), Pool Remodeling, Custom Hardscaping, and Pool Maintenance Services. Additional services include Commercial Construction for business and community pools, Outdoor Living spaces featuring kitchens and fire features, and Fiberglass Pools through an exclusive partnership with Aviva Pools. The company operates as a full-service provider from initial consultation through construction and ongoing maintenance, with an industry-leading 8-12 week construction timeframe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquatica Outdoor Living: Specializes in designing and building custom outdoor environments including outdoor kitchens, fire features, patios, pergolas, and complete backyard transformations.

Products and services

• Pool Design & Construction Custom gunite pool design and construction service using advanced 3D rendering technology, delivering personalized residential pools from concept to completion with features such as infinity edges, tanning ledges, swim-up bars, and built-in spas.
• Pool Remodeling Comprehensive pool renovation service including resurfacing, tile and coping upgrades, equipment upgrades, feature additions, deck renovation, and landscaping integration for both residential and commercial properties.
• Custom Hardscaping Custom hardscape design and construction service including patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, water features, seating areas, pergolas, and driveways, visualized with 3D modeling before construction.
• Pool Maintenance Services Recurring weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly pool maintenance service including cleaning, water chemistry balancing, equipment inspection, and seasonal preparations, with complimentary three-month service included for new pool and remodel clients.
• Commercial Construction Commercial pool design, construction, and remodeling service for businesses, communities, and public spaces including resorts, hotels, schools, universities, apartment complexes, healthcare facilities, and residential developments across the Southeast.
• Outdoor Living Complete outdoor living space design and construction service including outdoor kitchens, fire features, patios, pergolas, and custom landscaping to complement pool installations.
• Fiberglass Pools (Aviva Pools) Premium pre-manufactured fiberglass pool installation offering as the exclusive Aviva Pools dealer in the South Carolina Lowcountry, featuring smooth non-porous surfaces, built-in steps and benches, tanning ledges, and energy-efficient insulation, with quick installation and modern designs starting at $59,999.

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry-leading 8-12 week construction timeframe from permit to completion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aviva PoolscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive Aviva Pools dealer in the Lowcountry region, offering pre-manufactured fiberglass pool shells with sleek design, durability, and low maintenance. Aquatica provides installation services for these fiberglass pools as part of their product offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Anthony & Sylvan Pools: Largest and oldest US pool builder, offering custom gunite and fiberglass pool design, construction, and renovation across multiple states. Comparable to Aquatica on residential gunite construction, broader scale and geographic footprint.
• Blue Haven Pools & Spas: National custom pool builder and franchise network offering gunite and fiberglass pool construction, remodeling, and service. Directly comparable business model to Aquatica's residential construction + maintenance offering.

Direct peers

• Premier Pools & Spas: Largest franchised pool builder in the US, with regional franchisees delivering custom gunite pools, spas, and outdoor living spaces. Closely comparable to Aquatica in service mix and customer profile; competes in same luxury residential segment.
• River Pools and Spas: Fiberglass pool specialist and installer with strong digital/content marketing presence, serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US. Closely comparable to Aquatica's Aviva fiberglass offering and custom installation approach.
• Leisure Pools USA: Manufacturer and dealer network for composite fiberglass swimming pools across the US. Comparable to Aquatica's exclusive Aviva distribution model and premium positioning.
• Presidential Pools & Spas: Regional luxury pool builder serving the Southeast (Charlotte, Charleston-adjacent markets) with custom gunite pools, spas, and outdoor living. Direct geographic overlap with Aquatica in the Carolina/Lowcountry market.

Regional players

• Cliffside Pools: Regional custom pool builder serving coastal Carolina markets with similar gunite construction, hardscaping, and outdoor living services. Comparable customer base to Aquatica in the Charleston/Lowcountry area.

Others

• Latham Pool Products: Largest US manufacturer of fiberglass pool shells and pool components, supplying dealers like Aquatica. Adjacent ecosystem participant — comparable to Aviva Pools in the supply chain Aquatica relies on for fiberglass offerings.
• Pentair Pool: Leading manufacturer of pool equipment, automation, and water filtration systems used in residential and commercial pools. Comparable technology supplier relevant to Aquatica's EnergyStar-rated equipment and smart-device automation positioning.
• Belgard (Oldcastle APG): Major hardscaping products manufacturer (pavers, retaining walls, outdoor living components) used by Aquatica and its direct competitors. Adjacent ecosystem participant relevant to the custom hardscaping revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aquaticapoolsspas
• Instagraminstagram.com/aquaticapoolsandspas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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