What COOGAN'S DESIGN-BUILD does

Coogan's Design-Build is a privately held residential design-build firm founded in 1982 and headquartered in Pineville, North Carolina, serving the greater Charlotte metropolitan area. The company provides turn-key design and construction services for affluent homeowners, with core offerings spanning custom inground pools and spas, outdoor living areas (fireplaces, kitchens, covered porches), professional landscaping and hardscape installation, and home remodeling (kitchen, bathroom, and architectural design). Its operating model integrates landscape architecture, pool construction, hardscape installation, and interior remodeling under a single project team, with the firm self-describing as handling permits, approvals, and inspections on behalf of the client. A licensed general contractor in both North and South Carolina, Coogan's also offers saltwater pool options and wifi-connected smart pool automation systems that allow remote control of lighting, heating, and audio via smartphone or tablet.

The business operates on a project-based professional services revenue model, with one-time project fees determined through quote-based pricing rather than publicly disclosed rates. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with lead generation driven by a complimentary consultation funnel (website quote requests and phone inquiries), supported by a multi-channel marketing presence including an active blog, SEO-optimized website content, and social media profiles on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other platforms. The Houzz platform serves as both a marketing channel and a credentialing mechanism, with verified badges and customer service awards (Best of Houzz 2015, 2018 Houzz Landscaping Service Award, Best of Customer Service on Houzz) supplementing BBB accreditation and APSP industry membership. The geographic footprint is intentionally narrow, limited to the Charlotte metro, with no stated expansion plans beyond the region.

The company has completed thousands of custom projects over more than four decades, with project examples concentrated in affluent Charlotte neighborhoods such as Montibello, Quail Hollow, and Baxter Village. Ownership rests with founder Tom Coogan, and the firm operates with a small core team of 1-10 employees, relying on subcontracted labor for construction execution. There is no evidence of external investment, no disclosed financials, and no M&A activity.

Name

COOGAN'S DESIGN-BUILD

Legal name

Coogan's Design-Build

Website

https://cooganslandscape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coogan's Design-Build is a privately held residential design-build firm founded in 1982, serving affluent homeowners in the Charlotte, NC metro area with custom inground pools, outdoor living spaces, landscaping, and home remodeling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Design-Build Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF), Outdoor Kitchens & Built-In BBQ Construction (HSAPALAE)

Keywords

• Custom pool construction
• Hardscape design
• Outdoor living spaces
• Residential landscaping
• Home remodeling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pineville, NC

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Pool and Hardscape Construction: Project-based revenue from design and construction of custom inground pools, pool houses, outdoor living spaces, and landscaping. One-time project fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coogan's Design-Build is a residential design-build firm that designs and constructs custom inground pools and spas, outdoor living areas (outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, covered porches), landscaping (landscape design, installation, patios and walkways), and home remodeling (kitchen, bathroom, architectural home design). The company handles every step from concept and permits through construction and inspections, delivering turn-key projects to homeowners in the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area.

Product overview

Coogan's Design-Build is a design-build firm offering custom residential outdoor living solutions. The company operates as a single unified service platform combining design and construction under one roof. Their core offerings include custom inground pools and spas (with design, construction, and pool house/cabana services), outdoor living areas (fireplaces, kitchens, covered porches), professional landscaping (design, installation, patios, walkways), and home remodeling (kitchens, bathrooms, architectural design). Additional features include pool automation systems with wifi-connected controls and saltwater pool options. The company has been in business since 1982 serving the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inground Pools & Spas Custom inground pool and spa design, construction, and installation services including pool houses and cabanas, delivered to residential homeowners in the Charlotte, NC metro area.
• Outdoor Living Areas Outdoor living space construction including outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, and covered porches for residential properties in the Charlotte, NC metro area.
• Landscaping Professional landscape design and installation services including landscape masterplan design, landscape installation, and patios and walkways for residential clients in the Charlotte, NC metro area.
• Home Remodeling Residential interior home remodeling services including kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and architectural home design for homeowners in the Charlotte, NC metro area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Worry-free experience handling all permits, approvals, and inspections

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HouzzcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional portfolio and review platform where Coogan's maintains an active presence showcasing completed projects and collecting client reviews. Includes verified badges and award recognition.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Pools & Landscape: Integrated residential design-build firm combining custom pools, landscape, and outdoor living construction. Highly comparable to Coogan's full-service design-build model, with similar affluent-customer positioning and end-to-end project management.
• River Pools & Spas: Regional custom inground pool builder and fiberglass pool manufacturer serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Direct peer to Coogan's core pool design-build offering, with similar custom-pool + outdoor living positioning for affluent residential customers.

Broad incumbents

• Anthony & Sylvan Pools: One of the largest U.S. residential inground pool builders with national footprint. Comparable to Coogan's as a custom pool design-and-build provider serving affluent homeowners, though operating at far greater scale and across many metros.
• Blue Haven Pools & Spas: Established U.S. residential pool builder with regional offices across multiple states. Comparable to Coogan's in custom inground pool design and construction for affluent homeowners, though broader geographic reach and brand scale.
• Premier Pools & Spas: National pool and spa construction franchise network. Comparable to Coogan's as a custom residential pool builder with turn-key design-build, but operating across many U.S. markets through a franchise model rather than a single local team.
• Case Design/Remodeling: Regional residential design-build remodeling firm serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable to Coogan's home remodeling and architectural design lines, with similar full-service design-build positioning for affluent homeowners.

Regional players

• Claffey Pools: Texas-based custom residential pool and outdoor living builder. Comparable to Coogan's in design-build pool construction for affluent homeowners, but operating primarily in the Dallas-Fort Worth market rather than Charlotte.

Emerging players

• Lamont Bros. Design Build: Mid-sized residential design-build firm specializing in home additions and remodeling. Comparable to Coogan's home remodeling and design-build offering for affluent homeowners, though narrower in scope (interior-focused vs. Coogan's outdoor + interior bundle).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coogan-s-landscape-design

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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