Long lap pool beside a covered porch with pine trees and open fields beyond

Raleigh, NC, since 1983

Pools engineered to be beautiful, and safer.

Custom swimming pools for Raleigh homeowners, designed and built by a state-certified pool contractor who has been serving homeowners since 1983.

  • APSP Certified Building Professional
  • FSPA International Award of Excellence
  • As seen on HGTV Love It or List It
  • Licensed GC #80889
Curving freeform pool with a mosaic tile spa, navy umbrellas and a stone deck under tall trees

Since 1983

Raleigh, North Carolina

Setting a New Standard

Swim is a state-certified pool builder in Raleigh, North Carolina. Though Swim has been serving homeowners as a pool contractor since 1983, we are licensed to build both residential and commercial pools. If you are considering building a new pool, you have chosen the right place!

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FSPA International Award of Excellence

Best in class for in-ground pool design in the freeform category.

Certified Building Professional

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals recognizes Swim as a Certified Building Professional, which shows that we have surpassed the requirements for state licensing.

Licensed and insured

At Swim, we are both licensed and insured, and we are educated on local code enforcement.

Swim-Safe® Drainless Pools™

No drains. No entrapment risk. Cleaner water.

The "Drainless Pool" is a swimming pool circulation system without any bottom drains. By removing the drain from the circulation system design, the potential hazard for suction entrapment is completely eliminated. Since 2002, we've shown our commitment to safety by exclusively offering the Swim-Safe® system.

  1. Removes the drain, eliminates entrapment

    Swim-Safe® eliminates the bottom drain and adds more surface skimmers to replace the water flow to the filter.

  2. Cleaner water than traditional systems

    Swim-Safe® delivers used surface water to the filter, so dirt and debris is skimmed before it can settle into the water.

  3. Skims faster, needs fewer chemicals

    Swim-Safe® skims off debris faster and more efficiently than traditional pool circulation systems.

  4. More fittings, better heat distribution

    Swim-Safe® uses more circulation fittings than traditional pool circulation systems.

  5. Sweep returns instead of eyeballs

    Swim-Safe® uses "sweep" return fittings rather than "eyeball" fittings, which are positioned lower in the wall to move more water and send suspended debris to the surface to be skimmed and removed from the water.

Pool design

A custom pool, designed for your space.

The most versatile pool design style, freeform pools are extremely popular among North Carolina homeowners.

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Freeform pool with a raised blue mosaic spa at one end and brick coping beside a deck and lawn
Freeform pool with a raised stone spa spilling a sheer waterfall, pergola and wooded backyard behind
Freeform pool with a raised round stone spa, boulders and fire bowls against a wooded slope

How it works

From first conversation to first swim.

  1. Step 1: Consultation

    Schedule a free initial meeting to discuss your future swimming pool project. Meet in person at your home or by video call, such as FaceTime or Skype. It helps to have your plot plan or survey ready, plus photos of your backyard to have on file.

  2. Step 2: Custom Design

    We'll help you explore the pool styles that will work best with your home and landscape, then show you how to customize your pool design to reflect your unique style. Our design specialists will help you customize your pool to create a unique and beautiful space.

  3. Step 3: Construction

    Once the contract is signed, we are able to start building your custom pool. Swim handles all aspects of pool building and is licensed, insured, and educated on local code enforcement. We work with you to find the perfect pool shape, placement, and finishes for your home.

  4. Step 4: Enjoy

    Whether you enjoy swimming or just a relaxing float, your new pool is sure to bring years of enjoyment. Shared outdoor activities bring a family together, and a new pool in your back yard helps you build some amazing memories.

Signature work

Pools built in Raleigh, one custom design at a time.

Backyard pool glowing blue at dusk with uplit trees, stepping stones and a lit spa
Backyard pool glowing blue at dusk with uplit trees, stepping stones and a lit spa
Aerial view of a white stone-trimmed home with a vanishing edge pool spilling into a lower catch basin
Aerial view of a white stone-trimmed home with a vanishing edge pool spilling into a lower catch basin
Rectangular pool with a stone wall, sheer descent, outdoor sofa and loungers on white paving
Rectangular pool with a stone wall, sheer descent, outdoor sofa and loungers on white paving
Pool lit in deep blue at night with two flaming fire bowls above a stone wall
Pool lit in deep blue at night with two flaming fire bowls above a stone wall
Freeform pool with a round raised stone spa, ornamental grasses and boulder landscaping
Freeform pool with a round raised stone spa, ornamental grasses and boulder landscaping
Freeform pool with a blue tile spa, lawn and a two story house with a deck behind
Freeform pool with a blue tile spa, lawn and a two story house with a deck behind
Timber pavilion with stone columns, umbrella and loungers around a pool and paver patio
Timber pavilion with stone columns, umbrella and loungers around a pool and paver patio
Freeform pool with a round blue mosaic spa, tiki torches and tree line under a clear sky
Freeform pool with a round blue mosaic spa, tiki torches and tree line under a clear sky
Lit fire bowl in the foreground with a blue pool, spa and navy umbrella beyond
Stone fire pit with weathered Adirondack chairs beside a white pergola in a wooded garden

Outdoor living

More than a pool. A backyard oasis.

One of the most popular upgrades for Raleigh homeowners, spas and hot tubs allow you to enjoy your backyard all year long. Choose a built-in spa that uses the same internal plumbing as your pool or a stand-alone hot tub, with your choice of seats, jets, colors, styles, and add-ons like LED lights and spillways that overflow into your pool.

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Small plunge pool with raised coping on a wood deck, trees and a fence beyond

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Financing

An investment in family and home value.

Very few things can bring a family together like shared outdoor activities. So, with a new pool installed right in your back yard, you're sure to build some amazing memories. Whether you enjoy swimming or just a relaxing float, your new pool is sure to bring years of enjoyment.

In addition, adding an in-ground pool to your home increases your property value. A pool is an upscale amenity that will make your home desirable to prospective buyers in the future. Contact your local Pool Builder in Raleigh for more information about swimming pool financing.

  • Lyon Financial
  • Viking Capital
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Consultations

Plan your pool virtually or in person

With the numerous video call services available, such as FaceTime and Skype, it's never been easier to schedule a virtual meeting. Prefer to meet face to face? We are also happy to come to your home to consult in person.

How would you like to meet?

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