--- title: "Drakeley Pool Company — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/drakeley-pool-company-pfvwus-pf~847365218 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~847365218.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Drakeley Pool Company" category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4d037a4c0f1426ca_2665-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "74 Hickory Lane, Bethlehem, Connecticut 06751, United States" latitude: 41.6387 longitude: -73.2091 phone: "(860) 274-7903" website: http://drakeleypools.com rating: 5 review_count: 25 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 86 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Drakeley Pool Company Original Houzz profile: [Drakeley Pool Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/drakeley-pool-company-pfvwus-pf~847365218) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** Bethlehem, CT - **Serves:** Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, Fairfield, Stratford, Torrington, Westport, Watertown, Darien, Plymouth, Woodbury, Oakville, Riverside, Litchfield, Middlebury, Thomaston, Old Greenwich, Harwinton, Washington, Bethlehem, Northwest Harwinton, Kent, Sharon, Morris, Roxbury, Bethlehem Village, Southport, Woodbury Center, New Preston, Bantam, Falls Village, Cornwall Bridge, Bridgewater, Amenia, Dover Plains, Lakeside, Millbrook, New Preston Marble Dale, Northfield, Poughkeepsie, Stanford, Washington Depot - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2023), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Drakeley Pool Company, LLC is an award-winning luxury swimming pool, spa, and water feature design and construction firm. A respected industry leader, Drakeley Pool Company’s portfolio is broad, featuring custom high-end projects executed for both residential and commercial clients. Many projects have been recognized in publications such as Architectural Digest, Better Homes and Gardens, Green Home, Luxury Homes Quarterly, Luxury Pools, and Shotcrete Magazine. ### Services Provided - Swimming Pool Construction - Swimming Pool Design - Pool Deck Design & Construction - Pool Lighting Installation ### Areas Served - Stamford - Norwalk - Greenwich - Fairfield - Stratford - Torrington - Westport - Watertown - Darien - Plymouth - Woodbury - Oakville - Riverside - Litchfield - Middlebury - Thomaston - Old Greenwich - Harwinton - Washington - Bethlehem - Northwest Harwinton - Kent - Sharon - Morris - Roxbury - Bethlehem Village - Southport - Woodbury Center - New Preston - Bantam - Falls Village - Cornwall Bridge - Bridgewater - Amenia - Dover Plains - Lakeside - Millbrook - New Preston Marble Dale - Northfield - Poughkeepsie - Stanford - Washington Depot ### Typical Job Cost $80,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Drakeley Pool Company | | Address | 74 Hickory Lane, Bethlehem, Connecticut 06751, United States | | Phone | (860) 274-7903 | | Website | http://drakeleypools.com | | Followers on Houzz | 86 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Drakeley-Pool-Company/131269400261295 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/drakeleypools - Blog — http://www.drakeleypools.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Drakeley Pool Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/drakeley-pool-company-pfvwus-pf~847365218) - **Website:** http://drakeleypools.com - **Phone:** (860) 274-7903 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2023), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 25 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Sapna, Nov. 2022** > Drakeley did a great job on our pool. The construction was quick and seamless, and they guided us on the decisions that needed to be made as we went along. The pool was on time and ready to use even earlier than we expected. Everyone at Drakeley was helpful and professional. I would highly recommend Drakeley! **★★★★★ — Rapp Construction Management LLC, Oct. 2022** > I am a custom home builder. I have worked with multiple different. Paul firms in the past. This is the best pool from I have ever worked with, and I highly recommend them. They did an absolutely stellar job, and I will be using them again in the future. **★★★★★ — Eric Zahn Builders LLC., Sept. 2022** > The Drakeley Pool Company is extremely professional and efficient to work with. I am a general contractor and have worked with many pool companies and Drakeley is by far the best to work with and produces the best pool out there. They communicate very well and are always right there when they need to be. They stay on schedule and budget! The pools they build are absolutely beautiful and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new pool! **Comment from Drakeley Pool Company:** > Thank you for your kind words, Eric! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and we hope to do so again in the future. **★★★★★ — ronnago, Dec. 2021** > We couldn't have been more pleased with our choice of Drakeley for building our pool. They were first-rate from start to finish - offering great, balanced advice on the many early decision points; a construction process that was as smooth as could be; and finally, a beautiful, working product on a very timely basis. Huge thanks to the Drakeley team, would highly recommend! **Comment from Drakeley Pool Company:** > Thank you for the glowing review, Ronna! It was a pleasure working with you on this project. We are so happy to hear the experience was smooth for you as well. **★★★★★ — HU-430558485, Aug. 2021** > Just the fact that I started a pool this year and got a pool this year is all you really need to know. Drakeley Pool Company are consummate professionals—not just Bill but the whole team. With every detail considered and reconsidered, the finished product is beautiful and high performing. Even the town inspector mentioned how exceptionally solid the construction was. Most tellingly, Bill called me from my backyard while his crew was "shooting" the concrete to tell me that he wanted to change the placement of my skimmers because of my soil composition. He felt that, as drawn, my pool would have problems years from now that were avoidable. I called my landscape architect and she said "defer to Bill." It's that sort of personal care from the CEO that makes a difference. One of my guests this weekend called my pool "the most luxurious body of water" he had ever been in. **Comment from Drakeley Pool Company:** > Oliver, > > Thank you so much for taking the time to write a few words about your project. We have to agree - the space is absolutely beautiful and we are thrilled that you have been able to enjoy it. Furthermore, it is so refreshing as a contractor when a client appreciates not only the beauty of the end product, but the integrity of the structure below the "pretty finishes." Ultimately, that is what ensures you will be able to enjoy the space for many, many years to come. It was a pleasure working with you! > > Drakeley Pool Company **★★★★★ — HU-431852935, Nov. 2020** > Drakeley Pool Company built a fabulous pool for us! It's large, beautful and fits perfectly into the landscape. Their work from planning to construction was very thorough and top notch in every respect. Importantly, Drakeley paid careful attention to many of the engineering features "you don't see" (such as concrete forming, piping and fixtures, equipment installation, etc.) - many generations to come will be enjoying this pool! Many thanks to Drakeley Pool Company. **Comment from Drakeley Pool Company:** > Thank you so much for the glowing review! We always do our best to make sure we are delivering both a gorgeous addition to an outdoor space, as well as a structure that will stand the test of time. We hope you make plenty of happy memories your new space! **★★★★★ — Darlene C, Feb. 2020** > Drakeley Pools did an outstanding job putting in a 42 x 20 rectangle pool and raised hot tub in time for summer. Each person we came in contact with was professional and knowledgeable. We also have them service the pool weekly and winterize it. I would definitely recommend Drakeley Pool Company. **Comment from Drakeley Pool Company:** > Darlene- > Thank you for the kind words. It was such a pleasure working with you on this project. We hope your family enjoys the space for many years to come! **★★★★★ — Julia Descoteaux, Aug. 2018** > Putting in a pool is not only a big investment but a big stress, and from our first interaction with Bill during our consultation, we immediately felt confidence in him and his services. He took us for a drive in our area to show us the pools that he had completed as well as a few in progress. His professionalism and reputation made it an easy decision for us. > For the actual project build and now maintenance, there was never a question of work getting completed on time, at exacting quality and with clear communication. > We LOVE our pool and will recommend Drakely and his team without question. **Comment from Drakeley Pool Company:** > Julia - It was such a pleasure working with you and Dave on this project. So happy to continue the relationship and caring for your pool. Hope the space serves you well for many years to come. **★★★★★ — Fuad Sawaya, April 2018** > Excellent work all around. From design to construction to service to follow-up. Have used Drakeley before on a complicated project. They performed then and they performed again on what turned out to be an award-winning pool and hot tub. An A+ company all around. **★★★★★ — Edward DeFranco, Aug. 2017** > My wife and I worked with Drakeley to design and install an in-ground pool and bluestone patio for our property and the experience was terrific in every respect. Drakeley's team is top notch -- they completed the project exactly on time as specified and within budget. Along the way, they were very responsive in answering our questions and adjusting the specifications to our changes. I highly recommend using the company. **Comment from Drakeley Pool Company:** > Thank you for the lovely review, Ed. Your project was a pleasure to work on and we really love the way it turned out! **★★★★★ — Laura Kirkpatrick, Aug. 2017** > Putting in a pool is a huge investment - trust , excellence, customer service, superior quality, & fabulous end results are the criteria......Drakeley Pools checks all those boxes & more!!! They were great to work with!! Fabulous crew!!! And the pool was completed on time & ready for summer!!!! **Comment from Drakeley Pool Company:** > Laura - we couldn't have been happier working with you on this project! What a pleasure it's been. We're so happy you're enjoying your new space - it's gorgeous, if we may say so ourselves. Thank you for the glowing review! **★★★★★ — Freddy DeMann, Aug. 2017** > The most professional operation of any pool company out there. > From Bill through all his staff, everyone shines. Would definitely use them again. **Comment from Drakeley Pool Company:** > Thank you for your kind words, Freddy. It's been an absolute pleasure working with you and Candy! ## Selected projects - [Water's Edge \| Greenwich, CT](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-s-edge-greenwich-ct-pj-vj~7041640) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 10 - [Glass Wall \| Greenwich](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-wall-greenwich-pj-vj~5574896) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 11 - Description: a glass wall swimming pool + perimeter overflow spa overlooking the long island sound -- This one-of-a-kind pool features a knife edge slot, perimeter overflow, vanishing edge, and dual acrylic walls. Highlights of Italian glass tile around the pool's perimeter and steps reflect the adjacent raised spa, whose entire outer surface is encrusted in the same glass tile. The pool's deep grey pebble plaster creates a hue similar to the Long Island Sound it overlooks. From the courtyard below the pool… - [Seaside \| Fairfield](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-fairfield-pj-vj~2754927) - Location: Fairfield, CT - Photos: 8 - Description: a sophisticated swimming pool + spa gracing the water's edge -- A glass-tiled exterior spa is situated one level higher than the pool on a conversation deck, creating two distinct but relatable spaces. Polished aggregate plaster finish and custom Italian glass tile create sparkling blue water, mirroring the adjacent Long Island Sound. - [Clear-Cut \| Greenwich](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clear-cut-greenwich-pj-vj~6327718) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 4 - [Oversized \| Washington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oversized-washington-pj-vj~6327510) - Location: Washington, CT - Photos: 4 - Description: A large rectangular pool features oversized entry steps and interior spa. - [Rejuvenating \| Roxbury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rejuvenating-roxbury-pj-vj~2755432) - Location: Roxbury, CT - Photos: 5 - Description: While reminiscent of an English garden, this property is actually tucked away in Roxbury, Connecticut. The clients wanted this space to be both relaxing and rejuvenating, with a classically New England style. To achieve this, the design team incorporated a shallow end lounge area and raised wall fountains, which splash gently into the water of the pool below. The resulting water sounds mutes any surrounding distractions and unwelcome noise, and produces an extremely soothing soundscape. - [Free Form \| North Salem](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/free-form-north-salem-pj-vj~2754981) - Location: North Salem, NY - Photos: 6 - Description: This free form pool was designed for clients who were equestrian enthusiasts and wanted to make the most of their 100 acre property, which features jumping gates and horse trails scattered throughout. The resulting 73' x 40' watershape features a large step treatment on the side adjacent to the pool cabana that echoes the undulating lines of the pool's overall shape. The pool has a perimeter overflow detail that brings the water surface level with the deck, which augments the reflective qualitie… - [Glass Tile \| Roxbury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-tile-roxbury-pj-vj~2755117) - Location: Roxbury, CT - Photos: 14 - Description: Situated on a New England hilltop, this glass tile-encrusted pool and spa duo was designed to yield a strong sense of visual balance. Its design was inspired by the size and proportions of the neighboring tennis court, and links the watershapes' features to the lines established on the paved surface one level above. To articulate the connection, the pool's top steps are aligned with the steps leading down from the court, tying the two levels together whether you're looking up from the pool deck… - [Descending Water \| Bridgewater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/descending-water-bridgewater-pj-vj~2755348) - Location: Bridgewater, CT - Photos: 19 - Description: This two-sided vanishing edge pool drew its design inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural masterpiece "Falling Water." The client's house is a straight-lined, modernist approach to an open air glass and concrete installation, and the pool was designed to be a reflection of this. The 20' vertical spillway from the main pool drops into varying catch pools that meander along the hillside slope to the bottom of the structure. The tile cladding applied to the tops of the pool bench… - [Arch Symmetry \| Litchfield](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arch-symmetry-litchfield-pj-vj~6377161) - Location: Litchfield, CT - Photos: 3 - [Cliffside \| Armonk](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cliffside-armonk-pj-vj~2754945) - Location: Armonk, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: This award-winning cliffside vanishing edge pool and spa was constructed at the top of a 200ft cliff, directly above a lake that borders the property. The design of the pool was derived from the school of John Lautner and his mentor, Frank Lloyd Wright. The rectilinear orientation of the pool was intended to echo the angles of the house, while the harnessing of vanishing-edge design allows the eye to skim effortlessly over the surface of the water and into the vault of trees encompassing the spa… - [Overlook Retreat \| Lakeville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/overlook-retreat-lakeville-pj-vj~6377210) - Location: Salisbury, CT - Photos: 5 - [Reclaimed Garden \| Washington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reclaimed-garden-washington-pj-vj~1432228) - Location: Washington, CT - Photos: 13 - Description: This delicate project allowed us to blend a reclaimed water feature within its surrounding environment, elaborate English gardens housed at the historic Hollister House in Washington, Connecticut. A simple trough and runnel water system was designed to grace an otherwise empty courtyard and counterbalance calm and focus with the wild abundance of the rambling gardens. Reclaimed, organic materials were used throughout: water is diverted from an upper stream and transported - pure and untreated -… - [Lautner Edge \| Stanfordville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lautner-edge-stanfordville-pj-vj~816719) - Location: Stanfordville, NY - Photos: 14 - Description: Inspired by John Lautner, disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright, this contemporary perimeter overflow pool was built for an artistic design firm in the New York countryside. The knife-edge perimeter overflow (also called a Lautner Edge) creates a "continuation of space," allowing the pool to fit seamlessly with its surrounding architecture and marble decking. A dark grey interior surface, coupled with the glass-like effect created by the knife-edge, produces looming reflections of the adjacent retainin… - [Modern \| Clinton Corners](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-clinton-corners-pj-vj~2755585) - Location: Clinton Corners, NY - Photos: 3 - Description: A modern, three-sided vanishing edge pool featuring glass tile accents and an interior spa. - [Swim & Lounge \| Amenia, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swim-and-lounge-amenia-ny-pj-vj~7041630) - Location: Amenia, NY - Photos: 4 - [Restoration \| Litchfield](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restoration-litchfield-pj-vj~2755666) - Location: Litchfield, CT - Photos: 3 - Description: This restoration of a mid-century swimming pool was part of a larger project the homeowner's undertook to return the house and property to its original condition - a contemporary-style home built in 1949, and designed by renowned Modernist architect Marcel Breuer. This also included an original mural painted by Alexander Calder, located directly behind the pool. With much care and extreme attention to detail, this pool was restored to its original glory six decades after its original constructio… - [Meditation Garden \| Roxbury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meditation-garden-roxbury-pj-vj~2755733) - Location: Roxbury, CT - Photos: 7 - Description: The centerpiece of this meditation garden is an antique stone olive press set in a basin with water flowing over a millstone core. - [Hudson Valley Overlook \| Garrison, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hudson-valley-overlook-garrison-ny-pj-vj~7041645) - Location: Philipstown, NY - Photos: 7 - [Quintessential Country \| Washington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quintessential-country-washington-pj-vj~2771530) - Location: Washington, CT - Photos: 3 - Description: a spare + elegant swimming pool + spa designed for the discerning country client -- Clean rectilinear lines created by the shape of the pool, spa, and entry steps are mimicked by the surrounding full-color bluestone decking with this quintessentially country project. The simple shape and details allow the surrounding landscape to take center stage. [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/drakeley-pool-company-pfvwus-pf~847365218) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful pool! What plaster color was used? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* What finish and color was used for this pool? I appreciate it! A: Thank you! That is rock faced NY Cleft bluestone. **Q: Plaster** *(in Photo Questions)* Please provide the brand and the color of the plaster. A: Hi Jennifer - this is our standard medium grey plaster. Thanks! **Q: what color pool plaster** *(in Photo Questions)* What color pool plaster and pool tile on the waterline is this A: The plaster used on this pool and spa is "Gulf Stream Blue" in a Hydrazzo finish. The waterline tile is a custom glass blend by Sicis. **Q: Great pool** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you tell me the color of the plaster used? Also, is the coping bluestone? Do you know the dimensions of the coping? Thanks! A: The plaster used is a standard medium gray finish. It gives the water that fantastic country blue color. The coping is 20" wide, random length bluestone. **Q: What was used to finish the interior of the pool?** *(in Photo Questions)* PebbleTec or something along those lines? Thanks in advance! A: Yes indeed! That is a PebbleTec application in Midnight Blue. **Q: What are the overall dimensions of the pool and spa?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful pool! A: Hi Jennifer, this is a 50' x 20' rectangle, starting at 3-1/2' in the shallow end and extending to 6' in the deep end. Thanks for the question! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*