--- title: "THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/the-pool-company-construction-pfvwus-pf~914842424 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~914842424.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION" category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/55a3e2ef014c8900_1298-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1281 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, United States" latitude: 38.2995 longitude: -77.4772 phone: "(540) 834-3743" website: https://poolconstructionva.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 36 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 89 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION Original Houzz profile: [THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/the-pool-company-construction-pfvwus-pf~914842424) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** Fredericksburg, VA - **Serves:** Richmond, Spotsylvania, Leesburg, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Warrenton, Spotsylvania Courthouse, King George, Falmouth, Stafford, Tappahannock, Haymarket, Passapatanzy, Corbin, Hartwood, Loudoun, Nokes, Prince William - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (36 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2012–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - High-end - Offers Custom Work We opened our doors in a small store downtown Fredericksburg specializing in the service needs of our customers. We have now expanded our trade into swimming pool construction, building custom in ground gunite swimming pools & spas, gunite renovations, and full retail store. We take a lot of pride bringing back the lost art of customer service. Our approach is simple, listen to the customer, and design an outdoor living space that will be the envy of your neighbors. Between the service and construction we offer over 30 years of experience in the swimming pool industry. With this experience we offer a huge data base of information that can benefit your swimming pool needs, while always training and staying up to date with current technology in the services of the swimming pool. ### Services Provided - Swimming Pool Construction - Swimming Pool Design - Pool Deck Design & Construction - Pool Lighting Installation - Pool Remodeling - Pool Plastering - Pool Tiling - Swimming Pool Construction-Gunite - Swimming Pool Renovation ### Areas Served - Richmond - Spotsylvania - Leesburg - Fredericksburg - Culpeper - Warrenton - Spotsylvania Courthouse - King George - Falmouth - Stafford - Tappahannock - Haymarket - Passapatanzy - Corbin - Hartwood - Loudoun - Nokes - Prince William ### Typical Job Cost $150,000 - 350,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION | | Address | 1281 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, United States | | Phone | (540) 834-3743 | | Website | https://poolconstructionva.com | | License Number | 2705132419 | | Followers on Houzz | 89 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/patrick.livingston.338?fref=browse\_search ## Offers Call Now to Book For Spring Projects _Mention Houzz_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/the-pool-company-construction-pfvwus-pf~914842424) - **Website:** https://poolconstructionva.com - **Phone:** (540) 834-3743 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Class A Contractor, The Best of 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018. Fredericksburg Swimming Pool Builder & Service, Certfied Building Professional with APSP. - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2012–2021), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Pool & Hot Tub Alliance](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/pool-and-hot-tub-alliance-pfvwus-pf~881802885) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 36 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — David Scharre, Oct. 2020** > We're very happy with our finished pool and deck project - it came out even better than we anticipated. Patrick and his team were great to work with as we refined our design ideas and then went thru the construction and startup process, and were responsive to questions and concerns throughout. Pricing was competitive, especially in light of the quality and cooperation. **★★★★★ — Ken McDowell, Sept. 2019** > We just completed last year installation of a new 26,000 gallon 20X40 foot saltwater pool and spa with a waterfall and beautiful travertine hardscape. I wanted to write a review (which I usually don't) because as most know putting in a pool can be challenging and many have more than one person they know with pool construction horror stories. Our project was large and in conjunction with an overall new build with a custom home. Patrick had to coordinate with our home builder and architect and had to jump in near the last portion of a two year project. Patrick is amazing and has become a trusted friend due to his honesty and transparency in the pool design and build process. > > Patrick is fairly mild making him easy to talk with and he is responsive to anything you bring up. He is not afraid to listen and digest your vision and then help guide you in the areas which may save you later frustration on pool upkeep and maintenance as well as cost. Cost, while not the cheapest, was explained and transparent and the project brought in on budget. Due to unrelated issues with our landscape architect we got rid of thankfully, Patrick stepped right into the role and helped design and build the pool concept we were thinking. The pool was a different shape then I first envisioned and a bit more expensive then first planned but a year later I can honesty attest that the changes and cost upgrades were well worth it. Cost savings which were estimated on heating and the other physical changes which jive more with how my family uses the pool were spot on. We would have never done some of those things on our own without Patrick's guidance and that of his team. > > Lastly, as one of the best endorsements for you to select Patrick and the Pool Company Construction is to honestly tell you that the whole project did not go off perfectly . . . as projects this size seldom do anyway. We had a major issue after Patrick had finished the pool and turned it over a few months later to the warranty folks. The propane heater for the spa from Pentair was not working as planned and it took a lot of diagnosing to figure out why. I must admit out of frustration I bypassed the pool store and warranty folks and called Patrick direct on his cell phone even though he had finished and I had issued final payment months before. He made one of what would become many special trips out to the house to help solve the problem. While this sounds like good customer service, which it was, you need to understand that it was the heater that was the problem and not the install . . . so in a nut shell not Patrick's problem. He stayed with us through the problem and as frustration was mounting as the issue dragged out a couple of months from one manufacturer suggested fix after another . . . Patrick went to bat for us and demanded that Pentair stand by their product and replace the whole unit. To the credit of Pentair they did (which they had tried everything to not replace the unit) and to the credit of Patrick they never would have if he did not get involved from a professional standpoint. > > So while you consider other options out there in our area that are little cheaper I want you to know that I had the same thought process but friends of mine used Patrick and the Pool Company Construction for their pools and told me they picked them mostly for their over-engineering and standing by their product. I was glad I did as well and you can not go wrong with Patrick and his team at the Pool Company Construction --- I give them my highest recommendation. **★★★★★ — HU-102159080, Sept. 2019** > Patrick from the Pool Company is an honest and straightforward guy who follows thru with he says he is going to do. Definitely hard to find accountable people like Patrick in the pool business. Highly recommend.. **★★★★★ — Beth Strand, April 2019** > Patrick and his crew are talented and professional. I would highly recommend the for any pool building or renovation work you might have. He and his staff gladly and quickly answer any and all questions that arise during a job. **★★★★★ — elliscasa, Dec. 2017** > Patrick built a phenomenal pool for my family. Not just a pool but a venue complete with a hot tub, fire pit and gorgeous outdoor (Travertine) living space. The attention to detail and quality of construction is unparallelled. Memories will be made here thanks to Patrick and his team! **★★★★★ — Kenneth Cooke, Nov. 2017** > Excellent workmanship. Built our pool to exact specifications. Supported diagnosis of a frustrating scaling issue - for an extended time, but in the end provided good service and problem resolved. Pools are expensive and you have to accept a considerable degree of risk since there are no do overs - but I think your risk is in good hands here. **★★★★★ — David Emmith, April 2017** > I strongly recommend doing business with The Pool Company. During all phases of our project, from inception through completion, they were very responsive, easy to work with and they did a thoroughly outstanding job. Patrick is NOT a Red Sox fan, so they did leave room for improvement; however, I would hire this company in a second for any future work. On our project we needed the coping stones reset (which they did expertly - not one broken coping stone), all tiles removed and replaced (again, just a terrific job) and the pool replastered. My wife and I could not be happier with the outcome. The first photo is from April 10, 2017 when the coping stones were reset and the tiles replaced. The second photo is from April 13, 2017 when a bonding agent was applied to the old plaster surface. The third photo is from April 15, 2017 when the pool was replastered and we began a hose-fill of the pool. We also purchased a 5,000-gallon load of water to give the refilling a good head start. As I write this, (April 16, 2017, 7:00 PM), the pool is just a few hours away from being filled. **★★★★★ — Cindy Wasyln, Dec. 2016** > We hired The Pool Company Construction to come in and correct and complete another pool company's terrible work. We have been thrilled with the work that Patrick and his company have done, and have already recommended his company to many of our friends. First Class!! **★★★★ — User, Dec. 2016** > After explaining to them that several of our pool tiles had fallen off, the Pool Co. technicians inspected the pool and determined that moisture had leaked behind the coping stone and undermined the pool surface, causing tiles to loosen. Once it became clear that this problem couldn't simply be patched here and there, we decided to have all tiles replaced and new caulking done around the pool. The crew that did the work was very efficient, and cleaned up after themselves. **★★★★★ — Keri Walker, Sept. 2016** > Patrick was a pleasure to work with! He was efficient, professional, funny, and creative. He was able to take our vision and design a pool that exceeded all of our expectations! Our budget was very realistic, so we had no problem staying within it. We couldn't be happier with the end result, and are grateful it was done in time to enjoy the rest of the summer! **★★★★★ — HU-509889, Sept. 2016** > The Pool Company is a top notch professional installer of custom concrete pools. We are extremely happy with the work. Beautiful work. Completed in a timely manner and very high quality with attention to detail. Patrick Livingston is a pleasure to work with. He is straight forward, honest, hard working. I highly recommend The Pool Company and especially Patrick Livingston. Great job. **★★★★★ — Jeffery Rutter, Sept. 2016** > Knowledgeable and professional, Patrick and his team delivers what is contracted and promised. He will go out of his way to answer any questions or concerns, but the bottom line is a pool renovation or new construction project done by The Pool Company Construction is a thing of beauty and of the highest quality. I can confidently recommend Patrick to anyone looking for a pool contractor. ## Selected projects - [Outdoor Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-retreat-pj-vj~7765290) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Thorny Point Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thorny-point-rd-pj-vj~4901786) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: A 50' by 20' infinity pool with stone face and a beautiful travertine patio. The spa is raised 18" and in conjunction with the pool has it's own automatic cover. The basin for the infinity pool wraps around the side and there are 5 openings that allow for water to flow through the pool wall. - [Pool & Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-and-pool-house-pj-vj~6382299) - Location: Fredericksburg, VA - Photos: 11 - Description: This swimming pool and spa project sets in Old Town Fredericksburg Virginia. The beautiful pool house and travertine patio truly set the environment of outdoor living space. Stone walls surround the pool and pool house giving ample seating areas as well as provide some privacy for the family. Montego Bay Quartz Plaster was used for the interior and glass tile was used by Classic Pool Tile. - [Etlan Pool & Spa Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/etlan-pool-and-spa-project-pj-vj~6368468) - Location: Etlan, VA - Photos: 7 - [Haymarket 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haymarket-1-pj-vj~5622995) - Location: Haymarket, VA - Photos: 7 - Description: Custom inground Gunite Swimming Pool. This pool features an upper area for seating and sunning that spills over into the lower pool. The main tanning shelf spills over into four smaller basins each with their own LED lights. At night this stunning pool lights up with a grand display of color. The tanning shelf also features two LED foam bubblers. The Plaster is a French Grey Quartz with Piedimonte coping from Techo-Bloc as well as Aberdeen pavers also from Techo-Bloc. - [Federal Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/federal-hill-pj-vj~1308173) - Location: Fredericksburg, VA - Photos: 11 - Description: A swimming pool and spa combination. This pool offers a negative edge or infinity edge and an automatic pool cover. The pool cover has a hidden leading edge and tucks neatly under the pool coping to offer a clean look when not in use. The pavers pool patio around the pool is Sacobos. The spa is raised 18" above the pool which is ideal for additional seating. This pool is also equipped with Badu Swim Jet. It is used to create a current that keeps you in place without having to swim laps and turns… - [Granite Springs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/granite-springs-pj-vj~2696586) - Location: Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA - Photos: 9 - [Unionville Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/unionville-project-pj-vj~1820161) - Location: Rapidan, VA - Photos: 11 - [Bamboo Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bamboo-point-pj-vj~4902565) - Location: King George, VA - Photos: 12 - [Pine Knoll](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-knoll-pj-vj~1888943) - Location: Fredericksburg, VA - Photos: 6 - [Bloomsbury Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bloomsbury-farm-pj-vj~2829321) - Location: Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA - Photos: 8 - [Negative Edge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/negative-edge-pj-vj~198627) - Location: Lake Anna, VA - Photos: 5 - Description: Negative Edge Pool and Spa over looking Lake Anna in Virginia. Being a weekend home the pool has an auto cover for the pool and a floating cover for the spa. This adds protection for the owner as well as keeping unwanted debris out of the pool and spa. A tanning ledge for the pool entry offers a relaxing place to rest while enjoying the great view of the lake. An almost invisible safety fence installed in the pool deck provides a solid barrier to a four foot drop, while allowing the view of the… - [Pool, Spa, & Automatic Cover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-spa-and-automatic-cover-pj-vj~2690242) - Location: Warrenton, VA - Photos: 8 - [Jamis Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jamis-place-pj-vj~2829336) - Location: Fredericksburg, VA - Photos: 10 - [Colonial Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-beach-pj-vj~1962105) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Automatic Pool Cover with a raised spa. A tanning shelf with two bubblers. The plaster is a quartz finish. The pool coping is Agean Pearl marble coping. The pool deck is broom finish with the Agean Pearl used as dividers. - [River Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-road-pj-vj~2746757) - Location: Fredericksburg, VA - Photos: 8 - [Pool Pavilion and Fire Pit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-pavilion-and-fire-pit-pj-vj~1301972) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Our company designed and installed the Pavilion, Fire Pit, and Chimney. The Pool Company, one of our collaborators, designed and built the pool. The fire pit is not a kit and was custom sawn from block to match other walls throughout the project. We integrated the pool coping as the coping for the built in seat. The natural stone on the chimney matches the stone on the raised bond beam of the pool. The colors and textures created a harmonious pleasing space. - [Old World Feel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-world-feel-pj-vj~275842) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: Classic rectangle swimming pool and detached spa with an auto cover. The auto cover adds a level of safety for the younger members of the family, helps retain warm water, and helps Dad by keeping the pool clean from debris. The Spa is raised 18" and is detached from the swimming pool. The water falls over a spillway into a mini catch pool and is delivered to the pool via static plumbing lines. This acts as a equalizing line and helps filter the spa water. The stone veneer ties in to the stone on… - [Stonehenge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stonehenge-pj-vj~666250) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: A natural swimming pool built into the side of a hill near a stone quarry. Two, 2' foot retaining walls were built to address the steep backyard. An automatic pool cover with a hidden leading bar was installed. An outdoor wood burning fireplace was built that anchors the project. An outdoor living space has been created. - [Claridon 1021](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/claridon-1021-pj-vj~615705) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Swimming Pool and Spa renovation on the 9th floor of Claridon 1021 condo in Arlington VA. New tile, pool coping, and stone veneer were installed. A stone enhancer was applied to the Tennessee coping to help draw out the stone's natural character. Pool offers great views of Washington D.C. [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/the-pool-company-construction-pfvwus-pf~914842424) ## Ideabooks - [patrick73's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32139951/list/patrick73-s-ideas) — 3 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/patrick73) ## Community Q&A **Q: What are the measurements of tanning ledge/ first step? chairs from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The chairs are from Ledge Lounger. They have a variety of colors and different sizes depending on the depth of the tanning shelf. The on in the photo is 10” deep. The shelf itself is 12’ x 15’. **Q: Pool Size** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello How big is this pool? What are the dimensions for the first step and how many steps after that? Thanks Janine A: Hi Janine, The pool is 14' x 40'. The sun-shelf dimensions are 8' x 10'. There are four total steps. **Q: Waterfall** *(in Design Dilemma)* I need help figuring out why is this happening to my natural rock waterfall. A: Very nice water feature. You have natural stone held together with mortar. The water is allowing the minerals in both to leach out. Try purchasing a good sealer from a stone center. This will help stop the issue from reoccurring. You will need to clean area well before you seal it. Try a mix of water and muriatic acid (3-1 ratio) 3 parts water 1 part acid. The acid may affect your PH but won't hurt the pool. Once clean allow area to dry and then seal it. This will prevent the water from penetrating the mortar and stone. Use a good sealer that penatrates into the stone and mortar. Hopes this helps. **Q: What is the size of the pool?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is an 850 square foot pool. Max width is 23' and the length is 40'. The tanning shelf is 8' by 23'. **Q: What is the width of pool?** *(in Photo Questions)* It appears the tanning ledge jets into main pool about 3 feet. What is the distance from edge of tanning ledge to back side of pool? Thanks! A: Hi Sarah, The tanning shelf area was 12" of water (15" from bottom of coping) & the body of the pool went 3' to 8' deep. **Q: LOVE this pool! Do you know the size?** *(in Photo Questions)* We love this pool! Do you know the size of the pool and the size of the sun shelf? Thanks!! A: This pool is 850 square feet. The sun shelf is 8' x 28'. It is 12" of water and 15" down from the coping. If you are interested in ledge loungers than the pool depth should be no more than 10". --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*