Your Custom Luxury Pool House
We build every Custom Luxury Pool House with structural precision, integrating heavy-timber pavilions, raw stone masonry, and high-end saunas built to last across South Carolina.
Foundation Engineering & Stone Masonry
Placing a heavy structure adjacent to a water feature requires expert grading and defensive water management. This Custom Luxury Pool House sits on a reinforced concrete slab engineered to prevent soil shifting along the pool deck. For the envelope, we paired weather-resistant slate-blue vertical siding with a rugged, thick-set natural stone skirt that completely shields the structural base from moisture penetration and constant chlorine splashback.
Open-Air Truss System & Stone Hearth
The primary structural feature of this Custom Luxury Pool House is the attached open-air lounge. Framed with exposed rough-sawn timber rafters and heavy-duty collar ties, the pavilion delivers an expansive, unobstructed footprint for relaxation. A monolithic masonry chimney serves as the focal point, featuring an authentic wood-burning hearth built from deep-set fieldstone that naturally radiates heat across the entire outdoor seating zone.
High-End Amenities & Panoramic Infrared Sauna
Interior programming maximizes every square foot of the floor plan. The central kitchen space within the Custom Luxury Pool House combines modern utility with clean aesthetics, pairing floor-to-ceiling subway tile with raw timber shelving. Just off the main floor, a dedicated wellness room houses an electric sauna crafted from premium knot-free black alder wood, designed with a massive thermal-pane observation window that directly overlooks the pool.
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Browse our recent residential projects to see how we apply our strict Better Built standards to various architectural styles, showcasing uncompromised durability and honest craftsmanship.
Get Clear Insights on Our Process
We build on a foundation of total clarity. Below, we break down the engineering protocols, custom construction timelines, and project management principles that define every project we touch.
Ready to Plan Your Build?
No two jobsites or architectural layouts are identical. Contact us today to map out a precise building strategy, realistic budget framework, and timeline tailored to your goals in the Upstate.
Do I need a separate building permit for a custom pool house in South Carolina?
Yes. In most South Carolina counties and municipalities, any detached accessory structure with electrical, plumbing, or living space requires a specific residential building permit. We handle the entire permitting process, ensuring the design complies with local zoning laws, setback requirements, and maximum lot coverage ratios.
How do you protect the pool house foundation from water damage and chlorine?
We engineer a reinforced concrete monolithic slab with integrated moisture barriers. To prevent damage from pool splashback, high humidity, and pool chemicals, we elevate the framing with a thick-set natural stone or masonry water skirt along the lower perimeter, protecting the structural studs from rot and weathering.
Can a pool house be built over existing underground utility lines?
No, building over active utilities is a code violation and a safety hazard. Before site prep begins, we conduct a thorough utility scan of your land. If sewer, water, or electric lines run through the footprint of your future pavilion, our team coordinates the necessary utility rerouting before laying the foundation.
Is a heavy-timber outdoor pavilion safe against high wind loads?
Absolutely. Our open-air pavilions are built using heavy-timber construction with rough-sawn wood beams, structural collar ties, and heavy-duty steel connectors. This robust engineering ensures the structure easily meets or exceeds South Carolina wind load requirements for open-sided framing.
How do you handle the plumbing and drainage for the outdoor kitchen and shower?
We integrate dedicated water supply lines and drain slopes directly into the foundation slab during the rough-in phase. For seasonal protection, we install accessible shut-off and blow-out valves so you can easily winterize the outdoor kitchen plumbing, preventing burst pipes during freezing Upstate winter nights.
Can the outdoor wood-burning fireplace be attached directly to the pavilion?
Yes, but it requires strict adherence to international residential building codes (IRC). We engineer a dedicated masonry foundation separate from the main slab to support the immense weight of the natural stone chimney. We also install proper clearance-to-combustibles insulation and spark arrestors to guarantee absolute fire safety.
Ready to Plan Your Build?
No two jobsites or architectural layouts are identical. Contact us today to map out a precise building strategy, realistic budget framework, and timeline tailored to your goals in the Upstate.
Active Site Management in Your Community
Great execution doesn’t happen from an office chair. Our supervisors are physically present on jobsites across South Carolina every week, directing trades and personally verifying that your Custom Luxury Pool House meets our strict structural and masonry standards.