POOL BUILDERS WHO work closely with you to deliver truly stunning results
LEARN MORE ABOUT EDGEWATER POOLS
At Edgewater Pools, we know that a pool is so much more than a place to swim. It’s an escape, an oasis where you can relax in to forget the difficulties of the day. Our professional approach draws on combined experience of over 45 years, with more than 20 years in managing projects with beautiful results.
From your initial consultation through to the design and construction of your backyard escape, we work closely with you to deliver truly stunning results. We specialize in custom water features and inground spas, as well as a full backyard design and landscaping service so your pool blends seamlessly with its surroundings.
Your Backyard Specialist
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Commitment to Excellence
We handle every job from start to finish and beyond. We’re committed to our work, and we’re proud to stand behind it.
Backyard pools, including beautiful, comfortable patios, are an investment. It’s not just financial, either; our customers place their trust in our work, and rely on us to create a beautiful escape that they can truly relax in.
Every pool designed and built by Edgewater Pools is backed by our service warranty. This warranty is unmatched anywhere in the industry, and represents our commitment to you, the client.
A Uniquely Efficient Process
Our clients are always amazed at how quickly we can get the job done. We tackle our work with unmatched efficiency while exceeding your expectations. Our inclusive approach is done entirely in-house, so you get our years of expertise working for you from start to finish.
In fact, our process came about because we wanted to make pool building and backyard design easier for our clients. By streamlining and simplifying our services, you get the best of design and landscaping expertise under one roof.
Trust Our Experience
Our fully certified staff handle everything, from design to landscaping and installations. We are able to coordinate seamlessly on every project. You get your beautiful backyard oasis sooner, without bouncing from contractor to contractor, which means more time spent enjoying your new backyard escape.
Meet the Team
Jonathan Robert – President & CEO
From a young age, Jonathan’s had a passion for working outdoors. Growing up in the country, he was always ready to help out with projects around the house and grew to love working with his hands. Even after a successful career on the Canadian Alpine Ski Team, Jonathan knew his calling was in landscaping.
Bringing the lessons he learned throughout his athletic life to his work, Jonathan’s commitment to quality, integrity, and a high level of service helps Edgewater Pools deliver the very best to its valuable clients. When he’s not hard at work, Jonathan can be found enjoying time with family, getting outdoors, or exploring architecture and discovering good food.
Bert Minor – Sales & Design Manager
With nearly 20 years of experience in the landscaping industry, Bert’s a dedicated professional with a keen eye for detail in design. In addition to his certifications in landscape design and ongoing support for the industry, Bert’s also served as a board member in the Ottawa chapter of Landscape Ontario, contributing regularly to their construction committee. He’s also a member of the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada, and holds National Swimming Pool Foundation certification.
His eye for design hasn’t gone unnoticed. Several of Bert’s projects have been featured in prominent industry supplier magazines, and he’s always looking for ways to incorporate his ideas and unique approach into future designs. Outside of work, Bert loves spending time in nature (he’s a keen landscape photographer) and with his daughter and grandchildren.
A Clear View of the Build From Plan to First Swim
If you are researching pool builders Ottawa, knowing what to expect from an ordinary pool project is very helpful. A pool build isn’t a single construction step, it’s a series of decisions and checkpoints, and understanding the sequence that is required can help you plan around timing, budgeting and make the right choices at each stage. For most homeowners comparing Ottawa pool builders, the real decision goes beyond visuals and comes down to trust in the process.
Most projects start with a discovery phase during which the site(s), dimension, and desired use is assessed. This step impacts the layout, what pool equipment to use and also how the pool will fit into your yard landscape. A pool builder in Ottawa will typically want to discuss setbacks, access to the yard for machinery and equipment, whether the pool will be delivered as a single unit or built on site, and any permit requirements that may apply. Working with a pool builder in Ottawa also means reviewing access limitations early, since equipment size and yard entry points can affect both scheduling and construction methods. Once the design is finalized, permit approvals and scheduling usually determine when construction can begin.
After excavation, the process moves into structural work along with plumbing and electrical rough ins, followed by construction of the core structure based on the type of pool. During these processes there may be inspections and quality controls, and sequencing can also vary according to weather. That’s why Ottawa pool builders will guide you on which decisions can remain flexible and which need to be finalized early, such as equipment placement, lighting locations, and water features.
It’s the finishing work throughout the project that brings everything together. Coping, decking prepping and final surface details are completed. Next, the pool is filled with water and all systems are started and tested. It’s common for an Ottawa pool builder to review start up procedures, basic maintenance, and how to operate the pump, heating, and filtration systems. Many Ottawa pool builders also provide a basic maintenance schedule to help you stay ahead of potential issues throughout the season.
For homeowners comparing pool builders, Ottawa residents will find that a clear, step by step explanation makes the decision much easier. It manages expectations, reduces surprises and makes the backyard all come together in a much more predictable way for the entire household.
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