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tkinson Pools and sPas

has come a long way from its

inception in 1984, when Rex and

Jenny Atkinson founded the firm as

a small pool maintenance company.

The couple’s business started in

a red supply shed, with nothing

more than a pickup truck for making calls. Atkinson Pool

Company has grown to become

the Lowcountry’s only full-service

swimming pool and spa provider, with more than 40 full-

time employees.

“Rex started the business 32 years ago,” said Josh

Atkinson, “and I have had the pleasure of working with

both my father and my grandfather

(Ralph). We are so pleased to be

where we are after starting as a small

company.”

Josh joined the business over a

decade ago and has been building

pools full-time since. He pointed out

that Atkinson Pools is more than just

a swimming pool builder and supply

store.

“We service over 500 pools per

week, do commercial construction,

maintenance and repair, sell hot tubs,

repair pools and spas and are the

only warranty center for every major

manufacturer in town,” he explained.

“One of our biggest selling points

is that we are the only company in

town with our last name on the side of the building. That

may not mean a lot until it all boils down to reputation,

which is everything to us. It’s extremely important to us

to provide our clients with something that would not only

serve them well long-term but also something we would

want for our family and friends long-term.”

It is this commitment to quality and customer service

that played a part in Atkinson Pools being selected as the

MakingWaves in

East Cooper

Atkinson Pools and Spas

By JOhN TORSIEllO

best in Mount Pleasant, according to the readers of

Mount

Pleasant Magazine

.

“We are extremely honored to have been selected as a

Best of Mount Pleasant,” said Atkinson. “As the longest-

standing business of our kind in Mount Pleasant, it’s easy to

be content with our business day in and day out. We really

strive to be the best we can be in our industry, and it’s really

nice to have that backed up by our own residents.”

The company adheres to a simple business philosophy

that has served the firm well.

“Respond to your client and do the things you do

well the best way you can,” said Atkinson, adding that

the company’s ultimate goal isn’t to sell its clients what

is easiest or most popular. “It’s about providing the best

possible resource and product to

them for the long-term health of

their investment. Outside of a car

or a house, often times a pool will

be the largest investment our clients

will make in their lifetimes. It’s our

responsibility to provide them with

lasting and durable products and

design choices.”

Atkinson Pools offers custom-

designed swimming pools, HotSpring

Spas and a full line of Bioguard

products, carrying the “highest-

quality products on the market.”

The staff has more than 200 years of

combined experience in the pool and

spa industry.

“Mount Pleasant is a great place to

do business,” Atkinson said. “It has tremendous potential

and growth. As a native, I love working in my own town

and working with people to make their homes and spaces a

better place to live.”

Atkinson Pools and Spas’ showroom is located at 1113

Bowman Road in Mount Pleasant. To learn more, visit

www.atkinsonpools.com

or call 843-881-3068.

Josh Atkinson (center) has had the pleasure of

working with both his father and grandfather

over the years.

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Photo courtesy of Atkinson Pools and Spas.