Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2016

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Swimming
with the Current
Atkinson Pools and Spas
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Dwelling
Rex and Jenny atkinson
initiated their small pool maintenance
company back in 1984 with nothing
more than a red supply shed and a
pickup truck for making client calls.
More than 30 years later, Atkinson
Pools and Spas has grown to become the
Lowcountry’s only full-service swimming pool and spa provider.
According to Josh Atkinson, the company recently
purchased the building next to its retail showroom at 1113
Bowman Road and has consolidated
all of its
operations – formerly made up
of the Bowman showroom plus a
location on Clements Ferry Road –
into one campus. With a growing
construction demand and more
clients needing pools and spas
than ever before, it made sense to
streamline the process.
“We are currently working on
remodeling our showroom and
operations to better serve our
clients,” commented Atkinson. “It
has been a banner year across the
board, and it is shaping up to be our
best year in company history.”
Those who come to Atkinson
Pools and Spas to live out their
dream of a sparkling swimming
pool flanked with a barbecue-friendly patio will find that
the process is painless, thanks to the company’s devotion to
customer service.
“We have a blend of not only design and construction
technique but also customer service,” Atkinson explained.
“We are not only able to build something that lasts a
lifetime and also maintain it. One of our biggest selling
points is that we’re the only company in town with our
last name on the side of the building. It all boils down to
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reputation, which means everything to our family.”
For Atkinson himself, design is a big part of the job, and
he revels in helping clients figure out what will best suit an
outdoor space. With so many new families moving to the
Lowcountry, swimming pool construction has become a
demand, particularly in Daniel Island, East Cooper and the
Islands – but, Atkinson said, sometimes clients need a little
style inspiration.
“I suppose I am growing into a visual artist,” he mused,
pointing out that he learns a great deal about trends and
styles from a variety of designers, artists and architects. “I’ve
also been through extensive training
for it, and it’s a craft that I’m always
developing.”
Clients who are unsure of how to
best accent their alfresco living space
engage in a discussion with Atkinson
regarding color, preferred angles and
whether they would like to emulate the
architecture of their home – or not.
“I find out what they want and
what they like about their space and
marry those concepts with the design,”
Atkinson said.
Those of you who are fantasizing
about a swimming pool for next
summer’s parties, take heart – autumn
and winter are the best times to plan,
according to Atkinson.
“Now is the time to talk to us about
what you want to do next year,” he said.
When it comes to keeping up with the population
growth, businesses in East Cooper find that they must swim
with the current or, well, sink. Atkinson Pools and Spas is
one company that continues to expand, meeting the needs
of a growing client base.
To learn more, visit or call
843-881-3068.
Photo courtesy of Atkinson Pools and Spas.