ARTISAN POOLS NC

Born from a previous failed installation of a pool without any engineering or plans, Artisan Pools NC was brought in to consult with the architect. It was decided that the previous failed structure would be completely removed and redesigned with the appropriate engineering and industry standards applied. This was a major project including dewatering ~1.4m gallons a day during the construction. This beauty was completed with Wet Edge Primera Stone polished plaster, Lunada Bay Glass Tiles, and coping/pavers from Marmiro Stones to provide a beautiful, luxurious finish. | Builder: Artisan Pools NC | Consultant: Coastal Cottage Company | Photographs by Jimi Smith Photography

LUXURY LIVING, SEAMLESSLY BUILT

Artisan Pools NC has built a reputation for designing and constructing extraordinary outdoor spaces that are as timeless as they are unique. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to blend vision, style, craftsmanship, and modern technologies to create worldclass outdoor living environments. Each project is approached with a focus on seamless execution and client satisfaction, ensuring that the end result isn’t just a pool, but rather a personalized retreat where form and function meet. Offering a wide range of services, including new pool construction, renovations and restorations, and complete backyard transformations, Artisan Pools NC operates under a design and build method. This method, which allows them to take ownership of the entire construction process from concept to completion, provides their clients with a single point of contact throughout each step, effectively eliminating the common challenges of fragmented design and project planning.

This perimeter overflow pool boasts two Lautner edges, each with spillways that cascade water underneath “floating” stairs, and two Vanishing Edges that all empty into a hidden catch basin. The catch basin is located underneath the lower patio area that consists of a powder coated stainless steel support carriage with sandstone pavers. Black Granite and a custom Wet Edge Black Pebble finish not only provide the dark water tone that compliments the black windows on the surrounding house but also the beautiful mirror effect on the water surface. | Builder: Artisan Pools NC | Consultant: Waterforge, Inc.

Quality is not just a standard, but rather the driving force behind everything they do. The company follows strict specifications to ensure structural integrity and long-lasting performance, employing ACI-certified shotcrete installers, exclusively using engineersealed plans, and sourcing only the best finishing materials. This commitment to exceeding industry standards is visible in every project, from the strength of the pool shell to the refined finishes that give each space its unique character. Serving the entirety of North Carolina and Virginia—and based in the Outer Banks, NC, an area known for its demanding climate and hurricane-prone conditions— Artisan Pools NC has refined its approach to create pools that are not only beautiful but also resilient. Beyond new builds, they have become specialists in transforming damaged, outdated, and dilapidated pools into modern showpieces that go far beyond cosmetic updates. Every renovation is a complete reimagining, blending structural reinforcement with luxury design to deliver pools that are stronger, more functional, and more beautiful than ever before. By infusing each transformation with the same level of care and craftsmanship as a brandnew build, Artisan Pools NC gives clients a second chance at a pool that feels entirely new and built to last even in the harshest environments.

This complete backyard transformation includes several concrete retaining walls up to 21-feet in height, a strategically placed underground storage area, and a concrete vault for the necessary equipment and outdoor bathroom. This custom shotcrete pool was constructed to serve as an extension of their livable space through a 19-foot radial vanishing edge that overlooks the Albemarle Sound, creating a seemingly infinite point of view. Artisan Pools NC was able to transform this 75-degree waterfront sand cliff into the new backyard oasis of our client’s dreams. | Builder: Artisan Pools NC | Consultant: Waterforge, Inc. | Engineer: Kitty Forge Engineering

With decades of experience in the construction industry, Andy Duck founded Artisan Pools NC to redefine what luxury pool design can be. His passion for learning and staying ahead of industry trends fuels the creation of innovative, cuttingedge pools that seamlessly blend expert craftsmanship with sophistication. His unwavering leadership ensures each project is executed with transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, further strengthening the company’s reputation for excellence. Whether it’s building a backyard retreat from scratch or breathing new life into an existing space, Artisan Pools NC delivers transformations that both inspire and last. With their company, luxury is never complicated. Instead, it is carefully designed, precisely executed, and built to be enjoyed for years to come.

This comprehensive renovation transformed a deteriorating residential pool into a modern aquatic retreat. The finishing materials of the original pool were failing and no longer met the client’s satisfaction. Artisan Pools NC’s team removed the compromised elements while also checking the soundness of the original structure. New steel reinforcement was integrated where structural voids were identified, and the plumbing and mechanical systems were fully upgraded to meet current hydraulic and energy efficiency standards. We replaced outdated coping, added additional stone to the new features, installed premium tile, paver decking, and completed the interior finish using a certified pebble plaster installer. | Builder: Artisan Pools NC | Consultant: Evolve Design & Build

ARTISAN POOLS NC

MEMBERS OF GENESIS, MASTER POOLS GUILD,
PHTA, AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE,
AMERICAN SHOTCRETE ASSOCIATION,
WATERSHAPE UNIVERSITY

PO Box 598, 8 Juniper Trl Ste A
Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949
(252) 715-5910
www.myartisanpool.com
artisanpoolsnc@gmail.com
Facebook/Instagram: Artisan Pools NC

In Business Since 2001
Designs and builds 10 new projects per year,
and 10 renovations per year
Service Area: North Carolina, Virginia

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