Southern Scapes Pools & Spas https://southernscapesllc.com Southern Scapes is your local pool installation, design and maintenance company servicing the entire Outer Banks, NC. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:23:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 What delays my pool installation? https://southernscapesllc.com/uncategorized/what-delays-my-pool-installation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-delays-my-pool-installation Wed, 26 Jan 2022 01:21:49 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=2908 In the current market, our greatest delays are related to equipment availability and shells for fiberglass pools. We literally have several fiberglass pools ordered more than a year ago that we still have not received. There is incredible demand and low supply, which tends to cause delays and increase prices.  Under “normal” circumstances, the main […]

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]]> Is Installing a Swimming Pool Messy? https://southernscapesllc.com/uncategorized/is-installing-a-swimming-pool-messy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-installing-a-swimming-pool-messy Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:08:38 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=2903 Is a Pool Installation Messy? YES! While a fiberglass pool installation is LESS messy than vinyl or concrete pool installations and, generally, speaking much faster – YOUR YARD WILL BE A MESS! Why? Well, we use heavy equipment to excavate tons of sand, dirt and, depending on your area, clay to install your beautiful new […]

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]]> Fiberglass Pools: What You Need to Know About Water Tables & Clay from Edenton to Chesapeake and the Whole Outer Banks https://southernscapesllc.com/fiberglass-swimming-pool-installation/fiberglass-pools-water-tables-clay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fiberglass-pools-water-tables-clay Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:19:31 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=2423 If you are in an area with a high water table or lots of clay – it is critical to find a builder familiar with installing swimming pools in these conditions. Equally important, ALWAYS keep your swimming pool filled to the appropriate level and NEVER drain fiberglass pools. It can take some special expertise to […]

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]]> Water Features – The HOTTEST Trend in 2016 https://southernscapesllc.com/outer-banks-obx-nc-pool/water-features-hottest-trend-2016/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=water-features-hottest-trend-2016 Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:18:10 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=2385 Water features are in high demand this year! Over the last few years the popularity of water features has increased dramatically. If the primary purpose of your pool is to provide a place of peace, relaxation, and tranquility, then a water feature is a must-have option! Southern Scapes Pools & Landscapes Design of the Outer Banks […]

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]]> Clean Pool – The Lowdown on Algae https://southernscapesllc.com/pool-maintenance-nc/clean-pool-lowdown-algae/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clean-pool-lowdown-algae Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:43:51 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=2379 A clean pool is easiest with a fiberglass pool – BUT all pools are susceptible to algae and need regular maintenance. In addition to knowing how to care for your equipment and general pool chemistry, understanding each type of algae is beneficial . Sometimes algae can be a major nuisance, especially in vinyl liner and above […]

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]]> Swimming Pool Maintenance 101 https://southernscapesllc.com/pool-maintenance-nc/swimming-pool-maintenance-101/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=swimming-pool-maintenance-101 Sun, 22 May 2016 13:01:52 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=2196 Outer Banks, Currituck, Elizabeth City & Camden swimming pool owners – check out this great blog by swimming pool.com. I like it’s simplicity and basic step-by-step approach for swimming pool maintenance. While fiberglass pools certainly require the least amount of maintenance of all in ground swimming pool options, there is still some pool maintenance that […]

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]]> Budget for your NC Swimming Pool https://southernscapesllc.com/outer-banks-obx-nc-pool/budgeting-nc-swimming-pool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=budgeting-nc-swimming-pool Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:20:30 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=1938 Adding a swimming pool to your NC home? The next step is to create a budget for your project.  Here is an idea of where to start… What do you want in a pool? While the question sounds simple, there’s quite a bit you should consider before installing your in ground swimming pool including both size […]

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]]> Install Swimming Pool in Winter? https://southernscapesllc.com/outer-banks-obx-nc-pool/install-swimming-pool-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=install-swimming-pool-winter Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:00:53 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=1944 Why Install swimming pool in the winter? Because we live in the South! Southern Scapes Pool & Landscape Design installs fiberglass swimming pools and landscapes year round! Unbeknownst to many, RIGHT now is an awesome time to install your NC swimming pool! Here’s why: 1.  Some fiberglass swimming pool models will be on sale by the manufacturer […]

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]]> Swimming Pool Lights https://southernscapesllc.com/fiberglass-pools-obx/swimming-pool-lights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=swimming-pool-lights Mon, 07 Sep 2015 13:30:09 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=1936 Swimming Pool Lights –  Cost & Other Common Lighting Questions In ground swimming pool lights are one of the most popular swimming pool options chosen by clients of Southern Scapes Pool & Landscape Design of the Outer Banks NC.  It is also one we receive a number of questions about so we decided to create this […]

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]]> September Landscaping Tips NC https://southernscapesllc.com/outer-banks-nc-and-southeast-va-landscaping/september-landscaping-tips-nc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=september-landscaping-tips-nc Tue, 01 Sep 2015 19:23:01 +0000 https://southernscapesllc.com/?p=1933 September Landscaping Tips NC AHH! Fall is here… and you are probably wondering what to do in your yard this month? September in NC is such an awesome month – and a great time to start getting your yard ready for fall. The summer heat brings lots to do in the yard – and a […]

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