
Pool Builders & Outdoor Living in Hickory
Custom pools, spas, patios, and complete outdoor living for Hickory homeowners.
Hickory is nestled in the Catawba Valley foothills with stunning mountain views and a revitalized downtown. Known for furniture craftsmanship and a welcoming community spirit. Craft Master Pools & Spas serves Hickory and the broader Catawba Valley with custom swimming pools, integrated spas, pool renovation, patios and decks, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas and pavilions, retaining walls, and yard drainage — nine specialty services delivered by a single crew under one accountable project lead.
Hickory yards range from established in-town properties to larger semi-rural lots that easily accommodate full outdoor living programs. Gentle foothills slope and mature trees often shape the pool environment. Lake Norman proximity and waterfront orientation shape many of the projects we design here — view corridors, shoreline setbacks, and slope toward the water all factor into where the pool can sit on the lot. Catawba Valley properties frequently feature generous lot sizes, mature trees, and gentle slope that can be used to create terraced pool environments. Every project starts with a site walk so the design responds to what the lot actually gives us — soil, slope, sun, existing trees, and any HOA or jurisdictional design guidelines — rather than a template forced onto the property.
Permitting in Hickory runs through the City of Hickory / Catawba County, and we manage the entire submission, plan review, and inspection process as part of every build. Construction planned for Catawba Valley's full four-season climate and the freeze-thaw conditions that demand properly engineered shells and decks drives how we sequence construction and detail the deck, coping, and waterline — the same details that keep older NC pools out of trouble years down the road. Hickory's foothills setting and lake access make for some of the most striking pool sites in our service area.
Our Hickory Services
Nine specialty services delivered by the same crew, designed for Hickory lots and Catawba County's permitting process.
Residential Swimming Pools
Custom inground pools engineered for North Carolina backyards.
Custom Pools in HickorySpas & Hot Tubs
Integrated gunite spas and standalone hot tubs for year-round use.
Spas in HickoryPool Renovation
Resurface, retile, re-equip, and redesign aging pools.
Pool Renovation in HickoryPatios & Decks
Pool decks, paver patios, and natural-stone surrounds.
Patios & Decks in HickoryOutdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, bars, and full-feature poolside kitchens.
Outdoor Kitchens in HickoryFire Features
Gas fire pits, fire bowls, and full outdoor fireplaces.
Fire Features in HickoryPergolas & Outdoor Structures
Shade, cover, and definition for the pool and patio area.
Pergolas in HickoryRetaining Walls
Engineered walls for sloped lots, terraces, and pool grades.
Retaining Walls in HickoryYard Drainage
French drains, channel drains, and grading that actually works.
Yard Drainage in HickoryNeighborhoods We Work In
A representative sample of Hickory neighborhoods with completed or active Craft Master projects.
Why Hickory Homeowners Choose Craft Master
Single Accountable Crew
The same lead crew runs your project from first dig to final start-up — no rotating subs, no lost context.
Written Warranty Program
Workmanship and equipment coordination are backed by our written warranty, walked through in person at contract signing.
Full Permit Handling
We file the permit, manage plan review, and schedule every inspection — permits are part of the contract, not an add-on.
BBB Accredited
Craft Master Pools & Spas is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
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