O’Neal Shiers Aquatics, PC

10/29/2026

Fall Special from O’Neal Shiers Aquatics
Realistic pricing. No bait and switch.
Planning your custom concrete pool or outdoor living space? Now is the perfect time to start with transparent, straightforward pricing from a family-owned builder focused on quality and integrity.
Serving the Charlotte, NC and Lancaster, SC areas.
📞 803.804.2030

10/26/2026

After years of chasing leaks, we’re officially in the leak detection game.

A current renovation project has us tracking down a significant wet area well above the pool elevation, even while the pool itself is drained. Instead of guessing, we’ve invested in professional electronic leak detection equipment to help us get closer to the source.

It’s another tool in the arsenal and another service we can now offer our customers.

Think your pool has a leak? Give O’Neal Shiers Aquatics a call to get on the schedule.

10/22/2026

It’s been incredibly rewarding reconnecting with my past Falling Water Custom Pools clients, receiving such a warm welcome back to the industry, and getting the opportunity to spruce up some of our favorite projects.
But having my son help us part time has made it even more rewarding.

We’re not pushing our children into the family business. They genuinely want to be a part of it. Maybe they stick with it, maybe they don’t. Only time will tell.

What we do see is an opportunity to pass along years of experience, lessons learned, mistakes made, and hard-earned knowledge to the next generation.

And that might be one of the most rewarding projects we ever work on.

10/22/2026

Sometimes the best advertising opportunities are hiding in plain sight.

While my son was getting his learner’s permit, I found myself sitting at the DMV for more than an hour, staring at the television screen and thinking, “How do I advertise on that?”

Then it clicked. Every new resident moving to the Carolinas eventually needs a new driver’s license. And if even a small percentage of those new homeowners are considering a swimming pool, we want O’Neal Shiers Aquatics to be one of the first names they see.
We’re excited to announce our partnership with the DMV advertising network as the exclusive swimming pool advertiser at select DMV locations serving South Charlotte and Monroe, North Carolina, along with Lancaster and Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Sometimes being in the right place at the right time really does pay off.

10/03/2026

09/26/2026

I guess we forgot about the slow part! Now excepting spring scheduling….

09/11/2026

Have a challenging backyard and think a pool isn’t possible? Think again.

We have over two decades of experience working with the grade, not against it. We can literally turn your swimming pool into a retaining wall and still give you every feature you want — swim-up bar, outdoor kitchen, covered living space, and more.

We’re just starting the design phase on this one. If you’d love to change your outdoor lifestyle, schedule an appointment.

Even better news - We can exclusively design and build this concept with Fiberglass pools!

09/06/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend!

Community pools are closing just as weeks of Southern heat are still ahead. If a custom pool and full backyard renovation have been on your mind, this is the window to start planning.

With 20+ years of experience, the typical path looks like this:
• Design meeting through contract: about 2 months
• Permitting and HOA approvals: 4–6 weeks on average
• Build: 6–12 weeks, depending on the details of the job
Start the conversation now and you can be in the water by spring 2027.

We take on fewer projects so we can build them to a higher standard. Spring consultations are happening now — lock yours in while there is still room on the calendar.

09/02/2026

Why We Speak Up…..

At O'Neal Shiers Aquatics, we've been building swimming pools since the early 1990s.
Over the decades, we've seen incredible craftsmanship by many great contractors, but we've also seen corners cut, safety procedures ignored, installation standards overlooked, and unfortunately, we've witnessed the consequences when pools fail.

Yes, we are a proven custom gunite contractor, but as we expand into the fiberglass pool market, our mission is simple:

Educate homeowners. Promote proper installation practices. Raise the standard for everyone.

This isn't about criticizing competitors. It's about protecting consumers and ensuring fiberglass pools are installed according to manufacturer recommendations and proven construction methods.

What Homeowners Should Understand:

A fiberglass pool is not just a product.
It's a structural system that depends on proper transportation, handling, installation, backfilling, plumbing, and site preparation.
The quality of the installation is every bit as important as the quality of the pool itself.
When comparing proposals, homeowners should ask:
✅ What equipment will be used to set the pool shell?
✅ Will manufacturer-recommended lifting procedures be followed?
✅ How will the shell be protected during handling and placement?
✅ What materials will be used for the pool base and backfill?
✅ What installation practices are required to maintain warranty coverage?
✅ What experience does the installer have with fiberglass pool construction?
Not All Installations Are Equal
We believe all builders should compete on a level playing field.
However, that playing field should be built on professionalism, safety, proper equipment, and adherence to manufacturer standards.
Lower bids should never be achieved by sacrificing installation quality, ignoring best practices, or taking unnecessary risks with a homeowner's investment.

Our Commitment:

At O'Neal Shiers Aquatics, we follow established installation procedures because they exist for a reason:

We use the proper equipment.
We prioritize safety.
We protect the integrity of the pool shell.
We work to preserve manufacturer warranty requirements.
And most importantly, we treat every project as if it were going into our own backyard.
Before You Buy
Do your research.
Ask the right questions.
Request explanations of installation procedures.
Understand how your pool will be handled from delivery through completion.

Because your warranty, your investment, and the safety of your family may depend on those answers.