Vanishing Edge Pool Builder in Lake Norman, NC

A vanishing-edge pool has one or more walls built one quarter inch lower than the waterline so water sheets over the edge into a hidden catch basin and is recirculated. The visual effect is a pool that appears to merge into the view beyond - ideal for waterfront and hillside Lake Norman lots.

Vanishing-edge pools in the Carolinas typically start around $180,000 and most builds run $220,000 to $400,000+ turnkey. The catch basin, second pump, surge plumbing, structural over-engineering, and dramatic edge tile all add cost over a standard concrete pool.

Not always, but you need a real view beyond the edge for the effect to read. Lake Norman waterfront, Charlotte ridge-top lots, and SC upstate hillside builds are the classic candidates. On a flat lot we'll usually recommend a perimeter-overflow or knife-edge design instead.

Plan on 18 to 26 weeks. The structural engineering, oversized catch basin, second equipment loop, and tile work all add time over a standard concrete build. We sequence weekly updates and a fixed-scope schedule from day one.

Glass mosaic tile, honed travertine, and porcelain plank are our three most-installed edge finishes. We'll mock up samples against the water at design review so you see the exact reflectivity and color in Carolina light before any tile is ordered.