SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTORS
Ottawa’s Best Choice for Inground Pool Design and Installation
As experienced Ottawa pool installers, Ottawa Home & Garden designs and installs custom inground steel wall and vinyl liner pools built for long-term durability in Ottawa's climate. Family-owned and operated for over 25 years, we handle every aspect of your project in-house - from design and manufacturing coordination to installation, landscaping, hardscaping, and aftercare. As a family-run business, we understand the importance of having a private retreat during hot Ottawa summers - a place to reconnect, recharge, and make lasting memories together. The result is a fully customized dream backyard oasis built to last, and tailored to how your family lives and entertains for generations to come.
Why Choose Steel Wall and Vinyl Liner Pools
Reinforced Steel Wall Construction
Our steel wall pools use reinforced panels with steel gussets spaced no more than two feet apart. This added structural strength keeps pool walls straight and true over time, preventing the flexing that can occur with fiberglass pools.
Encapsulated Rail System
Radius panels feature an encapsulated rail system on both the top and bottom rails. These rails are cold-pressed into place, helping maintain a true radius and long-term wall alignment.
Concrete Footing for Ottawa’s Climate
Steel wall pools are assembled with structural bracing that is fully encased in concrete around the entire pool perimeter. This effectively creates a continuous concrete footing that helps prevent movement during freeze and thaw cycles common in the Ottawa Valley. Fiberglass pools rely on a bond beam at grade, which does not function as a true footing and can be more susceptible to shifting.
Unlimited Customization
Steel wall and vinyl liner pools offer complete customization. Homeowners can choose custom shapes, sizes, stairs, benches, and vinyl designs. Fiberglass pools are limited to fixed molds, regardless of homeowner preference.
Premium Canadian Vinyl Liners
The vinyl liners we use are manufactured using virgin vinyl produced in Ontario. We never use recycled vinyl commonly found in offshore liners.
Our liners are welded using the InvisiSeal welding system, independently rated as more than twice as strong as traditional radio-frequency welding. This system creates a seamless weld throughout the entire pool – not just the walls – providing superior strength and longevity. Our supplier was the first company in Canada to implement this technology.
About Us - Proudly Canadian!
Ottawa Home & Garden is a family-owned and operated company with hands-on ownership overseeing every project. Since 1998, we have built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
We are swimming pool contractors, and we do not use subcontractors. Every aspect of your pool installation – from design through construction and aftercare – is completed by our skilled in-house team. This ensures consistent quality, accountability, and clear communication from start to finish.
We work with Canadian manufacturing partners to ensure quality, accountability, and consistency. Steel panels are sourced in Ontario, manufacturing takes place in Ontario, and our pools are built specifically for Canadian conditions. We are a Canadian company serving Canadian homeowners – not a regional division of an American manufacturer.
We provide consultations and quotes for homeowners throughout Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, Orleans, Stittsville, Barrhaven, including Prescott Russell, Mississippi Mills, North and South Dundas and surrounding areas.
Why Choose Us
We are one of Ottawa’s most comprehensive inground swimming pool contractors, offering full-service pool installation, interlock landscaping, and hardscaping under one roof.
Family-Run Business
A pool is more than a luxury – it’s where families come together. We design every pool with that purpose in mind.
No Subcontractors
From pool installation to hardscaping and aftercare, all work is completed by our in-house team.
Backyard Pool Oasis
Your backyard will become the centerpiece of summer entertaining – a place for relaxation, barbecues, and lasting memories.
One-Stop Shop
With direct owner involvement on every project, quality control and attention to detail are never compromised.
Our Process
Installing an inground pool is a major investment, which is why our process is designed to provide clarity, transparency, and confidence from start to finish. We take the time to walk you through design options, construction requirements, timelines, and site considerations before work begins. By clearly outlining each phase and maintaining open communication throughout the build, we ensure your project stays organized, on schedule, and aligned with your expectations. We utilize an internal checklist, so the whole team is up to speed.
Cost Estimate
We visit your property to provide an accurate on-site estimate and visual rendition of what your outdoor pool paradise will look like.
Triple Check
We review access, drainage, permits, zoning considerations, and equipment requirements to ensure the project is executed smoothly.
Contract & Scheduling
Once finalized, a contract is signed and your Ottawa pool installation is scheduled.
Pre-Installation Review
As your installation date approaches, our team schedules a final review to ensure everything is in place for a smooth start:
- Confirm the pool layout is accurately marked according to the approved design
- Ensure all selected materials, steel panels, and vinyl components are in stock and ready for delivery
- Review site access and staging areas for equipment and materials
- Discuss any last-minute adjustments or considerations
Reconfirm the installation timeline, accounting for weather or scheduling factors
This final check ensures the project begins efficiently, safely, and exactly as planned.
Installation & Quality Control
Once installation is underway, our experienced team follows strict quality standards to ensure every detail is completed correctly:
- Install all pool components according to approved design specifications
- Verify structural alignment, wall integrity, and finish details
- Coordinate final grading, backfill, and surrounding site cleanup
- Review the completed installation to ensure quality, safety, and consistency
- Walk you through your new pool, including care, use, and next steps
By maintaining clear communication and hands-on oversight throughout the final phase, we ensure your pool is completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
Enjoy Your Paradise
When the project is finished, all that’s left to do is relax and enjoy your new backyard oasis—knowing that expert craftsmanship and over 20 years of local experience went into perfecting your property.
Our Services
Inground Pool Installation
An inground pool transforms your backyard into a space for exercise, relaxation, and meaningful family time. Our team specializes in custom steel wall and vinyl liner pool installations designed for durability, performance, and long-term enjoyment in Ottawa’s climate.
We manage the entire process in-house, including site evaluation, layout planning, excavation coordination, structural installation, liner fitting, and final finishing. Careful attention is given to factors such as optimal placement, drainage, access, and site conditions to ensure your pool is built correctly from the ground up.
When your pool is complete, you’re left with a high-quality installation that’s ready for everything from lap swimming and water aerobics to casual afternoons with family and friends.
Poolscaping – Landscaping Around Pools
Professional poolscaping plays a critical role in both the appearance and longevity of your pool area. A well-designed poolscape provides safe footing, proper drainage, and materials that stand up to moisture, salt, chlorine, and Ontario’s freeze-thaw cycles.
Our team designs and installs custom pool surrounds that integrate seamlessly with your pool and the rest of your backyard. From patios and walkways to grading and transitions, every element is planned to create a cohesive, functional, and visually appealing outdoor environment that continues to look great year after year. We offer flexible phasing options so you can prioritize your immediate needs while planning for future enhancements.
Landscaping and Outdoor Living
With deep roots in landscaping and hardscaping, we design and build complete outdoor living spaces that extend well beyond the pool itself. Our services include interlock patios, steps and walkways, natural stone features, drainage solutions, outdoor lighting, waterfalls, fire features, decks (wood or composite), pergolas, sheds, saunas, and custom outdoor structures.
By handling pool installation, landscaping, hardscaping, and wooden structures under one roof, we ensure every element works together as part of a unified design. The result is a backyard that feels intentional, balanced, and built specifically for how you want to live and entertain outdoors.
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout Inground Pool Installation in Ottawa
Contact usWhat areas do you serve?
We serve Ottawa and surrounding communities including Kanata, Orleans, Barrhaven, Nepean, Stittsville, Rockland, Mississippi Mills, and all the surrounding areas.
Do you offer landscaping and hardscaping with pool installation?
Yes. We provide full landscaping and hardscaping services, including patios, drainage systems, decks, pergolas, sheds, saunas, and outdoor living structures.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. All pool installation, landscaping, and hardscaping work is completed by our in-house team.
Where do your pool liners come from?
Our vinyl liners are manufactured using high-quality virgin vinyl produced in Ontario. We do not use recycled vinyl.
Can I customize the shape and features of my pool?
Yes. Steel wall pools allow full customization, including shape, size, depth (interior profile), stairs, benches, and vinyl liner designs. Every pool is uniquely built to fit your family’s lifestyle and your backyard’s specific needs.
Why choose a steel wall pool instead of fiberglass?
Steel wall pools offer full customization, reinforced structural support, and concrete-encased bracing that helps prevent shifting during freeze and thaw cycles.
What type of pools do you install?
We specialize exclusively in custom inground steel wall and vinyl liner pools designed for durability, customization, and performance in Ottawa’s climate.