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Rising Sun Pools & Spas

Listed in Raleigh 543 reviews

Rising Sun Pools & Spas

Rising Sun Pools & Spas is a Triangle-area pool builder based in Raleigh. Charlie Vassallo founded the company in 1972, and it serves communities across central North Carolina.

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Business Highlights
  • The company describes itself as locally owned and family-operated.
  • The company says it has been recognized as a Top 50 Pool Builder in the U.S. since 2009.
  • The company reports national awards from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and Pool & Spa News.

Service Area

Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, RTP, Apex, Cary, Morrisville, Garner, Wake Forest, Wendell, Knightdale, Zebulon, Youngsville, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs.

Active Business Listing

Rising Sun Pools & Spas is one of 12 pool & hot tub companies ProsGrade lists in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Listing details

11 services listed, including In-ground pool construction, Aboveground pools and Hot tubs and spas. Open Monday to Saturday. 543 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Rising Sun Pools & Spas compares with the other 11 pool & hot tub companies on ProsGrade in Raleigh, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Has the most Google reviews (543) of the 12 Raleigh pool & hot tub companies on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

11 services
  • In-ground pool construction
  • Aboveground poolsAquaLeader non-buriable models.
  • Hot tubs and spas
  • Pool maintenance and cleaningWeekly, biweekly, monthly or one-time pool cleaning.
  • Pool repairs and preventative maintenanceHeater, filter, pump and motor repairs; leak detection; salt generator sales and installation.
  • Pool opening and closing servicesCover removal, filter start-up and winterizing.
  • Hot tub and spa repairFrom plumbing work to full spa refurbishment; excludes jetted indoor tubs.
  • Vinyl liner replacementIn-ground liners; full-service or simple replacements.
  • Pool renovations and upgradesConcrete resurfacing and retiling; concrete decking replacement or refurbishment.
  • Pool water testingDrop & Go sample testing.
  • Pool and hot tub inspectionsPre-purchase checks of pool or spa operation.

Reviews

What customers say

Customers who praised pool projects described an easy liner-replacement process and responsive communication during construction; one customer also praised Kevin’s communication about city inspections. Serious concerns were also reported: one customer described a sinking pool base, cracked concrete and a paver patio that kept sinking after installation, and said requests to address the backfill went unanswered. Another customer described unanswered follow-ups about a pool leak, while noting that the company waived an earlier bill and a later visit fixed a pump problem.

Customer Reviews

Brian Daniel

Rising Sun initially built our pool back in 2002. 24 years later the pool finally needed a new liner. Talked to Rising Sun about it and they made the entire process so easy. Everyone from initial meeting to the final pick up of the vacuums went perfectly and everyone did an outstanding job. The liner fit perfectly and turned out beautiful. I would highly recommend them for any of your pool needs.
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Angus W

Rising Sun has been around since I was a kid growing up in Raleigh. I talked to four different pool companies, but when Paul came out, he did a great job showing and talking things over about how the process would work, etc. He was very personable and I just got a good feel for him. I will say unlike my first pool there is a lot that goes into this process and it's a wonder they can deal with everything as good as they can/do. My best advice is to ask questions, and Paul has been very good about always getting back to me or having the right person get in touch with me. Like I said building a pool in 2026 is WAY more involved than it was 15 to 20 years ago. I think they do a good job overall and I am happy with my pool. I did a 16 x 36 inground pool. The only thing I would suggest is to have a check list at the end of the process. A check list to go over everything with the customer, everything from registering your pool products, making sure you get all the owner's manuals, etc. I still have a few simple items I am waiting to wrap up, but overall, I give them 5 stars because it is a very involved detailed process, Paul was always just an email away and the other guy's Rick, Nick, Kevin and the lady that helped me pick out a liner and all the subs were great! Kevin who works with Rising Sun and is the guy I dealt with about city inspections, his communication could not have been better! Bobby Wieland, Raleigh NC. Good luck!
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John Sawyer

If i could give 10 stars I would! So far working with Rising Sun Pools has been fantastic. From the first consultation to the dig date, the entire team has been on communicative and responsive to any questions. The investment of a pool can be very overwhelming, this was not our feeling while working with Rising Sun. Any permitting questions …. BOOM… they either answered or handled for me. Massive SHOUTOUTS to: Nick Hugo Carlos Kevin Paul Kelly Update : things are still going great. We love our pool. Shae came out to assist with a small panel commutation error - WHAT A GREAT EMPLOYEE!! Thanks Shae for coming out and spending a few minutes explaining the issue and setting up our timers.
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Michael Tuttle

Been a customer for 5 years… decline in service will ensure me moving to another company. Starting in the fall, had pump problems, turned pump off. Started service request with specific details. Technician visited…no communication…came home pool was running …short inspection showed still had pump problem ..called back and had re-schedule another visit for the same problem ….tech comes out, fixes the problem, communicates, and actually finds another minor problem that he fixed..2 weeks later…2 bills. Called them up explained what’s up they nullified 1st bill …great…I’m sorta of a believer again… A month ago. Pool itself develops a leak, I request service and specific tech from last time…10 days later comes out can’t find problem. Pump is good, lines are good, checks out liner…runs out dye to check more…can find the leak. Informs me his manager will call and let me know the next steps …2 weeks …nothing …I call 3 times, leave messages, was also ensured by staf they he would call me back….nothing…not a peep . pool loses 3 inches of water in 3 days…pool off… turning green which means MORE money …still nothing…if I have to call YOU repeatedly to beg for you do work for me…that’s not going happen… I can’t recommend these people for general service…the one technician…Mario was great and that’s why I gave 2 stars instead of one….get your service done by someone else
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Laura Plotkin

They installed my pool, failed to properly backfill and compact the base. They had to come back out to fix a sinking hole at the bottom of the pool that caused a huge crack in the concrete they poured, and my expensive paver patio keeps sinking in spots. We've had to pay to have our entire travertine patio ripped up so that the base can be fixed. We've asked them to just simply come back and fix the backfill issue but they won't respond to our emails, calls, and even a certified letter we sent outlining the issue. Our next step unfortunately is going to have to be hiring an attorney. After going through this, we've unfortunately found several other people who have similar complaints who have been completely ghosted by them after reporting significant problems. I really wish we had gone with another company, and you should consider that when choosing Rising Sun for your own pool.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What warranty does Rising Sun Pools offer for vinyl liner replacements?

A liner job carries a one-year workmanship warranty; a manufacturer’s defect warranty lasts five years.

Is one-time pool cleaning always available?

The company offers one-time cleaning, though it may not be available during peak seasons.

How far does Rising Sun Pools travel for new pool construction?

New-construction work is limited to a 30-mile radius of the company’s main Raleigh showroom.

Are appointments required to select a vinyl liner?

Yes. An in-store appointment is required for liner selection.