Arcade Pools: Oshawa Pool Builder Since 1996
Since 1996, Arcade Pools has brought nearly 30 years of trusted pool building experience to Oshawa and Durham Region. We specialize in custom inground swimming pool installations, expert repairs, and complete backyard transformations backed by dependable craftsmanship, full WSIB compliance, and honest, transparent pricing.
- 30 Years Experience
- Custom Pool Specialists
- Transparent Upfront Pricing
- 30 Years Experience
- Custom Pool Specialists
- Transparent Upfront Pricing
- 30 Years Experience
- Custom Pool Specialists
- Transparent Upfront Pricing
Why Choose Arcade Pools for Your Pool Build
Investing in a custom swimming pool should be exciting, not stressful. Serving Oshawa and Durham Region since 1996, Arcade Pools brings three decades of specialized pool building craftsmanship directly to your backyard. Unlike regional operations that juggle disjointed crews, our seasoned team manages every stage in-house—from municipal permits and excavation to precision installation engineered for harsh Ontario winters. We provide transparent, itemized pricing with zero hidden fees, backed by full WSIB compliance and uncompromised quality. With 30 years of trusted local experience, we build pools designed to endure for a lifetime of summer memories.
Values Grounded in Thirty Years of Pool Care
Thirty Years Experience
Serving Oshawa and the GTA since 1996, we bring three decades of proven expertise to every seasonal opening, closing, leak detection, and equipment repair, keeping your backyard pool pristine.
Dependable Transparency
We treat your investment with meticulous precision, providing detailed diagnostics, honest maintenance estimates, and transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unnecessary service upcharges.
Certified Protection
Our team operates with strict WSIB compliance and high safety standards, safeguarding your equipment against demanding Canadian winter freeze-thaw cycles for long-term reliability.
Comprehensive Pool Services Backed by Nearly 30 Years of Experience
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Pool Installation
Turnkey inground swimming pool construction backed by nearly 30 years of local building experience. We manage permits, excavation, structural steel, and efficient plumbing for a seamless installation.
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Pool Opening/Closing
Comprehensive seasonal protection engineered for Canadian winters and summers. Our experienced crew performs line blowouts, winter cover installations, chemical startups, and full spring equipment checks.
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Pool Repair/Restoration
Specialized renewal services drawing on decades of troubleshooting expertise. We restore aging pools with fresh vinyl liners, coping repairs, and modern, energy-efficient equipment upgrades that lower Hydro bills.
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Pool Removal
Safe, professional pool demolition and property restoration. We manage drainage, structural dismantling, rubble haul-away, and complete soil backfilling to return your yard to a level, usable lawn.
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Pool Accessories
High-quality equipment enhancements selected from trusted brands since 1996. We supply and install automated covers, smart LED lighting, safety railings, and high-efficiency heat pumps.
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Pool Leak Detection
Advanced diagnostic leak detection using three decades of field knowledge. We quickly pinpoint hidden underground plumbing breaks, structural cracks, and liner punctures without needless digging.
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Custom Pool Design
Tailored pool layout planning that blends your vision with property elevation and municipal setback codes, drawing on nearly 30 years of proven residential pool design craftsmanship.
Our Proven Four-Step Pool Building Process
Building a custom swimming pool should be an exciting, seamless journey. Established in 1996, Arcade Pools brings nearly 30 years of hands-on pool installation experience to every Oshawa backyard project. Check out our proven four-step roadmap below to see how we deliver reliable timelines and precision craftsmanship. Have questions about our pool construction process? Contact our team anytime.
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Personalized Site Consultation
Drawing on decades of local experience, we assess your backyard topography, discuss custom pool designs, and outline a transparent, comprehensive project estimate with upfront pricing.
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Permitting and Technical Design
We engineer precise installation blueprints, coordinate regional hydro clearances, and manage all Durham Region municipal pool enclosure permits on your behalf for total peace of mind.
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Excavation and Build Execution
Our seasoned crew executes safe excavation, structural wall assembly, and premium plumbing installation using three decades of refined pool building methods and strict quality controls.
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Startup and System Orientation
We fill your new pool, balance water chemistry, thoroughly inspect filtration systems, walk you through all controls, and provide complete warranty documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Building a custom swimming pool is a lasting investment for your family. Founded in 1996, Arcade Pools brings nearly 30 years of hands-on pool building experience to every backyard project. Browse our answers below to learn about municipal permits, construction timelines, payment schedules, and why homeowners across Oshawa and Durham Region trust our veteran craftsmanship.
Since opening our doors in 1996, Arcade Pools has prioritized homeowner safety and regulatory compliance. We carry full commercial general liability insurance and current WSIB standing in Ontario. Every installation adheres strictly to the Ontario Building Code, local pool enclosure bylaws, and electrical safety standards for total peace of mind throughout construction.
Arcade Pools manages the entire permitting and approval process for you. Drawing on nearly 30 years of working with local Durham Region municipalities, we handle site plans, utility locates, and enclosure permits directly with the City of Oshawa. We also schedule required municipal inspections at each stage to ensure full compliance.
We use a transparent, milestone-driven payment schedule detailed in our written contract. Rather than large lump sums upfront, payments correspond directly to verified build stages, such as excavation, structural wall assembly, backfill, and final equipment commissioning. We also adhere to Ontario's Construction Act requirements, including statutory lien holdback protections.
Most residential pool installations take between three to six weeks of active site work, depending on custom features, yard elevations, and weather. With 30 years of pool building experience in Ontario's climate, we foresee common site challenges early, keeping our project schedules accurate, organized, and running smoothly.
Yes. Beyond building custom swimming pools, Arcade Pools oversees complete backyard integration. We coordinate surrounding concrete decking, coping stone, safety fencing, and energy-efficient equipment setups to keep your Hydro costs manageable. We deliver a cohesive, turn-key outdoor living space tailored specifically to your family and yard.
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Build Your Dream Pool with 30 Years of Experience
Installing custom pools across Oshawa and the GTA since 1996, Arcade Pools brings nearly 30 years of proven craftsmanship to your backyard. With our build calendar filling fast, reach out today to secure your timeline, get transparent upfront pricing, and partner with fully licensed, WSIB-insured pool specialists.