# Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas

**Trade:** Pool Cleaning · **Address:** 15 Jan Sebastian Dr Ste D2, Sandwich, MA 02563 · **Phone:** (774) 368-4221 · **Website:** http://lwgpoolsandspas.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas is a family-owned swimming-pool contractor based in Sandwich, Massachusetts. The company says it has served Cape Cod since 2019 and was founded by Rafael Ribeiro after his work in masonry, landscaping, and pool installation. Its stated work includes custom gunite pool construction, pool and spa installation, renovation, repair, cleaning, maintenance, water analysis, winterization, and hot-tub service. The company also states that it is immigrant-owned and insured, and its website identifies Massachusetts HIC license #215619; the state registry verifies that license as active under Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas.

Seven Google reviews dated from June 2024 through May 2026 are consistently positive, though the sample is small. Homeowners describe a new pool heater installation completed quickly at a fair price, seasonal pool care that kept the pool ready to use, and a backyard project involving a pool and spa where Felipe and Rafael offered design suggestions. Other reviewers highlight knowledgeable and friendly workers, clear communication, punctual scheduling, and professional maintenance.

The strongest fit is a Cape Cod homeowner seeking pool construction, an equipment repair, renovation, seasonal care, or hot-tub work from a local specialist. Before booking, confirm the exact scope, materials, warranty terms, and schedule for your project; the company says labor is covered by a warranty, but specific terms are provided in each service agreement. The active HIC record is a concrete credential to verify alongside the written agreement and insurance details.

**Strengths:**
- Pool maintenance — reviewers cite dependable seasonal care
- Heater installation — one homeowner praised timely, fair work
- Project communication — reviewers cite clarity and punctual scheduling
- Design collaboration — homeowner praised Felipe and Rafael's suggestions

**Concerns:**
- Review volume — seven Google ratings provide a modest history
- Warranty terms — specific terms are supplied per service agreement

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- The company says it has served Cape Cod since 2019 and was founded by Rafael Ribeiro after prior masonry, landscaping, and pool work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://lwgpoolsandspas.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas states it has served Cape Cod since 2019; its About page says Rafael Ribe…”
- The company describes itself as family-owned and immigrant-owned. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://lwgpoolsandspas.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family-owned and operated; founded by Rafael Ribeiro.”
  - [Official Website](http://lwgpoolsandspas.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned, Immigrant-owned”
- Massachusetts HIC license #215619 is verified active under Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://lwgpoolsandspas.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor License #215619”
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 215619 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas”
- Customers describe timely heater installation, dependable seasonal care, clear communication, and professional maintenance. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paRVkwaDBWMk15TjNWTlluSklhVTFTTFRGdU5WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZEY0h0V2MyN3VNYnJIaU1SLTFuNVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Removed old pool heater and installed new heater. Price was fair and work was done in a very timely manner.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21nMWIycGhlRWR2V1Zwb2FISk1lbVpCT0ZOQk1GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmg1b2pheEdvWVpoaHJMemZBOFNBMFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They took care of my pool during the season, it was a perfect service. Everything was always smooth, professional and clean.

Their crew …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3dlpHQkJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDwvZGBBA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Living Waters team is excellent! From the very first contact, they were clear in their communication and explained each stage of the …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SM1VFZFNkM1JvUWpSQlFtVjRiRW96VGpsMVdYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnR3UEdSd3RoQjRBQmV4bEozTjl1WXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I appreciate this company, because they are very communicative.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6aDY2RWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzh66EiQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dear Living Waters Team,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent maintenance service you have provid…”
- A homeowner praised the pool, spa, backyard result, and design suggestions from Felipe and Rafael. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xeGNGUTFVRkJzYnpONVRGVnpjR1ZmTFRkSGFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1xcFQ1UFBsbzN5TFVzcGVfLTdHaHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Living Waters. They did a beautiful job on my entire backyard, and my pool and SPA turned out incredible. They exceede…”
- Seven Google reviews from 2024 through 2026 are all five-star and consistently positive, with a modest review count. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Living%20Waters%20Gunite%20Pools%20%26%20Spas%20%7C%20Cape%20Cod&query_place_id=ChIJeyB-OkrL5IkRo2mCTGU2RLs) — “Google: 5★ from 7 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paRVkwaDBWMk15TjNWTlluSklhVTFTTFRGdU5WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZEY0h0V2MyN3VNYnJIaU1SLTFuNVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Removed old pool heater and installed new heater. Price was fair and work was done in a very timely manner.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21nMWIycGhlRWR2V1Zwb2FISk1lbVpCT0ZOQk1GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmg1b2pheEdvWVpoaHJMemZBOFNBMFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They took care of my pool during the season, it was a perfect service. Everything was always smooth, professional and clean.

Their crew …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xeGNGUTFVRkJzYnpONVRGVnpjR1ZmTFRkSGFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1xcFQ1UFBsbzN5TFVzcGVfLTdHaHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Living Waters. They did a beautiful job on my entire backyard, and my pool and SPA turned out incredible. They exceede…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SUFdtZ3pUa05RZDJ0cVgwRlpOVWt4Y2tsUVZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRPWmgzTkNQd2tqX0FZNUkxcklQVUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very reliable company, competitive prices, workers are knowledgeable and friendly”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3dlpHQkJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDwvZGBBA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Living Waters team is excellent! From the very first contact, they were clear in their communication and explained each stage of the …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SM1VFZFNkM1JvUWpSQlFtVjRiRW96VGpsMVdYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnR3UEdSd3RoQjRBQmV4bEozTjl1WXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I appreciate this company, because they are very communicative.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6aDY2RWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzh66EiQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dear Living Waters Team,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent maintenance service you have provid…”
- The available Google review history is modest at seven ratings, so prospective customers may want to request project-specific references. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Living%20Waters%20Gunite%20Pools%20%26%20Spas%20%7C%20Cape%20Cod&query_place_id=ChIJeyB-OkrL5IkRo2mCTGU2RLs) — “Google: 5★ from 7 ratings”
- Specializes in Pool Cleaning _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://lwgpoolsandspas.com) — “Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas is a family-owned Cape Cod swimming pool contractor providing custom gunite pool construction, pool and sp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21nMWIycGhlRWR2V1Zwb2FISk1lbVpCT0ZOQk1GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmg1b2pheEdvWVpoaHJMemZBOFNBMFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They took care of my pool during the season, it was a perfect service. Everything was always smooth, professional and clean.

Their crew …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6aDY2RWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb4436654c8269a3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzh66EiQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dear Living Waters Team,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent maintenance service you have provid…”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://lwgpoolsandspas.com) — “Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas is a family-owned Cape Cod swimming pool contractor providing custom gunite pool construction, pool and sp…”
  - [Official Website](http://lwgpoolsandspas.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas states it has served Cape Cod since 2019; its About page says Rafael Ribe…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.
- Identifies as immigrant-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#215619, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Living%20Waters%20Gunite%20Pools%20%26%20Spas&query_place_id=ChIJeyB-OkrL5IkRo2mCTGU2RLs): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Living%20Waters%20Gunite%20Pools%20%26%20Spas&query_place_id=ChIJeyB-OkrL5IkRo2mCTGU2RLs): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/living-waters-gunite-pools-and-spas-sandwich): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://lwgpoolsandspas.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://lwgpoolsandspas.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Soucy · 2026-05-13**: Removed old pool heater and installed new heater. Price was fair and work was done in a very timely manner.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rogerio JR · 2026-04-15**: They took care of my pool during the season, it was a perfect service. Everything was always smooth, professional and clean.

Their crew is capable and they made me not having to think about anything, everything was taken care and the pool was always ready to use.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brenda Fmelo · 2026-03-16**: I highly recommend Living Waters. They did a beautiful job on my entire backyard, and my pool and SPA turned out incredible. They exceeded my expectations. I worked with Felipe and Rafael, and they gave me several suggestions that made my space even better than I had initially envisioned.

Brenda Me…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Arlen Bonzoumet Braga · 2026-02-11**: Very reliable company, competitive prices, workers are knowledgeable and friendly
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · rayssa lima · 2025-08-14**: I appreciate this company, because they are very communicative.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Francisco Mendes · 2025-03-27**: The Living Waters team is excellent! From the very first contact, they were clear in their communication and explained each stage of the project with transparency and professionalism!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · juliano bernardes · 2024-06-05**: Dear Living Waters Team,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent maintenance service you have provided for our pool. Your team's punctuality and professionalism have truly stood out and made a significant impact on our overall experience.

From the moment we firs…

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