--- title: "Sharper Image Pool" description: "Sharper Image Pool designs and builds inground pools, often with the landscaping around them. On its Houzz profile the company says it does all of its own " doc_version: "2026-10-17" last_updated: "2026-10-17" --- # Sharper Image Pool **Trade:** Pool Cleaning · **Address:** 51 Blacks Hill Rd, Shelton, CT 06484 · **Phone:** (203) 925-1524 · **Website:** https://sharperimagepool.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 4 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Sharper Image Pool designs and builds inground pools, often with the landscaping around them. On its Houzz profile the company says it does all of its own excavation and that the owner has been in business since 1990. Its Houzz rating is 5.0 stars from 9 ratings. A 2017 customer said their pool was built and done within 4 weeks, and that the yard was cleared, trees taken out and boulders dug up and placed around the pool. A 2015 customer said Dave pulled the permits and lined up the electrician, gas company and concrete company, and that the job took 3 weeks. A 2015 customer said the company re-graded the backyard and added a retaining wall and landscaping beds along with the pool. A 2015 customer who compared proposals from three pool companies said Sharper Image was the only one that would do the whole job, from planning through the patio and final landscaping. **Strengths:** - Permit handling — a 2015 customer said Dave pulled the permits - A 4-week pool build — a 2017 customer said the pool was done within 4 weeks ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Says on its Houzz profile that it does its own excavation and that the owner has been in business since 1990 _(confidence: low)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): At Sharper Image Pool, we layout and design a pool to suit our customers needs, we do a…” - 5.0 stars from 9 Houzz ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 9 ratings” - A 2017 customer said their pool was built within 4 weeks, with the yard cleared and boulders placed around it _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290) — “5★ We never dreamed we would be able to get a pool. Dave and Holly were so helpful and showed us it was possible! Dave's team is so professi…” - A 2015 customer said Dave pulled the permits and lined up the electrician, gas company and concrete company _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290) — “5★ We installed our pool at the end of the season last year and it came out better that we ever imagined. Dave is great! He is incredibly kn…” - A 2015 customer said the company re-graded the backyard and added a retaining wall and landscaping beds _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290) — “5★ Dave and his crew installed our pool in August of 2015. Their professionalism and attention to detail were unparalleled. The pool is abso…” - A 2015 customer chose it as the only one of three pool companies that would handle planning through final landscaping _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290) — “5★ We received proposals from three separate pool companies for a pool in our back yard. The reason we picked Sharper Image is they were the…” - Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290) — “5★ Dave and his crew installed our pool in August of 2015. Their professionalism and attention to detail were unparalleled. The pool is abso…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290) — “5★ We received proposals from three separate pool companies for a pool in our back yard. The reason we picked Sharper Image is they were the…” - Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: low)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): At Sharper Image Pool, we layout and design a pool to suit our customers needs, we do a…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official CT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Official Website](https://sharperimagepool.com): 36 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/sharper-image-pool-pfvwus-pf~2048357290): 5.0★ from 9 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sharper%20Image%20Pool&query_place_id=ChIJS5UYM1Th54kRDANoAYGLYYc): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://dcsdrivingschool.com/?c=27994711011470): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Houzz · lizpouyat · 2017-04-22**: Dave and his team at Sharper Image Pool were amazing, they built the perfect pool for my family. I waited a very, very long time for a pool and interviewed LOTS of pool companies... I really wanted a custom inground pool with all the bells and whistles and that's exactly what they provided. Dave and… - **5/5 · Houzz · Allison LaGuardia · 2017-03-16**: We never dreamed we would be able to get a pool. Dave and Holly were so helpful and showed us it was possible! Dave's team is so professional, always on time and they had our pool built and done within 4 weeks. They even cleared our yard and took out lots of trees we needed down as well as dug up hu… - **5/5 · Houzz · Joseph Verrilli · 2017-03-15**: Overall outstanding service and craftsmanship. Very professional attitude, met the required deadlines, very responsive and extremely innovative. The pool and surrounding areas including the patio and landscaping are absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend, and have made several referrals to date, S… - **5/5 · Houzz · autumnsheppard · 2015-12-16**: We hired Sharper Image Pool to do a pool and back yard remodel at our home. We are thrilled with the results. Hiring Sharper image Pool, means you will be getting a professional team that cares a great deal about the quality of their work. They stand behind what they create, stay on budget and work … - **5/5 · Houzz · monalisa2013 · 2015-09-05**: Dave and his crew installed our pool in August of 2015. Their professionalism and attention to detail were unparalleled. The pool is absolutely beautiful. They also re-graded our backyard and added a huge retaining wall and landscaping beds. Dave implemented our vision for this perfectly. Sharper Im… - **5/5 · Houzz · richinzi · 2015-07-06**: We installed our pool at the end of the season last year and it came out better that we ever imagined. Dave is great! He is incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with excellent advise during the planning process. He took care of everything. He pulled the permits, lined up the electrician, gas com… - **5/5 · Houzz · jontmiller · 2015-06-09**: We received proposals from three separate pool companies for a pool in our back yard. The reason we picked Sharper Image is they were the only contractor who would do the entire job, from planning to construction to the patio and final landscaping. All the other vendors would supply us with 'a name … - **5/5 · Houzz · chris_mills0 · 2015-05-31**: Sharper Image Pool is all about excellent customer service, quality work/care, and hassle/worry free "turn key" "one stop shopping" installation. Dave and his team took the time to understand our needs and wishes and quickly worked to accommodate them. Was very impressed and relieved that Sharper Im… - **5/5 · Houzz · jkshelton · 2015-05-29**: Sharper Image Pool is outstanding to work with. Very professional. One-stop shop for the full project. Result is amazing pool and beautifully completed landscaping with minimal worries/concerns throughout the process (and this process in general is one we all enter with long lists of worries/concern… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T06:20:08.581Z. Cite as: Sharper Image Pool — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/sharper-image-pool-shelton) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/sharper-image-pool-shelton ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)