Meet Your Master Pool Builder
Your pool should be designed and built by more than a salesperson.
Your pool should be designed and built by more than a salesperson.
A swimming pool is one of the most significant investments you will make in your home. Its beauty matters — but so do the engineering, hydraulics, construction methods and hundreds of decisions hidden beneath the finished surface.
At Parrot Bay Pools, every project benefits from the leadership of owner and founder Shaun Braddy, a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional and North Carolina licensed general contractor.
The Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional designation is the highest credential available through the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s GENESIS® education and certification pathway — representing advanced knowledge in pool design, construction, hydraulics and water-feature integration.
For our clients, that means your backyard is not simply being sold. It is being thoughtfully designed, carefully planned and professionally constructed.
What Is a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional?
The Master CBP designation is awarded through the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, the international trade organization representing pool, spa and hot-tub professionals. It is the highest credential offered within the GENESIS® pathway, requiring extensive industry experience, advanced professional education and continued commitment to excellence.
Earning this credential isn’t about adding another title after someone’s name. It demonstrates the time, education and hands-on experience required to understand both the art and science of exceptional pool construction.
Beautiful ideas, built to work in the real world
A Better Design
A well-designed pool should feel as though it has always belonged on the property — shaped around how you move through the space and what you see from inside the home.
Stronger Technical Planning
Hydraulics, plumbing, structural prep, elevations and drainage all influence how your pool performs. Advanced planning prevents costly corrections later.
Thoughtful Material Selection
Tile, coping, decking and finishes must work together visually and technically — reflecting your style while considering durability and upkeep.
One Complete Vision
We bring the pool, spa, hardscape, landscape design, lighting and outdoor-living elements together as one cohesive environment.
Meet Shaun Braddy
FOUNDER & OWNER OF PARROT BAY POOLS
Shaun Braddy founded Parrot Bay Pools with a commitment to build better pools, educate homeowners and create relationships that continue long after construction is finished.
With more than 18 years of experience in the swimming-pool industry, Shaun has developed expertise across pool design, construction, equipment, hydraulics and complete outdoor environments — and holds both the Master CBP designation and an NC general contractor’s license.
“The goal is not simply to complete another pool. It is to create a space that improves everyday life — a place where clients can reset, reconnect and experience the restoration of a private retreat without leaving home.”
Under Shaun’s leadership, Parrot Bay has grown into a full-service pool and outdoor-living company with a 10,000-square-foot Design Center on seven acres in Benson, North Carolina.
Custom Concrete and Fiberglass Expertise
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Companies that offer only one type of pool naturally tend to recommend the product they sell. Because we build both, we can help you evaluate the advantages, limitations and long-term considerations of each before recommending the best solution for your property.
Our responsibility isn't to steer every homeowner toward the same answer. It's to explain the differences honestly and help you make an informed decision.
Right for you if you want:
Right for you if you value:
Service That Continues After Construction
Our relationship doesn’t end when the pool is filled. Parrot Bay provides ongoing service, maintenance guidance, equipment support and hands-on Pool School to help clients understand and enjoy their investment.
We build relationships, not just pools.
What every client receives
WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE PARROT BAY
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional?
The Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional designation is the highest credential in the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s GENESIS® education and certification pathway. It recognizes advanced education and experience in pool design, construction, hydraulics and related technical disciplines.
Is a Master Pool Builder the same as a general contractor?
No. These are separate qualifications. The Master CBP designation specifically recognizes advanced pool-design and construction knowledge. A general-contractor license relates to broader construction licensing requirements. Shaun Braddy holds both distinctions.
Does Parrot Bay build custom concrete pools?
Yes. Parrot Bay designs and builds custom concrete pools, including geometric and freeform pools, integrated spas, tanning ledges, water features and other custom elements. We also build fiberglass pools, allowing us to help clients compare both options objectively.
Does Parrot Bay handle the entire outdoor space??
Yes. Parrot Bay can coordinate the pool, spa, decking, retaining walls, landscaping, lighting, fencing, fire features and other outdoor-living elements to create one cohesive design.
Does Parrot Bay offer service after the pool is completed?
Yes. Parrot Bay offers Pool School, ongoing pool service, maintenance guidance and equipment support. Our goal is to remain a trusted resource throughout the life of your pool.
Where does Parrot Bay build pools?
Parrot Bay serves Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Garner, Wake Forest, Fayetteville, Pinehurst, Southern Pines and other communities throughout central and eastern North Carolina. Contact our team to confirm service availability for your property.
Experience the Parrot Bay Difference
Your backyard should be more than attractive. It should be personal, restorative and built to enrich the way you live every day.
Visit the Parrot Bay Design Center or schedule a consultation to begin designing a space that is distinctly yours.