Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2021

21 www. ReadMPM. com | www. VOICE forRea l Es tate. com | www.MountPl easantBu i l der s . com home and garden rise in demand for outdoor kitchens and patios since the pandemic began. The type of requests he receives for outdoor kitchens has changed as well, from the simplistic kitchen islands of the pre-Covid days to a host of clients investing in professional-grade outdoor kitchens, ranging in price from $35-$40,000. He explained it as homeowners essentially creating a “new living room” just for the outdoors. “People want a different space outdoors that they can enjoy,” he said. Due to the general increase in new pool building, ASP Mount Pleasant has also started fielding calls from a wave of neophyte pool customers interested in their cleaning and maintenance services. Johnson remarked that ASP, whose technicians are certified pool experts with the National Swimming Pool Foundation, takes pride in these educational opportunities and considers them a kind of “Pool 101” for new pool owners. For ASP, the demand died down in summer but picked up again in fall. Based on what he is hearing from industry reports—and noting that there is a backlog in orders for pool parts—Johnson anticipates the trend of increased demand continuing through 2021 and into 2022. While demand has been high, one concern of people in the pool industry, according to Atkinson, is that with most companies booked up and backlogged with requests, potential customers will eventually lose interest over time. As of now though, business is booming. Photo by J imi Smi th Photography. When summer temperatures are on the r i se, poo l l i ght i ng c reates the i dea l ambi ence for en j oy i ng your outdoor oas i s a f ter the sun goes down . 843.456.8406 | www.setinstoneofcharlestonsc.com • Patios • Driveways • Pool Decks • Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits • Walkways • Outdoor Kitchens • Retaining Walls • Garden Walls . . . and more! We proudly serve Mount Pleasant and surrounding areas. STUNNING WORKMANSHIP | QUALITY GUARANTEED SET IN STONE Hardscapes Add beauty, function and value to your home with a new outdoor living space. Call today for a FREE design consultation and let’s make your backyard dreams a reality. We are veteran owned and understand the sacrifice of our service members and first responders firsthand. Our projects include: We offer a discount as our thank you for your service.