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Our Promise
More than just a pool company, we design, build, restore, and maintain the most elegant and exciting aquatic environments that fit our clients’ coveted lifestyles. Founded in 1949, we have been setting swimming pool design and technology trends in South Florida for the past 70 years and counting. We enhance homes with immersive pieces of art, which incorporate fine waterscapes into the surrounding terrain and architecture. We strive to provide the perfect blend of beauty and function, to satisfy the most discerning tastes.
Managing Partners
Gary Kaplan
President & Partner
Gary joined the company more than 30 years ago. He oversees pool construction and remodeling sales. Gary has worked in all company departments using that holistic experience to build or remodel the finest designed and performing pools in the industry. Gary takes pride in his work because “Ike’s is known as the best in the business.” While the relationship ends after the sale or completion of a pool at other pool construction companies, Gary remains hands on for project so the final result exceeds customer expectations.
Erik “Ike” Eikevik
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Erik is a third generation company owner and operator. Starting as early as 8-years-old, Erik tagged along with President and Co-Owner Gary Kaplan to learn the ins-and-outs of pool design and construction. Erik was mentored by his famous pool building father Ike Jr. While working his way up the company ladder, Erik obtained a Certified Pool Contractor (CPC) License, earned a coveted Society of Watershape Designers Master certification, which is reserved for the upper echelon of members who are experts in pool design build and pool design consultation across the USA and Internationally. Unlike absentee owners at other pool companies, Erik is involved in every new pool design and construction project providing clients with a comfort level knowing that ownership is hands-on and accountable.
Awards
Pinnacle Award
2020
Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living magazine recognition as the Best of the Best in pool and outdoor living design for Boca Water Wall / Bamboo Springs.
World’s Greatest Pool
2019
Pebble Technology International® World’s Greatest Pools Contest recognition for Wet-stone Enclave.
World’s Greatest Pool
2019
Pebble Technology International® World’s Greatest Pools Contest recognition for Sweeping Sunset.
World’s Greatest Pool
2018
Pebble Technology International® World’s Greatest Pools Contest recognition for Champion’s Pier
World’s Greatest Pool
2018
Pebble Technology International® World’s Greatest Pools Contest recognition for Paradise Falls.




Our Story
Incorporated in 1949 as Carter Construction, we were (and continue to be) pioneers in the South Florida pool industry. In 1962, then manager, Ike Eikevik purchased and changed the name of the company to Ike’s Carter Pool and Maintenance. 70 years later we’re still crafting one-of-a-kind pools and backyard living spaces for the most discerning clients.