Welcome to Raft to Rafters Pool and Spa! Our story began in 1974 when Lorin Johnson founded our company with a vision of providing top-quality pool and spa services to the families of Columbus, Indiana. Over the years, we’ve become a staple in the Columbus community known for our expertise, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction.

In April of 2021, Ben McDaniel, a supply chain executive with 25 years of experience in the automotive industry purchased Raft to Rafters Pool and Spa from its third-generation owner.  Ben’s wife, Valerie, has worked in the automotive industry for 33 years. Together they share two sons, two daughters, three grandsons, and have recently welcomed their first granddaughter. Ben coached baseball for 19 years, including 10 years locally at Columbus North High School. His training and guidance prepared over 50 high school players for lucrative college careers endowed by scholarships. Ben previously sat on the board of directors for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Foundation for Youth. He is currently on the board of directors for Developmental Services, Inc. and takes great pride in being an active member of the Bartholomew County community.

Ben saw the potential for growth and expansion in the company, but he was also committed to preserving the family-owned legacy that had made Raft to Rafters so successful for nearly five decades. Today, the McDaniel family invests in our company together.  In addition to her commitment to her existing career, Val helps with HR and Administration at Raft to Rafters, and their sons also participate with Brice being heavily involved in construction, and Hayden as a dedicated service technician. The McDaniel family is committed to servicing the community they cherish so dearly.

At Raft to Rafters, we value integrity, excellence, and customer experience. Ben has prioritized enhancing the perception of our brand by focusing on community involvement, building customer relationships, and creating a positive company culture. We believe that an energetic and motivated team leads to happy and satisfied customers. In addition to inground pool sales and construction, we have a full-service retail store providing free water testing, an array of products to maintain water chemistry, hot tubs, above ground pools, Generac™ and Solo Stove™ products, and a variety of other outdoor living commodities. We offer field service ranging from recurring maintenance to full equipment repair and replacement for inground and above ground pools and spas.

Our team of knowledgeable associates has a combined 100 years of experience and expertise. Together, we are building lifelong relationships through our guarantee to provide the highest quality service in the Central and South Central Indiana pool industry.