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Avatar for Russo's Pool & Spa Inc
Russo's Pool & Spa Inc
4.0(
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Swimming Pool - Clean and MaintainReplace Vinyl Liner for Swimming PoolSwimming Pool - Opening & Closing Service+6 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"they had to dig out some for our pool they brought along sheets of rubber to drive the earth mover on so it didn't damage the yard I was very impressed .they cleaned up after themselves and were very polite a first rate crew along with owner"
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+7

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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APS Pools and Spas
4.5(
31
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Swimming Pool: Fiberglass - Build or Install

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They transformed our backyard in the best way possible. Even to this day a full year after the pool went in, they are always there to answer any questions I come up with regarding the pool, the equipment, and even the landscaping around it."
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Holland Stone Patio

+74

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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JV's Pools
4.3(
6
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In Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceSwimming Pool -Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed an emergency repair to a under ground pipe. Jaime came out immediately, assessed the situation and made the repair within hours. I can't thank him enough for getting my pool up and running again before the weekend."
Vinyl Liner pool Replacement
Resurface pool
Resurface Inground Pool
Inground Pool
Plaster complete

+41

Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
My Property Masters
3.7(
212
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In Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceSwimming Pool: Concrete - Build or Install

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was a little disappointed that I could not have what I really wanted so had to settle for the next best thing which would not be my first choice I ended up having a drape to cove my washer and dryer but I really wanted doors but all in all it turned out ok"
Response time9 hrs
162 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
A LAMP & FIXTURE SHOPPE
4.9(
58
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Swimming Pool -Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The company has a small parking lot, which made it particularly easy to drop off and pick up the lamps.
I took the lamps in, they gave me a verbal estimate. Once I agreed to the estimate, they gave me a written one and told me I could wait as it wouldn't take long (I had an appointment, so I said I would come back in about 2 hours).
When I arrived to pick up the lamps they were ready to go and at the quoted price."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
SP Tech
4.0(
42
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceIn Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceReplace Vinyl Liner for Swimming Pool+3 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"SP Tech arrived on the day they said they would and on time! They did a great job installing our inground pool liner. DeLondon and his crew were very knowledgeable and respectful. The pool liner turned out great and they left no mess. Would recommend to others!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
J B Nuyen Water
4.6(
8
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceIn Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceSwimming Pool - Clean and Maintain+4 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan was very professional And knowledgeable and did a thorough job closing pool and explaining the process. Due to being short staffed the job took longer than I expected. He had to come back the next day to complete as he arrived late for our scheduled appointment, probably due to incident with his employee earlier that day.A phone call alerting to the tardiness would have been appreciated.Overall very satisfied with Service performed and would recommend using Co."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

Grading complexity, debris removal volume, equipment, labor, and permits determine expense levels.

Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the cost of land development projects.

Costs depend on material quality, labor rates, and additional features like lighting or custom finishes.

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails.

The small lines on the tape measure either indicate inches, fractions of an inch, or centimeters and millimeters. On the imperial unit side (aka the inches side), the longest lines indicate inches, followed by the next shortest lines that indicate a half-inch, and then the quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-inch. On the metric side, the lines break down meters, centimeters, and millimeters.

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