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RICHARDS POOL SVC
Hot Tub or Spa Repair or Service, Swimming Pool - Clean and Maintain, Swimming Pool or Accessories Repair or Service,
About us
We accept visa/master card, ask about our services specials
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
55 years of experience
Services we offer
Swimming pool liners, all services, installs, solar heater install, winterizing and summerizing
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.08 Reviews
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Showing 1-8 of 8 reviews
Sheryll B.
Oct 2017
They closed the filter OK but when they put the cover on they didn't connect all the straps to the screws in the concrete. In fact, one buckle was removed from a strap then tied to the screw with a string. They let water collect on the cover, which made it difficult to tighten. They didn't pump the water off nor did they tighten the straps. I told them before they left it wasn't put on correctly and they said they needed to put more screws into the concrete to connect it correctly and they would fix it in the spring. This is the third winter I have used this cover and I have never had to add more screws, in fact, I always had more screws then straps. So I called the office and told them I was not pleased with the cover situation and the secretary told me she would talk to him and call me back. I didn't hear back for a week, so I called them back and asked what happened. She told me, she put me back on the work schedule. But nothing ever happened and I wasn't contacted again. That was on September 7, 2017 and still no response. I used this company last year and they did a wonderful job, but it was done by a different brother than this year.
Thomas B.
Apr 2015
Jamie ( a younger brother) installed pool in 2004, closed it in 2004, and opened it in 2005. I was very satisfied, and would give him a 4 plus to 5 rating for those jobs.
Unfortunately I was very dissatisfied when the the oldest brother installed a new pool liner. $900 cost was for labor only. For starters, it was a 2-day job and he told me he went out of his way to come back on the second day. Next, the pool leaked badly. They would not reply to phone messages. They sent a diver out to inspect liner and he found a scuff but nothing that would cause water to leak out. We're talking about thousands of gallons. I told them I couldn't find a leak and that I wanted them to find it. They didn't come out to look for it. I found it. (On a positve note, the diver told me if I couldn't find the leak he would do a quick inspection and wouldn't charge anything.) The water return fitting had a crack in it between the pool wall and liner. They came out and replaced it with a used fitting because they said they didn't have a new one. Also, after the top rail was assembled we found a sheet metal screw in the deep end of pool. I hate to leave this negative review but it is what it is. I'm 65 years old and this is one of the worst experiences I've had with a contractor.
Unfortunately I was very dissatisfied when the the oldest brother installed a new pool liner. $900 cost was for labor only. For starters, it was a 2-day job and he told me he went out of his way to come back on the second day. Next, the pool leaked badly. They would not reply to phone messages. They sent a diver out to inspect liner and he found a scuff but nothing that would cause water to leak out. We're talking about thousands of gallons. I told them I couldn't find a leak and that I wanted them to find it. They didn't come out to look for it. I found it. (On a positve note, the diver told me if I couldn't find the leak he would do a quick inspection and wouldn't charge anything.) The water return fitting had a crack in it between the pool wall and liner. They came out and replaced it with a used fitting because they said they didn't have a new one. Also, after the top rail was assembled we found a sheet metal screw in the deep end of pool. I hate to leave this negative review but it is what it is. I'm 65 years old and this is one of the worst experiences I've had with a contractor.
Response from RICHARDS POOL SVC
"I am very concerned at this negative review , I completed this work over 10 months ago, [Member Name Removed] has failed to say it was my concern and good reputation that sent the diver to try and detect a leak [Member Name Removed] claimed he had, We at Richards Pool service have always resolved any problems, If we were not in constant contact with [Member Name Removed] how would I have sent a diver at Richards Pool Service cost, we received so many calls from [Member Name Removed] explaining how 1/16 or 5/32nds of an inch had gone out of the pool , the reason the liner took 2 days is because we ensure every customer a wrinkle free liner and the I had to return a second day to have the sun just right to accomplish that, I returned four times to [Member Name Removed] house to find out where the water was leaking from, it was then after narrowing down after several attempts that I found the cracked return fitting( we NEVER charged [Member Name Removed] any extra money at any time ) Again I am very very alarmed to get such a negative review almost a year later when [Member Name Removed] pool is in perfect working condition because Richards Pool service went out of its way to provide the kind of service we are known for, as far as the screw on the pool bottom , that has never been determined to be a screw, I am sorry that [Member Name Removed] is not happy , but to give a review SO negative at the beginning of a new year almost a year later sounds like [Member Name Removed] is having a bad day!"
Linda K.
Jun 2014
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DIANNE H.
Jun 2013
They did a great job.
Margaret F.
Mar 2013
There was a leak after the installation. Did not come out promptly, and when he did, he couldn't find the leak. He did call this winter to check on the water level or a frozen pool.
Response from RICHARDS POOL SVC
"We are a company who are always compelled to do the best workmanship we can, The liner was installed with great detail on Quality, the problem with liners is they are not puncture proof, on the very first day the customer swims in the pool a hole can develope by many different reasons. The fact that we tried to find the hole reflects that we did try to identify the problem, there are insurance policys the customer can purchase seperately to cover such a problem. If the hole in the liner would have been visable ,we would have had NO problem patching it, the liner manufacturer does give a free liner replacement in the event of a split seam or any workmanship defect in the liner, because we are checking on the level of the customer's pool during the winter means we do care as a company, Richards Pool Service is a family company and we are all brothers who still do the work , we DO take pride in our workmanship and as the president of Richards Pool Service I personally will check on the status of the customer's Pool this summer and try and rectify the problem, Thank you Tom Richards"
Roberta M.
Dec 2012
Overall, everything went well. The pool was removed within a short time. They cleaned everything up, stacked the liner at the curb for the garbage service, and left. The price was a little high, but-they did come out very quickly and were efficient and professional. We would recommend them to anyone needing to have a pool removed.
Patricia O.
May 2007
We had a problem, and never having had a pool, were clueless what to do. The Richards family walked us through our crisis. We are just thrilled that there are still good people in Indiana working to help make our pool experience successful!
Helene P.
Sep 2006
THEY CLEAN VERY GOOD. THEY ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CHEMICALS SO THE POOL IS ALWAYS CLEAN AND THE WATER IS GOOD. THEY ARE ALWAYS ON TIME. IF WE EVER NEED THEM THEY ALWAYS CALL US BACK RIGHT AWAY. THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL. THEY DO GOOD WORK.
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FAQ
RICHARDS POOL SVC is currently rated 4.0 overall out of 5.
RICHARDS POOL SVC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, RICHARDS POOL SVC does not offer free project estimates.
No, RICHARDS POOL SVC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, RICHARDS POOL SVC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, RICHARDS POOL SVC offers emergency services.
No, RICHARDS POOL SVC does not offer warranties.