
Oracle Swimming Pools
About us
John Bowles is an award winning swimming pool designer with over 25 years experience in Southern Nevada. As the owner of Oracle Swimming Pools, John will oversee all aspects of your project, including not only the design and materials, but all phases of construction as well. This provides continuity and a level of service unmatched by other pool builders. Our company is based on the belief that our customers' satisfaction is of the utmost importance.
Services we offer
& repair, Please click on our Media tab to see examples of our award winning designs! Pool construction, installation
Amenities
Free Estimates
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"Thank you so much for your review; it was an absolute pleasure working with you and your family and of course the best moment was seeing your daughters enjoying the new pool!"
"Thank you so much for your review. it was a pleasure working with you and bringing your ideas to life. your choice of tile trim was the finishing touch that made your pool so unique!"
"Thank you for your review; it was such fun working with your ideas to create unique garden."
"Your review is very much appreciated! Thank you and best wishes to you and your family for the Holidays."
"Thank you so much for your review; it'[Member Information Removed] good to know that you are still thinking of us after two years!"
"Thank you so much for your review, especially at this busy time of year. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you on your project; the fact that your pool is so beautiful is very much down to your ideas and choice of materials. Please contact me at any time in the future with any concerns, Sincerely, John"
"Our company has no record of a contract under this name or record of work at this address. We have contacted Angie's List for assistance."
I sent John Bowles an email about needing a new bulb. He ordered it from the manufacturer and emailed me when it arrived. We set up a time for John to drop off the bulb at my house. He arrived on time and installed the bulb for us.
John is always professional, polite and has a friendly smile.
"Thank for this review, your project was such pleasure to work on! Thank you as well for your kind words about our trades people; several of them mention that this was a particularly enjoyable project. We are all so delighted that you were happy with your pool! We remain here to help you with anything in the future. All best wishes, John and the Team"
"Thank you so much, your backyard is indeed magazine worthy! You have a truly beautiful outdoor space and we at Oracle were so pleased to be part of it. We never get tired of hearing that people are enjoying just looking at their pool and surroundings.....and you'll enjoy it even more when it's 100 degrees outside! Thank you again. All the very best, John"
John was by far the easiest contractor I have ever worked with. (I've done 6 or 7 projects over the past several years including a huge expansion for a beach home...and I dreaded doing this pool). First, I think he is a great designer and will give you his honest opinion on what works and what doesn't.We interviewed several other pool contractors who basically just wanted to sell us and whatever we told them our thoughts were they said great and threw a design together without much thought.. One didn't listen to anything I said and just threw what I think was a predesigned plan from another house.
John made this project as close to stress free as a project could be. He was great about steering us to a different style of pool which would fit the small backyard much nicer than what we had envisioned. It worked much better and there was no cost difference. He is honest, very clear up front how the project works. He works with great subcontractors (so important) and kept us informed each step of the way. Worked with our landscaper on some issues with the trees and shrubs to ensure we didn't have problems with roots and pipes down the road.
He is what you want from a contractor. A great product and a reasonable (not cheap)...but reasonable price. We really didn't have any major issues during the whole project. Some slight delays occurred with weather and holidays, but nothing major and usually not in his control. The pool, spa, spillway, bubbler on the sunning deck for the lab...all turned out wonderful. A beautiful pool that my son absolutely loves.
If you are building a pool, or remodeling you would be crazy not to talk to John. I loved working with one person who was in charge and responsible for every aspect of the project.
I owe John a huge apology for this review being so late! When a company delivers the type of product and service he provided they really need others to know about it. (I'm horrible about doing reviews...but rarely hire anyone without checking Angies List). My resolution this year is to do better...and this is my first review...Very well deserved. Thanks John
"Thank you for your review. It is such a pleasure to hear that everyone ( human and canine) is enjoying the pool. Your kind words about the design are very much appreciated. It always adds special interest when we include a feature for pets. The wet deck is a great place to cool off warm paws…. and feet! Happy New Year, John"
John did a first class job of designing and overseeing the construction of our in ground pool and deck. We are extremely happy that we went with Oracle Swimming Pools and will definitely use John for any of our future pool needs. John was always available during the entire construction process to ensure everything went smooth. I could reach him anytime if I had a question, even on the weekend. I would highly recommend Oracle Swimming Pools to anyone considering a new pool or to have work done on an existing pool. John provides a level of service far and above anything you will find from the larger companies located in this area. Thank you John for doing such a great job for us.
"You are so welcome. Thank you for your kind review, especially at this hectic time of year! Everyone here is delighted that you are so pleased with your lovely swimming pool. We are here if you have any questions or concerns, yes, even on the weekends! All best wishes, John"
John was also very accommodating to our few tweaks as long as he hadn't started that phase (more than once I called and said, " Hey John, I just had a great idea!" or "Hey John, I saw my neighbor's pool and they have.." . Because we were price conscious, John gave us an idea of how much certain things we later wanted would increase the original price, such as the travertine pavers I just couldn't get out of my mind even though we said we were using cool decking to keep costs down. John knew how much I wanted them and how they would make our pool area pop. He spent an enormous amount of time explaining alternate options and their costs and then found a way to install travertine for just barely over our budget, Hallelujah! Even though we ran into a few problems early on with caliche, which was to add a few weeks to our original time frame, John was able to get the pool in by mid-June, only a few days behind schedule. He quickly responded to our texts and calls, weekday or weekend, and came out to check on the contractors almost every day.
Our pool is amazing and we have enjoyed it every day, whether we are in the pool, spa or just sitting poolside enjoying the bubbler and waterfall. We are so happy we went with Oracle pools- the process went smoothly because of his professionalism and constant keeping on top of things. We were comfortable from the get-go and always felt we could rely on John. We would absolutely, positively recommend Oracle Pools to anyone !!
"Thank you for such a comprehensive and positive review. Angie’s List members are often the best customers to work with because they are thoughtful and do their homework. It was good of you to talk about our detailed cost analysis. Thank you too for mentioning that “tweaks” are possible as long as that phase of construction has not started. I’m glad you went with the travertine pavers and that you are so happy with them. They really do add to the beauty of your pool area. One of our favorite things to hear at Oracle Pools is that a homeowner enjoys just sitting by their pool. It’s great to cool off in the summer, but poolside should also be a favorite place just to relax, contemplate…and enjoy a cup of coffee! (As to that, I’ve been an American citizen for many years, but I just can’t shake my ‘tea’ habit! I apologize if I offended in any way.) Thank you again for the kind review. It makes everyone here happy to know that you are delighted with your pool. All best wishes, John"
We were impressed with the scope of the project and how easy it was for us to sit back and let John handle everything from the pool design to all the coordination needed for landscape removal, excavation and grading, pool shell construction, equipment selection and installation, plumbing design and installation, electrical work, installation of the powered pool cover, perimeter wrought iron fencing and block wall construction, decking, and all the required inspections and permits. As you can see, there were a lot of subcontractors, trades and skill sets involved. John knows and uses the same subcontractors on his projects. This is a hugely important factor, as all of us Angie's List members are aware that not all subcontractors perform equally well. It was a busy summer for pool construction and the best crews were busy. I did not mind at all waiting when necessary for the right crews that John wanted. They all did an excellent job.
At the end, I mentioned to John that I had not realized before how large and multi-faceted a pool construction project was, and how much could potentially go wrong if not handled properly, and how effortless it was for me to sit back and watch. He said "well, that's what you hired me for". Exactly.
"Thank you very much for your positive and thorough review. It was good of you to mention our fine tradespeople. The preferred crew is worth the wait of a few days, especially when you consider that a pool will bring you years and years of enjoyment. We were so glad you chose to install the cover. It’s a big cost saver if the pool is intended for year round use. It was a pleasure to work with you and we at Oracle Pools continue to be here for you if there are any questions or concerns in the future. All the best, John"
Pool builds do not happen overnight, but John was very good about keeping us informed on what events were scheduled in the days ahead.
We are very satisfied with the final product and highly recommend Oracle Pools.
Thank you John!
"Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure working with you. The changes you made are part of the process and will increase the enjoyment of your pool. It’s enjoyable for me when the home owners are interested in design. Thank you for your kind words about communication, it is so important as pools are, indeed, not built overnight! Many thanks, John"
"Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a comprehensive and positive review. We so appreciate the recognition of our subcontractors, such an important part of our team. Oracle goes to great lengths to select and keep tradespeople who are both proficient and pleasant. The whole team agreed it was a pleasure to work with you and your family…including your charming dogs, goats chickens and horses! I know you will enjoy your pool for years to come. We are always here if you have any questions in the future. Thank you again. All best wishes, John"
We chose Oracle Pools for a number of reasons. Firstly John created a beautiful pool design, and in our opinion the best pool design we were presented with. I think this is one of John's forte, as he was employed with a another pool company doing pool design for many years before he went into business on his own.
Second, we were looking for someone committed to diligently overseeing the project. Again we were not disappointed in John's attentiveness, and ongoing involvement. To this day, now going into our second year, I still call John with any questions I have regarding the equipment or whatever.
Of course, no project of this size does not have some glitches along the way. However any problem that arose was addressed and taken care of. John was easily accessible, very easy to work with, very accommodating, and basically set on ensuring that we were 100% happy with the final result.
The final result is that we have a great looking pool in the backyard and no major issues in terms of construction.
My suggestion would be if you are considering building a pool would be to at least let John present you a design. In our case it was better than the others, his price was about the same, and the pool was well built.
"Thank you so much for your review. We were excited to see a homeowner list the pool equipment! It's never part of the "wow factor" when friends and neighbors see your pool, but it's so important. Thank you for your praise of the design. Your pool is indeed beautiful, but you deserve some of the credit for that. The tile you chose is truly outstanding. It looks wonderful on the pilaster, again your idea. Good design is about shapes AND materials. We continue to be here for you. Enjoy the summer! Many thanks and best wishes, John"
"It was a pleasure to build a pool for you. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You both made my job easier by knowing what you wanted. The interior Quartz plaster in Caribbean Blue has added a very pleasing depth of color to the water. It's a shade I had not had the opportunity to work with before so I appreciate you letting me try something new! Thank you for choosing Oracle Swimming Pools. Never fear....summer will be here soon enough! All very best wishes, John"
John showed up for the initial meeting and we noticed he was not anywhere close to the other contractors/sales people we had been talking to. Not only was he polite and professional from the beginning he also provided a lot of information both pro and con about pools so we could make our own decision. With the other contractors/sales people they were trying to tell us what we wanted instead of listening to what we wanted. Although our initial design was for a free-form style salt water pool and spa with a water feature, John presented us with a geometrical design that we fell in love with right away.
Being that we were building the pool into a hillside we added a waterfall feature along with two fire bowls, added a pebble pool finish, an in-floor cleaning system, a shallow swim deck area and additional decking as well. Along the way we had John change the cool deck coping to travertine, added extra decking, added granite ledge rock in areas, as well as added a fire pit. John handled these changes without missing a beat and kept the project on time. Although we had construction issues and delays with our block wall contractor, John's professionalism and calming personality kept was really appreciated.
Our pool turned out better than we could ever imagine and it was John that made that possible. Although John may not be one of the big companies out there he is for sure one of the best companies out there.
I am attaching some before and after pictures to show that John can make dreams come true.  
 
 
 
      
 
 
 
"Thank you for such a thoughtful and thorough review. The inclusion of pictures is such a good idea - describing your pool in words alone could never do it justice. Many yards in Las Vegas have a hill or a berm. It’s wonderful for me, as a designer, to work with homeowners who are willing to incorporate the level change into the project because falling water is a pleasure to hear as well as see. With its two copper scuppers your water feature is particularly pleasing. The idea to go with the travertine stone as the copping was an inspiration on your part. Elements like this are worth the extra effort, especially when a house will be a much loved home for a long time. I hope you won’t mind me mentioning your wonderful dog, Jagger; he was a pleasure to work with too! We love including all members of the family in a project. Thank you so much for choosing Oracle Swimming Pools, we are delighted that you are happy. Very best wishes, John"
"Thank you, we are so happy that you are pleased. Getting to the final design is always a process and I have enjoyed our discussions along the way. It’s always a better end result when homeowners give time to thoughtful consideration rather than rushing and your project is a fine example. You’ll be enjoying the water every month of the year! Thank you again for choosing Oracle Swimming Pools. Very best wishes, John"
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