Dylan has been servicing our pool for almost a year now. He has kept our pool looking blue and keeping it swimmable, as well as completing any repairs in a timely manner. We would happily recommend him to anyone looking for quality pool care
It came down to three strong contenders, Riverbend, Advance and Gold Medal Pools. All three had good recommendations and made very professional proposals. The prices for the project ranged from over $100K to $65 for the stripped down version (so yes, there are big differences in price). Riverbend fell roughly in the middle and they were willing to move on price to meet where we wanted to be. Advance (Brian) Pools is a much smaller company, but very competent so would absolutely consider them in the future, but in the case they were not very competitive in terms of the product offering compared to the two larger companies.
In reviewing their proposal, I would highlight following strengths:
- 1/2" Rebar (much stronger than the 3/8" that most pool companies use)
- Very competent in terms of equipment offering (I personally like Jandy)
- Smart approach to plumbing your pool by running pipes through a single trench so they are easier to service
-Design in terms of Spa - recommended a Captain's Chair (4 jet chair) in the spa, which was a great idea.
-Most of the people who would work on your pool are their employees (higher accountability), but still some contractors (ask this question)
-They use dry gunite, which is shot in place (stronger)
-Gravel rock base instead of just sand and they build walls on own footing (not on deck)
Weaknesses:
-They tend to use the cheaper rocks and boulders for copping (Oklahoma River & Flagstone) instead of Arkansas, which is harder
-Hank is a nice guy, but got a bit impatient with us toward the end and was ready to move on to the next customer
-Design was not as good as some of the others (less creative) and they did not have the 3d modeling demo that most places use, which really helps you visualize what its going to look like.
-they push Salt systems, which have more reliability issues and require more maintenance for your rocks and decking
Ultimately, it was a very tough decision and I feel we would have likely been happy if we had gone with them as they are quality company. Interestingly, when we made the decision to go with their competitor I held off communicating to them for a few days in case anything went wrong (which we know can happen) and I never heard from Hank. I would have thought he would contact me to find out what I was doing, but never heard from him. Made me feel a little better about our decision though. I would have shared this feedback with him as well.
Ultimately, I would say they are a quality organization and if you like their design then you could do a lot worse than working with them.
A couple of tips for people building pools:
-Negotiate the sewer and gas reroute into the cost of the pool (unless you are 100% sure its not going to be touched as it will)
-Negotiate ANYTHING you think you want upfront as the day you sign the contract, EVERY change costs you.
-Over estimate your decking as you will want more, trust me. It doesn't cost anything to reduce it later as the cost is 2X once you agree to move forward...
-Review the plans in detail, THEY ALL PROMISE things that don't show up in the plan. Over-clarify and GET IT IN WRITING! They quickly "forget" what they promised to do. I have had to do a couple times already...
-IT will take longer than you think, it always does...6 weeks? No way, 8-10 weeks is far more realistic if its an intricate pool.
-Negotiate any landscaping repair you want UP FRONT, or you will get your yard back looking like a moonscape...they do not replace grass unless you specifically ask in the contract...
-All pool companies try to get as much up front as possible, keep in mind that you want to hold back about 10% to make sure they finish the job. They will push back, but will take the work and you get piece of mind that it gets done.
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Dylan has been servicing our pool for almost a year now. He has kept our pool looking blue and keeping it swimmable, as well as completing any repairs in a timely manner. We would happily recommend him to anyone looking for quality pool care
This was the absolute worst company to deal with. A week without hot water, close to $600 lighter and 2 trips from 2 different plumbers from this same company, we are no better off. Neither plumber that came out spent longer than 5 min with the tank and the office got rude, defensive, and...
I don't know who contacted them, I'm sure they know how to repair homes
Our 20+ year old heater quit working on a Sunday. Country Comfort arrived promptly on Monday morning. After they inspected the unit we discussed repair vs. new unit. They answered all our questions and left us with a quote with several options for a new HVAC. No pressure to decide on the...
Very professional. Repair was completed earlier than expected. Very fair price. I have a few more repairs so I will be doing business with them again soon. Excellent job!
We selected them as one of the companies from which we got quotes to do our pool project (new construction). Hank Henry came to our home and reviewed our project and asked many questions about what we wanted. He's a very competent guy and did a good job to understand our needs. He built a...
They showed up within 30 mins of the appointment time. They located and uncovered my septic tank. They cleaned it out and took the time to educate us on how to properly use and extend the life of our septic system. When they were done, they cleaned up and covered my tank and other than some...
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It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.
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