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Sorry Pool builder! Thanks

I just recently had a pool built by a recommended builder, however things did not go as smooth as i thought they would. I thought i did my homework by calling references. I would just say to make sure you call several references and if possible go look at some of the builders pools; hopefully you won't have the problems i had but make sure you stay on top of the constructions and monitor everything they are doing.

We are currently building a pool with Johnson Pools. They are a local, family owned/run business. We won't complete the project for a while -- we had to do a partial build of the pool now because of the sequencing of other things on a new house build -- but,so far, so good.

Thanks. We have had 4 people out with prices ranging from $60,000 to 115K. Kinda crazy! jbud-who did your pool?

I like Johnson pools but they are very far from me.
Jbud-Who did you use?

I'm in Austin (Texas) and I am currently building a pool. I am just past gunite and about to begin tile and coping. We used Texas Pools & Patios. I have zero complaints and they have been receptive and patience throughout the process up to this point. They definetly do not rush the build and from what I can tell have done a fantastic job. I had three separate quotes, and all were different. Ultimately going with my PB was not necessarily a function of price (it helped) but more of the feeling I got when discussing the design. I had no pressure and got honest answers to all my concerns prior to contract, and never felt like I was trying to be upsold. I recommend them based on my limited experience so far.
Good luck.

We just wrapped up building a pool on the north west side of Austin. We used Athena Pools. I visited many job sites of all the companies we interviewed, in the end I could tell the difference between one builder and another. I chose Athena based on how clean his work was for mason/electrical/plumbing and his good reviews. Key with this company is doing things correct rather than saving a penny. That is my take anyways.

Just finished mine and am very happy. I posted above, we used Texas Pools & Patios and the entire process was pretty stress free, and they were VERY accommodating to changes I made along the way and making sure I was up to date (as I wanted to be) throughout the process. There were no hidden surprises and they finished in the time frame they estimated from the beginning. I spoke with one of the owners when I had questions or concerns and all my conversations were with one of the owners not a project manager per say. I highly recommend them

Jpetrini, do you have a picture of your finished pool? We're considering a build w tx pools and patio. Who was your sales / designer?

I do have some pics from when they finished. Send me your email address and I will email them to you
fpetrini@gmail.com

The designer/sales guy was one of the owners, Jeff Crites.