--- title: "Quantus Pools — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/quantus-pools-pfvwus-pf~377716968 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~377716968.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Quantus Pools" category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0c03d3ec00488be1_7978-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3701 Berdnick - Untit I, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008, United States" latitude: 42.073 longitude: -88.0191 phone: "(847) 907-4995" website: http://quantuspools.com rating: 3.3 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 315 last_updated: 2026-08-16 --- # Quantus Pools Original Houzz profile: [Quantus Pools](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/quantus-pools-pfvwus-pf~377716968) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates, Buffalo Grove, Bartlett, Streamwood, Park Ridge, Wheeling, Hanover Park, Addison, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Bloomingdale, Lake Zurich, Deerfield, Bensenville, Franklin Park, Prospect Heights, Norridge, Wood Dale, Barrington, Itasca, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Inverness, Lake Barrington, South Barrington, Barrington Hills, Kildeer, Riverwoods, Deer Park, North Barrington, Forest Lake, Bannockburn, Glenview Nas, Medinah - **Houzz rating:** 3.3 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Quantus Pools was founded by individuals that won't settle for less than excellence. Excellence is what our customers deserve and it’s what we’re dedicated to give them. You don’t compromise on your outdoor living experience and we won’t compromise on Building it or Maintaining it. We are staffed with over 75 years of experience in high end, custom and bespoke inground swimming pools, spas and other water features but it doesn’t end there. We’ve decided to set a new standard for service, the building process, renovations and maintenance, staying on the cutting edge of new techniques and new technologies to make your life more enjoyable. We specialize in: • Service, Repair and Remodeling • Opening and Closing Pools for the Season • Pool Inspections • Consultations for Building • Broker Pool Sales • In-ground Gunite / Shotcrete Pool Builder • Weekly Maintenance • Weekly Cleaning Your outdoor experience is meant to bring peace, tranquility and hours of relaxation – our goal is to take the stress out of developing and maintaining that, while it take the stress out of you. Quantus Pools is dedicated to helping you achieve the dream. If you are looking for a pool, spa, water feature, fountain or spray, lighting element, poolside games, slide, diving board, maintenance program or a combination of everything that reflects the uniqueness of who you are – we are confident that not only can we deliver the best solution but we’ll exceed your expectations at the same time. The Quantus Pools team, knows better than any other company, that the relationship between a company and a customer operates most effectively when it’s built on honesty, integrity, quality of service, timely communication and total satisfaction. ### Services Provided - Swimming Pool Construction - Swimming Pool Design - Pool Deck Design & Construction - Pool Lighting Installation - Custom Hot Tubs - Pool Covers - Pond Construction - Pool Liner Replacement ### Areas Served - Chicago - Schaumburg - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Des Plaines - Mount Prospect - Hoffman Estates - Buffalo Grove - Bartlett - Streamwood - Park Ridge - Wheeling - Hanover Park - Addison - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Rolling Meadows - Roselle - Bloomingdale - Lake Zurich - Deerfield - Bensenville - Franklin Park - Prospect Heights - Norridge - Wood Dale - Barrington - Itasca - Hawthorn Woods - Long Grove - Lincolnshire - Inverness - Lake Barrington - South Barrington - Barrington Hills - Kildeer - Riverwoods - Deer Park - North Barrington - Forest Lake - Bannockburn - Glenview Nas - Medinah ### Typical Job Cost $75,000 - $500,000+ Custom Projects ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Quantus Pools | | Address | 3701 Berdnick - Untit I, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008, United States | | Phone | (847) 907-4995 | | Website | http://quantuspools.com | | Followers on Houzz | 315 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/quantuspools - X (Twitter) — http://www.twitter.com/quantuspools - Blog — http://quantuspools.com/ ## Offers $100 off pool opening & closing services ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Quantus Pools](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/quantus-pools-pfvwus-pf~377716968) - **Website:** http://quantuspools.com - **Phone:** (847) 907-4995 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Show 2013 - 11 GOLD APSP Awards of Excellence for Concrete pools over 600 sq/ft - 1 GOLD APSP 2012 Award for Concrete Spas - 4 SILVER APSP Award for Concrete Pools over 600 sq/ft - 3 Gold Awards for Excellence in Customer Service - Best of Houzz - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2015), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Pool & Hot Tub Alliance](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/pool-and-hot-tub-alliance-pfvwus-pf~881802885) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 3.3 out of 5 — 20 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 18.0 - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 13.0 ### Reviews **★ — Marsha Baltes, June 2023** > Stay away from Quantas pools. After two years, we had to turn to another company to finish our pool. Jason MacFarlane refuses to return a phone call. They take your money and never respond back to you. We had to hire another conmpany to complete the work. **★ — Neil Gissler, Sept. 2022** > I’d really like to give this company a great review, but I just can’t. The upfront process with sales, including the design, was great. I also can’t say enough great things about the maintenance crews and their management, they are fantastic. But the construction process is a disaster which is really sad because their quality is fantastic. While I understand the challenges of Covid, our spa has now been installed for over a year and we have been waiting for simple things to get closed out. Some have, like our air blowers and finally the Pentair controller after a full year of waiting. We still don’t have our hand rail or automatic cover and I’ve tried for months to get status. No one calls back and no one ever answers the phone that can answer any questions **★ — mikewes1, Aug. 2022** > We signed a contract with Quantus Pools and paid a sizeable deposit in May of 2021. Our pool was just completed in August of 2022, over ten months later than the originally communicated completion date. The complete lack of project management and communication throughout the project was astonishing. HUNDREDS of communications (texts, emails, phone calls) went unreturned, often for weeks at a time. I became the de facto project manager for our pool build. I could detail the excruciating timeline in a lot more detail, but the complete lack of communication is what really stands out. They also knowingly installed equipment other than what was specified in the contract (wrong heater, wrong auto cover color, different equipment manufacturer) without any discussion. Ultimately they had to replace the auto cover and the heater. While they eventually made everything right, it took entirely too much time, effort, and frustration to get there. I would strongly recommend avoiding Quantus. If you do build a pool with Quantus, I would recommend ironclad language in the contract with guarantees for delivery dates and penalties for missing these dates. > > I have firsthand experience with other recent customers of Quantus, and their experience has been similar to ours. Timelines extending well past the planned dates, no communication, etc. You’ll note there are many negative reviews posted in the last couple years. Many of these reviews have a response from ownership of Quantus pointing the finger back at the customer. This doesn’t surprise me, as the tone from the ownership of the company was frequently argumentative and defensive. I never felt like a valued customer paying a hefty price for a new pool. While their maintenance and construction divisions are separate, I had negative interactions with both sides of the company. It appears they are actually two separate companies operating under the Quantus name. I wouldn’t choose to work with either again. > > We don’t normally take the time to write reviews such as this, but I would have appreciated this information before I signed my contract. **★ — Rebecca Hernal, Aug. 2022** > Jason (Jay) McFarlin and Matt Polich take your money and are non-responsive after that. We signed our contract in June of 2020, and our project has yet to be completed. They have all of our money and are nowhere to be found. The only responsive person is the maintenance manager, Ken Skippergosh and his maintenance team. The problem is that we're told they are 2 separate entities and they can't control what happens on the construction side. We're still missing our pool cover, lights, spa covers, vacuum and filter that have been paid in full for MONTHS. It's not worth the money and stress to have to chase these people down to finish a project that you spend so much money on. The sales and construction departments are crooked and are just terrible business people overall! **★ — diana, March 2022** > Talked a great game but retained $5,000. 00 deposit, missed all the 'start dates' and refused to return deposit. Awful **★ — Jeff Black, Dec. 2021** > Same experience as others below - terrible (to say the least!). We are over 9 months in and yet still not a completed pool. When you go with a higher cost company like Quantus you expect better quality, service and delivery.....and they failed miserably! Communication is almost non-existent and when they do provide information, it's untrue. If you like hearing "end of this week or next" for 10 straight weeks - then by all means, go with these guys. > > Water went in first week of October with a long punchlist of items still needing to be completed. It's now mid-December and not a single thing from that punchlist has been completed or even attempted (not even low hanging fruit like delivering skimmer pole and attachment). All this with zero contact from them....they truly do not care about their customers which is disappointing. > > I don't want anyone considering putting in a pool to have the same experience that we did - it shouldn't be an aggravating, frustrating experience.....save yourself some time and look elsewhere for a different contractor! **★★★★★ — Beth Sak, June 2020** > Quantus Pools completed our back yard dream pool with trex deck and unilock Hardscape. It is a salt water pool with year round spa that spilled over into the pool. The design part was easy. Jay was creative when we read into village and septic challenges and was able to problem solve everything so we could have our dream backyard. They did a beautiful job. **★ — Bulent Arslan, Dec. 2019** > I had a very difficult experience with Quantus Pools. Still having it. The project took more than 2 years and I was promised that it would take less than 6 months verbally. They will not put anything in writing but ask for your payments well in advance. I have met the owner Jay only once and he never even replied to my emails. The other people that work for him are nice people but all they do is explain the delays. > After all that delay they also did a terrible job on the patio. Pavers are already moving, sanding is not complete, and there is a concrete hole under the kitchen counter base. They have started abusing me for completing the payment so they can take care of these issues in April of 2020. We are in December 2019. > I do not recommend them at all for construction. > Their management company is a different story though. The head of the management is responsive reasonable and despite all the negative experience in building I will stay with him. **Comment from Quantus Pools:** > Hello Mr Arslan. I am sorry that you did not have a good experience with our company. The early delays on your project were largely due to permitting and the difficult engineering designs, which we can assist with, but are largely out of our control. The change in location of your sport court from the original engineering also presented issues as the retaining walls and drainage were not properly addressed in the new engeneering plan. This did add considerable time and added materials to the job. I think that the new design that we came up with for the Walls, Steps, and Kitchen all turned out very well. To be sure there were times we could have done a better job with communication and execution. As we are currently maintaining your pool regularly, we do hope that we have addressed all of these issues you listed to your satisfaction and can continue to build our relationship. **★ — Adam Kanouse, Sept. 2019** > We've had a terrible experience with Quantas. We are almost 1 year into our pool project overall and 6 months from initial digging and our pool is still not complete. We've not changed the scope of our project at all, so the delays are 100% related to Quantas' inability to stick to a schedule. Most of the time we don't know when a crew will show up, and when our sales contact does try to give us an idea of when work will get done, it always happens weeks late. We've already lost the summer and I'm not sure the pool will be complete by winter at this rate. This experience has been beyond frustrating. **★★★★ — Pete Walsh, July 2018** > Quantus does excellent work with high craftsmanship. They helped with some interesting features including a deeper area for swimming laps and a resort style hot tub. They also helped work with me to build a pool house that draws raves from all who enjoy time in there. We did have some project delays which I have found to be relatively common in this sector. There were some personnel issues that were addressed to improve communication. Great product, process could use improvement. Jay is a very honest guy and helps get things done. **★★★★★ — Brock Pearson, July 2018** > We would highly recommend Jay and his team at Quantus Pools! They built us a one of a kind awesome pool with water slide, waterfalls, grotto, and hot tub. They also built our beautiful outdoor kitchen and installed all of the stone patio. Jay was on site every day they were installing it. All of his employees do such a great job! **★★★★★ — kjanatka, Sept. 2014** > I have been using Quantus Pools since they first began, and I can honestly say I have never dealt with a more honest, professional, reliable company! Every single individual is friendly, knowledgable, and works very hard to make sure my pool is always looking its best! Any time I have had a problem, they come right out and do whatever it takes to solve it. I would never consider using any other company to take care of my pool! ## Selected projects - [Lake House Infinity Edge Pool and Integrated Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-infinity-edge-pool-and-integrated-spa-pj-vj~168879) - Location: Powers Lake, WI - Photos: 4 - Description: Unique Infinity Edge Pool and Spa share a common Spillover Basin for Water Circulation. The Spa Boasts 8 Partitioned Bull Frog Cluster Jet Paks powered by Variable Speed Pumps and Blowers totalling 18 HP. The Pool Overlooks Lake Benedict in Wisconsin with the Spa below the Infinity Edge. Both surrounded by a rich Bluestone Deck and Coping. - [Waterfalls and Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterfalls-and-water-features-pj-vj~169003) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Grayslake 2013](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grayslake-2013-pj-vj~328687) - Location: Grayslake, IL - Photos: 10 - [Wheaton Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheaton-project-pj-vj~203943) - Location: Wheaton, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: A backyard paradise, something for everyone to do. The Pool and the Spa share an integrated Remote and Filtration System. The beautiful Rainwall Waterfeature also shares the clean, filtered water of the pool. The Backyard is a private paradise that has something for everyone day or night. The Spa is a year round favorite - completely hydaulically balanced it comes to life boasting 8 - Bullfrog Cluster Jet Paks using 4 - Variable Speed Pumps and 2 - Air Blowers. - [Custom Tile Inlays](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-tile-inlays-pj-vj~168993) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Custom Tile Inlays give your pool a unique look. I love the Tile phase in the pool design more than any other. Whether you do a Custom inlay or not, Tile is really the part that speaks to who the pool owner is. We have done Logos in glass and porcelain, or the print tiles like the Shark and Turtles shown. - [Wisc Lake Benedict 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wisc-lake-benedict-2-pj-vj~337038) - Location: Powers Lake, WI - Photos: 21 - [Barrington Hills 2013](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-hills-2013-pj-vj~318691) - Location: Barrington Hills, IL - Photos: 9 - [Algonquin Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/algonquin-project-pj-vj~249171) - Location: Algonquin, IL - Photos: 24 - [Yorkville Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yorkville-project-pj-vj~203258) - Location: Yorkville, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Features a completely automated Pool and Spa combination. The spa overlooking the pool cascades into the pool via an infinity edge effect. Four Lion Head fountains accent the stone raised wall. The Pool is 44' x 20' and has 3 Bar Stools on the Pergola side of the Pool. The Pool and Spa are bordered in Valder's Dove White coping along with the pattern of stepping stones in the grass. Both the Pool and the Spa feature CoverStar Automatic Pool Covers and Tahoe Blue Diamond Brite Plaster. - [OakBrook-C](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakbrook-c-pj-vj~722433) - Location: Oak Brook, IL - Photos: 11 - [Wheaton 2014](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheaton-2014-pj-vj~854895) - Location: Wheaton, IL - Photos: 8 - [Oak Brook - Baybrook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-brook-baybrook-pj-vj~829988) - Location: Oak Brook, IL - Photos: 9 - [Lakewood1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakewood1-pj-vj~6208043) - Location: Village of Lakewood, IL - Photos: 16 - [Inverness](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inverness-pj-vj~6208015) - Location: Inverness, IL - Photos: 7 - [Arlington Heights Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-heights-project-pj-vj~1459183) - Location: Arlington Heights, IL - Photos: 7 - [Lincolnshire 2017](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincolnshire-2017-pj-vj~3846475) - Location: Lincolnshire, IL - Photos: 18 - [Wheaton 2017](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheaton-2017-pj-vj~3846311) - Location: Wheaton, IL - Photos: 12 - [Winnetka 2016](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-2016-pj-vj~3846192) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 13 - [North Barrington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-barrington-pj-vj~3846027) - Location: North Barrington, IL - Photos: 6 - [Glenview 2016](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenview-2016-pj-vj~3845652) - Location: Glenview, IL - Photos: 17 [See all 40 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/quantus-pools-pfvwus-pf~377716968) ## Ideabooks - [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39238032/list/outdoor-living) — 40 ideas - [Pool Standouts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15485569/list/pool-standouts) — 52 ideas - [Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20111256/list/water-features) — 19 ideas - [Custom Tiles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7553520/list/custom-tiles) — 14 ideas - [Tanning Ledges](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26932278/list/tanning-ledges) — 29 ideas - [Stone / Natural Pool Decks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42792718/list/stone-natural-pool-decks) — 139 ideas - [Pool Houses - Enclosures - Pergolas Etc](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32612257/list/pool-houses-enclosures-pergolas-etc) — 46 ideas - [Waterfalls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/35219047/list/waterfalls) — 168 ideas - [Unique Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/35218972/list/unique-ideas) — 1 idea - [Entry Step Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31845097/list/entry-step-ideas) — 8 ideas - [Beach Entry Pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26613324/list/beach-entry-pools) — 24 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/quantuspools) ## Community Q&A **Q: what surface was used for the water wall?** *(in Photo Questions)* What surface was used for the water wall? A: I'm sorry, I didnt see your question - it was an ebony stone from Solistone. **Q: Is this a fiberglass pool or concrete?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Shotcrete Pool **Q: I'm in love with the outdoor fireplace** *(in Photo Questions)* I want to build this exact fireplace on my back patio. It is fantastic. I'm in Atlanta and I have a contractor who can do it but do you have specifications and where you an purchase the fireplace element? Thank you. My email attached to houzz is down. Can you please email me @ kathryn.amengual@coalesse.com? Thanks so much A: Thank you. This particular burner element came from Grand Effects. http://www.grandeffectsinc.com/ You can order just the burners from them. Good Luck and I would love to see it when its done!! Let me know with any other questions as you have them, **Q: Very picturesque!** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you happen to know which water line tile was used here? And on the pool floor, is it Tahoe Blue Pebble Tec? A: The Waterline Tile was done with a Tile called Tondela Blue that we got from NPT Tile. Thanks again for your question. **Q: What material is on the infinity edge wall?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it a tile? A: Yes it is a Tile Finish - They are large Porcelain Tile with a Metallic Platinum Finish. **Q: What material is on the infinity edge wall?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is that pebble tile? A: Its no problem - For something like this we wouldn't suggest a premix, we use a Portland Cement Type I/II mixture with fine mason's sand and water - 3 parts sand - 1 part cement, If you want to add a cup of an acrylic bonding agent then that would be fine too. Depending on the size job you are doing will depend on what you want to mix it in, only mix enough so as you can use it within 30-40 minutes at a time. Mix it to a consistency that will stand to a 3" - 4" slump. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-16.*