--- title: "Nelson's Hometowne Recreation — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/nelson-s-hometowne-recreation-pfvwus-pf~470950097 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~470950097.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Nelson's Hometowne Recreation" category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0aa3800704b7fe55_3835-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2809 N Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, Janesville, Wisconsin 53545, United States" latitude: 42.7355 longitude: -89.0405 phone: "(608) 758-4444" website: http:// rating: 2.8 review_count: 4 followers: 8 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Nelson's Hometowne Recreation Original Houzz profile: [Nelson's Hometowne Recreation](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/nelson-s-hometowne-recreation-pfvwus-pf~470950097) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** Janesville, WI - **Serves:** Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Stoughton, Fort Atkinson, Oregon, Elkhorn, Delavan, Lake Geneva, Jefferson, Edgerton, Milton, Evansville, Brodhead, Williams Bay, Walworth, Clinton, Fontana, Darien, Orfordville, Cambridge, Brooklyn, Footville, Albany, Hanover, Afton, Avalon, Lauderdale Lakes - **Houzz rating:** 2.8 out of 5 (4 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 25 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned Nelson’s HomeTowne Recreation is Southern Wisconsin’s destination for backyard fun, relaxation, and home entertainment. Family owned and operated, Nelson’s has been helping families create spaces to relax, gather, and make memories for over 45 years. We specialize in inground and above ground swimming pools, hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, and backyard leisure products, along with professional installation, service, water care, and maintenance. Our showroom also features game room favorites including pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, air hockey, foosball, and more. From your first water test to a complete backyard transformation, our experienced team is here to help every step of the way. Visit our expanded showroom in Janesville, Wisconsin — located in the former Pontiac Convention Center — and see why generations of families trust Nelson’s to bring family fun home. ### Services Provided - Swimming Pool Construction - Swimming Pool Design - Pool Deck Design & Construction - Pool Lighting Installation - Pool Remodeling - Hot Tub Installation - Sauna Installation - Pool Covers - Pool Liner Replacement - Custom Fire Pits - Custom Pool Tables - Deck Building - Deck Lighting Installation - Heat Pump Installation - Heat Pump Repair - Home Audio System - Home Extensions - Hot Tub Sales - Hot Tub repair - Patio Construction - Pergola Construction - Pool Cleaning & Maintenance - Pool Table Repair - Pool Table installation - Pool and Spa Repair - Sauna Sales - Swim Spa Sales & Delivery ### Areas Served - Janesville - Beloit - Whitewater - Stoughton - Fort Atkinson - Oregon - Elkhorn - Delavan - Lake Geneva - Jefferson - Edgerton - Milton - Evansville - Brodhead - Williams Bay - Walworth - Clinton - Fontana - Darien - Orfordville - Cambridge - Brooklyn - Footville - Albany - Hanover - Afton - Avalon - Lauderdale Lakes ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 150,000 From pool openings and equipment repairs to luxury inground pool and hot tub installations, Nelson’s offers solutions for a wide range of backyard lifestyles and budgets. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Nelson's Hometowne Recreation | | Address | 2809 N Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, Janesville, Wisconsin 53545, United States | | Phone | (608) 758-4444 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 8 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/HomeTowneRecreation - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/nelsonhtr - Blog — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnRLcgVIk3v6Rjyvh0qY9A ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Nelson's Hometowne Recreation](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/nelson-s-hometowne-recreation-pfvwus-pf~470950097) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (608) 758-4444 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 2.8 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★ — Todd McGarry, Feb. 2026** > I have wrinkles in the liner. Pool is only 3 years old, heater had to be replaced. plumbing had to be replaced. Broke 3 section of side walk. Have cracks in the cement around the pool from their subcontractor. Please don't hire them terrible experience. **★★★★★ — Dez Witte, Sept. 2017** > Nancy has been kind, informative, and responsive. She and her husband go above and beyond to help in anyway possible. > Thanks, > Dez Witte **★★★★ — timmumm, Nov. 2016** > I needed a new cover for my hot tub. Nelson's researched the size for me, and when I asked them to check, found one in stock at a discounted rate. They delivered it for half of their normal delivery charge, and took my old cover to the end of my 200 yard driveway for garbage collection. > > Oh, AND they informed me the day before delivery that they had an emergency to deal with and would not be able to deliver the cover on the original date planned. I told them that that was disappointing since my garbage collection picks up large items (the old cover) once a month, and the day after the original delivery date was actually that day. They went out of their way to get me the cover on the original date, and move my old cover to the street. **★ — User, Sept. 2015** > We bought a hot tub and needed to replace the filter it came with (it was dirty when we got it) and they charged $50 for a filter that is $25 at Menard's and $20 online. The chemicals I purchased were about twice the cost of what they are available for elsewhere. When inquiring about moving the tub to our new house, they wanted $500, but graciously agreed to lower the price to $450. Other local businesses quoted prices of $350, $250, and a max of $300; all with insurance on the tub. I certainly advocate shopping locally, but not when businesses take advantage of you. The service you receive here in no way justifies the higher pricing. They're charging Cadillac prices for Chevy service; explore other options before you buy anything here. ## Selected projects - [Janesville inground pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/janesville-inground-pool-pj-vj~2277124) - Location: Janesville, WI - Photos: 7 - [Inground Pools](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inground-pools-pj-vj~1722498) - Location: Janesville, WI - Photos: 13 - [Outdoor Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-furniture-pj-vj~1738607) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [In Ground Swim Spas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-ground-swim-spas-pj-vj~1738515) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Game Tabletops](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/game-tabletops-pj-vj~1487694) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Pool Repair & Cleaning](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-repair-and-cleaning-pj-vj~1487720) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Hot Tub Delivery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hot-tub-delivery-pj-vj~2159851) - Location: Delavan, WI - Photos: 5 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/nelson-s-hometowne-recreation-pfvwus-pf~470950097) ## Ideabooks - [Gameroom ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76967366/list/gameroom-ideas) — 5 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/nelsonshometownerec) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*