Questions on Pool Builders - Houston Area
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Comments (3)The pool company starts with H or the person who posts starts with H ? Who cares, if they are bugging out, expose them, less crap in the skimmer to clean out IMO....See MorePool builder in Houston
Comments (12)I had my pool renovated by Pool Works and I would use them again. They do new builds as well as renovations. They are on the NW side of town and I am far north. Up here, Wise Pools and Texas Pools have been longtime solid companies, but there area dozens if not hundreds of newer companies that run the gamut so get recs as well as bids. Most will go anywhere in the area. I know you said you don't want to be talked out of saltwater but I am wondering why you are so committed to the idea. I used to want to switch, but I have heard from many sources that the saltwater equipment doesn't hold up in our humid weather. We were ready to switch over more than once, but we kept hearing the same thing -- even after waiting and thinking the equipment would get better. Seems the only thing that has changed over the last 15 years is that folks are cooling to saltwater pools in humid climates. The cells deteriorate in this weather and they are more prone to problems and expensive repairs than standard chlorinators. The advice now is to use a smaller amount of salt to soften your water but not to generate the chlorine for sanitizing. You do realize that you are still using chlorine to sanitize the pool -- you just have a cell that generates most of the chlorine from the salt? You will pay more to build it, maintain it and repair it and those who won't even try to question your choice are looking out for their wallet rather than your long term satisfaction. If you want it, there is someone who will sell it to you, but my repair guy, my neighbors and the supply shops around here all report the same thing -- it will probably be great for the first 2-3 years but will have more problems and expensive repairs down the road. I don't know anyone who has been happy with a home saltwater pool long term in this climate. There might be a reason reputable builders are questioning your preferences....See MoreHouston area pool builders - McKinney Custom Pools?
Comments (1)I called McK Pools twice to get an estimate to remodel my pool and they never returned my phone calls. Turned me away if that was the service from the get go. A&S was the original builder of our pool. We had plaster problems during the fisrt year and they never accepted responsibility for it....See MorePool Consultant vs Pool Builder - Houston/League City
Comments (9)You have no idea how many come back calls I've had behind owner/builders and consultants over the years. I usually no bid them but always ask how much they spent so far. 2 or 3, at the most, have said 3 to 4000 less than I'd of built the same pool for. Most are at or near the same as my price was initially. The consultants are almost always washout employees or failed business owners from within the industry, they only attract the less than desirable subcontractors who are typically charging them more than the service is worth. The consultant has no leverage with an already paid sub on a come back call because there are no open invoices to hold back until it's handled. The comeback was usually his fault because he wasn't around while the work was done, but he made sure the sub was payed promptly so he could get his cut. I'd rather go into a project blindfolded and handcuffed than pay a consultant, at least I'd have a reason to let myself off the hook if it went sour because I couldn't see what was happening and was unable to perform any of the work myself. He's the same, unable to do any of the work, and held TOTALLY UNACCOUNTABLE for any aspect of the job. The funny thing is that I've, on many occasions, contemplated selling everything my business owns for cash, closing the doors, canceling my expensive liability insurance, and becoming a cost plus design/pool construction consultant. This is a MAJOR chunk of cash and the biggest improvement to your property second only to the home construction. It's a decision not to be taken lightly. I'm not trying to discourage you, it's just my .02 I'd feel more than reasonably certain that you can find a builder in your area that'll build you a new pool at a price that's good for the both of you. See ya, Kelly...See Morewysard
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