Pool In Frisco

[LLEM]

We want to put in a pool and have talked with Anthony &Sylvan - and Foley Pools. Does anyone have experience with either company? Also any input on pebble tec vs plaster finish?

[smp92]

Hi LLEM, we are looking to build in Allen and we are dealing with 5 companies right now. Foley, Riverbend-Sandler, Imperial, Tahitian and Platinum. They all pretty much use the same build standards with difference coming in using flexible PVC, heated PVC and joint-based PVC. All 5 builders have been really nice to work with. We get our quote/design from Platinum today and Foley tomorrow. Then we'll be able to better compare as we only have a quote from RB-S. I would love to hear your experiences as well. We also have to deal with landscaping and additional fencing.

We are going down the pebbletec/pebblesheen path. More durable. The question is the larger stones with pebbletec vs. pebblesheen.

I just joined this forum and I am in the middle of looking through the relevant posts.

Sawrin

[greytday]

We too are looking at putting in a new pool in Lewisville. Based on reading who you both are getting quotes from, I only have two so far (PoolQuest and Hobert), I will give an additional company a call.

Do either of you know how to distiguish which company is really right for you? You know you are getting a "sales" pitch from some and others appear to know what they are doing. We are just so confused now, any help would be greatly appreciated in the learning/buying process.

bonfilip

[smp92]

Yes, it is a hard decision that we have. We have gotten 3 designs back but the quotes are within $1k of each other. So we are focusing on the build techniques, initial design presented and asking a ton of questions. We learn something new meeting with each builder. We hope to make our builder decision within the next 2 weeks. We are still waiting for 2 more designs. All of the builders we are working with have similar build techniques with the exception that one uses heated PVC, the other uses joints and the last one is flex PVC for the main returns.

[zz28]

You definitely want to avoid Gold Medal Pools in Frisco. These guys are unethical. They verbally tell you things they will do and then conveniently leave it out of the documentation and shrug their shoulders and say "Sorry its not in the contract." these guys are thieves. Avoid them at all costs.

--Cheated pool buyer--

[King Tickles]

Did you actually read your paperwork before you signed it? I happen to know Steve and Josh Sandler personally. You could not be any further off if you tried. They are actually one of my competitors, and I still say you're clueless!

[King Tickles]

Yes, it is a hard decision that we have. We have gotten 3 designs back but the quotes are within $1k of each other. So we are focusing on the build techniques, initial design presented and asking a ton of questions. We learn something new meeting with each builder. We hope to make our builder decision within the next 2 weeks. We are still waiting for 2 more designs. All of the builders we are working with have similar build techniques with the exception that one uses heated PVC, the other uses joints and the last one is flex PVC for the main returns.

If it's flex PVC, then its Foley Pools your talking to. The product is fine, except that flex pvc has been proven to be consumable by several species of ant and termite in Texas!

Everybody else heat bends PVC, unless you contract a high end builder that does true joint work with 45 degree angles and commercial grade glue. Heat bending PVC creates a loss of tensile strength at the bend points, making them more prone to breaks. The true joint work employed by high end builders is by far the best.

[cowboymom]

Obviously you have just moved. Let me give you a little hint, it is "The City" not "Frisco". Two bank robbers got pulled over by the police in Oakland, they asked them where they lived, the said "Frisco" and got pulled out of the cars, their ID's checked and arrested! I live over 100 miles from The City, but when you refer to San Francisco, it is The City!!

[MrPoolMan]

The best in DFW is Robertson Pools by far.....

[loves2read]

The best in DFW is Robertson Pools by far.....

CLAFFEY POOLS in Southlake/Tarrant county does lots of pools especially builders' pools in higher-end spec homes...

they have good reputation and long history in this part of DFW

[MrPoolMan]

The best in DFW is Robertson Pools by far.....

CLAFFEY POOLS in Southlake/Tarrant county does lots of pools especially builders' pools in higher-end spec homes...

they have good reputation and long history in this part of DFW

Yea I have heard of them and they also seem to have a great reputation.

[txpoolguy]

You'll find that EVERY pool builder in the nation has both happy customers and unhappy customers. Often it is a matter of expectations created by a clever salesman. Contracts exist for a reason, and if it's not in the contract, you didn't pay for it, therefore not entitled to it, unless you wish to add it to the contract.

The contract also protects you, if you read and understand it. All of the names of pool builders listed above have very good reputations

Flex PVC is not desirable. Heat bending PVC is even worse.

Remember you WILL get what you pay for, so if price is your main consideration, you may be dissatisfied. Get a customer list and talk to 5 or 6 of their previous customers. You, the consumer, have the abiliity to make an informed decision. If you don't, please don't blame anyone else.

And finally, for the lady from San Francisco... Your civic pride is admirable. However, San Francisco is not the only city in the nation. It so happens that Frisco is the correct name for this affluent suburb of Dallas, TX.

[MrPoolMan]

You'll find that EVERY pool builder in the nation has both happy customers and unhappy customers. Often it is a matter of expectations created by a clever salesman. Contracts exist for a reason, and if it's not in the contract, you didn't pay for it, therefore not entitled to it, unless you wish to add it to the contract.

The contract also protects you, if you read and understand it. All of the names of pool builders listed above have very good reputations

Flex PVC is not desirable. Heat bending PVC is even worse.

Remember you WILL get what you pay for, so if price is your main consideration, you may be dissatisfied. Get a customer list and talk to 5 or 6 of their previous customers. You, the consumer, have the abiliity to make an informed decision. If you don't, please don't blame anyone else.

And finally, for the lady from San Francisco... Your civic pride is admirable. However, San Francisco is not the only city in the nation. It so happens that Frisco is the correct name for this affluent suburb of Dallas, TX.

who would you reccommend in DFW, particularly Frisco?

[txpoolguy]

Truthfully, I don't like to make recommendations in an anonymous forum like this. It's too easy to question the motives of someone who always recommends one particular company or individual. All or most of the names listed previously have good reputations and far more happy customers than unhappy ones. I've personally talked to customers of all the above over many years. Friends, neighbors, BBB, work acquaintances, all are better references that I could give and every story has two sides.

I recommend that the customer educate themselves on their choice before signing anything. Read and understand the contract, even the "fine print". Many people read the label of their household cleaners better their pool contract. It's worth the time. If you don't understand something on the contract, ask. "They told me..." doesn't hold up in court, if it should come to that.

Most builders also have signs in the yard when building a pool. As you drive around the neighborhood, don't hesitate to knock on the door and ask that customer how the job is going, and whether they are pleased or not. Please don't let price be the only consideration. I've met customers that could have been far more pleased for $250 more on a 30K contract.

[GRINtync]

Bro,

6 feet is a bit shallow oh, Ive done my pool last time at Cheras there its around 2m, but troublesome on the arrangement only. Will try the Kota Damansara one then, thanks.

Regards,

Charles