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Hontractors hope you never ask…ow long will the project take from start to finish?
We treat each job as if it was our own home. In doing this, we ensure the job is completed in a timely matter. Our gunite pools typically take six to eight weeks from start to finish. We have completed pools in three weeks in the past. Many other contractors claim a six to eight-week finish but after ten weeks the customer is scratching their heads wondering what is going on. Our vinyl pool building process is truly a site to see. An Arista vinyl pool will have a two to three-week completion time from start to finish. In the past, we have built pools in just seven days! This incredible time frame can only be achieved by the way we operate our company. Speed without losing quality is usually a recipe for disaster, but operating this way from day one is just another normal day for Arista pools.
How much of the project do you sub out to other contractors?
At Arista Pool & Spa, we limit the amount of subcontracting we use to build our pool. Each company we use is the best in their respective field. We have worked with these companies for years and have great relationships with them. Not only are these contractors professional but everyone is friendly and has the upmost respect for the customer. Other swimming pool contractors sub out every single phase of construction. They use subs that give them the cheapest rate, regardless of the quality of their work. Often times they jump from sub to sub so there is no relationship there and subs treat their jobs as just another job. Ask any of our subs what they think of Arista and they will tell you how we are a step above the rest.
Are there any hidden costs outside of the price you have given me for the job?
Arista pools take pride in that there are no hidden costs in our product. Many competitors have hidden costs for extra machine time during excavation. This is something we have found other competitors to really take advantage of and charge extra fees. When signing a contract for a pool, there are so many details it is easy to overlook an extra cost that will cost you thousands! Always check to ensure you are not being charged for something that you could get for free with Arista. We make everything you could encounter known right away. When buying from Arista pools, our main concern is your experience and by sneaking in hidden costs and fees, we could not achieve the reputation we have today.
What do your previous clients have to say about their experience?
If there is one thing that separates Arista from the other pool builders it is our reputation. We have our customers to thank for that. With such a focus on customer service, our customers rave over their experience with us. We often refer to our customers as our lead sales team, as they have nothing but good things to say. If you don’t believe us, check out our customer submitted testimonials. Many customers use marketing agencies to draft “fake” positive reviews. Not here at Arista, ask us about any customer referral on our site and you can ask them yourself how their project went!
Who monitors the job as construction progresses?
The ideal person to monitor the construction of your swimming pool can only be one person. The owner of the company. No one has more invested in the success of your project then the owner of the company you hired. Many large companies lure you in with a low price, but the problem with that is you deal with a manager or salesperson throughout the build process. Mike Jr. and Mike III, owners of Arista Pool & Spa, monitor every job personally. If you had the chance to work with the owner of a company rather than an employee, who would you choose?
Hontractors hope you never ask…ow long will the project take from start to finish?
We treat each job as if it was our own home. In doing this, we ensure the job is completed in a timely matter. Our gunite pools typically take six to eight weeks from start to finish. We have completed pools in three weeks in the past. Many other contractors claim a six to eight-week finish but after ten weeks the customer is scratching their heads wondering what is going on. Our vinyl pool building process is truly a site to see. An Arista vinyl pool will have a two to three-week completion time from start to finish. In the past, we have built pools in just seven days! This incredible time frame can only be achieved by the way we operate our company. Speed without losing quality is usually a recipe for disaster, but operating this way from day one is just another normal day for Arista pools.
How much of the project do you sub out to other contractors?
At Arista Pool & Spa, we limit the amount of subcontracting we use to build our pool. Each company we use is the best in their respective field. We have worked with these companies for years and have great relationships with them. Not only are these contractors professional but everyone is friendly and has the upmost respect for the customer. Other swimming pool contractors sub out every single phase of construction. They use subs that give them the cheapest rate, regardless of the quality of their work. Often times they jump from sub to sub so there is no relationship there and subs treat their jobs as just another job. Ask any of our subs what they think of Arista and they will tell you how we are a step above the rest.
Are there any hidden costs outside of the price you have given me for the job?
Arista pools take pride in that there are no hidden costs in our product. Many competitors have hidden costs for extra machine time during excavation. This is something we have found other competitors to really take advantage of and charge extra fees. When signing a contract for a pool, there are so many details it is easy to overlook an extra cost that will cost you thousands! Always check to ensure you are not being charged for something that you could get for free with Arista. We make everything you could encounter known right away. When buying from Arista pools, our main concern is your experience and by sneaking in hidden costs and fees, we could not achieve the reputation we have today.
What do your previous clients have to say about their experience?
If there is one thing that separates Arista from the other pool builders it is our reputation. We have our customers to thank for that. With such a focus on customer service, our customers rave over their experience with us. We often refer to our customers as our lead sales team, as they have nothing but good things to say. If you don’t believe us, check out our customer submitted testimonials. Many customers use marketing agencies to draft “fake” positive reviews. Not here at Arista, ask us about any customer referral on our site and you can ask them yourself how their project went!
Who monitors the job as construction progresses?
The ideal person to monitor the construction of your swimming pool can only be one person. The owner of the company. No one has more invested in the success of your project then the owner of the company you hired. Many large companies lure you in with a low price, but the problem with that is you deal with a manager or salesperson throughout the build process. Mike Jr. and Mike III, owners of Arista Pool & Spa, monitor every job personally. If you had the chance to work with the owner of a company rather than an employee, who would you choose?
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We Build Beautiful, Custom In Ground Pools
At Pro Pools, we provide a wide range of pool options to meet your every need, style, and budget. As the premier custom pool builder and installer in Washington County, Maryland and Franklin County, Pennsylvania, we provide the finest pools and building materials as well as expert installation and comprehensive maintenance to help you transform your backyard into a summer oasis!
Choosing an inground pool can be overwhelming, but we take the guesswork out of the selection process. Our owner, Darin, will discuss design options and pricing and then help you determine the best pool for your backyard and budget. Our project manager will skillfully construct and install your pool, and our trained service technicians will provide exceptional service long after you take that first dip. The entire experience revolves around what you want and need, and we work diligently to exceed your expectations.
So now it is time to find the right pool for you! Browse some of our pools to get ideas for your own backyard paradise!
Choosing an inground pool can be overwhelming, but we take the guesswork out of the selection process. Our owner, Darin, will discuss design options and pricing and then help you determine the best pool for your backyard and budget. Our project manager will skillfully construct and install your pool, and our trained service technicians will provide exceptional service long after you take that first dip. The entire experience revolves around what you want and need, and we work diligently to exceed your expectations.
So now it is time to find the right pool for you! Browse some of our pools to get ideas for your own backyard paradise!
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There is a lot of misleading information on the internet about In-ground vinyl liner swimming pools. Most information that you will find online is overly exaggerated, we will address these accusations one by one:
- Liners must be replaced every 5 years and cost $10,000.00 to replace. FALSE The average life of a vinyl liner is 10 to 15 years with many lasting even longer with proper care. While it is true that they may need to be replaced sooner due to improper water chemistry it is not likely. The cost of replacing the liner with labor and material usually starts at $3,000.00 and goes up depending on size, features, and thickness.
- Liners rip and tear very easily. FALSE While it is true that you can tear and rip a liner, it is very unlikely that this will happen through the course of everyday use. If you do happen to have a small hole, they are very easy and inexpensive to repair.
- Maintenance cost for 10 years is over $11,000.00. FALSE Chemical usage and electricity usage is no more than any other pool. Depending on the type of sanitizer used and the circulation equipment installed, they are just as easy to take care of as any other pool.
- Vinyl liner pools look cheap. FALSE Many things have changed over the years in the industry. A vinyl liner can still be built with the basic white coping and white step, which does give the appearance of a less expensive pool. Although it can also be built with steps and benches in the pool with the liner being custom made to fit right over them, this gives the same look as a fiberglass or concrete pool. There are also many different decking options available such as broomed concrete, stained concrete, cantilever concrete coping and stamped concrete.
- Vinyl liner pools are only available in rectangular shapes. FALSE While the majority of vinyl liner pools built today are rectangular, you can have a Vinyl liner pool built to any shape you can imagine.
- Vinyl liner pools are only 8 feet deep. FALSE You can have any depth and any type of slope that you want with a Vinyl liner pool.
- They are the best value for your dollar! A quality vinyl liner pool is usually a minimum of $10,000.00 less than a fiberglass or concrete pool.
- The liners will need to be replaced every 10 to 15 years. This cost is less expensive than re-plastering a concrete pool or refinishing a fiberglass pool.
- The interiors are very friendly to your skin. They have great foot traction and feel great to your skin.
- The designs and options are endless. They can be built to any size and any depth, with steps, benches and ledges in or out of the pool.
- There are numerous choices for liners, usually at no additional costs. You can pick just about any color and many different faux tiles.
- Vinyl liners can even include such features as real waterline tile and can even be built as an infinity pool.
- There are many beautiful Vinyl liner pools built that many people think are fiberglass or concrete.
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There is a lot of misleading information on the internet about In-ground vinyl liner swimming pools. Most information that you will find online is overly exaggerated, we will address these accusations one by one:
- Liners must be replaced every 5 years and cost $10,000.00 to replace. FALSE The average life of a vinyl liner is 10 to 15 years with many lasting even longer with proper care. While it is true that they may need to be replaced sooner due to improper water chemistry, it is not likely. The cost of replacing the liner with labor and material usually starts around $3,000.00 and goes up depending on size, features, and thickness.
- Liners rip and tear very easily. FALSE While it is true that you can tear and rip a liner, it is very unlikely that this will happen through the course of everyday use. If you do happen to have a small hole, they are very easy and inexpensive to repair.
- Maintenance cost for 10 years is over $11,000.00. FALSE Chemical usage and electricity usage is no more than any other pool. Depending on the type of sanitizer used and the circulation equipment installed, they are just as easy to take care of as any other pool.
- Vinyl liner pools look cheap. FALSE Many things have changed over the years in the industry. A vinyl liner can still be built with the basic white coping and white step, which does give the appearance of a less expensive pool. Although it can also be built with steps and benches in the pool with the liner being custom made to fit right over them, this gives the same look as a fiberglass or concrete pool. There are also many different decking options available such as broomed concrete, stained concrete, cantilever concrete coping and stamped concrete.
- Vinyl liner pools are only available in rectangular shapes. FALSE While the majority of vinyl liner pools built today are rectangular, you can have a Vinyl liner pool built to any shape you can imagine.
- Vinyl liner pools are only 8 feet deep. FALSE You can have any depth and any type of slope that you want with a Vinyl liner pool.
- They are the best value for your dollar! A quality vinyl liner pool is usually a minimum of $10,000.00 less than a fiberglass or concrete pool.
- The liners will need to be replaced every 10 to 15 years. This cost is less expensive than re-plastering a concrete pool or refinishing a fiberglass pool.
- The interiors are very friendly to your skin. They have great foot traction and feel great to your skin.
- The designs and options are endless. They can be built to any size and any depth, with steps, benches and ledges in or out of the pool.
- There are numerous choices for liners, usually at no additional cost. You can pick just about any color and many different faux tiles.
- Vinyl liners can even include such features as real waterline tile and can even be built as an infinity pool.
- There are many beautiful Vinyl liner pools built that many people think are fiberglass or concrete.
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How long will the project take from start to finish?
We treat each job as if it was our own home. In doing this, we ensure the job is completed in a timely matter. A Pro Pools vinyl pool can have a four to six week completion time from first dig to final fence post. This time frame can only be achieved with help from Mother Nature. Weather issues are the single biggest cause of delays in the build process. Speed can’t be achieved without losing quality. Especially when we are concerned with the long term product. Not rushing the project, cutting corners or causing additional yard damage. This pool needs to last. It needs to be completed right. Regardless of what Nature has to throw at us. We always have a full schedule. Trust that we are constantly balancing the different phases of the build to complete the project with quality being the utmost importance and in a timely manner.
How much of the project do you sub out to other contractors?
At Pro Pools, we limit the amount of subcontracting we use to build our pool. Each company we use is the best in their respective field. We have worked with these companies for many years and have great relationships with them. Not only are these contractors professional but everyone is friendly and has the upmost respect for the customer. Other swimming pool contractors sub out every single phase of construction. They use subs that give them the cheapest rate, regardless of the quality of their work. Often times they jump from sub to sub so there is no relationship there and subs treat their jobs as just another job. Ask any of our subs what they think of Pro Pools and they will tell you how we are a step above the rest.
Are there any hidden costs outside of the price you have given me for the job?
Pro Pools takes pride in that there are no hidden costs in our product. Many competitors have hidden costs. This is something we have found other competitors to really take advantage of and charge extra fees. Water is not included? Seriously? That would be like buying a new car with the gas light being on. When signing a contract for a pool, there are so many details it is easy to overlook an extra cost that will cost you thousands! Always check to ensure you are not being charged for something that you get included with a Pro Pools pool. We make you aware of everything you could encounter known right away. When buying from Pro Pools, our main concern is your experience and by sneaking in hidden costs and fees, we could not achieve the reputation we have today. We want your business long after the pool is complete. Treating you right from the start is how that is accomplished.
What do your previous clients have to say about their experience?
If there is one thing that separates Pro Pools from the other pool builders it is our reputation. We have our customers to thank for that. With all our beautiful projects completed over the years, our customers have become our best sales force. The word of mouth from our Pro Pools family of customers is overwhelming and humbling. As we go through the design phase, our customers will proudly share their backyards and experience with you. Sometimes at a moment’s notice. We love our customers!
Who monitors the job as construction progresses?
The ideal person to monitor the construction of your swimming pool can only be one person. The owner of the company. No one has more invested in the success of your project then the owner of the company you hired. Many large companies lure you in with a low price, but the problem with that is you deal with a manager or salesperson throughout the build process. Darin, owner of Pro Pools, monitors every job personally. From the initial design to the final inspection, Darin will be involved. He may not be at your job site daily, but your project is discussed and closely monitored as the build goes. While we have a Team that will take care of many aspects, what if there is a concern or issue? If you had the chance to work with the owner of a company rather than an employee, who would you choose?
We treat each job as if it was our own home. In doing this, we ensure the job is completed in a timely matter. A Pro Pools vinyl pool can have a four to six week completion time from first dig to final fence post. This time frame can only be achieved with help from Mother Nature. Weather issues are the single biggest cause of delays in the build process. Speed can’t be achieved without losing quality. Especially when we are concerned with the long term product. Not rushing the project, cutting corners or causing additional yard damage. This pool needs to last. It needs to be completed right. Regardless of what Nature has to throw at us. We always have a full schedule. Trust that we are constantly balancing the different phases of the build to complete the project with quality being the utmost importance and in a timely manner.
How much of the project do you sub out to other contractors?
At Pro Pools, we limit the amount of subcontracting we use to build our pool. Each company we use is the best in their respective field. We have worked with these companies for many years and have great relationships with them. Not only are these contractors professional but everyone is friendly and has the upmost respect for the customer. Other swimming pool contractors sub out every single phase of construction. They use subs that give them the cheapest rate, regardless of the quality of their work. Often times they jump from sub to sub so there is no relationship there and subs treat their jobs as just another job. Ask any of our subs what they think of Pro Pools and they will tell you how we are a step above the rest.
Are there any hidden costs outside of the price you have given me for the job?
Pro Pools takes pride in that there are no hidden costs in our product. Many competitors have hidden costs. This is something we have found other competitors to really take advantage of and charge extra fees. Water is not included? Seriously? That would be like buying a new car with the gas light being on. When signing a contract for a pool, there are so many details it is easy to overlook an extra cost that will cost you thousands! Always check to ensure you are not being charged for something that you get included with a Pro Pools pool. We make you aware of everything you could encounter known right away. When buying from Pro Pools, our main concern is your experience and by sneaking in hidden costs and fees, we could not achieve the reputation we have today. We want your business long after the pool is complete. Treating you right from the start is how that is accomplished.
What do your previous clients have to say about their experience?
If there is one thing that separates Pro Pools from the other pool builders it is our reputation. We have our customers to thank for that. With all our beautiful projects completed over the years, our customers have become our best sales force. The word of mouth from our Pro Pools family of customers is overwhelming and humbling. As we go through the design phase, our customers will proudly share their backyards and experience with you. Sometimes at a moment’s notice. We love our customers!
Who monitors the job as construction progresses?
The ideal person to monitor the construction of your swimming pool can only be one person. The owner of the company. No one has more invested in the success of your project then the owner of the company you hired. Many large companies lure you in with a low price, but the problem with that is you deal with a manager or salesperson throughout the build process. Darin, owner of Pro Pools, monitors every job personally. From the initial design to the final inspection, Darin will be involved. He may not be at your job site daily, but your project is discussed and closely monitored as the build goes. While we have a Team that will take care of many aspects, what if there is a concern or issue? If you had the chance to work with the owner of a company rather than an employee, who would you choose?