Our 25-year-old pool and Lani were showing signs of age, so we decided that this was the year for a…read moremakeover. I remembered a co-worker had his pool resurfaced, so I asked him who had done it and he told me John Castleman, and he said he was very happy with his work. John came out to assess the job and give an estimate. He was very down to earth, listened to what we wanted and made some suggestions which were very helpful. We had a row of tile across the top of our pool that we were going to either replace or just get rid of, but John said they were in real good shape and suggested we just have him regrout it, which would save us money. He gave us a very competitive quote for the work. We went with this option, and it came out looking brand new! I had mentioned that I thought the pool might have a leak. John identified two leaks, one by the skimmer and one by the pool light that hadn't worked in the last 20 plus years. No wonder it didn't work. Not only were we resurfacing the pool, but we were rescreening our Lani, as we lost a couple screen panels with the hurricane last year. I pressure washed my Lani at least once a year, but there are areas I cannot reach. Our Lani structure is white, but after 25 years, the mold in those areas looks disgusting. So, before any work got started, I called Pressure Washing Alternatives to clean the Lani structure. In a couple hours, they made the structure look brand new. Cost $225. This has nothing to do with John Castleman Pools, but I thought it might help others in my situation. Our Lani was rescreened by Jacksonville Screen Inc, another fantastic company. John worked with me to make sure the pool resurfacing was done before the Lani was rescreened. This worked out really well. We added a heat pump to our pool. John coordinated the electrician to come out to add the service to handle this and took care of all of the plumbing changes to tie in the new heat pump with our system. He also installed a working pool light and a railing by our steps, (we are getting old). The whole project took about two months from the time we first spoke to John. It would have been faster, but we had to wait on the delivery of the heat pump. I was just hoping it could get scheduled by mid-summer, so I was pretty pleased with how fast it went. John suggested even though I have a heat pump, that I get a solar cover. He said it would cut down on the evaporation but also cut down on the amount of chemicals we'd have to use. Since I put the cover on the pool, I have not had to add any water, and have only had to add one Clorine tablet a week. John was good about cleaning up, never leaving a mess. He also checks back with me from time to time, and always answers my texts when I have questions. Our pool and Lani are now better than new. We were truly blessed to have John do this job for us.

I got 3 estimates for a pool resurfacing. Castlemans was the 4th. John informed me that I didn't…read moreneed to have the pool resurfaced because it still had 3-5 years left. He told me I could have the pool acid washed to make it look nicer but it was not a necessity. I asked for quotes on a refinish and an acid wash. The quote for a refinish was less than the other 3 quotes. We went with an acid wash and also installed a salt chlorinator and a new led pool light. Work was completed early, quality of work was superior. John patiently, professionally and kindly answered all questions. My interaction with John absolutely outstanding. If you're looking for quality work from an HONEST craftsman, call John. We will be using Castlemans pool when we resurface and will probably have him redo our cool deck.

Had my pool refinished with Paradise Pools and the did an amazing job. My pool is beautiful. The…read moreprocess was well organized and very easy for me. They kept me informed of the construction. I can't say enough good things about this company. Very professional. I would use Paradise Pools again.

price was up there. But not as high as they are now! Need QC…read morecheck In communication with builder. Will Update after 6/7/24 6/29/24 I guess they have their money. So I get ghosted!! I take back all good things I guess there is a reason they don't use the same subs!! Anymore Go somewhere else not here!!

Pay attention. Corporate has so much control. These men have been honest and helpful for years…read more Do not compare them to Corporate Scheduling for home repairs with improperly trainees.

Oh man, owning a pool is VERY EXPENSIVE! Recently our pool pump blew up; that's right it blew up…read morewith fire coming out of it. We didn't have a choice but to replace the pool pump so we went to Leslie's since they offer interest free financing for 12 months through Wells Fargo. In the store we picked out the pump, made an appointment for installation, and paid. A couple of days later our appointment arrived and the tech showed up to install our pump. He did a very quick and excellent job at removing the old pump and installing a new one. The new pump works great, has a 2 year warranty, and we have 12 months to pay it off. In store staff and the install tech were all very nice and easy to work with.

What an amazing company and staff. Red Rhino came highly recommended by our weekly pool service…read morecompany to determine if and where we had a leak. Unfortunately we have needed their services on more than one occasion over the past few years. Each time has been an outstanding customer experience. Each time the staff has been extremely knowledgeable and professional at locating and repairing our problem. Trey and Travis are experts at their respective jobs and are both great communicators as well. It is hard to find companies like this and I whole heartily recommend them and their company.

Red Rhino is a fabulous company to use. Dru and his associate were very courteous friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. I was very impressed with how professional they are. From the first time I made the call to this company till they left was nothing but amazing. I would recommend this company highly. They detected the leak put a temporary fix till they can come out and fix it permanently.

Kerry Martin Pools (KMP) provided a good design but the operational execution of our 2025 pool…read morebuild was poor, causing months of avoidable disruption and extra expense. For a six-figure project, we expected significantly better-quality control and communication. What went wrong: * Utility damage handled negligently: During trenching, sprinkler lines were broken. Instead of temporarily capping/taping and repairing while exposed, crews backfilled over the damaged lines. That decision contaminated the irrigation with sand and buried the break, forcing us to locate and repair the line later at additional cost and time. Broken sprinkler are unavoidable during a pool construction but backfilling the trench with sand before repairs are made is a 100% preventable action. * Pool finish (marcite/plaster) was substandard: Initial plaster work showed uneven corners, rough surfaces, and irregular coloring. After plastering, the pool was filled and turned over as "complete" without the proper representative present to inspect and/or get homeowner sign-off. After extensive complaining, KMP agreed to redo the finish -- the pool was drained and refinished, but discoloration remained in one area and required a second drain/refinish. Multiple re-dos created unnecessary delays and inconvenience. Lawn was extensively damaged from acid wash dump. * Communication & scheduling failures: Crews often arrived without notice, and we received little or no scheduling updates. Homeowners should not have to wonder who will be in their yard or when work will occur. * Project timeline and value: The build stretched many months due to rework and preventable mistakes. For $100K+, the workmanship, oversight, and customer care were substandard. What they did right: * Sales/design team created a good design based on what we wanted. If KMP only provided designs, we would have rated them much higher. What KMP should improve: * Implement on-site protocols to protect, flag, and temporarily isolate damaged utilities during excavation. * Require mandatory quality inspections and homeowner sign-off prior to completing work and filling a pool. * Improve scheduling proactive communications for all activities (including the many subcontractors involved). Set expectations for what will be done and when. * Strengthen plaster/finish quality control and oversight of subcontractors. Bottom line: We would not hire Kerry Martin Pools again based on our experience. While the sales and design team performed well, the operational shortcomings -- preventable utility damage left unrepaired, sloppy plaster work requiring multiple re-dos, and inconsistent communication -- turned what should have been an exciting home upgrade into months of disruption and expense. There are reputable pool builders available in northeast Florida; we recommend researching alternatives carefully.

Kerry Martin Pools did a great job pu0tting in our pools. Mike Schwind was very professional and…read morepatient as he guided us through selection of the pool size, shape, pavers, tile, etc. We are ecstatic with the way out pool came out and very grateful to Mike for all his help, He was always available and answered out questions thoroughly and timely. Kudos also to Donna , the project manager who was very helpful throughout the process. This was an excellent experience for us. Thank you, Kerry Martin pools and especially to Mike Schwind.

I hired Aqua Luxe to re surface my pool as the pool was built in 1998-ish and it was due. Blake…read morecame out and gave me a quote and a timeline. Once he was hired he stayed on schedule, kept me updated on progress with photos as I was not living in the home yet and was 4 hours away. He worked with my screened in enclosure replacement guy to make sure that everything went smoothly. He even suggested things to do for my pool and kept my pool looking good until I was able to make the final move. I would not hesitate to hire him again or refer him. Great work, Fair pricing, and excellent customer service keeping me informed through out the process. A company that goes above and beyond for sure!

Pools and pool repair are expensive but they don't have to be painful....these guys do great work…read morewith no hassles . They show up and produce results in a timely manner. Hopefully I won't need them for a long time but if you need pool repair they are top notch.

driway was done on july 2025 now is cracking woody the sales man do not respond to our callread more

This man did an amazing job, he was very responsive and respectful. I appreciated his…read moreprofessionalism and attention to detail. Would definitely hire again 10/10. Nate and Chad were super helpful

If you have a different pool person, get rid of them now and hire Coby!!!…read moreHe's reliable, respectful and knows his business. My pool is beautifully clean and the water actually feels soft. His rates are comparable, but I found them to be the most affordable. His work is worth every penny. He takes care of our pool in the off season too which means we're swimming before anyone else come spring.

Kolby has been with us for a few years now and he's extremely efficient. We have never had an issue…read morewith anything, he cleans our pool to perfection every time at a very fair price.