So this review is long overdue, but better late than never. We purchased a hot tub from FOL and were extremely pleased with the sales and installation process. In talking with Andrey during the installation, we learned FOL also does landscaping, outdoor patio and kitchens etc. We contracted with FOL to have 12 trees (a combination of thujas and arborvitae), azaleas and purple fountain grass. We also had them extend the sprinkler system into the back yard. Couldn't be more pleased with all of the work the team did. Again, great sales and service and follow up when we had questions. Highly recommend you reach out to Andrey for your needs. read more

Been a customer for years spent multiple thousands there buying equipment. They will have some really good deals price-wise. They are not very service friendly or communicate well. Example bought outdoor refrigerator price was above online price but they install it and haul the old one away. Problem refrigerator was not leveled. I watched the install it looked good. When checking it later it did rock. I signed off on the job so that is my fault but after having multiple surgery's it's hard to throughly examine and test everything. I asked if some someone could drop by and level up the legs, no hurry just when they are in the neighborhood. I was told that will be $179 to stop at your house. That seems to be unreasonable to me. In the future i will buy online and hire a contractor to install. read more

We got a hot tub from them about 4 years ago was told it was a great tub we have it paid down to about 900.00 then it will be paid off a few pipes busted on it and keeps leaking out so I called a your lady was very nice and was willing to try to help , she got up with a service person who told her even thou I sent photos and video what was going on he must come out . He wanted to charge me $179.00 and then you had to add taxes to it . I all most forgot the tub i did take was not even the one i order it was the wrong color . Sorry I want be going back there to get anything stay away stay away............ read more

John....you obviously don't have a clue as to the workings of your business. I felt very uncomfortable writing this review bc your PM lives and is on my HOA board in my neighborhood but after reading your comment stating I am mean and malicious I feel the need to continue to prove my allegations. I'm posting a text that shows the date proving we were into April and still waiting for our work to be done. I have months worth of texts if you'd like. read more

Fun Outdoor Living - List of complaints. - Hot Tub & Pool Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I purchased a Hot tub from Ken Hormel in the Charlotte store, and he made the entire process effortless. He made me aware of the available sales and held the tub for me extra time when my construction went slower than anticipated. After installation, I was able to email or text him at any time, with questions on the chemistry. He even said it was ok to reach him while he was out driving cross country. Ken is the best there is. read more

New fireplace installed. From the initial meeting in the WS showroom it was a breeze and pleasure to work with every single employee we encountered. Every question answered and no issue was ever overlooked. They have the years behind them and have seen it all so nothing is/was a surprise. Schedule was adhered to as the sales person Gage laid out and was completed on time. Shout out to the two guys who delivered the fireplace and came out to clean up after stone work completed, they were professional, courteous, and funny! Stone Masons were amazing in putting it all together! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company! read more

Stay away from this company, they promise you one thing and do not stand behind it. They all lack of communication. They will take your money as fast as they can and you won't hear from them even if your scheduled deliveries have been pushed back weeks and weeks. Nothing has been smooth since we left that showroom. Be aware. They are great at talking while you are there and "not trying to sell you". Soon as you pay and leave it's a whole different story. Don't believe it. Go else where with your hard-earned money. This company does not deserve a single penny. read more

They recently did an awesome outdoor kitchen for my house. OMG it's amazing. We did a pizza oven, large gas fryer and huge grill, sink, refrigerator and eating bar. They really know their stuff. John is fantastic at the design and project management. We also replaced our two year old Twilight Series Master Spa with a Hot Springs Spa from Fun Outdoor as well. What a difference! The quality overall is superior and strength of the jets is twice as strong. If I could give them ten stars I would. read more

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We have had a terrible experience with this company. When the salesman came out to do our patio quote we were sold that none of their work is outsourced and all done by their employees. After the project started we found out everything is outsourced. We were told our protect would take a week to complete. We are now 7 weeks in. After having a pile of trash and debris is our yard for 2 weeks which included a saw blade that our dog cut his paw on, we finally just cleaned it up ourselves. There was no attention to detail when installing the stairs. Rather than facing the "clean, smooth" side of the wood to be visible, we get to look at uneven wood full of knots. There are already cracks in the handrails, bolts that aren't even completely in the wood. When we voiced our concern we were told the builders can't be expected to look at the wood before installing it? Communication and customer service has been abysmal from start to finish. Definitely regretting our choice on this project. read more

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I made an investment in a top of the line grill. I was tired of buying an $800 grill every 3-4 years. My experience with Fun Outdoor Living was beyond expectations. From the purchase, to the install it was nothing but professional. I called with two minor issues recently and it may have been the best customer experience that I've ever had. Not only did they take care of my problem but they also went out of their way to complete my warranty information. Making sure they understood my problem and took the time to exceed my expectation. I probably won't need another grill in my lifetime, but they have my outdoor fun business for the ever. Thank you for proving customer service isn't a lost art. read more

I had them out for a quote the salesman said end of day Monday latest. Two weeks later nothing after 2 more contacts. I went with another company. I would stay away. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Fun Outdoor Living. Andrey came out to the house, we discussed our vision, plants we liked and what we wanted to achieve. He looked at the space, sat down with his lap top and created a plan. Melissa submitted all the paperwork for our HOA ( I was dreading that). It was approved in a week!! Within a couple weeks they came out and completed the job in a day and a half. Andrey came out the day of the project to make sure everyone knew the plan. FOL uses their own crew too. That's very important because a lot of landscapers subcontract the projects. They use quality plants too. When the project was done they came out to check the work and make sure we were happy. Give them a call and start living your outdoor space. read more

Buyers beware! There is absolutely a bait and switch situation going on here. When buying the hot tub, everything goes great. They are super helpful, and overly friendly. That is where the helpfulness, friendliness, and professionalism stop. They pretty much drop the hot tub, leave, and then it all ends. If you are a first time hot tub owner like we were, we had no idea what to do next. They offer to talk to you on the phone, or text, but that doesn't even happen. The communication takes days at a time between answers. My wife personally went to the store thinking they would help, but that didn't get us anywhere either. We ended up hiring a different company to come get our water right, just to find out one of the parts we had gotten here wasn't even working right. When my wife called about that, someone in management just raised his voice, and became defensive. We spent almost $14,000 - to be treated horrible. If you are an experienced hot tub owner, you likely would be fine. However, if this is your first purchase, don't make the mistake of making it here, like we did. Edit to add, after posting this Google review, I also got a text from Andre, that he would be sending me to his attorney, for leaving this as a Google review. This has to be the most unprofessional company I have ever heard of. read more

When we moved to Charlotte, we hired Fun Outdoor Living to enlarge our backyard deck and add a fire pit. In the middle of the deck install, I noticed they were not building a section of the deck lower as we had requested. Work came to a standstill as the salesman came out to discuss the matter. The owner came over a few minutes later. I explained the issue and he agreed to make the necessary changes, but not before telling the salesman (not me) to charge me an additional $1,000 for the correction. To his credit, the salesman halved the charge, but I ended up paying $500 more for their error. I wish I had used a different contractor. read more

We had been looking at installing a patio for about 2 years before we decided to go with Fun Outdoor Living. The entire planning, execution, and wrap up phases were extremely simple and required little to no effort on our part. The quality of work is great, and comes with a warranty! Would advise anyone looking to do patio/pergola work to give them a look! read more

Popped in and ended up buying a new BULL outdoor grill. This store is really about FUN outdoor living as they have everything you could dream of to make your outdoor experience as posh as possible. I was drawn to their selection of both grills and hot tubs. There were lots of hot tubs and they were salt water ones. That means less maintenance. I love that they will build whatever you need in order to install their products. We are already talking about how we could extend our porch and put in a hot tub. It is just a dream at this point, but my job is to make dreams come true. Two thumbs up! read more

I have been a customer of Fun Outdoor Living for almost a year now as FOL helped fit the terrace of my uptown townhouse with a hot tub and large outdoor kitchen. Andrey the manager is an extremely honest and thoughtful man. While customizing our outdoor kitchen, he made a concerted effort to understand both our budget and interests, studied our space, presented a CAD plan, gathered feedback, and ultimately delivered us exactly what we had envisioned. On the install day which nearly 95 degrees, John the owner was out with his workers helping to guide the crane lifting the kitchen and tub onto the roof. Everyone on his staff is polite and was mindful of our home. Since then, they've continued to show top flight customer service. For example, my tub had a defected exterior panel which they replaced free of charge/hassle and have been a great resource anytime I have questions. Special thanks to Rich, Chris, and Jim as well. If you're looking for a reliable and fair group of individuals to assist with your outdoor needs, look no further. read more

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I ordered a hot tub in May, waited till August. I reached out and found out they never ordered it. I understand mistakes happen; I was offered "the new model" of the hot tub, like it was a new model hot tub...after asking questions, I found out we were getting the exact model, just 2 mos late from original date we were supposed to get it. FINALLY our hot tub came in, yet it took a week for them to call us to set up delivery date. I keep being told I will here from the delivery set up girl, Sharon, yet we haven't heard a word...3 days of this...absurd...NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL! read more

I had my outdoor patio installed in 2013. It looked great at first, but after about a year some problems surfaced including settling, brick separation, and edging bricks coming apart. The company did come back and fix these issues without charge in 2014. I had some of the same problems occur in n2016. I thought the warranty had expired and I was on my own. After these issues was brought to the attention of Andre, he called me discussed the issues with me, and promised to resolve any issue I had. Within a couple of days he had a crew to my house and they fixed the issues in one day. He informed me that the company now offers a FIVE year warranty and his policy was to resolve any issues any customer may have. I am happy with the results and am very pleased with the response he showed. The patio was reset, leveled, and cement was used to adhere the edging bricks. It looks good. I would happily recommend this company for your patio needs read more

I tried to get warranty work on a Kamado Joe grill and spoke to "Forrest" about a defective component in my grill. He was cordial, nice, and bent over backwards initially. However, as soon as he found out I purchased my grill from a Costco Roadshow he quickly changed his tune. His attitude went from wanting to replace my item to telling me I had to go through the Kamado Joe website directly. Wow. Guess I won't be purchasing lump charcoal, accessories, or outdoor furniture from Fun Outdoor Living based on this initial interaction. It just didn't reflect favorably on the company or their dealer status. I don't mind going through the Kamado Joe website for warranty service but they suggest contacting a local dealer first. I also contacted a Kamado Joe area representative and she said this should not have happened. Bottom line: I'm glad I saved so much money on the purchase price of my new ceramic grill and will shop elsewhere for Kamado stuff locally. read more

I am now the proud owner of a Hot Springs spa purchased from Fun Outdoor Living. The main reason I purchased from Fun Outdoor is because of Andrey. I had met Andrey a couple of years ago at the Southern Living Show. I was impressed with his knowledge and ability to explain his products. I remembered that conversation when I started to get serious about buying a spa. I visited Fun Outdoor's Pineville store and was able to speak with Andrey again. What impressed me the most is how well he knew the mechanics of the Hot Springs spa. He pointed out several features that were unique to Hot Springs compared with the competition. And then Andrey said something I really appreciated - he said to go and compare this spa with competitor spas at the other dealers in town which I did. What I found was that the Hot Springs Spas were superior from a design and construction standpoint. But what really impressed me was how much more Andrey knew about his product than the other dealers. After my purchase, Fun Outdoor worked with me on my deck construction schedule, storing the spa until I was ready for delivery. They then delivered the spa when I asked. Afterward, Andrey came to my home and helped me understand how to manage the chemicals and maintain the spa. He is a very good communicator and I feel very comfortable with the operation of my new spa thanks to him. I highly recommend Fun Outdoor Living and especially Andrey. Call them for spas and also for a complete list of other services to make your outdoors as great or greater than your indoors! read more

Fun Outdoor Living - New Hot Springs Spa. Deck under construction. - Hot Tub & Pool Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Bought a Hot Springs Jetsetter Tub 2 1/2 years ago with guidance from Ken in Pineville who made the perfect size recommendation for us. It was installed by FUN OUTDOOR quickly and on schedule. Tub is used 3-5 times monthly and is perfect! Last year had them return to install a large cedar pergola over our second-floor deck. Again, on-time, fair price, great work, and a neat and clean job! Will gladly buy from them again and we recommend them with confidence. read more

We had a paver patio installed by FOL last week. From start to finish, the process was very easy. Andrey came out to the house twice before we began construction to help with a change in scope due to our HOA impervious limits. The crew was super fast and completed our patio in 1.5 days with amazing quality. I would 100% recommend using FOL! We will be using them in the future for a hob, deck, and outdoor fireplace. THANK YOU! read more

Highly recommend them. We had the best experience. Great customer service and follow up. Julia, Matthew and all the staff are very helpful

Andrey did an amazing job designing and executing our backyard project. He worked directly with our HOA to get everything approved which was amazing not to have to deal with personally. The project was started just days after the walk thru and was finished in just 3 business days. His team came back to fix any minor issues / touch ups and made sure we were totally satisfied with the end result. It turned out better than we could have ever imagined. We love our new pergola, extended patio, fire pit and seated wall! I would highly recommend Andrey and Fun Outdoor Living. read more

Forrest was our designer and he was wonderful to work with, I love how he presented the design to us upon our initial meeting by physically walking through the property, he is very outgoing and personable. Once our project was about to being we began to work with Andrey along with continuing our professional relationship with Forrest. Both my husband and myself could not have enough good things to say about Andrey, he was professional, thorough and creative. He had the creativity to escalate our design beyond the 2D image to the dream backyard we envisioned. We were further impressed when Forrest and Andrey personally delivered our Fire Art installation upon the completion of our patio. read more

John at Fun Outdoor Living was a great! He helped me find the perfect ventless gas fireplace for my new living room project and helped me find some great outdoor heaters for my patio. These guys know there stuff I will be calling them back for my outdoor fireplace! read more

My wife and I were interested in installing a patio in the backyard and we had an employee come out to the house to assess our yard and give us a quote. We had a budget in mind as we also have other home projects that need to be addressed. We discussed our "dream patio" scenario and other smaller options as well. The employee who came to our house used a computer design to show us what it may look like, which was a nice touch. Our dream patio price, however, was twice what we expected it to be and he insinuated that anything less than what we considered would "not look finished". He was seemingly not interested (and appeared to be irritated) in working with us to help find a patio design that would be within our price range and to make something work. Ultimately, we were not happy with his apathy towards our project. We contacted a different contractor and we are going to be able to get something very similar and half the price with someone who is taking time to explore various options to make sure the patio would look great and that we are satisfied. read more

Purchased a hot springs hot tub about 7 months ago from the Fun Outdoor Living in Pineville. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful picking a hot tub that met our needs and our budget. We had an issue with the side panel and they sent someone out that day to repair it since it was raining. They continue to call and check on me and answer any questions I have about maintenance. With an investment like a hot tub it is great knowing these guys will be there to help me with anything I need. Thanks for your help. read more

We recently purchased our hot tub from Fun Outdoor Living and had an awesome experience! Julia was great to work with and educated us on the differences between the models. She and Ken have both provided outstanding customer service throughout our purchase, installation and beyond. Andre installed a paver patio for our new tub to sit on - a very professional crew that did exactly what they said they were going to do. They finished it efficiently and it's beautiful. A great local business that you should not overlook if you're in the market to improve your backyard!! read more

We had our outdoor patio installed in 2015 by this company and we are now experiencing brick separation as well as other issues. We were told the issues were covered under the warranty. It has been over 3 weeks and the company has yet to schedule our patio to be fixed and or repaired. I was told our issue was NOT a Priority! The level of professionalism is HORRIBLE! read more

My wife and I worked with Andrey with Fun Outdoor Living - I can't say enough great things about this fellow!! Bottom line - friendly, creative designer, highest integrity, thoughtful, punctual, manages expectations exceptionally well, hard worker and tremendous organizer. An exceptional experience from start to finish! We contracted with FOL for a multi-month project which included a new deck, sun room, retaining walls, patios, outdoor kitchen, outdoor fire-pit, outdoor fireplace, pergolas, paver driveway, swim-spa, irrigation system, stone walkways, landscaping, landscape lighting and sod. Andrey Fleishman, our designer, point person and project manager, made a huge project a joy. He is a high contact, friendly, professional, design genius, and visionary that lives up to the company name, truly creating Fun Outdoor Living. From design concept, through planning and execution, Andrey maintained a keen focus on customer service and superior end product, and all well within budget! The time he took sketching ideas on graph paper, discussing minute details, helping decide on models, options, colors, etc., and managing all the subs, went beyond my expectations. With a project this size, there will inevitably be scope creep and change requests - these too - were handled in an exceptional manner. Many companies will not accept change orders; FOL welcomed the changes and additions, which ultimately led to a grander end product. I feel that Andrey, the subs he chose, the materials that were used, the customized design, the end result and the price - were all 5 star. At this point, my wife and I are trying to imagine other outdoor projects, just so we can continue working with Andrey and FOL. I would HIGHLY recommend using this company from the simple (just a spa) to the ultra complex (a 2,000 sq ft outdoor oasis); I would HIGHLY recommend speaking to Andrey, before you decide on going with anyone else - you will not regret it. read more

great salesman not so good at service after the sale. make sure you keep all your written estimates