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    We hired Joel to do a pool deck repair and resurface for one of our rental properties. Unfortunately, working with Joel has been a huge headache. He does not employ the people that do the work directly, and is just a middle man that up-charges for work that is done by other contractors, without taking responsibility for the work when something goes wrong. We had multiple issues with the work he was hired to do, and every time he deflected responsibility and blamed someone else. First we agreed on spa concrete coping repair. One section of the spa coping that was cracked that we expected to be repaired was not fixed or replaced. When we asked him about it he said initially it would be $800 extra. After we said no he tried to negotiate us down to $200 extra instead of being professional and doing a proper job and proper repair that we hired him for. Joel said it was not part of the quote - which is just unprofessional of him as his quote said "Spa coping concrete repair with new rebar and granite." The spa coping was not fully repaired even though that is what we hired him for. Joel took no responsibility for this and deflected responsibility to his "concrete guy". We hired Joel to repair and resurface our pool deck and were upset to find out that he was planning to charge us extra for repairing the side of the spa after the work was already under way. A typical move from an untrustworthy contractor trying to get more money out of clients. It would have been ridiculous for us to resurface the pool without fixing the side of the spa, but Joel tried to blame it on us and said again that it was not in the original quote. If i'm hiring someone to repair my pool i'm clearly expecting that to include all of the pool deck, even the side of the spa, the top of the spa, the coping, etc...take a look at the images and see how bad it would have looked to leave it without repairing - so we had no choice but to pay an additional $600. After gaslighting and blaming me for a while, eventually Joel admitted that he should have told us this in the beginning before starting the job. Obviously if we knew he would do a half finished job for these two areas in the beginning, we would have gone with a different contractor that had a better offer. But the fun doesn't stop there; His workers flooded our pool during their work, and as per usual he blamed us for it saying our pool guy didn't turn off the hose - when he wasn't even the one who started filling up the pool and was never told to turn it off. Luckily we had guests at the property who notified us and turned the water off otherwise the whole house would have flooded causing thousands in damages. While repairing the concrete Joel's workers damaged the pool tiles and left without fixing them. We had to chase Joel around over the phone and text before he finally agreed to have someone come out and fix the tiles. Then he tried to act like he was so nice for doing this for free, when his guys were the ones that damaged the tile in the first place - so of course he should replace and fix the damages for free. We feel that Joel owes us $800 for his incompetence and dishonestly. $200 for the spa concrete that was never repaired, and $600 for the spa wall that we were charged extra for after the work was underway. Of course we will not recuperate those losses from him, so instead we hope to warn other customers who are considering his services of the potential losses they may also incur. Im sure he will reply to this message, make excuses, and blame me or someone else for all of this, as per usual. TLDR: Unreliable. Terrible customer service. Takes no responsibility for the work he is hired to do. Communication with him was outstandingly difficult and we felt like we were constantly chasing him around to fix the damages he has caused.

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    Andreanna H.

    Joel has been taking care of our pool for a year now. So many people told us when getting a pool make sure you hire a good pool service company. Many would tell us that they are on there 2-3 company. I'm all about being loyal to those that work hard. Joel goes above and beyond to ensure our pool looks great. He always communicates and is consistent with the days he comes. So happy we found the right person the first go around.

    Joel does a great job cleaning the pool and he's very good to our pug he brings her a treat every time he comes she has a crush on him
    Stephen H.

    Joel's has been doing our pool for over two years he is very efficient does a great job very kind and personable and most of all is very good to our pug he brings her a treat every time he comes to clean the pool and I think our pug Kirby has a crush on him

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    Did select Joel- but he was on time and very professional- would definitely use as a back up-

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    Joel is great to work with. He does a beautiful job on our pool and if we contact him about a pool issue he responds in a timely manner.

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    joel did a great job and was prompt with his service he showed up when he said when he was coming

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    Joel is hands down the best pool guy I've had in the 14 years since I've had a pool.

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    Aqua High Tec

    Aqua High Tec

    3.8
    (14 reviews)

    BEWARE Enrique is a nice acting guy. We hired him to build a…read morepool and add some concrete pads. Through my complaint to the State, I've learned he's an UNLICENSED contractor that "borrows" license numbers. For my project, he used the license for Santamargarerita Development, who said that he used it illegally. So, I'm going to court to recover money. The job started, then things stopped. He took draws, like for the pool equipment, but didn't buy any equipment. The pool he started is not the one we designed, and the work kept getting worse. He wanted $3200 to fix his error on pouring the wrong pool. He did say that he was good at tile, and when it was time to get it, he wanted me to pay for it, after I had given already him money for the tile and pool equipment. I sent him pictures of how we wanted the stonework, since he was doing something completely different. When I pointed it out and showed him the picture I sent him, he said no problem, then proceeded to do another piecemeal job, until I had him stop. After paying him nearly $70,000, seeing the wrong pool, no work for months, a project almost a year old, my backyard torn up, and ongoing messy and bad work, i gave up trying to work with him. It was ridiculous to do business this way, given the lies. So now, I've spent another $40,000 to have someone else come in, fix the errors, and finish the pool. I warn everyone, steer very clear. He appears very nice, and does not listen to what you want, my backyard was completely torn up for months, he does bad work, and takes money for things he doesn't provide. Here's a short list of examples, most I fixed or hired someone to fix: Represented as licensed, but is not. Gas and electric lines had to be separated, per city. He didn't. 240v electric circuit was missing one wire.(A $500 fix) Big gunnite piles left all over yard. (Concrete) Trash left all over. Stone work so bad we had him stop. Pool poured is not what we agreed on. Pool is above grade, making things difficult for landscaping. Spa so deep we had to add stairs. Spa jets too low and partially in seat. I dug the trenches for him. After 6-months, I filled the trenches. He failed to get electric inspection. He failed to get setback inspection. He often had work promised, and nobody showed up to do the work. New pool installer had to repipe all of the pump and water lines. Auto-fill installed too low. Water line for auto fill only a couple inches below ground and visible in spots. And more... He's offered to repay me, but I haven't seen a penny. Hence, going to court. Ugh. A total nightmare.

    Please do not use this company...Enrique ruined my pool and I have to hire a new contractor to fix…read morethe mess he created! I'm going to pursue a lawsuit...he is a liar, unlicensed and does horrible work. Makes you pay upfront so you have no recourse...also makes you pay for materials in advance that he never provided. I'm beyond frustrated and disappointed. I hired him to retile my pool and it ended up being my worst nightmare. He originally told me 5 to 7 days...4.5 weeks later it's still wasn't done. The quality of work is terrible, he never put the chemicals in the pool which I paid him for upfront, the job was never finished.

    Melos Pools and Outdoors

    Melos Pools and Outdoors

    4.5
    (91 reviews)

    The plaster and tile needed to be replaced within my in-ground pool and spa combo. As an automatic,…read moreI turned to Yelp to seek project bids and read reviews. I was quite impressed with the Yelp reviews of Melo's Pools. I sent a quote request via Yelp and had a response within 10 minutes! Appointment was set for five days later. Albert and Pablo arrived to my home on time. They measured, took pictures and assessed the pool along with the pool pump system. We discussed ideas, timelines, finance options and they left me with a book that contained sample ideas. The following week I met both of them at their showroom to look at the actual tiles and find a match for the pebble. Albert and Pablo were great at making suggestions and giving me space without any pressures of making a decision, signing a contract, etc. A couple weeks later I signed contract and a demo date was set. The crew was on time the first day, and that stayed true until end of project. To no surprise there was a leak detected after opening up the plaster. Mauricio, the project manager, brought it to my attention immediately. He showed me the issue, explained what needed to be done, had a plan ready to go and with my sign off they had the issue fixed expeditiously and the project was kept on track. As a matter of fact, the project was completed a week earlier! Even my neighbors commented how quickly they worked and how great the pool turned out. From Day 1 to the end, the entire crew was respectful. Mauricio kept me updated on the progress of the project. Even after the project, Pablo and Mauricio came back (each separately) to ensure all was good. As I explained to them both, the tile is even more beautiful in the daylight and the colored grout was a perfect match! Worth every penny. Customer service is above and beyond at Melo's. Working with Melo's was effortless. Thanks to Melo's, I love my pool again. Thank you, Albert, Pablo, Mauricio, Art and crew!

    My husband and I recently decided to remodel our pool, which was 12 years old and ready for a…read morerefresh. Before moving forward, we obtained three bids, including one from Melo's Pools and two other pool companies. While Melo's quote came in between the other two, we felt confident they would work closely with us to create our dream pool. Their detailed project timeline and professionalism gave us confidence from the start. We had already selected a glass waterline tile and needed expert guidance in choosing a pool finish that would be both beautiful and durable for years to come. Our Project Manager, Joaquin, recommended that we visit the NPT showroom in Palm Desert to explore our options. Following his expert advice, we selected a Stonescapes Mini Pebble finish in an aqua-blue color that perfectly complemented our tile choice. Throughout the demolition and remodeling process, Joaquin was always available to answer questions and provide guidance. His professionalism, confidence, and attention to detail helped ease any concerns and reassured us that our project was in capable hands. The day before demolition, Gabriel from the Melo's team arrived to drain the pool. The following morning, another crew arrived promptly at 7:00 a.m. to remove the old plaster finish and ceramic tile. That same week, Melo's tile crew installed our beautiful new glass tile and worked with us to create custom accents on the spa seating area, spa steps, and pool entry steps. Once the tile work was completed, another crew arrived as scheduled to apply the new Stonescapes Mini Pebble finish. After the finish was installed and the pool was refilled, Carlos from Melo's took over the startup and curing process. For the next six weeks, Carlos visited two to three times per week to ensure the new finish cured properly and that the water chemistry remained perfectly balanced. Carlos's professionalism, friendliness, thoroughness, and expertise in pool chemistry were truly impressive. He not only maintained the pool meticulously but also took the time to teach us how to properly care for and adjust the water once the startup period was complete. Throughout the entire renovation, Joaquin and the Melo's team maintained regular communication, ensuring that we were informed every step of the way. Every member of the team was professional, courteous, and genuinely focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our newly renovated pool was delivered in perfect working order, and the results are absolutely stunning. We could not be happier with the finished product or our experience working with Melo's Pools. We highly recommend Albert Melo, Joaquin, Carlos, and the entire Melo's Pools team. We wouldn't trust any other company with our pool needs.

    Purrfect Pool and Construction

    Purrfect Pool and Construction

    5.0
    (3 reviews)

    When it comes to Service, Quality and Value, we made the right decision to go with Purrfect Pools…read morefor our pool remodel. Michael and his team consistently went above and beyond. Here's our experience: Background: Our 20+ year old pool was in need of a facelift - the original builder had installed PebbleTec up to the coping without using tile above the waterline and so the PebbleTec was beginning to crack. We reached out to six licensed contractors sourced from Yelp, Angi's list and Thumbtack: (1) Purrfect Pools (2) Gardner Outdoor & Pool Remodeling (3) Dream Coast Builders (4) Blue Dream Pools & Spas (5) Aqua Destiny Pools (6) Luxury Pool Design & Construction. Of those six, only three (Purrfect Pools, Gardner Outdoor & Pool Remodeling, Dream Coast Builders) followed through by meeting with us and providing quotes - even after multiple follow up calls to the non- responders. Of those three who provided quotes - Only Michael from Purrfect Pools followed up to see if we had questions and he even provided regular updates and pictures of current pools that he was building or remodeling. He got the job because of this follow up. *Service*: We are so happy we went with Purrfect Pools - that same attention to first class service was carried through from the start of the project to the finish. Michael provided a really clear quote, with milestones outlined, he prepared us for the "what ifs" since it was a remodel, he professionally addressed all of our questions and he was on the ball every step of the way. His team had that same commitment to service as well. They were professional and even cleaned up after themselves after each visit. *Quality*: Check out how beautiful our pool is - the workmanship speaks for itself. Most importantly, Michael did everything by the book and made sure everything was up to current code and he took no short cuts. We are more than delighted with the outcome. *Value*: Purrfect Pool's quote was fair and in line with the other quotes. The value Michael from Purrfect Pools offers is priceless -- it is the quality of his team's workmanship, his knowledge of pool remodeling and building, his personal integrity and commitment to making sure his customer is satisfied. Without hesitation we recommend Purrfect Pools and are available to provide a reference.

    The pool and surrounding landscaping has reached completion! The project started late Nov. '23 and…read moreI had water to swim in by the beginning of August. My life-long dream pool has become a reality! I highly recommend this business.

    Teserra

    Teserra

    4.1
    (205 reviews)

    Teserra did an amazing job installing our pool and hardscape! Adam and the entire Teserra team…read morewere incredible to work with and provided outstanding design options. Our pool and spa came out great!!! Definitely recommend for pool/spa installations and landscaping. Thanks Adam and Teserra team!!

    At first I thought my sister was crazy for agreeing to let Teserra do her backyard at Cotino in…read moreRancho Mirage while her house was under construction. She wanted it finished when she moved in March which ended up to be a fabulous idea. I thought the price was outrageous however after seeing the amount of time and work her project took before, during , and after I agree this was the only way to go. The amount of money was justified by the scope of the project. They are the only ones that Disney allows to landscape in the community. Good choice by Disney. They have a Beautiful design center if you would like to be a part of the process. If not, they are capable of planning your project. My sister lived out of town so I worked with Graham and Gregory for many days just in the planning stage because my sister has a very large lot somewhat pie shaped and hard to figure out. She did not want a pool just two separate water features. Gregory was very patient with the plans and plant selection. We even met him at their nursery to pick out all the trees and plants! And Graham is such a nice man , extremely knowledgeable, and he tries very hard to please and always comes through on his word. My sister and I are thrilled with her yard and customer service from every last person who worked on her project at Teserra . All,pictures were taken the first week so plants need time to grow Thank you Teressa

    Lobo's Pool Service - poolservice - Updated July 2026

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