I just received a bill for warranty work which was to be at no charge…read more 1) I was forced to wait 2 weeks for them to have my appointment. Then they called the day of and push back the appointment another 5 days. Meanwhile algea was taking over in my pool. 2) They show up and can't fix the problem. 3) THEY SEND ME A BILL FOR THE SERVICE CALL TO BE COVERED BY MY WARRANTY! 4) I called them and said they should not be billing me. I had to call and pay someone else to fix the problem which was right at the pump that they warranty and that I'm not going to pay the bill. She said tough, we will just send you to collection. 5) I said I'll see you in court. I am also sending an e mail to the company if I can find one. I can't even find a website on Google. The only first option I have is to go here on Yelp because I have no option to e mail them in writing the problem or go to a website.

Pool mart came out to the house and replaced a motor for our Jandy pool filter. The part was under…read morewarranty so it was just a matter of getting the part from Jandy and getting it scheduled. Every time warranty work was called and arranged by my pool builder, Pool Mart has never failed me.

Pinche Pinch a Penny! This place is pretty practical!…read more I was impressed with the merchandise that they have here. If you need to see all the different kinds of pumps, filters, lines, tools, they've got them all. The selection is wonderful! The clerks are happy to help. If you have a jar of your pool water, they're happy to test it for you and tell you what you're lacking, and sell you the chemicals that'll get you to pristine pool water in no time. When it comes to chlorine, they've got the freshest around. Chlorine goes bad after a bit, and their stuff will shock your pool into submission in no time. Bling! They have all kinds of fun pool toys that I drool over, but don't worry- they're all waterproof. The store is facing away from I-10. I didn't know they were here until they sent a bunch of coupons in the mail. I usually only shop here when they send a powerful pinch a penny coupon in the mail.

This company should be ashamed of how they treat people--especially elderly customers. When my…read moregrandparents first started using them, the pool looked great. Over time, they clearly stopped doing the work while still taking their money, and now the pool looks like a pond. There's no excuse for letting it get this bad while charging for maintenance. This is nothing but neglect and taking advantage of people who trusted them. Do not use this company unless you want to waste your money and deal with a mess.

Dan's resolved a problem I was having in heating my spa. Quickly figured it out and made…read morecorrections at a very reasonable cost. They responded to my call quickly. Highly recommend!

I'm a new pool owner and cannot say enough good about my experience with Pool Skimmers! They are…read moreprompt, do a great job, send a full email report after every cleaning and they have patiently helped me through a number of 'user errors' with my equipment. Highly recommend!

We are very pleased with our wonderfully built pool! They did it super quick, super professional,…read moreand answered any questions that we had. Everybody that we dealt with during the pool build have been in the pool business for a very long time and all very knowledgeable, and friendly! We would highly recommend this company!

Well it has been about 16 years since pool concepts designed and built our pool! No complaints. Of…read morecourse pumps and assorted equipment has been replaced as expected over time. Finally and gradually our paradise blue look which was done with gray plaster has faded away as expected. I will be looking for Pete O's team to give me a quote to resurface after this summer!

Disappointed and Frustrated - Would Not Recommend…read more In 2023, Gary's Pool and Patio installed our pool. While the initial pool installation went smoothly, nearly everything that followed has been a huge disappointment. They recommended a subcontractor named Frank to handle the concrete, coping, and installation of three water sheers--this was a major mistake. The concrete work is wavy and has already started cracking. The pool drain is so tight that it's nearly impossible to remove for cleaning. The cool coat applied was so thin that within just a few months, the base texture and color were showing through. Even worse, the $1,800 water sheers are unusable because they leak. Within the first year, the pool pump had to be replaced. The sand filter leaks. I've been reporting an ongoing water loss issue--200 to 300 gallons weekly, even through the winter months--and despite sharing results of a bucket test with Gary's, I've received no response or assistance. No leak detection, no follow-up--nothing. The Cool Coat had to be completely redone, but neither Frank nor Gary's Pool and Patio would stand behind their workmanship. I asked Gary's to price match the Cool Coat, and they came back $175 higher than other vendors. Financing was also a headache. We caught them overcharging us--an obvious billing error that we had to point out. Toward the end, they wanted us to send them the remaining loan funds (around $5,000) and promised to reimburse us. This raised serious red flags, and we were told, "We do this all the time," as if that should have reassured us. "Pool school" was a joke. We paid to learn how to operate and maintain our pool, yet we were never taught how to set up the lighting programs or salt generator. I had to contact Pentair directly to figure it out myself. Bottom line: Gary's Pool and Patio provides decent service until the final payment is made. After that, you're just a number. We do love having a pool, but if we could do it over again, we'd choose a different company. Don't get swayed by the promise of a lifetime shell warranty or quick installation times. Do your research--Gary's Pool and Patio is not what they appear to be.

Awesome company! Very professional experience from sales to installation of our pool. Staff is very…read moreexperienced and knowledgeable!

i don't know that I have ever written a negative review before, but this situation requires it…read more Over the past 30 years I've had several pool service companies. This one is, without any doubt, the WORST I've ever had. They started off great and got my pool back to blue after the last company let it just turn green. After a few weeks, however, they quit caring and my pool has been green for weeks (maybe even a couple of months). When I inquired about it, they claimed it was because of all of the plants around the pool. My backyard is landscaped but there's nothing about it that would cause it to turn green. It turned green, in my opinion, because they didn't want to spend the money necessary to keep it blue. Ultimately, I had to fire them because their pool tech started yelling at my housekeeper and got extremely aggressive. He even made veiled threats to me. I will get the money they required that I pay them in advance even if I have to sue them. My advice: DO NOT LET THEM ANYWHERE NEAR YOUR POOL. If I could give less than 1 star, I would give them a negative 5 star rating.

Came out same day, super knowledgeable, easy to work with & reasonable on price. Helped me a lot as…read morea first time pool owner.

We had Stacation install a pool hoping for it to be ready by Spring Break for the grandkids to…read moreenjoy. They did it and the pool/spa is great. According to the app used to control the pump speed, it is much more efficient than I expected. I have never had a pool before, so learning how to correct the pool chemicals has been a learning experience, especiallybwith our private well water, but was able to it to get all tests to pass. Staycation resolved every question or concern. Responses were very fast since they use an app where everyone on the project gets copied.

My experience with this company was extremely frustrating and disappointing due to consistent…read morecommunication failures, poor workmanship, and a lack of accountability throughout the project. First, there was confusion regarding the spa system. The contract explicitly specified a blower, yet I was repeatedly told it was a venturi system. I had to repeatedly defend and re-explain my own contract until they finally confirmed what was already documented. HOA submission guidance was also contradictory. I was initially told to reject incorrect materials, but later informed that "generic" selections would be used to gain approval. This raises serious concerns about their process, and I believe HOAs in the San Antonio area would be interested to know this approach may be used. Second, project coordination was inadequate. I had to repeatedly remind staff about irrigation sleeves under the patio, which would have been missed without my involvement. The concrete subcontractor was unaware. While I was told it was "documented," it clearly was not communicated to the field. Anything beyond a basic scope required constant oversight from me. Third, design changes were poorly handled. Adding steps was discussed early but deferred. When included via change order, the drawings were incorrect, resulting in an unsafe step height. Even when sub-contractor flagged it before the pour, no action was taken. When I raised concerns that evening, responses were delayed and dismissive, including unprofessional communication. Fourth, the spa masonry work is unacceptable. While the stone was fine, the top caps and waterfall tile were inconsistently installed, leaving large gaps and visible caulking. When I asked if the caulk line could be reduced, the mason began to agree but was interrupted by the owner, who insisted it was "standard." Corrections were later acknowledged, but the proposed fix exposed further errors. I agreed to a quoted change order, but the final price was increased. There was no accountability or effort to honor the original price. Fifth, site management and closeout were poor. Multiple requests were required to remove debris, leaving my yard in unacceptable condition, resembling a gravel pit. The pool was also turned over dirty despite repeated requests to clean it before pool school. Finally, I was concerned by the company's conduct outside the project. After anonymously seeking advice online, the owner inserted himself into the discussion and attempted to control the narrative despite not being identified. Overall, this project showed a pattern of deflection, poor communication, substandard work, and lack of ownership. I strongly recommend others proceed with caution. Update to Staycation Response: Kelley argued rather than reading the contract-poorly handled. The HOA concern is not misleading, and I did not request anything on a rushed timeline. You deceive HOAs to get approval. Claims that I requested extra work "during" construction are false; I discussed a Phase 2 patio/sidewalk after completion, and with you as well. I never berated anyone over $100, and all change orders were paid in full as shown. I have documented evidence (I'll post), including time-stamped photos (today), supporting all my statements and showing final conditions. I never threatened with a 1-star review for no-cost. Documented evidence shows how you handled this gave you a 5 to 1. You fabricate, lie and misrepresent to discredit me. Conduct outside the project refers to the public Facebook response, which speaks for itself.