Service has been abysmal. A request for service made March 24th for the week following April 9th…read morewas not honored until much later, preceded by multiple contacts with Jamal and Brandon who told me the service was on, and not on, and then on, and then unlocatable. The bill of $361 is also far more than the $275 estimate.

I have had Adam do pool projects like replacing our pool pump with a VFD style for better control…read moreand efficiency. Pricing was very fair and his communication and workmanship was great. I also had him rework our pool piping to simplify and get rid of air leaks. Did the trick. He also put our pool controller on wifi which was a great upgrade for me. Adam is a straight shooter. Would recommend North State and Adam for pool projects!

We are so grateful that we have Mitch and Cornerstone Pools keeping eyes on our new pool! Water…read morefilled our pool for the first time about a week ago now and our first couple of days (pre-Cornerstone), our family was anxiously testing, adding chemicals with rubber gloves, and making dashes to the local pool supply store on an endless cycle of repeat. Again, these were the days BEFORE Cornerstone Pools. Then we started working with Mitch/Cornerstone Pools. One of the very first things Mitch told us and truly the last phrase Mitch leaves us with every time he services our pool is this: "Just make sure you get out there and enjoy it! We will take care of everything else!" Mitch is calm, cool, and collected even when we call him with a weekend SOS because it appears as though something is malfunctioning. Literally in the midst of his own family time, he drove to our home with newly purchased tools (bc his work truck was back at home and farther away from our location) just to take a look at things and put us at ease. You do not encounter this kind of ethical care of work very frequently. Mitch is extremely knowledgeable and incredibly dependable. We literally wouldn't be able to enjoy our backyard like we do now without him. Our entire family is so grateful. As new pool-owners, it was so easy to get wrapped up in the maintenance and forget the entire reason we invested in the construction of a family pool in the first place. After we hired Cornerstone Pools our relationship with this big watering hole in our backyard is now a sunny one! Hiring Cornerstone Pools is one of the best decision we've made...

I HIGHLY recommend Cornerstone Pools for all your pool needs. John and his team go the extra mile…read moreto ensure that everything is fixed right the first time. I had a pump under warranty break and was referred by Pentair to Cornerstone Pools. That pump replacement job went really smooth, and I was super impressed with the level of customer service they provided. When I started having issues with my pool heater, I knew there was only one company to call...Cornerstone Pools. They worked with the manufacture to diagnose and resolve the issues quickly and followed up with me the ensure everything was running fine. Cornerstone Pools made a lifelong customer in me. You are making a mistake if you call anyone else for any of your Pool needs.

We have used Pool Specialists for years on our inground pool. The owner is a gruff egomaniac but…read moreseems like he knows the business so we stuck with them. This year he went off on a rant about a gas line near the pool filter, using expletives about the gas company and threatening us with big fees caused by the gas company piping for our new generator. When I complained to his office that I didn't like the time of his communication he simply sent me a text saying they were dropping us. This after 5-6 years as a customer and thousand of dollars in repairs and maintenance. He may be knowledgeable but his horrible attitude makes dealing with him a very unpleasant experience . I recommend you steer clear of him and his company. On a side note, Morgan in his office is a dream to work with. He needs to stay away from customers.

We hired Pool Specialists Inc. and signed a contract with them, on Feb 25th, 2020, for replacing…read moreour Pool Liner. We paid Craig Wooster, the owner, a sum of $3911.70 (80% of the total amount due) on Feb 26th, 2020 at the time of signing a contract. The balance ($690.30) was paid after the services were completed. In addition, we also paid a separate charge of $250 for the water tanker. They installed the Liner after few reminders and few false promises to show up, sometime in mid-April. Usually, the life of the Pool Liner is minimum 5 Years. Within 6 months of replacing the liner, following things went wrong: 1. The liner lock, which goes along the edge, came off 70%. 2. The Liner itself has started to slide down from the wall along the edges. 3. The bottom drainage caps, which were replaced as part of the replacement process, were installed or placed too high - because of which, our robotic pool cleaner gets stuck and therefore is not able to clean the pool. (Please keep in mind, the same robotic (around $800 with Tax) was being used with the old drainage system and had no issues whatsoever. Please see the picture of the cleaner below. In August, when we reached out to the Pool Specialists and explained them the problems/issues of the work they completed - A.B. (The Administrative Assistant) asked us to send the pictures of the affected area/or the area with issues. We sent the pictures via email on September 23, 2020. Since we did not get any response, we decided to call late September/early October. A.B. and T (owner's girlfriend) promised to send someone on Monday October 5th, BUT NO ONE SHOWED UP. When we followed back, A.B. said that she will put a note to send someone on Wednesday Morning, October 7th. But again, like always, they did not show up around the specified time. D., an employee of Pool Specialist came early evening. When we showed him the issues we had with the pool, he said that the owner (C W) has asked not to touch or do anything, HE JUST LEFT AFTER LOOKING AT THE ISSUES. The whole incident made us so frustrated and it felt like a big headache dealing with the people of this company. When we reached out to A. B. and T over the phone regarding what is going on, they did say that they will convey the information to the owner. Today, October 12th, 2020 I called multiple times and left the message again at both of their extensions (i.e. extension 0 and extension 3) in the morning, but still have not heard anything from them. Yes, THEY WILL ALWAYS SPEAK TO YOU NICELY, but WE DID NOT PAY TO SPEAK NICE - WE PAID TO DO THE WORK PROPERLY. I mean, yes, they will do the service - but definitely with delays and after you reach a BOILING POINT and will not guarantee/warranty the work. Now I leave it to you to decide, if you still would like to use their service.

Pinch a Penny pool store has been great since they opened. Very warm and friendly. Shantay runs the…read morestore and her husband runs the pool maintenance. I used to go to Leslie's and got mixed results depending on who was running the test. Pinch A Penny is easier for me to get to and it's next to my pet store Pet Mania which allows me to complete 2 errands at the same time. I highly recommend Pinch A Penny for anything pool related.

Pinch A Penny is the best pool company in Raleigh! A family run business, owners Shawnta and Aaron…read moreare knowledgeable, helpful, efficient, and kind! They do a terrific job managing pool maintenance and pool repairs. Avery does great work with pool servicing and the team at the store is terrific. I highly recommend Pinch A Penny: 10 out of 10 stars!

from sales to service, wouldn't buy anywhere else! Two swim spas and two hot tubs so far for our…read moreextended family and everyone agrees!!! We it!!!

I called a few spa places around town looking for either a part or someone to come out and service…read moremy hot tub. Each time I spoke to other companies they sounded really annoyed that they had to answer the phone let alone possibly have to answer any potential customer questions. That's when I found Choice Pool & Spa's number and when a gentleman answered the phone from there I knew very quickly I had called the right place. Instead of immediately trying to sell me something, he walked me through what troubleshooting steps I had already taken, he offered his free advice all while reminding me a couple times to make sure I have the power turned off before I attempted any more tests. He knew what he was talking about and obviously cared about my safety. Ultimately I did need a tech to come out after I exhausted my efforts and you can bet I called Choice Pool back today and they had a tech to my house in less than an hour. Amazing.

Marquis is the best! My saltwater cell cracked and I just wanted to get rid of it, so I needed the…read moreplumbing fixed on the pool. The pool store I went to kept telling me they will call me to get me on the schedule and never called. I couldn't run my filter, so my pool turned dark green from waiting. I texted Marquis on a Friday evening and he came out that Monday and got it fixed for me.

Was supposed to show up in the morning once for an estimate once for a service. Showed up at 3:40…read morefor the estimate despite being told I had to leave at 1:00. Selected a date for a morning service because I again had to leave for an afternoon appointment. No communication until 12:30 saying he needed an advance for materials but would be there before 2:00. At 2:00 rescheduled for the next day at 12:00. At 1:00 with no communication I asked for my money back and he replied "understood." Expected me to Cash App him and advance within minutes but it's been 24 hours and I am out almost $300. Selective communication, complete con.

Became completely non-responsive right after I paid them for the initial consult (7-8 attempts…read moremulti-channel phone call, text, yelp). A simple "no" would have been nice that we dont want your business, freeing me up to pursue other vendors. Now we have lost the summer season.

I needed a 24round pool taken down. Aaron and his team did a great job. When I'm ready for a new…read morepool, I am definitely calling on them.

From the moment we started researching pool companies, I kept detailed and copious amounts of…read moreinformation. We eagerly watched a neighbor's pool install earlier this year and was quite surprised at how smooth everything went. It turned out beautifully. After polling my neighborhood where there are several in-ground pools for referrals I went to visit a locally owned and operated company right here in Fuquay Varina. So glad we did! From the moment I stepped in their office, I was treated with utmost respect, no pressure or sales tactics, a welcoming environment, and a plethora of patience and information. We even had a few laughs. No stress! After the initial visit, I returned with my husband. Cannot tell you the countless hours we asked questions, looked at different pools, got quotes and much more. We just knew we were at the right place. No further need to investigate anyone else's offers. (Some of the other companies spoke harshly about their competition and that was a huge turn off) My husband and I continued to ask many questions over a few months. When we saw the final product at our neighbors house, we knew that was going to be an easy choice. From then on the process was made simple and seamless. We agreed to terms, we signed contracts, got final quotes, we fully understood the magnitude of this project and the start date. Fortunately due to a cancellation from another client availability moved up by two weeks and we were asked if we wanted to take it. Our project officially started April 1 and I am pleased to say not only did Cool Pools in Fuquay Varina stay on plan they stayed on budget. We considered many upgrades and chose carefully. (We recently left a review about the subcontractors that did our travertine through the pool company) Our completion date was last week on the pool. We have final inspection tomorrow. Without any hesitation, happy to report that Cool Pools delivered! The staff there acknowledged our every inquiry along the way. They stayed on schedule and delivered a superior, beautiful welcoming oasis. The day the pool was hoisted over our home and put into the ground was the only scare we had. Who wouldn't be scared of a pool going over their house via a giant crane? Cherie and Dit Barbeau along with their incredible staff, including Holly and Eutin held our hands through the process and always were available. Having a pool installed is a huge endeavor. So many day-to-day decisions had to be made and careful planning was needed for every meticulous detail. Happily our project came out above and beyond our expectations. We had to add additional fencing to keep our dog out of the pool, so we wouldn't worry about her jumping in, especially during winter when she goes out to potty. From the first rendering they provided to what the final project looks like is spot on. They are by far the clear choice if you are considering a pool. You are welcome to reach out to me with any questions you might have. I have learned a ton. Thereafter sales support is incredible. I stop in from time to time just to say hello. They made us feel like family, and that every decision was made like it was their own home project. There is not a number high enough to rate this company and how they do business. Happily we had a phenomenally wonderful experience. *************

These guys are a great family-owned company. We couldn't be happier with our pool. Because of…read moreCovid, we had to wait a bit to get the pool installed, but that was the case for all companies we called and Cool Pools clearly explain this from the beginning. We also had a good slope in our back and they shopped around and found us the best price for all the fill dirt needed. Even the extra we requested, that they brought in for us. They had the best price and service by far. Some of the other companies were pretty rude, to be honest, but Cool Pools answered all our questions and have come out to help us after the fact when we had new users mess-ups. Gene is a super great guy. Use them with confidence, you will have no regrets.