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| Hi all! Some great info on here. Been through the list of recommended builders in Cypress, TX (Houston) and have a list. However, from looking through various posts and sites it seems most of the pools in this area are lagooon style pools. I'm looking for something a little more contemporary, more along a rectangular or possibly L shape. The following companies all come highly recommended but does anyone know if any of them specialize in more contemporary designs or if there are other companies I should consider, or if this is a moot point and it's irrelevant if they mainly build lagoon style pools? Atlantis Pools |
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- Posted by womanowned (My Page) on Wed, Jan 30, 13 at 22:31
| It should be irrelevant, but ask to see photos of contemporary pools they have done |
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| Thanks Womanowned, I will do that. I was just curious if anyone had any specific recommendations. We are still trying to get an idea of what we really want at the moment and I think it would help us to speak to a pool builder that has experience with contemporary pools to help us narrow down our options and find out where we would be budget wise. |
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- Posted by womanowned (My Page) on Sat, Feb 2, 13 at 16:05
| I am experienced in them, but I cannot solicit business here. |
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| one more to suggest is Great Escape. I am also in Cypress and have not stared on the pool at my home. Just had initial conversation with couple of them. |
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| Thanks goastros, I've checked out their pictures and their along the right lines so I'll do some more research on them. Let me know how you get on. So Great Escape and Best Backyard Pools have been added to the potentials list. I'm going to do a bit more research about the other things I want to do (outdoor kitchen and some landscaping and lighting) so I can figure out; what I can do myself, what I need to do in one go and what I can plan for now but add later. I may not be able to afford the outdoor kitchen at the moment but at least if I know what I want to put in I can make sure I can plumb in any lines whilst I'm doing the decking to save having to do it later. |
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| You are welcome cbink. please let me know how your project goes, as I too would also be looking to put the pool soon. You can e-mail me directly if you like. I am in Park at Arbordale subdivision and there are neighbors who have used - Cypress custom pool, Poolman & Great Escapes. womanowned, do you also have a PB business in the area? |
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- Posted by huskyridor (My Page) on Wed, Feb 6, 13 at 13:48
| quote" womanowned, do you also have a PB business in the area? "quote Yes she does, I believe the name is Best Pools. See ya, |
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| Kelly beat me to it. I believe she's Best Backyard Pools. I believe Kelly to be Atlantis Pools. I don't believe any of the other pool companies mentioned post on here regularly though I may be wrong in that assumption. I've done a bit of research on Great Escape and can't find out much on them other than they appear to have been around since 2002 - anyone shed any light on their reputation? The thing that concerns me with them (though I do quite like what I can see of their work) is that they appear to do a multitude of different things including staging, interior modelling, bathrooms as well as pools, outdoor kitchens etc... I think I'd be inclined to go with a company that specializes in pools and decks I only want to get 3-4 quotes max really (don't want to waste my or the PB's time) so I'm going to do a bit more thinking on it before I call any of them up. Just want to ensure I know I'm getting a fair price and see the range of options that each present. |
This post was edited by cbink on Wed, Feb 6, 13 at 14:12
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| Thanks Kelly & Cbink. One basic question to Kelly/Womanowned - does it really matter when you are building a pool in terms of cost for the consumer? is it cheaper to build the pool in winter than in spring/summer? do your companies offer any financing?? |
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- Posted by lindahildreth (My Page) on Fri, Feb 8, 13 at 10:52
| I live in Cypress as well and looking for a PB that builds a more contemporary style, which is hard to find. I'd love to hear about your experiences and who your final choice will be. Please keep us posted. Thanks! |
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- Posted by womanowned (My Page) on Sat, Feb 9, 13 at 15:40
| As far as being less expensive to build in the winter vs the summer, my honest answer is really "no". My cost to build the pools do not change for me one iota whether it is winter or summer. Actually, it typically costs me more to build in the winter, because the rain requires extra material. What you might get in the winter is less waiting time to build your pool. Don't forget the time it takes to get HOA approval before you can start. Some of the neighborhoods have 4-6 weeks to get back to you with an approval. |
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- Posted by womanowned (My Page) on Sat, Feb 9, 13 at 15:41
| As far as being less expensive to build in the winter vs the summer, my honest answer is really "no". My cost to build the pools do not change for me one iota whether it is winter or summer. Actually, it typically costs me more to build in the winter, because the rain requires extra material. What you might get in the winter is less waiting time to build your pool. Don't forget the time it takes to get HOA approval before you can start. Some of the neighborhoods have 4-6 weeks to get back to you with an approval. |
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