Why we started

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After researching the pool building process, getting bids from pool companies and consulting with a number of pool owners, I noticed common threads among pool owners with whom I spoke. These common threads were frustration, confrontation, submission and a feeling of loss of control. Ultimately, they were left feeling exhausted and were just glad that the whole process was over. Not to mention, they were left with an enormous bill.

After doing extensive research I decided to design my own pool and hire contracting companies to build each stage. In doing so I not only ended up with the pool I wanted but I saved about 35% from the pool builders' estimates and saved about five months in build time. I was enjoying my pool in June when I wanted it. Rather than in November when they estimated completion.

Many pool companies are reputable and perfectly capable of building your pool. However, many of them also build hundreds or even thousands of pools a year and are backlogged as a result. Many of the superintendents are responsible for managing several dozen projects on a daily basis and though they do their best, they are very challenged. Furthermore, their contracts are very binding. If you get frustrated and try do part of the job on your own, you may very well be in violation of your contract.

In summary, we started Aquascapes for you! We love pools and we enjoy the design-build process. We love helping people navigate these waters and we enjoy helping them to save thousands of dollars in the process. If you’re interested in saving thousands of dollars on your pool, we can help you too!