They had what I needed. I was looking for a filter that's hard to find they had one that worked.read more

Hey Mark, I've been meaning to swing by the shop to see you but life is super busy…read more I wanted to tell you that in the 6 years we've lived here our pool has never looked so good! We are extremely happy with your service and I cannot express how nice it is to know that when I open the cover, I won't be surprised by something crazy. Backyard visions was supposed to be the best service around but after experiencing both, you guys take it, hands down. Keep up the great work man!!!

YOUVE BEEN WARNED!!!…read more WARNING ABOUT Grady's Pool Service, Inc. - Pool Contractor in Bakersfield & Central Coast, CA Swimming pool contractor I feel compelled to share my experience with Grady's Pool Service & Construction (operating online at gradyspools.com) -- a company that is led by Mark Grady, a pool builder and general contractor. Their website touts "20+ years in the pool business" and custom pool design, build, remodel, and repair services in Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, and the Central Coast. However, my experience was extremely negative and serves as a serious warning to other homeowners considering hiring this contractor. What Happened in My Case Before hiring him, my loan company refused financing because he was on a contractor blacklist due to active lawsuits -- a red flag I later confirmed after issues began. I was given an alternative financing method and, trusting his explanation, entered a contract for a full pool build. Payments were tied to construction milestones because I had no traditional pool loan oversight. During the build, many construction errors occurred, clearly due to poor supervision and bad direction from Mark. Multiple portions of the build are out of building code, which means they must be demolished and redone before final inspection can pass. He was absent during most of the build, showing up mainly when money was due. He promised to install a saltwater system but claimed it should wait until water chemistry was balanced -- then changed his number and disappeared. Subcontractors were not paid by him and attempted to place liens against my property because of unpaid bills, forcing me into months of conflict. This is particularly troubling given other reports showing mixed review experiences for this business. Important Facts Other Homeowners Should Know Despite claiming certifications and years of experience on gradyspools.com, project execution was severely lacking. The still never passed a final building inspection. The promised saltwater pool system was never installed. Costly code violations must be corrected. Subcontractors attempted to place liens on my property due to Mark not paying them. After repeated attempts to communicate about job defects, Mark effectively abandoned the project and changed contact information.

At Grady Pools, they are based on honesty and expertise. With Mark leading the way, you can trust…read morethat your pool is in the best hands. Whether it's maintenance, repairs, or renovations, we're committed to providing you with quality service tailored to your needs. Join the Grady Pools family and dive into a worry-free pool experience!

The maintenance has been hit or miss for the last two years. Unfortunately we have decided to part…read moreways due to more miss than hit as of recently. The pool techs are very junior, familiar with basic pool chemical balancing. If anything is not right, I as the homeowner have to ask why (why is the water cloudy?) and the response is (shrugs shoulders) call the office and have the send a repair person out to investigate. I've been paying this company to come weekly (even in the dead of Winter when no one is using the pool) because I was sold on "we need be there weekly to stay on top of any issues." That is far from what has been happening -- homeowner should not have troubleshoot water quality issues. Dear Pool Experts, as the company that services our pool you need to inform me that there is a problem so that I can do something about it since you are unable to.

Greg was amazing, fast, and responsive. Extremely knowledgeable and courteous. He is easy on the…read moreeyes to so that does make it a bit distracting to look at him while speaking with him

After a solid recommendation for a oool contractor, we contacted Ian and Tami Charnley at Barefoot…read morePools in Paso Robles, CA. We were immediately impressed with their professionalism, knowledge and interest. Their timely estimate was very reasonable and comprehensive. Their crews were everything you could want. They showed up early and stayed until their work was done. One of the best crews I've ever seen, and I've worked with many contractors. Their attention to detail and thoughtful suggestions were spot on. What more could you want! I was so pleased I cooked lunch for them at the end of the job. When the pool was completed, another service provider suggested them for landscaping services. Ian had started as a landscaper and his thoughts and expertise complimented my vague vision perfectly. Again, the crews were timely and genuinely interested in our project. I couldn't be more pleased. I highly recommend them for both pool construction and landscaping.

We had the absolute best experience with Barefoot Pools! Ian and Tami are exceptional visionaries…read moreand also have a ton of real experience for practical and helpful recommendations. Tami and Ian were very up front and honest about cost and value of our choices. We had great communication and often had real time text of discussion with the entire Barefoot Pools leadership team. Our backyard is amazing and I love that we worked through one stellar company to do everything: pool, pavers, landscaping and more. We are already planning to use Barefoot Pools for another project.

I called CCH asking if they had a certain gasket for our hot tub…read more The serviceman identified the gasket by the item number I gave him and he indeed had them in stock. When arrived at the store, the gaskets were ready and waiting for me and sold at great price. Very nice young man working there when I went.

Catalina is just the best! She aims to please and is willing to find out what you are looking for…read moreand finding it for you!

Shane built a great pool. His team is unbelievably fast once they got started. The project came in…read moreexactly at the costs we agreed upon (including some extras we agreed upon as well). The process had a few bumps - some on our end and some on theirs - but overall, our pool is both visually gorgeous and works beautifully. From the first shovel full of dirt to water in the pool was 6 weeks. A pool needs 30 days to cure before you can warm it, so from the first shovel full of dirt to the first spa day poolside was 10 weeks. They told us it would take 12 weeks to put the pool in and we were pleasantly surprised at how quickly they moved to install such a beautiful end product. We are very happy. I think Shane and his team are really great people. It's a family affair and the adult kids on the tractors and the parents pouring concrete were all respectful and kind throughout. Five stars from us.

We had our pool done by Shane and Angie Atkinson. We were, and are very happy with it. It's safe…read moreand easy access for people with disabilities. The workmanship directed by Shane was very professional. Angie's design skills helped us get it like we wanted it. Bruce was the tile guy, he was top notch. Did the little spill over perfect.

Great customer service. Responds quickly and they show up. Totally appreciate the response and…read moreattentive to questions. Thank you to Justin for taking care of our spa.

We have been using Aqua Standard for almost a year now and we can always know our pool is taken…read morecare of. Joe services our pool every week and goes above and beyond every visit. He is so conscience about the rest of the property as well and communicates with us when he sees something potentially abnormal. His communication is top notch! His skills and knowledge about pools and all the different pool equipment are also top notch! Thank you for being our pool guy Joe!

I went though 3 different pool and spa service companies in the year before I finally found James…read moreand crew. They are professional, responsive, reliable, fairly priced, and they do great work. Finding good service providers is a challenge here in Paso. If you need someone for you pool and spa, I highly recommend Central Coast Pool and Spa.