This is a very difficult review for me to write…read more I see the glowing reviews. I read them before we ever signed our contract. That's why we chose Bluewater Pools. We trusted them based on how well others appeared to be treated, how responsive they seemed, and how supported past clients felt. That's what makes our experience so disheartening. As new pool owners, we did not know how much water loss was normal versus a sign of a problem. Our pool was completed in late September of 2025, and we were only able to use it a handful of times before closing it for the winter. During that time, we assumed some water loss was related to normal use of the spa and spillway feature and relied on assurances that everything was working as intended. It wasn't until the pool and spa were winterized and no longer in use that we realized something was seriously wrong. At that point, the spa was losing nearly a foot of water every two days. This made it clear the issue was not related to use or evaporation, but an active leak. We tried to be patient. We tried to be understanding. As someone who works in new home construction, I understand better than most that things happen during builds and that mistakes can be fixed. What matters is how they're handled. Unfortunately, when we raised legitimate concerns, we were ignored, dismissed, or made to feel like a nuisance. We paid in full, in cash, and yet were treated as though we were asking for favors rather than requesting warranty support for a system that never functioned properly. After months of being told there was no leak, along with ignored calls and broken promises that repairs would be made, we finally hired an independent pool company. They immediately found multiple installation errors, including return lines installed upside down, no check valve between the heater and chlorinator (which had only recently been added after being forgotten), and cracked pipes caused by excessive glue during installation. These defects were actively leaking and were the direct cause of our water loss. We paid out of pocket to fix issues that should never have existed. The build process itself was stressful and damaging to our new construction home. A construction incident resulted in gunite and cement being sprayed across our property and neighboring homes, damaging personal items and window screens. Subsequent cleanup caused additional damage and repairs that did not match the existing building materials, including broken roof tiles. While some efforts were made to address these issues, including assistance with additional concrete, the overall experience left us feeling guilted for problems that were not ours to own. We were repeatedly told the company had lost money on our pool and that we received a "really good deal" -- a deal we were never aware of, as it was simply the price presented to us by the sales representative. What hurts the most is not that things went wrong. It's that when they did, we were not treated with the care, respect, or accountability that so many other reviewers describe. I keep asking myself: why us? What did we do that warranted being repeatedly ignored, spoken to dismissively, and left to fix serious issues on our own? Was it because they lost money? Because we paid in full, in cash, and our project was no longer a priority? Writing this review goes against my nature. I don't want to be "that person." But future customers deserve honesty. If everything goes perfectly, you may have a great experience here. If it doesn't, be prepared to advocate fiercely for yourself. I truly wish our experience had matched the many outstanding reviews we read. Sadly, it did not.

We either had to redo our old pool or fill it in. Adam came out and beat all other quotes for…read morewhatever we decided. Finally we decided to fill it in. The crew was fantastic and did a great job. Always cleaned up and always professional. We had a huge pool, but now we have a huge backyard. Thanks Bluewater

Huge praises to Ty from Three Waters Pool! He pretty much saved the day and was reliable and…read moreprofessional from start to finish. He installed a new pump and made a few other adjustments to my filter. He also troubleshot the pool light and heater and was super knowledgeable with every question I asked. I have had too many pool companies in ABQ flake out on me but not TY. I will continue to use his services as they permit. I am so glad that our paths have crossed!! Thank you, Ty for everything!

I was struggling with an electrical problem with my spa. I reached out to Three Waters owner Tyler…read morehe showed up the next day on time did some troubleshooting fixed my electrical problem and got my spa up and running! Great guy, excellent service at a very reasonable Price! Thanks again Tyler!!

Years ago we were forced to buy a hot tub. What happened is we put the tub on credit card. The next…read moreday we had buyers remorse. The hot tub was still in store and not even close to being delivered. The owner would not reimburse us even though the stupid thing was still in their store. We've been sorry ever since. Several burned out pumps later it's a night mare. We've given up and don't use it any more.

Did my homework and settled on a 3-person (4, if you like cozy) Jetsetter LX. The thing's…read morefantastic. A water proof remote, multiple massage settings, salt water cleansing system, more lighting effects that the spaceships in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and an amazing hinged cover that comes on and off with ease. Chris held my hand the whole way and answered innumerable questions, before and after the sale. Even the guys who installed it were great. After they left, I figured out I had had them put the cover on the wrong side (blocked my view of the mountains). I called them and they came back the next day and changed it. I tried to give them money, but they refused! All in all, a terrifically satisfying experience.

Great experience shopping with my son for his first pool cue stick. Fair selection, prices…read morecomparable to online with ability to hold, and got to test a few prior to buying. Mateo was knowledgeable and super helpful in making it a great, easy experience. Highly recommended!

This company, owner, and employees are Amazing. Great pricing and the nicest people to d. We…read morepurchased a pool table from them and they installed it, we moved they took it apart and transferred it to the new house, and reinstalled it at an awesome price, friendly, respectful and very professional. They treated us like family every time we call. They are awesome. I totally recommend them, they are true New Mexico. Joe thank you.

I've been a customer of Leslie's for many years, but no longer. I needed a new net for skimming my…read morepool, but realized when I got home that while it was a net, it wasn't deep enough skim the pool. I took it back to exchange it, and I was rather rudely told that they didn't accept returns on sports equipment!? I explained that I had just purchased it a couple hours previously and it had never been used. They took it and I purchased the correct item. When I got my credit card bill, I saw that I was charged for both items and had not received credit for the return. It was only about $22, but I won't accept being treated that way, and Leslie's has lost my business.

Replace Bob. EVERYTIME we go into the Wyoming N.E., Albuquerque, NM location and he is working, we…read morethink "we gotta get supplies somewhere else!" Our family has been customer's of this location for more than 25 years; previous Manager's were fantastic! Unsure how many years Bob has been employed by Leslie's; he may be a franchise owner but more likely a local Corporate Manager. Every time we visit the store (usually for a water test or purchase items needed immediately) Bob is RUDE and when called on his behavior.... his reply is 'it's just my sense of humor'. I've pushed back adding 'you're not funny, thinking Bob would rethink his style of customer service. After several years; no improvement. Bob seems very secure & empowered. I recommend buying Leslie's on-line, drive further to another local Leslie's or one of the other local pool shops. I have meant to report my experiences for so long, but put off to complete pool work at hand. On a rainy day today, I'm ordering from Leslie's on-line and found some free time.

Bought a bullfrog spa. Delivered when promised they set it up perfectly and assembled the cover…read morelifter. They have been amazing with customer service. The selection and value was nice . I recommend this store if you are looking for a high quality spa for a decent price and great service.

I bought an Endless Pool from this company four years ago. After reading the one other review,…read moredecided to tell my story. I think water is sometimes hard to balance, especially here in New Mexico where hard water is the problem. I went through a couple of brands of chemicals, but ended up just using chlorine in a dispenser and it has solved almost all of my water problems. Luckily I had this pool before and during the worst of Covid. I use it still, almost daily, and without it, life would have been so difficult. I have some health problems and it has made a world of difference for me. The staff at Carefree have been patient and wonderful to work with and I absolutely love my Endless Pool.

George is awesome and so is his team. I upgraded my service request and it was handled…read moreprofessionally.

Opened my pool May 2024 and could not get it clean. Decided my filter (sand) was the problem…read more Jose came out and gave me a price for a new cartridge filter. Three days later, despite it being any pool services busy time, my new filter was in and we were swimming in a crystal pool in a couple of days more. Great, friendly, and fast service.

Service gas fireplace: they did a great job, cleaned everything and tested both the fireplace and…read morethe remotes. They arrived on time, very friendly, focused and efficient.

From the owner: Licenesed,bonded,insured Mechanical contractos specialized in boilers,heaters,pumps and filters for…read moreswimming pools.

Jesus from Sunrise Pools was absolutely super easy to work with. He showed as promised and kept his…read moreword on the price. I called about 5 companies only two companies showed up to give quotes, two wanted me to take photos and and bring them down to their office for quotes, and one had me send some photos then disappeared. Sunrise did such a great job I hired them to do some concrete repair and had them add a concrete slab for a storage shed as well. I will say that there were a couple of mistakes made with plumbing which have been fixed. I called, Jesus and his guys came over as soon as they could and got everything fixed. I could not be happier that I hired Sunrise Pools.

From the owner: Enjoy peace of mind with our top-tier construction and meticulous maintenance of your aquatic…read moreescape.

Very helpful staff. Very fair prices. Large selection of plants. I recommend a visit.read more

Love this place. from the environment to the plant selection to the people - it's lovely.read more