Alex at Elite pools remodeled our 40yr old pool in Walnut Creek. It had cracks in the gunite and…read morerequired a new rebar reinforced pool floor, new spa wall, all new plumbing, new equipment, coping, waterline tile, and pebble surface. His quote was competitive, he's knowledgeable, responsive and helpful. We had a text thread where we received updates and answers to any questions. He coordinated well with our landscape company who was remodeling the rest of the backyard Highly recommend.

We could not be happier!…read more We have lived in our house over 30 years. There was a vinyl lined pool when we moved in. We have replaced the liner over the years but finding anyone to work on it has been impossible. We decided to replace it with a gunite liner. We got estimates from three companies, including elite pools. We were very impressed with Alex's knowledge and the manner in which he explained the process. Alex and the people he used were very professional and polite. We were very impressed with the way the work was done. They started with a demolition of the old liner. They then used rebar to frame in the new pool. They filled it with gunite . Alex directed us to a tile shop to select the coping and pool tile. He then brought by samples of the pebble that would be used to line the pool. They installed the tile and coping and then the pebble. Watching the process for the installation of the pebble was interesting. We had no idea what the process involved. Alex and his employees did a great job of cleaning up after they had completed each stage of the project. Alex was very easy to communicate with and kept us updated as things progressed. He even referred us to a pool company to help get the pool up and running when our normal pool service could not be reached. We felt that elite pool provided a good product for the cost. We would not hesitate to refer them to any friends or family.

Would give more stars, if I could :). We are very happy with Tony and his team. Tony battled with…read moreour HOA and got the designed approved, he was very patient with their queries and design changes. Still not compromising our original requirement. Dont bother wasting time with other guys (Including Hawkins pool, who was very reluctant to take on the project as the access to the backyard was not easy). Tony visits the site every day during the process and stays on top and even accommodated our last min requests. Strongly recommend Riviera pools team (Joe makes the process look so simple). Did not finish on time because of the unexpected long rains during Jan/Feb, nothing to do with the team. We thoroughly enjoy it every weekend. Cant wait for summer!

Brian and team did an amazing job on our pool. It was a very sloped and challenging location and…read morethe team did an incredible job from start to finish. Couldn't he happier with the results and the experience from initial bid through completion. Very helpful throughout the process and excellent to work with. Feel grateful and fortunate that we selected Riviera Pools to make this dream a reality. Many thanks!!!

We had an excellent experience working with Cris from start to finish. Communication was…read moreoutstanding throughout the entire project--Cris was responsive, transparent, and kept us informed every step of the way. Cris was honest, helpful, and stayed on budget with no surprises. When unexpected issues came up, as they often do in construction projects, he was proactive about presenting alternative options and creative solutions. He took the time to explain the pros and cons of each approach and worked hard to find solutions that met our needs while keeping costs reasonable. The project was completed efficiently, and the quality of the workmanship exceeded our expectations. It was clear throughout the process that Cris takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about his customers and the finished product. If you're looking for someone who is reliable, professional, communicative, and delivers high-quality results, I highly recommend Cris. We would absolutely hire him again and have not hesitated to refer him to friends. Thank you, Cris, for making the entire process so smooth!

Chris was great to work with from start to finish. Always answered our calls and was onsite…read morethroughout the project.He and his team were professional, met all of our expectations, and completed the project in a timely manner. The quality of work really shows--we now have a beautiful pool that we absolutely love. Highly recommend Pacheco Landscape and Pool to anyone looking for reliable service and excellent results.

An outstanding company to work with. We hired Hawkins Enterprises to install an in-ground pool,…read moreconcrete decking and whole yard landscaping (through their Dana Lund Landscaping subsidiary). The project spanned six months and included a number of subcontractors. Jeff Jones was point man for the design, permitting, color & equipment selection and landscape layout. He thoroughly explained all project steps and was called upon many times for advice. Gary Irwin was our project supervisor. He was always just a phone call away and was on-site daily. Both men left us completely at ease and are true professionals. The subcontractors selected for site prep, plumbing, gunite installation, masonry, concrete pour, "wet edge" surface coatings, carpentry (for the pergola) and electrical were first rate, high quality service contractors. Their attention to detail was outstanding. We could not have asked for better service. John Rose, the owner, is a long term dedicated pro in pool building and has amassed a stellar team. We would highly recommend to anyone looking to build their next backyard oasis.

We chose Hawkins to build our dream pool…read more After researching other pool companies, we chose Hawkins to build our dream pool. We did have the benefit of experiencing a Hawkings pool though a friend who was very satisfied with Hawkings, so we too entrusted Hawkings to build ours. From the design, through the construction and material choices, we relied on Hawkings for their opinions and expertise and I am so glad we did. The pool turned out awesome. We have a relatively narrow back yard, and it was slightly sloped as well so I wasn't sure what could be done design wise. Jeff designed a lap pool that tucked up nicely the backyard fence garden and retaining wall. He also designed a beautiful concrete paver patio that extends from the back of the house to the pool. The pool dimensions turn out to be 48' long by 8' wide 3.5'-4.5' deep. A perfect 1 lane lap pool. We relied on Jeff for all of the material suggestions, the Tahoe blue finish with blue tile work and dark gray auto-cover finishes the pool nicely. A major concern I had was how to get an excavator down our very narrow side yard. As it turned out, we had to temporarily remove our air conditioning unit to allow for a small 4' excavator to allow access to the back yard. Since the construction started mid September, we only had one day where we missed the A/C. It only took 3.5 days to excavate the pool using this small excavator. Gary our project manager was always available and when it came time to put in the pool equipment, we changed our minds on its location to the opposite end of our yard. Gary and team were able to rally around this change in requirement and accomplished this task without delaying the project. The rest of construction went smoothly. We were swimming by the end of January in our heated pool. Absolutely awesome. In addition to the lap pool we had a patio build that extended the entire width of the house and from the back doors all the way to the pool's edge. The team built a very smooth and tight paver patio that drains very fast when it rains. We are very pleased. I can't say enough about the professionalism of all involved with this project. I would highly recommend Hawkings Pools / Dana Lund Landscaping and all the subcontractors used who specialize in pool construction. If you want quality, then Hawkings is good value.

John is very knowledgeable and is very generous with his time. He came to my house after I fired…read moreBrent from Hawkins Pools for his arrogant service. John pointed out numerous changes that would improve my pool. I highly recommend his service.

It is so refreshing to get high-quality, reliable service these days…read more And that is what we get from John and the Sparkle Pool & Spa Service. Sparkle came recommended by the previous owner when we bought our home in April 2022. And Sparkle has serviced our pool since then. The guys who do the weekly maintenance keep the pool perfect. They have a high standard and are quite personable. When our sweeper pump failed, John guided us through the warrantee process so we could get a free replacement via the extended warrantee on our system rather than the one on the pump (which had expired.) This saved us over $900. Further, because it was under warrantee, another pool service company that services that vendor got the replacement installation reimbursement from the vendor, not Sparkle. So all good for us, and nothing but a satisfied customer for Sparkle. Sparkle also helped us get automatic cover problems resolved, first by trouble shooting the cover themselves and then guiding us how to work with the pool cover vendor. We did contract with Sparkle to replace our Deck-o-seal when it weathered. They did an excellent job. Bottomline, if you want a high-quality, reliable pool service company that can do the everyday upkeep well and resolve the bigger problems quickly and cost effectively, hire Sparkle Pool and Spa Service. You will be glad you did.

Skim N' Dip are fantastic! We've been using them for almost 4 years now. Reliable, consistent…read moreservice; very responsive to our needs and questions. I would recommend Nic and his crew at Skim N' Dip to any pool owners in their service area. (FYI: My profile popped up as San Leandro for some reason. I have no idea if Skim N' Dip covers San Leandro. I am in Concord.)

Skim n' Dip has been servicing the pool since 2022 and his tech comes weekly. Their work is great!read more

Honest service that cares about the customer FIRST. Thanks for your great guidance. I'll try not to…read morebutcher the threads too much :) Called for a problem, and Robs response was "how handy are you?", and I appreciate that. This tells me he's the kind of person thats honest and fair. Murad (Mike) Khan

I was losing a significant amount of water from my pool every week and my water bill was…read moreskyrocketing. I called Diablo Valley Pool Service based on a friend's recommendation, and I'm so glad I did. The technician arrived on time, was extremely professional, and explained the entire process clearly. They used some very cool technology to pinpoint the exact location of the leak in our plumbing. Within a couple of hours, they had located the issue. They provided different options to resolve the issue. Our water level is now stable, and we finally have peace of mind.

This review is long overdue! I can't recommend Pool Whip Pros enough! Wesley, Paulina, and the…read moreentire team were absolutely amazing. They helped care for my 88 year-old mom's pool and she was very particular about who worked on her home. Wesley & the team handled everything with so much patience, kindness, a great sense of humor, and respect. He earned her trust by consistently doing outstanding work, and just being an understanding and kind human. What I appreciated most about Wesley was his honesty and integrity. From the beginning, he was upfront that sometimes a company and a customer just aren't the right fit, and that he also has a business and his employees to protect. I respected that because he wasn't just telling us what we wanted to hear. Instead, he worked with us every step of the way to make sure it was the right fit, and he absolutely delivered. We had actually been over-treating the pool ourselves, and it had gotten out of balance. The Pool Whip Pros team quickly identified the problem, got everything back on track, and had the pool looking beautiful again. Their extensive knowledge and expertise were obvious. Beyond the excellent pool care, they were always responsive, reliable, and genuinely cared about providing great service. It's rare to find a company that's both incredibly skilled and made up of such good people. Thank you, Wesley, Paulina, and the entire Pool Whip Pros team. You made a stressful situation so much easier for our family, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for an honest, knowledgeable, and trustworthy pool service. Thanks for everything!!!

We switched our weekly pool maintenance service to Pool Whip a few months ago and have been very…read moresatisfied with the service. Mitchell, the lead technician, is extremely professional and courteous. We are first time pool owners and had many questions about the pool. Mitchell always listens to our questions and methodically answers them. We are very impressed with his knowledge and guidance on pool equipment. When calling Pool Whip, Paulina answers the calls. She is also extremely professional and courteous. I would highly recommend Pool Whip Pros.