I hired Maxie Jason Graves (full name is important) owner/operator of Homeground for a project in Bowling Green, Kentucky that included a pole barn and semi-inground pool. While there is not enough space here to detail the full scope of what has occurred & ongoing over the past 7 months, I strongly encourage anyone considering doing business with him to conduct thorough research before proceeding with any of his current companies, including Homeground Construction, Homeground Pools & Decks. His previous company Tri-County Outdoor Services LLC contractor license was revoked in 2018. Homeground was later issued a license after he applied under his full name. Many concerns raised by former customers are difficult to find because comments and complaints have been removed from social media and customers who voiced concerns have been blocked. Please verify public records through the Warren County Contractor Licensing Board and the Kentucky Secretary of State Business Entity Database. Our project received a Stop Work Order in December 2025 after multiple failed foundation inspections. We were forced to terminate our relationship with Mr. Graves after paying tens of thousands of dollars for missing, incomplete, and deficient work. We then retained a civil engineer to develop a remediation plan before construction could legally proceed. The financial impact was substantial. We incurred additional expenses for demolition, new contractor, a new foundation, a new pole barn kit, pool remediation, and replacement pool equipment. One example of his deception involved pool equip, we paid $2,814.50 for a 24-inch sand filter and 2 HP pump package w/ 3 cutoffs. After investigation, the equip installed was an 18-inch Lanchez sand filter with a 1.5 HP pump, 2 cutoffs w/ a Walmart retail of $250. I encourage prospective customers to perform due diligence, verify licensing history, demand proof of insurance and bond he could never supply, and inspect public records before even picking up the phone. read more