My experience with Premier has been extremely disappointing from start to finish…read more
For context, I'm a solo mom. My husband was murdered in May 2020, and at the time we were planning this pool together. That makes this experience even more painful and personal.
In the beginning, things seemed promising. Scott, the salesperson, was responsive and personable. At one point, he told me the owner wanted to "do something special" after seeing my story on social media. I never asked for that, never brought up my circumstances, and nothing ever came of it. Looking back, it feels more like a sales tactic than a genuine gesture.
Before construction began, I was told by the city there were multiple options for addressing an abandoned pipeline easement on my property. However, on excavation day, with a full crew already on site, I was told by Jason that the only option was complete removal at a cost of $6,400. I felt pressured into making an expensive same-day decision after receiving conflicting information throughout the process.
The pool depth also ended up different than expected because key measurement details were never clearly explained.
The biggest issue has been the PebbleTec finish. From day one it was visibly uneven, blotchy, sparse, and discolored in multiple areas. I reported these concerns immediately with Shelley and was told to wait several months, but nothing improved.
A pool light that was clearly included on my plans was also never installed. After initially being told it couldn't be corrected, I had to repeatedly escalate the issue before Keith agreed to drain the pool and install the light. They did add an additional light for the inconvenience.
Unfortunately, during that drain, Premier's crew left dirt and mud inside the empty pool. The mud dried onto the fresh PebbleTec surface, causing additional staining and discoloration. I was later told by Keith after he inspected my pool along side me that the issues could simply be "spot treated," which is not acceptable for a new build.
Now, after months of documenting concerns that were present from day one, I am being told the PebbleTec issues are caused by pool chemistry and scale buildup. These defects were reported immediately after startup and did not develop over time.
Additional problems included chipped travertine, sloppy concrete work around umbrella sleeves, construction debris left throughout my yard, delayed reimbursement for an agreed-upon water bill, and an AquaLink system that continues to malfunction.
To make matters worse, I was asked to make my final payment before the project was actually complete, despite outstanding issues that remain unresolved.
What disappoints me most is the pattern of poor communication, lack of accountability, repeated excuses, and attempts to shift responsibility rather than resolve legitimate concerns.
I do not recommend Premier. I would give zero stars if I could and will be pursuing formal escalation of these issues.