We had our pool covered through spring because ducks kept flying onto our pool and leaving a mess behind, resulting in our pool turning completely green. I received their ad via mail and decided to give them a try, as they advertised that they have $100 monthly service and $399 for the chlorine wash. Freddie, whom I believe is the owner, came in that day and told me that the pool will need to be drained, chemical treated, and chlorine and acid washed. The filter also needed to be cleaned. While the whole thing would have been $150 for drain/chemical + $399 for chlorine wash + $399 for acid wash + $75 for filter clean, he offered that he would get everything taken care of for $700. It was a great deal so I decided to do it, and even was willing to continue on with their monthly service afterwards.
The wash took place 5/18, and a follow-up visit was made 5/22. I asked him that I wish to start the monthly service on June 1st just so payment is easy, and asked him if he thinks an additional visit would be necessary in May. He simply replied "we will service next week," so I assumed that someone would be here June 1st - a Saturday that is still within the "next week" he mentioned. He did not say anything about when exactly the visit would be. Then, this morning I asked when the visit this week would be and didn't get an answer, and then saw a pool technician working on our pool. I was confused and asked Freddie what it is, and he went on to charge me for the service that was not scheduled with me. I tried to explain that I did not want any service until June 1st and pointed out that he wasn't so clear with his words, and he replied "you want green in the pool again?" "$25 is that big of a deal?" which I thought was clearly impolite and unprofessional. Turns out they only visit my area on Wednesdays, the fact that he has never mentioned until way into today's conversation. He goes on to say "I'm sorry I don't think we are going to be the right fit for each other." I felt like I was having a conversation with a high school ex boyfriend who tried so hard to act cool during a breakup after he messed up... The whole conversation sounded like that to be honest. (He even sent me the "sorry it didn't work between us, i wish you the best of luck, hope you have a great night, didn't mean to upset you, thank you for your time" text)
Would have given 1 star for what happened with Freddie, but adding the extra star only because the technicians were actually very nice and professional, and have actually done a great job. Our pool does look great, too bad they won't be the ones to maintain it that way! read more