My experience with Pool Source has honestly been the worst service experience of my life. We…read moredecided at the end of summer 2020 to install a pool. My husband and I don't make a ton of money, but we clip coupons and shop secondhand and do our best to put away any extra for us to buy special things for our family. Usually we spend our savings on travel, to visit my family or take a weekend vacation. Because of COVID, our travel money was going unspent, so we decided to take the plunge and buy a pool. Pool Source had been very highly-rated. We researched reviews, and looked into the type of pools they sell, the Radiant brand. We stopped by Pool Source one weekend, and spoke to a sales rep who gave us a catalog and took us outside to show us the pools and talk about the liner. We said we would take the information home, make a decision, and follow up later. We felt very comfortable that we were making the right decision, and our money would be well-spent. I went by myself to actually order the pool, and this is when my comfort level started to drop. At this point they made it clear they don't help with installations of above ground pools, but it would be fine. They used an outside contractor all the time who would take care of everything. I paid a $1000 deposit. The salesperson told me the pool would arrive in 8-10 weeks, some delay because of COVID...understandable, and that I could get the pool in for a spring install. Perfect! We called the contractor and he was very nice, came to look at our space, and said we needed a map of the septic system. I went to the town right away to get it and sent it to him along with the specs for the pool and a copy of the building permit application. Then nothing. The contractor stopped responding and his voicemail said the number was out of service. I went back to Pool Source and asked if they could suggest another contractor. They said theirs was the ONLY one who could do it. Finally, Pool Source got in touch with him. He had shut down for the winter with no notice. Also fine, we would follow-up in spring. I reached back out to the contractor in spring to see if we could set a date. Pool Source asked for the permit, and I sent him the application. They said they needed the actual permit, which needs to be filled out by the contractor...who wasn't answering calls or emails. I tried to fill it out myself, but I didn't understand all of the information, and it required a contractor license. I spoke to the Town and they said the contractor usually fills it out. I asked Pool Source for help, and they wouldn't help me either. Then I find out they had never actually ordered the pool. They needed the permit to do that, which hadn't been expressed when I ordered it, and no one would help me with the permit. But Pool Source said, "if you can't get the permit, then we won't make you pay the balance of the pool." But what about my $1000 deposit? That may not be a lot of money to someone, but I save for weeks to get that much. At this point, I felt like I had been robbed of $1000. I passed the management of the pool install onto my husband, because it was making me sick with worry and anxiety, and I wondered if maybe they were giving me the run around because I am a woman. I was at the point if someone said the word, "pool," to me, I got a knot in my throat. What was supposed to be a fun gift for my family, turned into a source of depression and regret. After months of back and forth emails, (my husband kept them all), we finally got Pool Source to help us with the permit. Why they couldn't before, I don't know. Continued delays on their part now put our pool delivery into July...then August. A year after I had initially purchased it. We gave up on their contractor and found our own. We had everything in place to install except for the pool. Then they scheduled delivery for mid-August. We were hopeful we would get a few weeks of swimming in before season ended, and then on delivery day, they ripped the liner. They would have to re-order and it would be another 8-10 weeks. It will be two years before we get to enjoy our pool, and I won't even enjoy it. I am so disheartened by my purchase and I feel like a fool for being duped. It pains me that I had to give-up my hard-earned savings to these people. Looking back at positive reviews, I see all of the 5-star reviews are from people who got in-ground pools, so I believe the only way to get good service from them is to spend a certain dollar threshold that we just don't have. So if you're like us, and just want a simple above ground pool, please go somewhere else. ANYWHERE else. Because Pool Source doesn't want your business and they don't deserve it. Please also feel free to contact me directly for the contractors we found on our own because they were amazing. I want you to have a better pool experience than I did.

The team @Pool Source is top notch. So helpful and professional. I recommend them 100%. -Jonathan.read more

I was a longtime customer of a bigger company in the area, and needed my pool opened on short…read morenotice. The other company didn't return my calls and whenI got ahold of them they quoted me 6 weeks. I found JPS on yelp and decided to take a chance. I couldn't be happier. Josh came by the next day and accommodated me on short notice. He he gave great advice on maintenance, is extremely responsive, and the quality of his work is consistent and top-notch. He has a great team and I am very happy with the decision I made. JPS is a great example of how to run a business. Vlad

Josh and his team are great..no matter what the issue is Josh has a great and affordable solution!…read moreIt's always good when you have a company that is friendly, courteous and professional and that is exactly what JPS is!

I can't comment on service because they don't show up, don't return calls, or respond in anyway…read more Our pools previous owners probably used this company for over thirty years and recommended them to us, so something has happened to this business for the worse. They take your credit card information online in case they decide to show up but don't give the curtesy of a response or timeline for service. The summer has passed by without any updates. Our neighbors were also long time customers and ended up replacing their own liner because of the same lack of communication.

These people are criminals. They do not communicate. They lie. They are not educated in what…read morethey sell, so they lie some more. They should be shut down. I am disgusted at the money that we spent in purchasing an expensive spa from this distributor. They double the cost of parts and components and then overcharge for labor. They oversell warranties that offer nothing in return. They discard customers, their concerns, and their rightful requests for help on manufacturing failures with BRAND NEW equipment they have been sold. They do not stand by the guarantees they peddle. DO NOT purchase ANYTHING from Signature Pool & Spas in North Kingstown. You have been warned. You'd be better off digging a hole in your backyard with a shovel and waiting for it to rain. At least that would be more reliable.

Pool care can be CONFUSING! The Pool Dr's awesome crew truly know their stuff. The team here always…read morepoints me in the right direction, gives thorough answers to my many questions, and goes above and beyond with their customer service. I'd recommend their expertise to anyone, no matter if you're looking to get your first pool or spa or you've had yours for 20 years - they are simply the best!

This place is right next to my house. Had a problem with a cloudy pool. Went to Pool Doctor and the…read moreowner along with one of the staff went back-and-forth with me trying to get the pool clear. Every time I went it was at least $150 worth of chemicals. Never fixed the problem. After about $1000 worth of trying the owner told me there was nothing more she could do. I went to Pool and Patio down the street the owner, Joe told me, "use this "and gave me a bottle of floc. $15. Pool immediately cleared up. At the time I didn't know much about pools. Now I know that this is a common fix for this. Do you think the Pool Doctor told me this? Did they even suggest it? Nope. Don't go to this place. There's no Dr. involved lol. Go to Pool and Patio in Coventry Rhode Island Every time I have gone there I have not felt like I'm being sucked of my money. I learned an expensive lesson

Justin from Lucky Duck Pools did an outstanding job, and I couldn't be happier with the service. He…read moreshowed up on time, was very courteous, and clearly knew his stuff. It was obvious right away that he takes his work seriously and has a lot of experience. He didn't just do the basics--he made sure everything was in top shape and took the extra time to point out a few things I should keep an eye on. I really appreciated how thorough and detail-oriented he was, as well as how easy he was to talk to. It's refreshing to have someone reliable and professional taking care of my pool. I highly recommend Justin and Lucky Duck Pools if you want quality service you can trust!

I've used this company for both opening and closing my above-ground pool, but after this year's…read moreclosing I discovered a major issue: the water started draining out under the cover until only about six inches remain. My pool has never had a leaking problem until after they serviced it. I reached out to the owner hoping to resolve the situation, but instead of listening to my concerns, he told me to refill the entire pool "to see if it drains again." I explained that I didn't want to waste money refilling thousands of gallons of water just to watch it leak out, and his response was, "it doesn't cost that much. You live in Barrington, not East Providence," implying that I should just be able to afford the cost. It was condescending, rude, and completely unprofessional. I also explained, as a business owner in the trades myself, that I understand callbacks can be frustrating, but we just needed help resolving the problem. Instead of working with us, he told me he would charge a service fee--despite the fact that the issue only began after they closed the pool. The owner took zero accountability and dismissed everything I said. The lack of customer service, respect, and responsibility is extremely disappointing. I would not recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable or professional pool services.

We have been using Riken for quite a few years now. Riken's team is centered around the customers…read morehappiness with the work they provided. They are fast, focused and professional. Rick and Kelly are great to work with, knowledgeable , experienced and always happy you called. Give them a try, you will be hooked just like we are. Chris Caramela Cumberland, RI

Been doing business with Riken for a couple years now. The team is courteous & helpful. Had a new…read morepool liner installed without issues and purchased new pump.

Hubby and I love this place! They truly know what they're talking about. And, more importantly,…read morethey really care. We first started going here several years ago when we bought our first pool from them. As first time pool owners, they were fabulous at walking us through everything and setting us up for success. Fast-forward to this past June. A very brief tornado went through our neighborhood, but it was strong enough to destroy our pool. They were absolutely wonderful helping us through the process of getting a quote for the insurance company and lining up people to get the replacement pool put up quickly so that we could have a pool for the rest of the summer. I can't say enough about the people here. They are truly wonderful. I only wish they were closer. As a typical Rhode Islander, Coventry is a hike, so we try to only go up once or twice a year... Lol!

Decided to replace my 21' round pool and Pool and Patio had what I was looking for and work with a…read morefantastic installer. Now if they could just control the weather and give Rhode Island some legit swimming pool weather.

Several with similar names out there but the company I have a few months experience with is…read morehttps://aquatictechma-ri.com/ (Owner Mike). The quality of service is solid but there were two challenges in their accounting system we had to work out: - one caused by detail missing for a reasonable surcharge which I did not understand - a second caused by set up error where weekly late fees were charged for a task not yet delivered. In hindsight the latter is funny but it took a call by Danielle to calm me down!

I cannot confirm whether their service is reputable or reliable, but what I can say is the driver…read moreof the vehicle who's number is on the vehicle nearly killed me on route 3 playing all kinds of dangerous driving games. I won't go into detail, but I have to say this was the scariest driving experience I've ever had.

if i could give 0 stars i would he put in my liner for best pool liners (crooks) and mr vazquez was…read morea willing con man for them pool leaking since oswaldo installed the liner now i must sue him in small claims court and best pool li ers by the way liner wrong size and he did not even know he put it in anyway!

They were knowledgeable and we were very satisfied with how quickly and thoroughly they opened our…read morepool . Thanks Vazquez Best Pool Liners !