Dolphin has been fantastic to work with! Dustin Brenda Adam and Jake have made this project easy,…read moreand seamless. They have exceeded our expectations. We will absolutely recommend them to anyone. Get started with Dustin, he is awesome!

Unfortunately we ran into hard dirt and needed extra excavation. Jake sent out the bids and was…read moreable to secure the extra excavation at a reasonable price.

We got quotes and drawings from 6 different builders for our backyard. Cody Risdon with California…read morePools was the most thoughtful about our lifestyle, landscape ideas and also our budget. He gave us options to consider and allowed us to make modifications to keep to our budget while delivering an amazing backyard plan. Once the project started we worked with Stephen Dreher as the superintendent and both he and Cody stopped at nothing to ensure we got a beautiful back yard built, in a timely fashion and addressed any questions or concerns for us along the way with excellent care and customer service. We'd definitely recommend working with them to anyone in the Verrado area / West Valley. We absolutely love our backyard and use our pool daily!

Just like you, we were thinking to ourselves, "who are we going to TRUST to completely clear out an…read moreexisting backyard to the earth and build a paradise oasis that only we can dream and vision in our minds?" We called Shasta Pools, Presidential Pools & Spas, and California Pools & Landscape to schedule an onsite consultation. Shasta Pools never contacted us, but we did get a call to schedule an onsite appointment with both Presidential Pools and California Pools for Friday, June 30, 2023. On the same day, I met with Karin Tierney (Backyard Design Specialist) from Presidential Pools and Christian Pierre (Designer) from California Pools. After the initial visit (June 30th), I never heard back from Karin Tierney of Presidential Pools, not one follow up or anything. Christian from California Pools immediately emailed me two days later with images for ideas and started creating our paradise oasis. Christian Pierre was professional, engaged, listened to our stories and dreams, asked us open-ended questions and his communication was excellent. Within a week, Christian presented us a video of the first pool designed. We made some minor changes and then he presented us the final video that turned our vision into a digital paradise oasis. I couldn't believe it, the video was literally what we visioned and dreamed, but the cost was above what we expected. We reminded ourselves, "You only live once." If this home is going to be our last, we don't want any regrets or future projects later, lets do this project right one last time. We said, "Let's Go!" We confirmed the project with California Pools and shortly after, we were introduced to Stephen Dreher (Lead Construction Manager). Stephen was a gentleman, very easy to talk to, a great listener, and a professional who follows through with action. Demolition started February 2024. Throughout the 2024 year, various construction teams came in to do their part of the project. Stephen kept in touch with me weekly with updates and seeking any questions from me. He was ALWAYS available via text, phone calls and in person. We made some changes during the project and Stephen was on top of processing Change Orders and updating the construction teams. Neighborhoods are made up of many types of people, and even with HOA approvals and city permits, you will find out which neighbors enjoy complaining and making it known that they are not happy people. No worries though, with Stephen's professional confidence and patience, he presented himself to these neighbors to answer any questions or address their concerns. Once he made himself available to these party poopers, the complaints lessened. After 12 months of construction, the pool project came to an end February 2025. I have to admit that making the decision to have California Pools & Landscape take on this project was one of the best decisions we ever made. The entire team that makes California Pools operate are ALL professionals and experts at what they do. The third party construction teams that work with California Pools were all professionals, execute precision work, and clean up their work when done. Stephen Dreher was in communication with all third party teams. Having the pool of our dreams seen on a video and built in our very own backyard is a dream come true. California Pools has converted our beautiful backyard (Casita Talasera) to "The Happiest Place On Earth." I will never say it enough though, THANK YOU Stephen Dreher for standing by our side from start to finish. Thank you for your honesty. Thank you for representing California Pools with pride and dedication. Even though Stephen loves California Pools and loves what he does, he always puts the customer first. I will honestly miss the daily/weekly interactions with Stephen, and his professional character. If you would like to discuss in detail or ask any questions about my experience with California Pools, feel free to message me. I'm confident that you will not regret choosing California Pools for your Pool Project. Sincerely, Frank A. Celaya

Botanist of The Valley has been a dream to work with from start to finish. Even though our yard was…read moremore of a beginner-level project (no pool), they treated it with the same care and professionalism you'd expect on something much bigger. From the initial design and budgeting to the final walk-through, the entire team was professional, communicative, and kind. The on-site crew -- Luis, Junior, and Javier -- was respectful, friendly, and a pleasure to have around. By the end, it genuinely felt like we'd gotten to know them as friends. Carlos, who designed our yard, went above and beyond -- taking on a tough install of a pre-purchased structure and making it work perfectly with the best attitude. Every member of their team played a valuable role in bringing our new-build dirt yard to life, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.

Couldn't recommend BOTV more. Being from out of state, this type of landscaping and construction…read morewas foreign to me. I'm a designer by trade, however in a different medium. I didn't need to be sold, I needed a partner, collaborator and someone that can bring renderings to life. The level of professionalism, acute attention to the smallest of details, daily communication was such a breath of fresh air in a world of build fast, but 'maybe' right. Every single one of the tradesman were beyond amazing. Absolute professionals at what they do. I would watch (without trying to pry) every day and was just blown away with the level of craftsmanship. Value - the ol' "If it's too good to be true...." does NOT apply here. I felt like we were left with an end product that far outshined our modest budget. However even with that modest budget we were treated absolutely no different than someone spending 10x. The same care was applied. It's just who they naturally are as people. If you're looking to update/upgrade/build from scratch - absolutely start working with Marty and Luis. So very happy to have met and come to know them -

We had a wonderful experience working with California Pool & Landscape and highly recommend their…read moreteam. David Croskey is an exceptionally talented designer who listened carefully to our ideas and created a beautiful design that perfectly balanced our vision, budget, and functional needs. Anna Kuzminsky kept us informed throughout the project with prompt communication and did an outstanding job coordinating the crews. The work progressed smoothly with minimal interruptions, which made the entire process much less stressful. Jeremiah Price managed the construction from start to finish with professionalism and attention to detail. He was always easy to communicate with, responsive to our questions, and quick to resolve any issues that came up. Every construction project has its challenges, but what impressed us most was how efficiently the entire team handled them. They addressed problems quickly, kept the project moving forward, and stayed very close to the original timeline. From design through completion, California Pool & Landscape exceeded our expectations. We are extremely happy with the final result and would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and customer-focused pool and landscape contractor.

I rarely write reviews, but I felt this one was deserved…read more Before working with Jonathan (Technician) and Alison (Coordinator), I honestly would not have recommended California Pools based on my previous experience. That completely changed once they got involved. Jonathan was knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to make sure everything was done right. Alison was outstanding with communication, organization, and follow-through. Together, they turned what had been a frustrating experience into an exceptional one. Their level of customer service was unmatched, and they restored my confidence in the company. Because of Jonathan and Alison, I would now recommend California Pools to all of my friends and family. Thank you both for going above and beyond--you truly made the difference.

Blue Dot Pools is by far the best pool company I have encountered. Stephanie, Jake, James, Pherson…read moreand all the other individuals who work with this company are dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable, experienced and their drive is not profit, but customer and employee satisfaction. This is very uncommon in the pool industry. They hold quality over quantity, their new pools are breath taking and their remodels are a step above. Anything from electrical, decks, grills, gas lines, pumps filters and anything else you can think of that a backyard could need, James will not disappoint you. Whether it's a new pool, volleyball court in your yard, landscaping or just a diagnoses of water chemistry, pump issues, if you are having trouble keeping your pool clear or whatever else....this should be your first stop. You will not be disappointed! James, Jake and Stephanie will make sure of it!!!!! Their passion for customer and employee satisfaction shines through their employees willingness to go above and beyond on a daily basis at every pool they are involved with. Thank you Blue Dot Pools, there is a reason you have so many amazing reviews. Keep up the great work, the world needs more companies like this.

We were fortunate to have James at Blue Dot Pools recommended to us when we were searching for a…read morecompany to assist with our pool and hardscape remodel. James met with us and came across as extremely knowledgeable and creative regarding our project. He very specifically outlined every aspect of the plan which included a resurfacing of the interior of the pool as well as installing a travertine patio and updating our built-in Barbecue Grill and Firepit. We have built and updated our pool and yard at previous residences using other contractors and I would say that our experience with Blue Dot and James was by far the best. They made it very easy to select materials to use for the pool and hardscape and made wonderful suggestions as to what would work and inventive ideas to make our backyard space look perfect. In addition, James and his team placed an emphasis on safety as we updated not only our pool, but also our BBQ Grill and Firepit. The different crews who worked on this project were all professional and hardworking. Scheduling of each phase was precise and there were no delays - our renovation was actually completed earlier then projected. James has been a great resource to us even after all construction was concluded. He is always available to answer questions we have had and is a fantastic person to work with and to know.

Very little time spent sctually cleaning the pool. More just testing chemicals and adding chlorine…read moretabs. Empties baskets, but we do that already. We're close to just doing it ourselves for the price they charge for the mediocre service. Update: I did communicate that we were disappointed with the amount of time spent on our pool cleaning, which literally is 5 minutes, I took a video timing it actually. The owner defended his employee stating he has several pools to clean in one day. I don't expect perfection, but I expect more than a guy stopping over to drop chlorine tablets in fir the price paid. Our tech was a nice young man, very kind to our dogs and us. Too bad he has so many clients and wasn't able to provide more than 5 minutes of time on our pool. After posting this review, the owner emailed me terminating our service immediately. Hmmm...seems if he really cared, he would have called me to discuss. I wish our tech the best.

We've been using Shimmering Water's Pool Service for a few years. They were referred to us by a…read morefriend and I would quickly refer them to any friend or family member. They are consistent, reliable, fair, honest, and have worked with me on any issue or need that I have had. All work, whether it be the weekly cleaning or a repair has been done on time. The workspace has been left clean and everything has worked properly when first installed with no follow up needed. Highly recommend

Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and detected our leak immediately. He was able to talk me through…read moresome other recommendations as well for optimal pool maintenance and managing the stubborn bubbles in our return line. After wasting so much water and finally having a solution, I would trust Alex every single time. If we have a leak again (life of a pool owner!), we will be calling Alex first. Don't go with Leak Science. They have a fancy website but you really just need someone who has the experience and Alex is your guy. He responds quickly and knows pools in and out.

I didn't end up using their services, but the gentleman I spoke with her on the phone was very kind…read moreand patient with all my questions and gave me great referrals for the service I needed

Overall we had a great experience with Presidential Pools. The communication was generally very…read moregood and timely. I didn't give them a 5 because of a few issues. the first issue was that we only received the rendering for review and when they said the permit was approved. we thought it would be the same as the rendering. The pool equipment on the permit was not where we had discussed putting it and the location o the fence was totally different from what was approved on the permit vs the rendering. This all could have been avoided if they had provided the drawings to us and had us approve them. We had to request the drawings multiple times and were not given them until after the permit was approved and no changes could be made. Also, the Baja shelf ended up being 18" deep. There are not any lounge chairs that are made to use in 18" of water. The standard is 12" so I don't know why that wasn't explained to us. We did feel that the subcontractors were very professional and worked hard to make sure everything was level and done correctly.

Jordan Thrasher ROCKED! Expertly managed the pool construction. He possesses much knowledge and…read moreskill about the pool industry. Very saavy! Great communication with a very inviting patience with his clients! Would highly recommend Jordan as a representative for Presidential Pools! He is truly an asset to your organization! Thank you Jordan - appreciate YOU!