Been going to Swim Clear for 3-4 years. Always a good spot to buy your supplies and chemicals…read more Lynnwood and Dane do a great job handling your request when you come in. Keep up the good work! Kyle Branch

Reliable and competitive pricing. If they can NOT do it, they will refer you to another company…read more Mike did what he needed to do as promised.

Highest Price, Lowest Quality: A 3.5-Year-Old Pool Falling Apart Like It's 15…read more I am writing this to warn any homeowner in North Texas considering Southernwind Pools. I made the mistake of choosing them because they were the highest-priced bid and had strong reviews. I assumed that a premium price tag guaranteed premium quality and professional oversight. I was wrong. In reality, I paid for a luxury product and received bottom-tier craftsmanship from what appear to be the cheapest possible subcontractors. The construction process during COVID was already no fun, which I am not even holding against them. What I am holding them accountable for is the systemic failure of the pool's structure since it was completed in September 2022. The "Infinite" Leak Cycle and Incompetent Service We have dealt with multiple pool leaks since the very beginning. Southernwind was so delayed and unresponsive regarding leak detection that I had to personally pay for three full leak detections out of my own pocket. Even when they finally "fix" a leak, it is a temporary Band-Aid. In late 2024, a leak reappeared in the exact same spot they had supposedly repaired just one year prior. We were losing half an inch of water every single day. As a gesture of good faith after John reached out to "solve" my issues last year, I even signed up for their pool service again. That was a mistake. I quickly found that the pool service was not actually cleaning the pool properly either. It was just another layer of high-priced, low-quality service from a company that clearly does not value its customers once the initial check clears. Substandard Masonry and Tile Failure The tile and grout work on this pool is a disgrace. The grout on the spa began cracking and deteriorating almost immediately. Grout should last for several years, yet mine didn't even last one. After I fought to get it regrouted, it failed again one year later. The tile work is even worse. It was clearly not done properly, without the necessary sealing or treatment required for a pool of this "caliber." In 2025, the tiles began rising and falling out. They were "fixed" by Southernwind, only to have the exact same failure happen again during the 2026 freeze. This time it is a disaster. My entire back panel wall is rising and failing. It is proof that the original installation was fundamentally flawed. Don't Fall for the "Management Fix" I previously wrote a negative review about these issues. The President, John, contacted me and promised to resolve everything if I took the review down. I trusted him and deleted it. That was a massive mistake. The "permanent fixes" they promised were just enough to get me to stay quiet for a few months. Now, in 2026, I am facing the exact same structural failures all over again. Do not let the "premium" branding fool you. Southernwind Pools charges luxury prices but delivers a product that falls apart in under four years. I am now 3.5 years into owning a pool that has the structural problems of a 15-year-old installation. If you value your money and your sanity, look elsewhere.

Hilarious is amazing, always friendly, very knowledgeable. when I go on my morning walk and he…read morehappens to be in the neighborhood he will call out and share his friendly greetings with enthusiastic gestures

Brendan has been servicing our pool for about a year now and has been exceptionally courteous and…read moredependable. Extremely reliable as he responds back immediately to my texts/ calls and communication to me is key. Here's an example. The pump, filter, and salt cell froze up and cracked during the recent snow and 2 days with no power we all encountered, I called up Brendan about getting that fixed. Per call, ordering parts to install complete = 30 days and he provided status updates weekly and when the parts ordered had arrived. Very impressed in regards to the challenges because many pool owners were going through the same scenario scrambling to get their pools back up and running. Definitely recommend Brendan@4UPool&Spa! Sharing a few pictures of install and clean pool. Outstanding job sir!

This company and its owner are excellent! Our pool was built earlier this year and we handed the…read moreweekly maintenance over to Branden. He always shows up on schedule, does the weekly service and keeps me in the loop. He's passionate about his work and, more importantly, putting his clients first. His prices are great and I'm happy to support his growing business. Highly recommend!

After years of searching for a reliable pool service, I finally found the gem I've been looking…read morefor--**Penny Pincher Pool and Spa in Plano, TX**. Skyler, our technician, is the definition of professional: polite, knowledgeable, and always on time. Since switching to Penny Pincher, my pool has stayed **crystal clear**, week after week. Before them, it would turn cloudy within just a few days of service. What really sets them apart is the attention to detail. I get an email after each visit with a breakdown of the chemicals used and exact amounts--no guessing, no surprises. It's that kind of transparency and care that makes all the difference. If you're tired of inconsistent service and want a pool that looks as good as it should, **give them a call at (972) 208-2999** or stop by and see them. You won't regret it!

Joel is awesome, he did me a real solid after a separate location (Custer and 121) closed 20 mins…read morebefore their scheduled 6pm close time he agreed to wait for me so I didn't completely waste a trip. Stayed 15 min after close time to assist me. Very much appreciated, outstanding customer service!

Help to repair pool tile. A section of tile on the pool spa 24" long fell off. I couldn't find…read moreanyone who would do the repair. There are no shops that offer this service near me in central NJ. I found Mercedes U tube video online and followed the instructions given. They were very thorough even telling you what to buy where. I started out not confident I could do the repair myself. So, either I did it or it wouldn't get done. i watched the video several times. All done now! Thank you for making these DIY videos. It was a huge help to me.

I've used Mercedes pools for a few years now for weekly cleaning and maintenance needs. They are…read moretop notch in service and value for the money. Highly recommended.

Thinking I was walking into a "Ross" type pool place.. quite the contrary!! The place was clean,…read moreorganized and damn great prices compared to their bigger L competition . Dalton was a great source of information.

Frustrating experience we've been dealing with all summer. Contacted for a DE filter replacement…read moreback in May 2025, and we knew what we wanted. Had trouble scheduling an installation date or getting calls back from the store - they finally came out and installed it, but it was not done correctly. The filter container was hanging off the concrete pad, they tried to feed DE through a skimmer with a sock on it, and the pvc piping wasn't done well. It took multiple calls to the owner and 2 additional visits for someone to come out and finally fix it. This was after they insisted they came to my house and "everything looked fine", but my Ring doorbell and gate confirmed they didn't come at all and must have gone to the wrong house. Immediately after the fix, the brand new filter started leaking from the seal joint, and no one will actually commit to coming out and looking at it again. I've been scheduled "on the board" for multiple service visits - but then they no call/no show and I have to follow-up again. I understand staffing is tough, but they've used the excuse of being "down" a pool tech all summer so that the owner is having to go out on calls himself. I also had a big issue with high copper in my water - it was filmy, blue/silver in the net, etc, and they said "they had never seen anything like this" and didn't know what to do. They didn't test the water or seem to have any ideas or solutions - I figured it out myself with a test. The price on the filter was ok and I was trying to find a more locally owned alternative to Leslie Pool. However, it's been such a hassle dealing with unnecessary issues from the installation that I would not recommend purchasing equipment from them.

Would not recommend at all. Horrible service. They have one pool tech that is good and the rest…read morewere horrible and will make whatever situation your pool is in worse. If Complete waste of time and money. Don't waste your time with this company, use your hard earned money elsewhere, hell anywhere but pool referees. I had my doubts before I signed up to let Pool Referees service my pool and I should have listened to the reviews. Don't make the same mistake I did. Listen to the people.

They have overcharged me twice, they send a past due notice on the first bill that they send. Had…read morealgae problems when they took over, which they ignored until I complained. Very hard to get someone on the phone, either to pay a bill or discuss a problem. It shouldn't take any business a week to return a phone call. They had a technician that charged for an hour's service and was here for 30 min. Lots of problems, no reason to frustrate your customers with a service that is supposed to make their lives easier. "Owner" hung up on me when I refused to pay for her mistake, overcharging me. They were very desperate for an extra 12 dollars apparently Ridiculously managed, save yourself some troubles and get service elsewhere. Note: the office staff of 2 tried to charge my cc without my permission, WHILE I was trying to get them to send me an updated bill, because they sent me an incorrect one twice, over billing me both times. I have a new credit card number, which I happily would provide for them when they provide me with a correct bill. They would know this if they didnt try to charge without my permission. This is why I called them unprofessional, clearly warranted.

They left the gate to our child safety fence open twice…read more THIS IS NEGLIGENT AND DANGEROUS

Should have looked at these reviews, this company is a bunch of con-artist. They will break you…read morepool and then charge you to fix it.