California Pools & Landscape is the only pool company that installs travertine decking with a solid concrete footer to guarentee. They even back it up with a lifetime warranty. The video below depicts a typical travertine installation:

Travertine Video

The MDX and SDX safety drains that California Pools installs on all new pools ARE NOT involved with the recent recall. In case you have a pool built by another pool company and you have questions regarding the recent drain recall you can contact the Drain Cover Recall Hotline toll-free at 866-478-3521 or go to the Drain Cover Recall website at www.apsp.org/draincoverrecall.

California Pools is being featured in the October edition of House 2 Home magazine. I thought our loyal readers would like a sneek peak!

Is Your Pool Builder Learning with Your Project?

More frightening than jack-o-lanterns and vampires is the scary thought that your new pool builder is really more of a student than an expert. Yikes! Knowing how many pools the company has built before you choose a pool builder could mean the difference between a backyard dream-come-true and a backyard nightmare.

Choosing award-winning California Pools and Spas eliminates even the possibility of a novice working on your project. Since 1988, they’ve built over 20,000 pools and are ranked among the top three builders in Arizona. That’s an average of over 900 pools per year! Owner, Jeremy Smith explains how that came to be.

“My parents started the business with a philosophy focused not on being big but on being the BEST,” said Jeremy. “By staying true to that philosophy, well, BIG just sort of happened as a result. We know what got us here and that is what keeps us here. We only perform quality work with quality materials, and we’ve got the perfect record to prove it.”

It’s true. According to the Registrar of Contractors, California Pools and Spas has never had a single complaint filed. Zero in 20,000 is an amazing record for sure! Some pool builders change their license number to wipe their slate clean. Shoppers are advised to compare the age of the company with the year on the license. If they don’t match, the builder could be hiding filed complaints.

Homeowners come to California Pools and Spas for whole backyard solutions. Besides pools and spas, they offer landscaping and hardscaping to round out a complete outdoor living area. Waterfall features, bar-b-ques and outdoor kitchens can help make a backyard into a paradise retreat. And with prices lower than they’ve been in 10 years, why wait?

 “There are several reasons to stop putting off that backyard overhaul,” says Jeremy. “All labor and some materials (like travertine) are at 1990 prices right now. That’s anyone’s pricing. Then add to that the California Pools’ extra savings because we are a debt-free company and we use our buying power to negotiate lower prices for higher quality materials and the price gets even lower. No one beats our prices.”

Pool shopping at California Pools and Spas begins with scheduling a free consultation at the home. After an extensive interview about what the client wants out of the project, 3-D renderings are created, giving the client a very real and clear picture of what their project will be upon completion.

“No one likes surprises on projects like this,” says Jeremy, “and we work very hard to respect budgets and still deliver on expectations. No scary moments with us.” In fact, Jeremy tells us his favorite response from a client upon completion is happy tears. “We go for the happy cry,” Jeremy says. “And we usually get it.”

What is a cocktail pool you ask? Well it is to say that a cocktail pool is the perfect place to lounge and have a cocktail or two. It is where you can entertain or relax. What makes a cocktail pool different then a typical pool? A cocktail pool is typically smaller then a standard play pool.  The size would be up to 60 perimeter or approximately 23ft x 14ft with a 3ft to 5ft depth .  Cocktail pools can also be easily turned into a “spool” or large spa by adding therapeutic jets and a heater package.  They are much more energy efficient to heat then a play pool.  These pools are perfect for smaller yards, active adults, or anyone who wants the benefits of a cool dip in the summer and relaxing heat for the winter. California Pools can custom design a pool or landscape for a yard of any size. There are numerous design options available for our cocktail pools with complete packages starting at$11,995.  Please call 480-345-0005 for details.

Cocktail Pool w/ optional raised wall & water feature

Why have this?

When you can have this!

This is the perfect time of year to think about renovating your pool and backyard. California Pools currently has a brand new REFRESH YOUR POOL package starting at $4995+tax. This includes a new pool interior, waterline tile, and deck recoating. Did you know that California Pools can remodel your entire backyard? From ramadas to spas to masonry and synthetic turf; we can build it all! Call 480-345-0005 to schedule a free in home estimate today!

Poor pool excavation

Proper pool excavation

One pool was excavated by California Pools and the other was excavated by another company who claims that “they are just like California Pools”.  Can you guess the one we built? I would hate to be the homeowner with the poorly excavated pool when they get the bill for the shotcrete overbreak!

Why is it so important to have a pool with vertically excavated walls and flat floors? Because it creates a safer, more enjoyable and spacious swimming pool compared to the industry norm. Most other pool companies use “tea cup” engineering that requires less steel and shotcrete and also less room to swim but is cheaper to build.

California Pools has exclusive pool engineering specifications on file with each city’s permit department. We build a stronger more durable pool and we can prove it!

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Our remodel department has seen some pretty ugly pools and water features in their time but this remodel is one of our most dramtic to date. If you have an ugly waterfall and don’t know what to do, our remodel experts can find away to turn into a work of art!  Contact 480-345-0005 or http://calpool.com/contact/ to have California Pools bid your next remodel project.

Waterfall "Before" Remodel

Beautiful Pool "After" Remodel

Pool with landsacpe

California Pools’ landscape division, California Outdoor Living, launched this week.  California Pools can now offer clients a total backyard solution from paver decks to tiff lawns – we offer it all!  Please contact our office at 480.345.0005 for more details.  Current California Pool customers will receive discounts on all landscape packages  purchased until June 1st!