Pool Craft

Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs
Richmond Hill ON L4C 9W6
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Matt & Laura in Pickering
Matt & Laura in Pickering
1 review Pickering, ON
1/10

Took 3 years to fix liner installation

Pool was installed by Pool Craft in 2014 and it took SEVERAL follow up phone calls, emails and unproductive visits from their liner installer to finally smooth out some major wrinkles on our custom installed entry steps. We appreciate this was a challenging install, but were frustrated that it took three years to finally get the job done right and were left with the feeling that once we paid for the job, some of the people at Pool Craft didn't care to make us a priority to finish the work professionally. Also during the pool construction, we didn't appreciate having cigarette butts flicked into our pool or having to clean up our driveway and road in front of the house because the crew left dirt everywhere. On the positive side, the salesperson Rick was always prompt, professional and courteous. The company they subcontracted to do the hardscaping, deck and fence (Stonevalley) were amazing! The quality of craftsmanship is top notch and they cleaned up every day before leaving.

Approximate cost of services:
$165,000.00
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Hi Laura + Matt, thank you for providing Pool Craft with feedback.

Pool Craft has gone to great lengths to try and resolve this cosmetic issue and have provided constant feedback and updates to determine the best course of action and timing.

That being said, I would like to remind you of a few details that you did not include in your review.

The pool was installed in the late fall of 2014 and during the construction of the pool, we experienced a few days of inclement weather which made clean up at the end of that particular day very cumbersome. But you are correct, the first week of a pool installation is definitely the most invasive and creates more mess than the later stages (such as the landscaping as you have indicated).

With respect to the small wrinkle on the custom step, you also forgot to mention that you and your family have been able to enjoy the pool without any disruption despite the minor cosmetic wrinkle on your step.

Furthermore, Pool Craft has attempted to remove this wrinkle but again due to the design of the step, there were a few areas that were very stubborn and as a result took much longer than we anticipated. However, the liner has been adjusted and you have not been burdened with any loss of pool time or any expense.

As far as the salesmen and landscaper are concerned, I agree Rick Johnson and Stone Valley are excellent (and a big part of the Pool Craft team) and given your comments, I am not sure how a 1 out of 10 is a fair rating

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Daciel in
Daciel in
1 review Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Awesome

I highly recomend pool craft I saw a lot of work that these guys did and it is pretty awesome and the whole crew is easy going and ready to here and really help you!
Daciel Cordeiro

Approximate cost of services:
$0.01
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Thank you Daciel

Theresa and Kari Kekki in
Theresa and Kari Kekki in
1 review Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Inground swimming pool

We put our pool in near the end of last season so never got a chance to use it but it's now open and looks great. We had the pleasure of dealing with Jason one of the owners, Rick who priced our pool and spent time with us showing us pools they did and Chris who organized closing and opening our pool. All three men are outstanding and what we think we like the most is the service they provide. They do not walk away until you are very comfortable with everything and even then Chris still makes sure you have his cell to text anytime there are questions. This company is fantastic and we can not recommend them enough.

Approximate cost of services:
$50,000.00
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Thank you very much Theresa and Kari!! You guys were a pleasure to work for. I know you and your family will enjoy your pool for many years.

Louise in Richmond Hill
Louise in Richmond Hill
2 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

New Pool Construction (including landscaping)

We looked at a few pool companies before deciding to go with PoolCraft. We couldn't have made a better decision. From the beginning, Rick and Jason were there to answer any questions we had and provide suggestions and guidance. Once our design was complete and timelines were established, we had very little to think about. The construction team was fast and efficient, ensuring that our neighbours were not impacted during this phase. The landscaping company that PoolCraft used (MSD Contracting) did a phenomenal job.
As this is our first pool, Chris and Geoff have also been gracious enough to answer all our questions (even ones we've asked more than once).
From our initial contact with the company, to our visits to the office to have our water tested, we've experience a high level of service from everyone representing PoolCraft.
Thank you so much for a wonderful experience and a beautiful backyard.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

Hi Louise, thank you for taking the time to post such a great review. I truly enjoyed getting to know you and John! Thanks again for everything. Rick Johnson

Hanna & Dmitry in Thornhill
Hanna & Dmitry in Thornhill
1 review Markham, ON
10/10

New Pool

We did our homework before choosing Pool Craft and it paid off! Our backyard looks like some fancy spa grounds! Special thanks to Rick and Chris for working with us every step of the way. Also, Jordan and his landscaping guys did an AMAZING job and far exceeded our expectations.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Ryan in Markham
Ryan in Markham
1 review Newmarket, ON
10/10

Pool

I chose Pool Craft to build me pools, the team is outstanding. Rick and Chris were always there to assist or answer any questions I had.

I would highly recommend them!

Approximate cost of services:
$45,000.00
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Diane
Diane
1 review Newmarket, ON
10/10

Fantastic Pool Opening, Exceeded my expectation

I was referred to Pool Craft by a friend. They were professional from the first call. They clearly outlined their services and prices. They called to remind me about the date of my pool opening.
Jacqueline and JR opened my pool and left my backyard better than when they arrived. The service was seamless and exceeded my expectations. I e-mailed Geoff with two last minute requests and he was able to accommodate them.
If you would like great service and professional staff, this is the right company

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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Company Response

Hi Diane,

Thank you very much for the kind words. We are very happy to have you as a new customer. Please let me know if you need anything further moving forward. We are here to help you in any way we can.

Geoff

Doug James in Aurora
Doug James in Aurora
2 reviews Aurora, ON
10/10

Skimmer Repair and New Pump

A real pleasure dealing with Geoff. Had a skimmer issue from high water over the winter and then my pool pump needed replacing. All set to go thanks to Geoff and the very professional service folks who did the repairs and pump install. Excellent customer service and felt like a valued customer despite my many questions! Keep up the great work. Doug in Aurora

Approximate cost of services:
$1,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you Doug for the review. It has been a pleasure getting to know you over the past few seasons. You will be very pleased with the new pump. We are here for you whenever you need us.

Thanks again. Geoff

Steve in Aurora
Steve in Aurora
1 review Aurora, ON
10/10

Pool renovation

FIVE STARS!!! We moved into our new home last November but unfortunately the existing pool was a disaster – it needed a complete renovation. Pool Craft designed, demolished, and re-built our new pool with precision, quality and timeliness. In addition, and most importantly from our perspective, everybody on the project was a pleasure to have working in our backyard. Dealing with nice people makes big renovations so much easier to handle. Our entire family is extremely pleased with the end product – even our neighbors are popping by to have a look. To Jason and everybody at Pool Craft who worked on our pool – thank you – it’s amazing!!!
Steve and Sheila

Approximate cost of services:
$70,000.00
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Steve, thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. You were a pleasure to work with. Your yard looks incredible. What a transformation!! I can't wait for our photographer to take some photos for our website. Talk soon. Jason

JD
JD
8 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Pool opening/closing service

I wanted to say that the double J team has once again exceeded my expectations in doing our pool closing. I don't know where you found these 2 people but wow, make sure you hang on to them at all costs. Fantastic people like them are so hard to find. They have proven again that they can be trusted to do the right things and not take shortcuts. I wish everyone that did service work in any industry could be like them.
Please thank them profusely for me, as I will always request that this team is here every year helping us take care of this massive property and our pool. ‎ I am so appreciative of their efforts and their care in taking it that extra bit more. It is such a nice change to be happy and satisfied with a service that we paid for rather than having to make calls expressing disappointment and needing followup visits to rectify things.
Again, little things that they do just made my day. The ONLY concern that I have would be losing them.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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More about Pool Craft

Pool Craft specializes in all aspects of backyard planning from initial design to construction. We put a priority on building long-term relationships that extend far beyond the project itself. Whether you’re looking to have a new pool installed, an existing pool renovated or you want to build the backyard of your dreams with landscaping and carpentry, Pool Craft and our subsidiaries; Stone Craft and Timber Craft, are here to help every step of the way.

The Pool Craft service division offers: pool openings and closings, weekly maintenance, water testing, pool leak detection, equipment repair and replacement, safety cover installation, liner replacement, salt systems and automation.

Pool Builder, custom pools, swimming pools, in-ground pools, pool service, leak detection, pool cleanings, pool maintenance, vinyl pools.

CATEGORIES
Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs
PRODUCTS
inground swimming pools, pools, custom pools, landscaping, outdoor lighting, Landscape Design, Patios, Cabanas
SERVICES
Weekly service, Bi-Weekly service, liner replacements, leak detections, maintaince and repairs, water tests, store front, renovations, equipment upgrades, pool toys, pool decks
BRANDS
Pentair, Lawrason's, RayPak, Zodiac, Hayward, Mursatt, Natural Chemistry
SPECIALITIES
Vinyl swimming pools, spas, custom pools, custom cabanas
WEBSITE
https://poolcraft.ca/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1974
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
25
MEMBERSHIPS
Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada & Landscape Ontario & CFIB
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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