Swimming Pool construction

aquaman · 03-24-2009, 10:31 AM

I am in the process of finally selecting a company to build a swimmimg pool at my villa in Aruba. It will be a rectangular 30mx9m pool and fairly silmple in design. I would be interested in tips and things to look out for/avoid from others who have been through this. I am currently looking at the following companies: Crystal Pools, Willys, H2O Pools. I would be interested to hear from others who have used any of these companies, or wish to recommend others. I will be on the island April 7th and meeting with representatives from companies. I hope to make the final decision while there and award the job.

Thank you

lizzardo · 03-24-2009, 11:26 AM

PM me for more info....

Too complicated to address on the board

Schnauzerjoy · 03-24-2009, 04:48 PM

30m x 9m is a HUGE pool. Are you sure about those measurements. This is about 30-50% of a normal plot in Aruba and bigger than many hotel pools ;-).
(100 foot x 30 foot). Lucky you, but if your measurements ARE right, I hope that you have factored in the evaporation of water as that bill alone will be HUGE in a pool like that.

The biggest of the companies you mentioned is by far Willy's Pool, but that doesn't necessarily make them the best.

They built my pool and I am ok happy with it.

Ongoing pool service is a different matter, that should be addressed in a different thread, but it is normally a good idea to get the pool service from the company that build the pool, at least in the years where you have a warranty. This way there will be no one else to blame if something is wrong.

Good luck with the project.

Carsten

aquaman · 03-24-2009, 05:22 PM

Thanks for pointing that out. Added 1 too many 0 at the 3m level. Gave me a good chuckle though. I guess I could also ask them to raise my home and place it on floating pontoons in my 30m pool!!!! I seem to have strange issues with numerical items and Aruba. When I purchased and sent the money there to the notary, my bank called all sweaty asking when I was going to pickup the money!!! They insisted it had not been sent to the notary and demanded I go and get it. Boy, was I tempted. Oh, well

Thanks again

lizzardo · 03-28-2009, 12:09 PM

Still can't get the "US" verses "Metric" thing down after 4 years. Don't EVER ask me for measurement in either - I am not good at it at all! So I share you pain!

Wernerjb · 06-03-2009, 11:28 AM

I built a pool in Aruba and it was just finished a few days ago (finally). The company I hired was a disaster and quite rude in their behavior. Also, I did not get the amount of jets as well as the Diamond bright color which was specified in the contract. At the end they told me that the warranty would only apply if I used their weekly pool service to scare me to sign up with them.
Never again will I hire this company (not even for pool service) and rather look for the beach which is not very far (get the hint).
Stay well everybody and be careful out there.

elephant_guy · 06-04-2009, 05:56 AM

I have recently had a similar disaster with a pool company on the island. The saga is still not over. They tried to insist on most of the money up front, misrepresented how much work had been completed and have been a complete nightmare to deal with from begining to end.

PM me for details if required...

lizzardo · 06-05-2009, 11:49 AM

One hint about Aruba - NEVER give them much money up front and NEVER pay them everything until the job is finished to YOUR satisfaction. We have had construction guys who we used several times. Made the mistake once to pay them off when they asked - they had not finished yet but we had dealt with them in the past. Never saw them again... happens alot here.

Have heard horror stories about the beachy company and others.
Know that aqua man is happy (last I heard from him) with his pool
company...

Also if you need a guy to service your pool PM me. Very reliable.

aquaman · 06-05-2009, 05:04 PM

Yes, I am completely happy. All promises have been fully met!! Work has been done cleanly and on time.

If anyone wants more info please PM me.

( And NO. I don't own the company or have any relatives in it lol)

lizzardo · 06-05-2009, 08:28 PM

I can vouch for Aquaman - I gave him the name of the people
who did our pool. I am also not associated with them either!
Wish I was - might have gotten a good discount

03-24-2009, 10:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
aquaman Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 77 Images: 3	Swimming Pool construction I am in the process of finally selecting a company to build a swimmimg pool at my villa in Aruba. It will be a rectangular 30mx9m pool and fairly silmple in design. I would be interested in tips and things to look out for/avoid from others who have been through this. I am currently looking at the following companies: Crystal Pools, Willys, H2O Pools. I would be interested to hear from others who have used any of these companies, or wish to recommend others. I will be on the island April 7th and meeting with representatives from companies. I hope to make the final decision while there and award the job. Thank you

03-24-2009, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 402	PM me for more info.... Too complicated to address on the board __________________ Beautiful house in Arashi for sale! www.arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

03-24-2009, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Schnauzerjoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 156	30m x 9m is a HUGE pool. Are you sure about those measurements. This is about 30-50% of a normal plot in Aruba and bigger than many hotel pools ;-). (100 foot x 30 foot). Lucky you, but if your measurements ARE right, I hope that you have factored in the evaporation of water as that bill alone will be HUGE in a pool like that. The biggest of the companies you mentioned is by far Willy's Pool, but that doesn't necessarily make them the best. They built my pool and I am ok happy with it. Ongoing pool service is a different matter, that should be addressed in a different thread, but it is normally a good idea to get the pool service from the company that build the pool, at least in the years where you have a warranty. This way there will be no one else to blame if something is wrong. Good luck with the project. Carsten Last edited by Schnauzerjoy; 03-24-2009 at 04:50 PM.

03-24-2009, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
aquaman Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 77 Images: 3	Whooooooooooops Thanks for pointing that out. Added 1 too many 0 at the 3m level. Gave me a good chuckle though. I guess I could also ask them to raise my home and place it on floating pontoons in my 30m pool!!!! I seem to have strange issues with numerical items and Aruba. When I purchased and sent the money there to the notary, my bank called all sweaty asking when I was going to pickup the money!!! They insisted it had not been sent to the notary and demanded I go and get it. Boy, was I tempted. Oh, well Thanks again

03-28-2009, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 402	Still can't get the "US" verses "Metric" thing down after 4 years. Don't EVER ask me for measurement in either - I am not good at it at all! So I share you pain! __________________ Beautiful house in Arashi for sale! www.arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

06-03-2009, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wernerjb Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Pool Disaster I built a pool in Aruba and it was just finished a few days ago (finally). The company I hired was a disaster and quite rude in their behavior. Also, I did not get the amount of jets as well as the Diamond bright color which was specified in the contract. At the end they told me that the warranty would only apply if I used their weekly pool service to scare me to sign up with them. Never again will I hire this company (not even for pool service) and rather look for the beach which is not very far (get the hint). Stay well everybody and be careful out there.

06-04-2009, 05:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
elephant_guy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 19	I have recently had a similar disaster with a pool company on the island. The saga is still not over. They tried to insist on most of the money up front, misrepresented how much work had been completed and have been a complete nightmare to deal with from begining to end. PM me for details if required...

06-05-2009, 11:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 402	One hint about Aruba - NEVER give them much money up front and NEVER pay them everything until the job is finished to YOUR satisfaction. We have had construction guys who we used several times. Made the mistake once to pay them off when they asked - they had not finished yet but we had dealt with them in the past. Never saw them again... happens alot here. Have heard horror stories about the beachy company and others. Know that aqua man is happy (last I heard from him) with his pool company... Also if you need a guy to service your pool PM me. Very reliable. __________________ Beautiful house in Arashi for sale! www.arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

06-05-2009, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
aquaman Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 77 Images: 3	Pool Yes, I am completely happy. All promises have been fully met!! Work has been done cleanly and on time. If anyone wants more info please PM me. ( And NO. I don't own the company or have any relatives in it lol)

06-05-2009, 08:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 402	I can vouch for Aquaman - I gave him the name of the people who did our pool. I am also not associated with them either! Wish I was - might have gotten a good discount __________________ Beautiful house in Arashi for sale! www.arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org