Recent content by Sykesville001

Thanks - I was able to connect with James - think we'll be able to get things on track and he does sound every bit as thorough as you've mentioned.

Hey - So our permit was approved last week or so. I think it could have been issued sooner, but the electrical plan seems to have been slow to be submitted according to the local permit office. I've sent several emails and am not having luck getting James to respond. I hope this changes soon...

Hey bmore- Just to let you know we spoke to the folks at Vista Pro and were really impressed. We signed contract this afternoon and are excited to have them begin destroying our backyard :-). Thanks for the recommendation. If there was any advice/wish-I-would'ves from your build, I'd...

Hi all- About five years ago, we considered building a pool, but got overwhelmed with options/life and decided to hold off - I am kicking myself based upon the prices I'm seeing now compared to then. I'm looking for any recommendations folks have for quality builders and any pricing you've...

Re: New pool owner; Lots of rain; 18'X48" Intex Pool, how easy to drain and close val Not naive at all. I was very nervous messing around with the pool drain for the first time. I had visions of my pool being empty...

Re: New pool owner; Lots of rain; 18'X48" Intex Pool, how easy to drain and close val We experienced the same issue last year - It wasn't a problem to close once we drained to the desired level. We used the hose adapter that was included to connect about 30' of garden hose to the outside...

Hi Jabo - We currently have the same model pool and purchased the Aquabot Pool Rover Jr. last year. It has done a great job keeping the bottom spotless - we throw it in maybe twice a week and let it do its thing for about 3 or 4 hours and all is good. Our bottom is pretty flat, but I have a...

Thanks for the drain info - I've added to the list of stuff to think about. The list is getting longer by the hour...

Thanks Bo - Like the Smokey and the Bandit avatar...

I love the waterfall/rocks/slide/grotto - My wife and I have been having a discussion about doing something like that, but I don't think it would blend well as we don't have that type of stone close to where we live... I can't tell from the photos if you used a manufactured slide or if it...

Thanks folks.

@Bmore - I forgot to ask - what was it specifically that you liked about the Elite drains?

I understand - I had to hand level our pad and found out how much slope is really in a relatively flat piece of land... Let me know if you have questions as you begin to put up the pool - Intex really makes it quite easy... If you take it down over the winter - make certain you do not loose...

Sounds like Lothorian is out - they are out of our price range. Based on the call I had it sounds like they do a fine job and use top notch materials and parts - just more than we want/need...

I figured there had to be a few more of us here Andy. I've seen Catalina but didn't consider them - can't remember why. I've requested an appointment based on your price note - Thanks!