Two of our neighbors used Advanced, and both were/are “pandemic pools”, so construction was a looooonngg process. One is complete, the other in the home stretch. Both neighbors have expressed frustration, and not just over the time frame. Both built fairly big pools with integrated hot tubs, and neither has variable speed pumps. The neighbor whose pool has been completed for a few months has seen his electric bill skyrocket with a couple bills topping $500 for the month. (And these folks aren’t big AC users!)
We also had an estimate from Advanced last year. They were pleasant enough to deal with, but their specialty is home construction, not pools. They will build as fancy and intricate as you want, but offered little in the way of design, knowledge of technical specs, or suggestions. If you don’t specify, you’ll get a basic quote that will look good on paper, but maybe not be the best solution. Take the advice of the poster above and do your homework, educate yourself on at least the basics, ask questions, and get references. Don’t rely on online reviews for a complete true picture.
Two other neighbors built pandemic pools and used Yandle Splash time. Both were recently completed having taken about 10 months. Both neighbors are happy. One friend who just moved to my community is going with Yandle based on these neighbors, and was told upfront that they cannot start his project until late August of 2022!
We went with Wiseman, are now 10 1/2 months in and are only at the beginning of plumbing. We’re hoping to have a Christmas pool opening party. It’s so frustrating but we keep reminding ourselves that a pool is a luxury. We’re thankful and lucky to be able to do it when Covid has caused so many people to lose livelihoods and lives over the past 18 months. Supply chains are still jammed up, crews have become sick, and weather plays a big part. Have patience, and when that starts wearing thin, have a cocktail! Good luck.
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