Fiesta Pools of Ocala

[junction29]

Hi All,
Thinking of using Fiesta Pools of Ocala to build us a Pool and Spa, has anyone any comments about them that you could share with us before we sign any contracts?
Thank you

[junction29]

Hi All,
Thinking of using Fiesta Pools of Ocala to build us a Pool and Spa, has anyone any comments about them that you could share with us before we sign any contracts?
Thank you

Has no-one else used them in TV?

Their prices seem very reasonable and they use all their own staff not sub-contractors, so the installation time scales sound attractive too.

[Bogie Shooter]

Yes, we did, very satisfied. Sent you a PM.

[junction29]

Yes, we did, very satisfied. Sent you a PM.

Thanks for responding and reassuring to see you were very satisfied.

Will have a look at the PM

[junction29]

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[hotrodgary]

Yes, we did, very satisfied. Sent you a PM.

plese tell us your story.. T&D went astronomic with costs !! They are VERY busy now that TV is having them build pools at all avail. unsold properties.

[dsned]

What is the cost for a small kidney shape pool?

[junction29]

plese tell us your story.. T&D went astronomic with costs !! They are VERY busy now that TV is having them build pools at all avail. unsold properties.

Hi Fiesta Pools of Ocala Inc start on our pool and spa on Friday.

Will keep this thread posted on progress and quality of work etc

Found T&D much too busy with long time scales and All Seasons gave a stupid and greedy price.

[junction29]

What is the cost for a small kidney shape pool?

Give them a ring and ask them, there is no charge for a quote

[junction29]

Hi All,

Forgot to say that Fiesta are also quoting a 5 week build time against All Seasons 12 to 14 weeks :a040:

The reason given is that they use all their own staff not sub-contract the work out. :wave:

We will see if they can do it. :police:

If anyone wants to have a look at the quality and speed of the work as it progresses, please PM us and we will send you our address.

[hitemgood]

Hi

Do you have a phone # and contact at Fiesta? We are on a waiting list just to have T&D come give us an estimate. We were told they are just about maxed out with doing new homes for TV. All Season's is coming this week to give us an estimate.

I live in Buttonwood Village -- where are you located?

I appreciate any feedback you can give me.

[junction29]

Hi Everyone;
Well we started;

Yesterday (Friday) the two brothers that own the company, David & Gary, arrived at 9am, along with a big backhoe driven by Clarence.

They got stuck in and work incredibly hard all day finishing at 6:30.

Today they continued, along with two other workers, starting at 8am and finishing at 7:15 and they ate their lunch whilst working!

The salesman Stewart said that the two brothers were hard working but to be fair we just took that as salesman talk, but it is true.

As well as hard working, to date we have found them very accommodating and the couple of minor changes from the agreed design we have asked for have been done willingly, we suppose that this is because we are dealing directly with the company owners and not sub-contractors.

So far very pleased with the work ethic, quality and progress. :MOJE_whot:

[junction29]

Hi

Do you have a phone # and contact at Fiesta? We are on a waiting list just to have T&D come give us an estimate. We were told they are just about maxed out with doing new homes for TV. All Season's is coming this week to give us an estimate.

I live in Buttonwood Village -- where are you located?

I appreciate any feedback you can give me.

Hi,
Their telephone number is 352 622 8978 and their salesman is called Stewart.

PM if you want to come and look at the job as it progresses.

[junction29]

Hi Everyone;
Well we started;

Yesterday (Friday) the two brothers that own the company, David & Gary, arrived at 9am, along with a big backhoe driven by Clarence.

They got stuck in and work incredibly hard all day finishing at 6:30.

Today they continued, along with two other workers, starting at 8am and finishing at 7:15 and they ate their lunch whilst working!

The salesman Stewart said that the two brothers were hard working but to be fair we just took that as salesman talk, but it is true.

As well as hard working, to date we have found them very accommodating and the couple of minor changes from the agreed design we have asked for have been done willingly, we suppose that this is because we are dealing directly with the company owners and not sub-contractors.

So far very pleased with the work ethic, quality and progress. :MOJE_whot:

Forgot to say the other two were family members too! :angel:

[jimbo2012]

How about progress pics

[junction29]

How about progress pics

Will post some photos tomorrow, we have taken a load!:024:

[junction29]

Day one;

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Day 2;

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More to follow when we get them off the camera! :wave:

[junction29]

Dear all,
We have been trying for several days now to upload pictures of the excellent progress that Fiesta Pools of Ocala are making with the construction of our pool.

Their work ethic and friendliness continues to impress and as far as we can tell, their estimate of a complete build time of 4 to 5 weeks is well on course for achieving.

We have tried to contact the TOTV Administrators to complain about not being able to post pictures several times over the last few days and we have not had the courtesy of a reply yet.

We have also changed the format of the pictures to different types and we have ensured that all those we try and post are below the system file size limit for that type.

Sadly we are coming to the conclusion that because Fiesta Pools is not one of the companies that are hand in glove with the Developers, then our posting of pictures of their excellent work is being censored, we hope that we are wrong! :spoken:

[Bogie Shooter]

Dear all,
We have been trying for several days now to upload pictures of the excellent progress that Fiesta Pools of Ocala are making with the construction of our pool.

Their work ethic and friendliness continues to impress and as far as we can tell, their estimate of a complete build time of 4 to 5 weeks is well on course for achieving.

We have tried to contact the TOTV Administrators to complain about not being able to post pictures several times over the last few days and we have not had the courtesy of a reply yet.

We have also changed the format of the pictures to different types and we have ensured that all those we try and post are below the system file size limit for that type.

Sadly we are coming to the conclusion that because Fiesta Pools is not one of the companies that are hand in glove with the Developers, then our posting of pictures of their excellent work is being censored, we hope that we are wrong! :spoken:

Sorry you are having trouble posting pictures. However, I don't think the relationship of Fiesta to the Developer has anything to do with that, since TOTV has nothing to do with the Developer. Most likely the promotion rule has come into the picture.............Fiesta not being an advertiser on TOTV.

[LuvlyJubly]

Dear all,
We have been trying for several days now to upload pictures of the excellent progress that Fiesta Pools of Ocala are making with the construction of our pool.

Their work ethic and friendliness continues to impress and as far as we can tell, their estimate of a complete build time of 4 to 5 weeks is well on course for achieving.

We have tried to contact the TOTV Administrators to complain about not being able to post pictures several times over the last few days and we have not had the courtesy of a reply yet.

We have also changed the format of the pictures to different types and we have ensured that all those we try and post are below the system file size limit for that type.

Sadly we are coming to the conclusion that because Fiesta Pools is not one of the companies that are hand in glove with the Developers, then our posting of pictures of their excellent work is being censored, we hope that we are wrong! :spoken:

Well that does not sound good, lets hope it is a simple issue that can soon be sorted and your pictures will be posted. Right or wrong we had trouble loading pictures originally but seems to be fine now?! We look forward to your pictures and of course the updates you provide on the great service you seem to be getting thus far, whether a TOTV member or not I think people want to know your experience. All the best! P.S. cold weather is due in England next week so no need for a pool here :undecided:

[jimbo2012]

Most likely the promotion rule has come into the picture.............Fiesta not being an advertiser on TOTV.

I doubt it unless it was Fiesta doing the posting, J29 is just sharing a contractor experience.



https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=4acc385339&view=att&th=1418f67fa171a129&attid=0.1&disp=thd&zw

[Bogie Shooter]

I doubt it unless it was Fiesta doing the posting, J29 is just sharing a contractor experience.



https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=4acc385339&view=att&th=1418f67fa171a129&attid=0.1&disp=thd&zw

You may be right.............

[junction29]

Hi Guys,
Sorry for the delay, but let me start by apologising to the Administrator, because my problems with adding pictures were just that, my problems, they were just too big! :MOJE_whot:

Day 2 continued;

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[BamaGirl]

Thank you for sharing. They have gotten a lot done in 2 days. Will the pool be heated?

[junction29]

Thank you for sharing. They have gotten a lot done in 2 days. Will the pool be heated?

Hi BamaGirl,

Yes the pool will be heated, we are installing 9 x 4ft x 12ft Solar Panels on the roof with a Heat Pump as backup. :cold:

They are getting a lot done, we are still impressed. :MOJE_whot:

[junction29]

Hi Guys
A few more pictures; :MOJE_whot:

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All Rebar done and site fenced off - ready for pouring the concrete shell. :MOJE_whot:

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[junction29]

Hi All,
Some more pictures of the pool sheeted up ready for the concrete to be poured.

The high sheeting stops the concrete from the pressure jet splashing either onto the garden or onto the house - we think it was a nice touch and showed that they are keen to minimise construction 'damage' - nice touch :clap2:

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The top picture shows the high pressure hose and also in the foreground, the pipes for the pressure testing of the plumbing pipes before they are buried in the concrete! :MOJE_whot:

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Still very please with progress, standard of workmanship and work ethic :BigApplause:

[junction29]

Hi All,
Photos of blowing the concrete to form the pool shape :a040:

At last we can see some idea of what we will be getting.

Enjoy. :mornincoffee:

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[poromo]

Please keep the pictures coming. We are very impressed with how quickly the pool is shaping up. We'll be arriving at the Villages in the beginning of November for a week and would like to see the progress in person and speak to you about your dealings with Fiesta pools. I phoned Fiesta and spoke to a woman who was very forthcoming with general pricing information and install timeframes. We are a few doors down from you on Amherst and will stop by when we are there.
Mike and Sue

[junction29]

Please keep the pictures coming. We are very impressed with how quickly the pool is shaping up. We'll be arriving at the Villages in the beginning of November for a week and would like to see the progress in person and speak to you about your dealings with Fiesta pools. I phoned Fiesta and spoke to a woman who was very forthcoming with general pricing information and install timeframes. We are a few doors down from you on Amherst and will stop by when we are there.
Mike and Sue

Hi Mike & Sue,
Feel free to come over and have a dip when you arrive, it should be all completed by then. :gc::welcome:

It is scheduled to be completed by the 27th Oct! :BigApplause: up to now we are confident it will be and as far as we can tell no corners are being cut - still impressed by the Fiesta Pools team. :ho:

[poromo]

Thanks for the offer, Andy. I'm very interested in seeing the finished product and discussing the experience with you. Sue and I will be sure to drop by when we get to the Villages.
Mike

[StarbuckSammy]

Fiesta seems to be doing an excellent job. And very timely. Keep the photos comin'.

[tomreder]

We're also talking with Fiesta - would appreciate an update - Tom


Forgot to say that Fiesta are also quoting a 5 week build time against All Seasons 12 to 14 weeks :a040:

The reason given is that they use all their own staff not sub-contract the work out. :wave:

We will see if they can do it. :police:

If anyone wants to have a look at the quality and speed of the work as it progresses, please PM us and we will send you our address.[/QUOTE]

[aabuono]

Hi All,
Some more pictures of the pool sheeted up ready for the concrete to be poured.

The high sheeting stops the concrete from the pressure jet splashing either onto the garden or onto the house - we think it was a nice touch and showed that they are keen to minimise construction 'damage' - nice touch :clap2:

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The top picture shows the high pressure hose and also in the foreground, the pipes for the pressure testing of the plumbing pipes before they are buried in the concrete! :MOJE_whot:

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Still very please with progress, standard of workmanship and work ethic :BigApplause:

The photos are great - We also got prices from T&D and All Seasons - they were close, and both gave 10-12 weeks - I think I'll call Fiesta - Their work looks terrific !

Anne

[jimbo2012]

We just talked to someone who is in their 17th week with All Seasons install :rant-rave:

Saw a truck outside doing work on their pool from Reliance pools so they are subbing out work, that may be fine or not.

[junction29]

Hi Guys,
Sorry about the lack of pictures for a few days.

Broke my laptop and had to get a new one and I don't know how to reduce photo size with this one yet!!!:sing:

Just to say that the work is still going very well and talked to David (one of the brothers) on Friday, just TWO WEEKS after start and the forecast is still 4 to 5 weeks to complete. :crap2:

Update;
All the plumbing is in around the pool, including 23 jets around the pool and 8 in the Spa.

The tiling is almost finished and the reinforcing bar is in for the deck, they are waiting for the Inspector to come Monday or Tuesday and then they will be pouring the deck. :wave:

As soon as we master this damn laptop we will post more pictures of the progress and up to now we are very happy with Fiesta Pools. :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[junction29]

Sorry guys,

Bought the latest Microsoft 'Surface' pad to replace my laptop which runs the very latest windows software and it is a nightmare.

However, enough of my troubles, I will crack how to reduce photo memory size if it kills me. :0000000000luvmyhors

The work is still progressing nicely, all the tiling is now done and they have been busy today landscaping all the soil around the site getting everything squared away for pouring the deck, they have a bit more of the remote plumbing to do. :a040:

The Building Inspector was on site today to have a look at the forming boards, rebar and equipotential bonding for all the deck concrete and to check the pressure testing on the plumbing - he passed everything ok, so the next couple of days should get the deck poured. :a040:

We have been working out today how many days they have had actually on site and they started on Friday the 27th Sept, worked Saturday then had Sunday off, then worked all week and had Saturday and Sunday off then the concrete was poured and they were off the next day, then they had that weekend off as well, so all in all they have worked just 12 days working (damned hard) to get ready for pouring the deck, we are well pleased. :coolsmiley:

[junction29]

A Pre-Big day today, just finishing the preparations for pouring the deck tomorrow - Yippee. :a040:

Still impressed with the work rate and attention to detail. :bigbow:

Also have Solar Lights here today doing the Solar Heating panels, we are having 9 x 4ft x 12ft panels and we are also having a Solar light for the laundry room and a Solar attic extraction fan whilst they are up there - phew :0000000000luvmyhors

Photo's will be posted as soon as we have cracked how to on the new PC. :spoken:

[junction29]

Hi Guys,
Still struggling with reducing pic size on my new laptop - so frustrating :throwtomatoes:

However, not to be beaten I have borrowed the bosses (Wife's) laptop and reduced a couple of pictures with that :MOJE_whot:

In a nutshell, after three weeks :BigApplause: the deck is poured!

The white band in the bottom picture is a polystyrene strip they stick onto the tiles and fasten back in order to get a nice round and smooth finish on the edge when they pour the deck - again the Fiesta Team have done all the work, no subcontractors - it was heavy work and the sweat was pouring off them. :clap2:

Waiting now for the finish coat on both the deck and in the pool, we are very pleased with how the whole project is coming. :MOJE_whot:

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Also had SolarLights put us some Solar Panels on the roof, contracted to fit 9 but couldn't get them on :grumpy: just fitted 7 for now and we have told them where we want the others

[StarbuckSammy]

Great photos...great progress.

[junction29]

Hi Guys,

A lot of activity today, two teams on site, the Fiesta Team and another team doing the deck finish - Yes, Sub-contractors! -Fiesta said they use them (Deck Finish experts) when they have either a big job on or a lot of work/time pressure on, apparently now with this job, they have both. :BigApplause:

A few more pictures, yes on the wife's laptop (alright, don't rub it in!)

Masking up before deck finish to protect the tiles (1)

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Masking up before deck finish to protect the house (2)

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Notice the 'spiked' boots so as not to spoil the finish

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Nearly completed the first coat of the finish and cleaning off after removing masking

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The completed first coat of deck finish - None Slip!!
Note one of the 2 x 3hp pumps for the jets around the swimming loop in the bottom right hand corner of the photo

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[poromo]

Hi Guys,

A lot of activity today, two teams on site, the Fiesta Team and another team doing the deck finish - Yes, Sub-contractors! -Fiesta said they use them (Deck Finish experts) when they have either a big job on or a lot of work/time pressure on, apparently now with this job, they have both. :BigApplause:

A few more pictures, yes on the wife's laptop (alright, don't rub it in!)

Masking up before deck finish to protect the tiles (1)

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Masking up before deck finish to protect the house (2)

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Notice the 'spiked' boots so as not to spoil the finish

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Nearly completed the first coat of the finish and cleaning off after removing masking

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The completed first coat of deck finish - None Slip!!
Note one of the 2 x 3hp pumps for the jets around the swimming loop in the bottom right hand corner of the photo

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It looks absolutely amazing. It appears Fiesta Pools delivers what they promise.

[junction29]

Hi Guys,
Fiesta worked on the plumbing today around the new pump motors (2 x 3hp) and put the large filter and Heat Pump in place. :coolsmiley:

They also put all the small edging tiles around every lip/edge in the pool and spar, thousands of them, well hundreds anyway. :a040:

SolarLights also came and put 2 more panels on the roof. :0000000000luvmyhors

Visit from Fiesta's Birdcage people today to show us the engineering drawings, they are still waiting to get the plans approved, they hope to have them by Thursday. :bigbow:

The Electrician is due tomorrow and the white waterproof finish is due in the pool Thursday.

It is just into week 4 and they are still confident that we will start to fill with water this weekend - bang on time! :bigbow:

[lugnut]

Did they do all the necessary permit and Architectural review committee applications? How long did it take to get those approvals?

[junction29]

Did they do all the necessary permit and Architectural review committee applications? How long did it take to get those approvals?

Hi Lognut,
Yes, we did not have to do anything, they did the lot.

They said it could take around two weeks to get all the permits etc, depending upon how they hit the various committee days, in fact they had all the permits in less than two weeks and started the day after the permits were issued. :a040:

[junction29]

Hi Guys,

Well they did it

Four weeks to the day and we put the hose in to start to fill it up. :bigbow:

So they are well on course to complete within the four to five weeks as they promised. :a040:

We are well pleased. :coolsmiley: Remember the name if you want one, 'Fiesta Pools of Ocala'

Here are a few photos of;

A couple of Solar Panels being fitted on the SSE roof (we also have 7 on the SSW roof), we are having the work done by SolarLights

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Putting on the finish coat to the interior of the Spar and Pool, note the 'foam shoes' ! :coolsmiley:

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Using an Acid wash to make the interior sparkle. :coolsmiley:

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[junction29]

Hi Guys,

Just a couple more of the pool with water in, almost full after just over 24hours. :a040:

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The guys are coming tomorrow (Monday) to fit the Birdcage, they called on site last Friday and said that they had just received the permit (on Thursday) and so were coming straight over to fit it. :coolsmiley:

We should be taking a dip in it in another two or three days - can't wait. :mademyday:

[StarbuckSammy]

Looks wonderful. Great job by Fiesta! Thanks so much for sharing the project and photos...

[junction29]

Looks wonderful. Great job by Fiesta! Thanks so much for sharing the project and photos...

Hi Guys,

A real hive of activity this morning (Monday of week five). :crap2:

There are the normal Fiesta team, plus 2 guys working on the Birdcage, plus 2 guys putting the finish in our Lanai to match the finish on the deck area. :beer3:

Fiesta are setting up the pumps and flow etc and it is great to see water flow from the jets in the pool. :2excited:

As usual with anyone Fiesta send on site, the birdcage guys are measuring twice and cutting the material once, even using a theodolite to ensure everything is level before mounting anything! :coolsmiley:

[junction29]

Hi Guys,
What a difference a week makes.

Laying out parts for the Birdcage

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One of the 'Fiesta' brothers (David) programing the system

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More Birdcage parts pictures

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And again

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Starting to erect it, note the temporary bridge to the island.

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[junction29]

Hi Again,

The Birdcage looks really great and the guys building it certainly had a head for heights

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My first venture down the lazy river

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Her ladyships first 'dip'

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[ganative]

Looks Great!!!

[junction29]

Hi All,
Just had the inaugural pool party for some of our close friends.

Had 33 people there and it held them well. :jester:

Quite a few tried the Lazy River and all appeared to enjoy it, followed by a dip in the Hot Spa. :jester:

Quite a night and well happy with the whole project, price, time scales and standard. :jester:

Well done Fiesta Pools of Ocala! :eclipsee_gold_cup:

[junction29]

Hi all,
Just a couple of points;

If anyone is thinking of copying us and putting in a pool with an island and a lazy river feature;

1. The 6ft 6in wide lazy river swimming loop with 18in ledge and jets mounted above it, moves the water real fine and it is great for floating around, but it is a touch narrow for swimming in, it really needs to be 7ft 6in wide, but still retaining the 18in ledges. :coolsmiley:

2. The 3 lights around the island and pool is not quite enough, it should have had 4 or 5 (Fiesta suggest it but we didn't think we needed more - we were wrong).

Other than that, everything has turned out really well. :spoken:

We know that we keep saying it, but the whole Fiesta team did a superb job at the right price and on time and if we had to be really critical it is that you need to get David's (one of the Haywood brothers who own Fiesta) telephone number right at the start of the project and not keep having to go through the sales guy Stewart all the time if you have any queries or need any questions answering - other than that, we can't fault them.
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Whilst we don't recommend it and I am sure that the Fiesta team would rather you didn't, we changed a few minor things as the construction was on going and the brothers just took it all in their stride and even suggested to us a couple of bits that they thought were better (which we agreed with) as the work progressed. :bigbow: