[Grill Meister]

I guess I am desperate to locate a reputable pool repair company here in TV. I have weekly service with TOUCHED BY ANGELS and more than satisfied; however, I need a company that "repairs" pools. My pool is 11 years old and is beginning to need some help. I just recently spent over $600 to repair a leaking valve. And, last week, my pump motor went out on me. The repair costs were absolutely ridiculous:

Pump motor $600,
Seal $25.00
Installation labor $125.00
Fuel Surcharge $15
TOTAL $765.00
(can you believe those numbers? I priced the motor cost on Google and highest was $400+ and labor for 1-hour $125 (lawyers charge less) and Fuel Surcharge.

I want any company that does work for me to make a profit, but not make a profit only solely me.

I would list the name of the repair company but that would be unPatriotic.

Anybody got some suggestions? Please?

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Grill Meister

I guess I am desperate to locate a reputable pool repair company here in TV. I have weekly service with TOUCHED BY ANGELS and more than satisfied; however, I need a company that "repairs" pools. My pool is 11 years old and is beginning to need some help. I just recently spent over $600 to repair a leaking valve. And, last week, my pump motor went out on me. The repair costs were absolutely ridiculous:

Pump motor $600,
Seal $25.00
Installation labor $125.00
Fuel Surcharge $15
TOTAL $765.00
(can you believe those numbers? I priced the motor cost on Google and highest was $400+ and labor for 1-hour $125 (lawyers charge less) and Fuel Surcharge.

I want any company that does work for me to make a profit, but not make a profit only solely me.

I would list the name of the repair company but that would be unPatriotic.

Anybody got some suggestions? Please?

I don’t think that’s unreasonable in the least.

[shaboobie]

Does not seem unreasonable to me either but you can call Tri County Pools in Fruitland Park at 352-326-0600. They have worked on my hot tub and they do good work at a reasonable price.

Originally Posted by Grill Meister

I guess I am desperate to locate a reputable pool repair company here in TV. I have weekly service with TOUCHED BY ANGELS and more than satisfied; however, I need a company that "repairs" pools. My pool is 11 years old and is beginning to need some help. I just recently spent over $600 to repair a leaking valve. And, last week, my pump motor went out on me. The repair costs were absolutely ridiculous:

Pump motor $600,
Seal $25.00
Installation labor $125.00
Fuel Surcharge $15
TOTAL $765.00
(can you believe those numbers? I priced the motor cost on Google and highest was $400+ and labor for 1-hour $125 (lawyers charge less) and Fuel Surcharge.

I want any company that does work for me to make a profit, but not make a profit only solely me.

I would list the name of the repair company but that would be unPatriotic.

Anybody got some suggestions? Please?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by photo1902

I don’t think that’s unreasonable in the least.

I agree.

Wait till you have to replace the salt cell!

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I agree.

Wait till you have to replace the salt cell!

Definitely! Ours was replaced under warranty by T&D, even though we were out of warranty by two weeks.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Definitely! Ours was replaced under warranty by T&D, even though we were out of warranty by two weeks.

We got 11 years before the replacement. The pros didn’t believe me.

[D.Bolen]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Definitely! Ours was replaced under warranty by T&D, even though we were out of warranty by two weeks.

That's classy of T&D & must have been a tremendous relief. I think we all know the aggravation of having a product somehow fail immediately after expiration of its warranty.

[richs631]

Originally Posted by Grill Meister

I guess I am desperate to locate a reputable pool repair company here in TV. I have weekly service with TOUCHED BY ANGELS and more than satisfied; however, I need a company that "repairs" pools. My pool is 11 years old and is beginning to need some help. I just recently spent over $600 to repair a leaking valve. And, last week, my pump motor went out on me. The repair costs were absolutely ridiculous:

Pump motor $600,
Seal $25.00
Installation labor $125.00
Fuel Surcharge $15
TOTAL $765.00
(can you believe those numbers? I priced the motor cost on Google and highest was $400+ and labor for 1-hour $125 (lawyers charge less) and Fuel Surcharge.

I want any company that does work for me to make a profit, but not make a profit only solely me.

I would list the name of the repair company but that would be unPatriotic.

Anybody got some suggestions? Please?

Seems correct. $125 for labor is a bargain. They probably made about 200 bucks on the pump.

[GmaLisaG]

I agree as well.. it's usually $100-125 just to come do anything to a pool. I always try to google the "how to's" and usually do things myself.

[Shapdaddy]

My neighbor Steve Brown (561) 353-6267. steveb2437@gmail.com Is my neighbor and fellow villager. He had a pool business in South Florida for 30 yrs. He’s worked on my pool a couple of times regarding filter problems. He knows his stuff. He is HONEST and reliable and won’t charge you exorbitant numbers. Although semi retired he is always looking for side work. He does NOT do pool maintenance like vacuuming but can repair your filter. And, guess what, he is still licensed in Florida.

[tsmall22204]

I go to a the pools in TV free. The fees we all pay supports the maintenance.

[sdeikenberry]

[QUOTE=The repair costs were absolutely ridiculous:

Pump motor $600,
Seal $25.00
Installation labor $125.00
Fuel Surcharge $15
TOTAL $765.00
(can you believe those numbers? I priced the motor cost on Google and highest was $400+ and labor for 1-hour $125 (lawyers charge less) and Fuel Surcharge.
I want any company that does work for me to make a profit, but not make a profit only solely me.
I would list the name of the repair company but that would be unPatriotic.
[/QUOTE]

The fuel surcharge seems high. If the price of gas went up by $2 that would mean they used 7 gals of gas to service your job. I replaced the pump on our commercial sized pool last winter and the cost was $200 for the pump, so a $600 pump seems high. Labor and seal cost seem appropriate.

[Mushkie]

Originally Posted by Grill Meister

I guess I am desperate to locate a reputable pool repair company here in TV. I have weekly service with TOUCHED BY ANGELS and more than satisfied; however, I need a company that "repairs" pools. My pool is 11 years old and is beginning to need some help. I just recently spent over $600 to repair a leaking valve. And, last week, my pump motor went out on me. The repair costs were absolutely ridiculous:

Pump motor $600,
Seal $25.00
Installation labor $125.00
Fuel Surcharge $15
TOTAL $765.00
(can you believe those numbers? I priced the motor cost on Google and highest was $400+ and labor for 1-hour $125 (lawyers charge less) and Fuel Surcharge.

I want any company that does work for me to make a profit, but not make a profit only solely me.

I would list the name of the repair company but that would be unPatriotic.

Anybody got some suggestions? Please?

It is to be expected- maintenance and repairs of a pool are costly and never ending. Did your pool service company have any companies to recommend? Did you contact the company that installed the pool ?
Most companies to stay in business, at least double the mark up on supplies they use or supply- so a $200 mark up doesn’t seem bad. And with the skyrocketing cost of salaries, benefits, gas and
insurance- $125/hour more than reasonable.

[NoMo50]

I'm guessing you haven't engaged the services of a lawyer in many years.

[Villages Kahuna]

Proposal looks reasonable to me. Call T&D Pool and Spa.