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Checking References |
Second only to choosing
our home, buying a swimming pool is the biggest
purchase decision most of us will ever make. It
is important that we make the choice wisely. Not
only is the design important, the quality of the
builder's work must be considered. We recommend
that you do your homework when you get ready to
choose your pool company. Here are some guidelines
to help you make a better decision:
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- Look up each
pool builder on the Better Business Bureau website
Make sure there
is no pattern of complaints about them. It is
free and easy to do. Here is a shortcut to the
Better Business Bureau. Type the name of
the pool company you are checking out in the
box and click the search button.
Here
is a link directly to our BBB Member report
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Marquise Pools Report
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- Check that the
builder is established and has business facilities
you can visit
Use caution when considering
any builder working out of their home, pickup,
or temporary building. Avoid builder referral
or pool bid services. Another red flag is business
email addresses ending in yahoo.com, hotmail.com,
and aol.com.
We encourage you to visit
the Marquise Pools offices and design center,
showroom and nursery at 27326 Robinson Road,
Suite 221, Oak Ridge, Texas 77385. It's best
to call 281-296-7946 for an appointment to make
sure you catch one of the partners in the office.
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- Meet the Superintendent
Talk to the
actual person that will build your pool. Ask
him his background and experience. Be confident
he knows what he is doing.
The Marquise
Pools Superintendent is Greg Watson. We want
you to meet him. Call us at 281-296-7946 or
email Julie Sanchez at
info@marquisepools.com.
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- Ask each pool
builder to provide you a list of customer references
The list
should be be current and long. Pick some of
the names on the list and call them.
Marquise Pools provides an up-to-date customer
reference list on request. Call us at 281-296-7946
or email Julie Sanchez at
info@marquisepools.com.
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- Ask each pool
builder to provide you a list of subcontractor
references
These subcontractors
work for multiple pool builders. They can give
you an insider perspective on the company and
whether they build a quality pool. Call them.
Marquise Pools provides an up-to-date
subcontractor reference list on request. Call
us at 281-296-7946 or email Julie Sanchez
at
info@marquisepools.com.
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- Take a Pool Tour
Ask the pool
companies you are considering to take you to
see some pools they have built in the area.
Marquise Pools provides pools tours
on request by appointment. Call us at 281-296-7946
or email Julie Sanchez at
info@marquisepools.com.
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"Thank you so much for creating our backyard for
us. Barbara and I have been so impressed with your
work and we wanted to let you know how much we appreciate
it. When we first noticed Marquise Pools in The
Woodlands Show of Homes, we knew that your company
was the one we wanted to build our pool. The quality
was unmistakable. What we didn't know was how you
treated our backyard like it was your own. We were
able to relax and not worry about the details because
you always addressed them before we knew about it.
This is a big complement from me because I am a
very hands on person who like to be in control.
I didn't have to be with you. That was really nice!"
"It was a pleasure working with you
and your staff of people. Adam is a top gun guy
and you probably want to make sure you keep him
around. He took care of things faster than anybody
I have ever seen. He definitely exceeded my expectations."
"Lastly, I want to thank Tambra for
all of her hard work. Our backyard would not have
happened without her design input. Thank you for
taking us on the pool tour and all of the revisions.
Also, thank you for helping us with our design emergency.
It all turned out wonderfully."
Rick and Barbara Lines
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"When we saw our dream
pool in that beautiful color drawing we were absolutely
blown away. You had listened to everything we had
said and then applied your own design skills to
take our ideas further. Your design was completely
unique and tailored to our backyard shape. The difference
in settling for something close and getting your
dream pool was significant to us. I know now that
we made the right decision. Greg and his crews were
clearly experts and craftsmen. Our pool and backyard
landscape is the most beautiful in the neighborhood."
Steve and
Nancy Green - Spring, Texas |
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"We would like to thank you for a job well done
in the construction of a true quality and custom
pool. Marquise was a step above all of the potential
contractors that we dealt with in every aspect of
our decision making process. Your experience and
insights helped us in areas where we needed to rely
on your suggestions. The "hands on" aspect of Marquise
Pools’ management in the day to day construction
was far beyond our expectations in getting the work
done promptly and correctly. We are extremely pleased
with our pool and will be more than glad to share
our experience with any families that have decided
on installing a pool."
Dick & Sharon Rogers
- Spring, Texas |
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"When people come over
to our house and get a glimmer of the pool from
the front door, they immediately ask to see the
backyard. My husband no longer has backyard envy;
our yard is now the envy of all our neighbors and
friends."
Shirelle Chimenti - The
Woodlands, Texas |
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"We get compliments
all the time about the pool. You took such great
care in the construction, it was almost like you
were building it for yourself. Every detail seems
to have your personal touch. Your suggestions were
greatly appreciated and used. We have no problems
in telling people about the new friends we have
made at Marquise Pools. We will always show our
pool with pride!"
Sandy and Cudahy Rose
- Conroe, Texas |
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Louisiana State University Alumni Association
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Better Business Bureau of Houston
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The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
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American
Society of Landscape Architects
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South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce
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