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April 2010
In the Spring of 2009, we installed a fiberglass pool designed and built by Signature Pools. We moved from Los Angeles to Chicago several years ago. Our home in Los Angeles had a beautiful pool which served as a family gathering destination. Our children literally grew up in that pool and we missed having it terribly. After we moved to Chicago we tried in vain to recreate that family experience – at one point we installed a spa, but it was never the same. And now that our older children have grown, we have adopted two young children. Our younger children spent the entire summer in our new pool last year! We know in our hearts that we have finally recaptured that special focal point for our family.
Before we installed our pool, we researched several companies and types of pools. We selected a fiberglass shell because of its durability, beauty and ability to withstand the elements. During the proposal process, Todd Emmerson – Signature’ Sales Manager – was by far the most helpful to us as we considered various designs, styles and sizes. The Company and its staff were incredibly professional and helpful throughout the entire process – from design through permitting, construction and set up. The project was done on time and within budget. And Signature was great at communicating with us all through the entire process.
The actual construction went very smooth and much quicker than I had anticipated. One thing that caught me by surprise was the toll the installation took on our yard. I knew the yard would get torn up, but until you experience it firsthand you are not prepared. Regardless, Signatures’ crew was extremely careful, and the safety of my family was paramount to them. They also did an outstanding job cleaning up at the end of each day and made sure to put things back to its original state as much as possible upon completion.
Once the pool was installed, Jim Gavula spent a great deal of time teaching us how the equipment worked and how to care for our new pool. We called Jim several times with a lot of questions and he was always patient and very helpful.
Signature Pools and its staff were phenomenal! We love our new pool and expect to get many years of enjoyment from it with our children – and hopefully our grandchildren at some point in the future.
Very Truly Yours,
Ken Mooney
Vernon Hills, IL
Leisure Pools – Roman 19
Thanks Ken for your kind words. The team at Signature Pools takes pride in receiving such letters of recommentation from our clients. As an industry leading fiberglass pool builder we realize that our success is built one pool and one happy client at a time. If you’re currently in the research phase of purchasing a pool we invite you to read all of the testimonials on our main website SignaturePoolsChicago.com in the About Us section as well as on this blog. On this blog you can find additional testimonials under Customers or News and Updates. You can stay up to date with Signature Pools by subscribing to the RSS feed in the upper right hand corner of this page or by joining our Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/SignaturePools. You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Signature_Pools.
Pictures in this article: The first picture is a screenshot of the design that our client was able to see before construction of the pool began. The second picture is of the finished pool.
On a side note, this pool was also awarded by Leisure Pools as the Best Roman Model pool for 2010. You can read a little more about this project and the award we received here.
Continued training and education is imporant if you are going to excell at anything in life and this holds true to being a high quality swimming pool company. Each off season the team at Signature Pools attends many different national, regional, and local conferences in order to remain the leading fiberglass pool builder in Illinois. One of the conferences we most look forward to is the annual dealer conference hosted by Leisure Pools. In early spring of this year Todd Emmerson (sales/design manager) and Tom McNelis (president) attended the Leisure Pools 2010 Dealer Conference at Leisure Pools national headquarters in New Braunfels, TX (San Antonio area). This three day event is designed to educate pool companies on proper installation techniques, new and upcoming products, and overall industry analysis. It was also a great opportunity to network with other quality pool builders from all over the country.
The dealer conference also consists of an awards presentation for the best pools built the previous pool season. This year Signature Pools was honored to be awarded in two of the five categories. We were awarded with the Best Roman Model pool for a beautiful pool that we designed and built in Vernon Hills, IL last season. This job consisted of a Roman 19 model pool in the outback blue color finish, an automatic pool cover, 2 deck jets, a 2′ SunDek border around the pool, with the remainder of the patio being Yorkstone Pavers from Unilock. This was a challenging job due to the size of the yard, existing landscaping and playground, and the homeowners desire for a large area of grass to remain for two young children, but the team at Signature Pools pulled it off again.
We were also the winner of the Overall Category (Leisure Pools – Pool of the Year) for a stunning backyard transformation we designed and built using a Grand Elegance model pool in St. Charles, IL. The pool was finished in the Australian Blue Aquaguard gelcoat. It also has a large limestone patio, pegola, outdoor fireplace, automatic pool cover, and plenty of entertaining areas for large social gatherings. This same pool is also currently a finalist for the 2010 Master of Design Awards. The Master of Design award is one of the most prestigious awards given yearly in the swimming pool industry. Last year we were awarded a Master of Design award for a beatiful fiberglass pool/ spa combination in Yorkville, IL. You can see the article and a picture of that job here: 2009 Master of Design Award. We will keep you posted on the status of our 2010 entry.
The team at Signature Pools would also like to congratulate the winners of the other categories. Best Riviera Model Pool: Parker Pools in Kileen,Texas. Best Moroccan Model Pool: Enchanted Pools in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Best Elegance Model Pool: Earl’s Pools in Calera, Alabama.
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Spring of 2010
After spending an afternoon with Todd Emmerson (Sales & Design Manager) and going over all the many questions and options it was a very easy choice to move forward with Signature Pools. That was 4 years ago.
When I initially started to look at company options I was not going to be fooled by fancy marketing or a big name company. I was diligent in my approach and decision making. Not only did we want a specific plan/layout for our backyard but also specific color and design of acid washed concrete. I also wanted a company that cared about customer service and I have received that in spades from Tom McNelis (owner), Todd Emmerson, and the rest of the staff at Signature Pools.
Our swimming pool has been so low maintenance and has turned out to be something both fun and valuable for our whole family. Truthfully, Signature Pools has gone out of their way and continues to this day to make sure that we have a positive experience.
If you would like more information about my experiences please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below.
Kevin Mann
Elmhurst, IL
Leisure Pools – Roman 23
Out of respect for our clients privacy we chose not to list phone numbers on this blog, but if you are currently researching for a swimming pool company to build your backyard dream our sales staff will gladly provide you with our reference list which includes Kevin’s contact information as well as hundreds of other clients who have made the decision to have Signature Pools build their pool. You can also read more testimonials on this blog under News and Updates or Customers as well as on our website. You can stay up to date with Signature Pools by subscribing to the RSS feed in the upper right hand corner of this page or by joining our Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/SignaturePools.
Fall of 2009
This past June one of the best things happened. I put in a fiberglass pool by Signature Pools. I have wanted a pool for a very long time and had done a lot of research on the type of pool I wanted. Once I decided it was going to be a fiberglass pool then it was a matter of finding the very best company to build it. After talking with several companies Signature Pools won my vote due to their knowledge, experience, confidence in their pools, and their consideration for my concerns. Todd Emmerson (Sales Manager) was awesome during the purchasing and planning phase. He listened very closely to my ideas and what we were looking for in the pool as part of the landscape plan and put it together and made it happen. The 3D computer program they used was unbelievable – it showed me exactly what my new pool would look like with our existing house and landscaping. Todd also did not just sell the pool and disappear. He was still available when needed to answer my questions.
Once the pool arrived and the crew started it was unbelievable how quickly things happened. Tom McNelis (President) and the whole crew are the greatest guys. Our yard is very important to us and tearing it up was very stressful but the guys are so good at what they do installing these pools that the mess was minimal. The guys really went the extra mile to help fix the mess that was made due to the three inches of rain we had three days prior to the start of construction. The process was so quick that within four hours the pool was filling with water and within twenty four hours the concrete decking around the pool was finished and most everything was ready to go. Within a few days Jim Gavula (Permit and Job Coordinator) had the pool crystal clear and swim ready. I could not have been more pleased with everyone on the Signature Pools team!
With the salt water system my pool has basically no maintenance. I love telling people who say pools are so much work – Not Mine! Just some vacuuming and water testing is all the work the pool has caused – little to none. Even if we cannot get in the pool just sitting by it is such a great experience. Our yard is back to normal and we now have the luxury of a pool in our own private yard. I don’t for one second regret any part of putting in a fiberglass saltwater pool and have told many people it’s the only way to go and that Signature Pools is the best at what they do!
Thanks So Much Guys!
Sincerely,
Heather Tesdal
Seneca, IL
Leisure Pools – Riviera 30
If you’re currently researching for your own swimming pool we invite you to Experience the Difference and see for yourself what separates the team at Signature Pools from any other fiberglass pool company in the mid-west. Our goal for every job is to earn a life long customer and nothing satisfies us more than knowing we’ve added another client to our long list of customers who are enjoying one of our fiberglass pools. If you’d like to read more testimonials you can find them on this blog under News and Updates or Customers as well as on our website. You can also stay up to date with Signature Pools by subscribing to the RSS feed in the upper right hand corner of this page or by joining our Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/signaturepools.
It’s that time of the year for Illinois swimming pools!- Signature Pools and Spas is in full swing with new construction, and many of our existing customers are reminded to clean out their cartridge filters and inspect their salt generator cells on the equipment. Although fiberglass swimming pools are the easiest in ground pools to maintain, it’s important to perform these tasks to get the most enjoyment out of your swimming season and keep your equipment running smoothly.
Dirt, leaves, suntan lotion and other debris collects in the pool filter and needs to be cleaned out every so often. Take a look at the pressure gauge on top of your filter to see if the operating pressure has risen to the ‘dirty’ mark. Even if the gauge has not, it’s a good idea to clean the filters several times a year. Low return pressure, heater problems, and chlorine generation is all affected when filters get too dirty. You can also extend the life of the filters by keeping them as clean as possible. This will save money in the long run by not having to replace the cartridges as often.
Another important maintenance tip is to keep your chlorine/salt generator clean. As the system breaks the salt water in to sodium and chloride, (the chemical make-up of salt), mineral deposits can collect on the generator cell and diminish its capacity to generate chloride and sanitize the pool water. Most chlorine generator manufacturers recommend inspecting the cell every month to insure there is no mineral build-up on the component. Using a mild acid wash will eliminate any build-up and enhance the performance of your equipment. Refer to you specific manufacturer’s instructions for further information on cleaning the cell.
By keeping these components clean, you are able to extend the life of your inground pool equipment and ensure water chemistry balance through the remainder of this season.
If you have questions about your fiberglass swimming pool, water chemistry, or maintaining your pool equipment, feel free to contact Signature Pools and Spas at 630.845.1145 to ask a question or schedule a service call. You can always contact via the website at www.signaturepoolschicago.com
Yes, it’s been a long winter. It’s almost the middle of March and only in the 30′s, but we’re all certain that spring is just around the corner- which means so is the start of construction for Signature Pools and Spas clients. Our planned start date is just a week away!
Looking towards this spring, Todd Emmerson, sales manager, notes that we have a record number of pre-sales for the 2008 season. This means that there’s a limited number of spots available if you would like to take full advantage of the hot summer ahead- in your own Signature Pool.
In other news, Signature Pools is excited about the heavy machinery just purchased. With a new six wheeler dump truck and crane, Signature Pools is prepared to excavate and set even more fiberglass pools in Illinois this year. Having this equipment owned and operated by our company is part of providing our clients with the best, most reliable, and most competitive services in the industry.
One of the most important things we do here at Signature Pools is continually train to stay on top of technical advances, industry trends, and keep pace with the growing in ground swimming pool market in Illinois. This commitment to knowledge assures our customers that we are armed with the most up to date information available. Keeping in line with this belief, Tom McNelis (Owner), Todd Emmerson (Sales Manager), Jim Gavula (Project Coordinator), and Dan Roop (Job-site Foreman) attended the 2008 Coverstar Central Installation and Service Training seminar on Tuesday. This yearly training seminar is a great opportunity for us to learn more about the auto-cover industry, new products available from the manufacturer, and technical training on the systems.
Todd Emmerson and Jim Gavula attended the Pool and Spa Expo in Orlando, Florida this past fall, and were able to meet up with many other industry professionals and suppliers. While at the Expo, they also saw lots of new products available to the fiberglass swimming pool industry.
Highlights from the trip included meeting with Composite Pools, Blue Hawiian Pools, and Leisure Pools USA representatives. They were also given an oppertunity to see some of the new robotic cleaning systems available from Dolphin by Maytronics. Many chemical distributers were also present at the expo, and shared insights into the specifics of chemical balance for inground fiberglass pools. Since chemical needs for swimming pools change based on region, the distributers were able to customize the information for the Chicagoland swimming pool market.
Overall, Todd and Jim consider the show was a huge success, and are now even more excited about the fiberglass swimming pool season here in Chicago. Here’s what Jim Gavula, permit and job coordinator had to say about the weekend. “It’s exciting to see people at the show that we work with all through the year, but don’t meet face to face until now. Getting together with like-minded pool industry professionals really fosters ideas and growth for Signature Pools and Spas. The expo is an important networking tool, especially for pool builders in the Midwest.”
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