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Another Fiberglass Pool Owner in Illinois Recommends Signature Pools

Todd Emmerson · Mar 16, 2010 ·

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.

Fiberglass Pool Owner in Algonquin, IL Recommends Signature Pools

Todd Emmerson · Jan 28, 2010 ·

15th of October 2009

To Whom it May Concern,

Signature Pools did a wonderful job! From the initial consultation with Todd to the end result, and what a result it was! I look out at the pool area and smile every time – it’s absolutely spectacular!

Each member of the team at Signature Pools had a job to do and each did it very well. We were very impressed after they dug the hole that Tom managed to maneuver the pool straight into the hole even with our unique lot.

The after installation service has been excellent. We have contacted Jim several times with various questions and he has always been keen to help.

We have been extremely happy with Signature Pools and would definitely recommend working with them. Just take a look at our pool!

Thanks again Boys,

Bonita Frost

Kevin and Bonita Frost
Algonquin, IL

If you’d like to read more testimonials regarding our past customers experience with Signature Pools you can find them on this blog under Customers, News and Updates, or Reference Letters. These categories can be found at the top of this page under the Browse button. You can also find additional reference letters on our website at: www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io

When Good Liners Go Bad: Interesting Seminar at the 2010 Mid-America Pool & Spa Show

Todd Emmerson · Jan 13, 2010 ·

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As the premier fibergass pool company in Illinois and as experts in fiberglass pool design and installation we take continuing education seriously so we can best serve our current and future clients. Every year the team at Signature Pools attends many conferences, trade shows, seminars, and webinars to further enhance our expertise. One show we attend almost every year is the Mid-America Pool & Spa Show. This is the largest pool and spa show in the Midwest so typically it’s a great opportunity for our team to meet with many of our different suppliers and learn about their new products being released. The Mid-America Pool & Spa Show will take place this year January 20 – 21, 2010 in St. Charles, IL.

While browsing through the seminars being offered this year I found one that caught my eye and if you’re currently researching or buying a swimming pool it should catch your eye too. The words I noticed were from a seminar entitled, “When Good Liners Go Bad”.

Here is the description given for this seminar:

Attendees will learn how to diagnose what is wrong with a liner and how to address the issue with their customer. Seminar discussion will include what problems can arise after liner installation and whether the issue is under warranty. Topics will include; wrinkling, leaking, fading, staining, dry rot, split seams, and customer expectations of how long a liner should last.

Keep in mind that this class is being offered by and taught by one of our country’s largest suppliers of inground vinyl liners and not from a concrete/gunite pool company or a fiberglass pool company. This class description spells out perfectly what we’ve been teaching the past 10 years about vinyl liner pools and why fiberglass pools are so superior. I’ll sum up for you here what this class really says about purchasing a vinyl liner pool:

1) You will have problems with your liner
2) You should hope that the company you purchased it from has been trained in how to address the situation with you
3) Problems can/will arise after liner installation
4) Some problems are not under warranty
5) Problems include wrinkling, leaking, fading, staining, dry rot, and split seams
6) Customers buying a liner should lower their expectations on how long a vinyl liner will last

Buying a swimming pool is a big investment and we’re here to help you make the best decision possible for your specific situation. You can find a review of the three different types of swimming pools by clicking here. If you’re currently researching different types of swimming pools we would love to talk with you about the benefits of building a fiberglass swimming pool from Signature Pools & Spas. You can contact our office at 630.845.1145, our sales manager Todd Emmerson directly at 630.973.8105, or visit us on the web at: www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io

Leisure Pools announces new model for 2010: The Grand Riviera

Todd Emmerson · Jan 4, 2010 ·

Leisure Pools has announced a new model for the 2010 season. With dimensions of 40′ x 16′ x 8′, “The Grand Riviera will be the most innovative and stylish deep end pool in the industry” according to Ashley Gill, CEO of Leisure Pools.

The “Grand Riviera” will be the largest pool built in the Riviera series. In 2007 the Riviera line was introduced and was available in both a 34′ x 15′ x 5′ 11″ as well as a 30′ x 15′ x 5′ 8″ model. The first Riviera models have been very well received across the country and we here at Signature Pools have built many of these pools since it’s original release. The “Grand Riviera” will only add to the success of the Riviera line.

During 2009 our team at Signature Pools installed Riviera model fiberglass pools in several cities throughout Illinois including Addison, Hinsdale, Plainfield, South Barrington, and Seneca. The Grand Riviera will be a great addition to the Riviera line for customers looking for one of the largest free form fiberglass pools with 8′ depth available. The Grand Riviera will be available in any of the four exclusively licensed Aquaguard® gel coat finishes offered by Leisure Pools.

The much anticipated Grand Riviera is currently in the mold development process. This process begins with forming a plug for the pool. The plug is essentially a perfectly built model of the pool made out of wood. Once the plug is complete a mold is then built based off of the plug. Upon the mold being completed the pool will then be ready for production. We are anticipating the pool to be ready for production by early spring and are currently accepting orders for this incredible new pool!
Below you will see a video from our friends at River Pools and Spas (they serve the Virginia and Maryland areas) showing the beginning stages of the plug being built for the new Grand Riviera.

If you have any additional questions or would like to schedule a consultation with our sales and design team call us at 630.845.1145 or visit us at: www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io

Fiberglass Pool Owner in South Barrington, IL Recommends Signature Pools

Todd Emmerson · Dec 17, 2009 ·

September 28, 2009

To Signature Pools:

1. Why we chose to build a fiberglass pool:

~After a year of research we decided to build a fiberglass pool due to the quality of the product. We love how fast the pool was put in and it is really nice to not have to worry about getting “scratched” in the pool as you do with a gunite/concrete pool. We also love having our private oasis in the backyard and not having to go to various waterparks with hundreds of other people.

2. Our experience during the sales process:

~ Our experience with Todd was amazing. He is very knowledgeable and low pressure. Todd gave us all of the information that we needed to make our decision. He was very patient and when we signed the final contract we felt as if we made the right decision with no 2nd guessing.

3. Our experience during the installation process:

~ The installation was very fast and Tom, Jim & the rest of the Signature crew were very professional throughout the construction process.

4. Our experience owning a fiberglass pool from Signature Pools:

~We love our new pool and spa and everyone that we have had over are really impressed by how quick the pool went in and how beautiful our new pool and spa look. We are very happy with this purchase and look forward to many years of enjoying our pool!

Rebecca & Tom Koenig

South Barrington, IL

Riviera 34 & 8′ Round Spa

Nothing makes the team at Signature Pools more satisfied then 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 Customers or News and Updates as well as on our website www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io