Posted May 25th, 2008
January 2005 I began noticing my above ground pool needing some significant attention. This was not surprising after 12 years of trouble free usage from June to September each year.
I had always wanted an in-ground pool so rather than repair or replace the above-ground I began communicating/exploring this in-ground option with Wade of Clearwater pools. We spent the month of February and early March communicating and working the option of this in-ground,--size, pool options, etc. to meet the budget I had available.
One thing Wade told me throughout early March 05 was that if I wanted to be swimming in early June, he and his very experienced crew would need to begin late April/early May. We agreed on pool options/size/price and the start time by the end of March 05 and Wade began, on schedule, late April. The in-ground pool was completed by mid-May (the only delay was due to a small snow storm).
There are a number of noteworthy things that I would like to highlight in my dealings with Wade and Clearwater Pools, these past 4 years:
- Wade is very experienced in building the above and below ground pools in Newfoundland.. During the construction of my pool after the initial excavation Wade ran into significant ground water and by the end of that same day he had a fix in place to allow the water to be managed and to allow the completion of the pool's concrete floor, on schedule, in the coming days... In Newfoundland you will seldom deal only with sand; rocks/underground cliff/ground water/etc, are to be expected. Wade's experience allows the systematic resolution of these potential issues.
- If Wade agrees with you on completion timing and price you can sleep well being assured that he will meet his commitment.
- I have used Clearwater ( Wade and his family) to commission my pool in the spring, usually around end of May to beat the rush on his time in June, and de-commission in October, to ensure correct winterization of this significant investment. Proper winterization ensures trouble free start-up in the spring.
- This is a family business and Wade's wife and two sons are very active in accommodating the needs of their ever growing customer list. The list is growing, I am sure, due to their commitment to schedule and their personal attention to their customers.
One final important item when considering the installation of an in-ground; look at the step in section, it is added cost but in the long run it is very functional, great for seniors and small kids that will be getting in and out of your pool.
I highly recommend this family business and would be only too glad to share other aspects of my experience as you contemplate the installation of a swimming pool from Clearwater Pools.
Harold Kelly
Dunville, NL
Posted September 20, 2010
Dear Wade, Bryan & Staff of Clearwater,
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter would like to say thank-you!
When a child is seriouslly ill, dealing with pain and discomfort or coping with treatments and hospital stays, it may seem there is not much to smile about. But fora child whose wish is about to be granted, daily challenges become more bearable, and for many children the anticipation and excitement can have a dramatic effect on their healing. These wishes are as different as every child and are limited only to their imagination. Each wish is important because the child making it may not have a lifetime of tomorrows to make them come true. We will never have to say no a a wish child thanks to the support of people like you!
On behalf of Ryan's family and the Children's Wish Foundation we would like to say a big thank you to you and your team for making Ryan's wish come true.
Sincerly,
THE CHILDREN'S WISH FOUNDATION OF CANADA