Pool & Spa Service - Waukesha, WI
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Penguin Pools is a full-service swimming pool contractor and designer. We have been serving Southeastern Wisconsin since 2000, helping homeowners create their own personal slice of paradise in their backyard. Penguin Pools specializes in building and designing inground swimming pools. We build vinyl liner pools and fiberglass swimming pools. We also offer above ground pool construction (both standard and on-ground). But our expertise doesn't stop there; we build world-class enhancements to your swimming pool by adding in spas, custom water features, custom lighting and designer concrete patios. And, if you already own a swimming pool and need to get back into shape for next summer, we offer pool renovation and remodeling services, along with swimming pool maintenance and repair. Our goal has always been to provide the highest quality swimming pool possible to fit within a customer's budget. We make every effort to give you the type of pool that "you" want, not the one that someone is trying to "sell" you. That's our promise. And, that's the key difference: there's no high-pressure tactic. We NEVER compromise on quality or ease of maintenance. In fact, Penguin Pools includes a number of items as standard features on all their swimming pools, which you may be charged extra for, or not even be made aware of elsewhere. We cater to customers who want an outdoor living space that is outside the ordinary. We want to build you a backyard that is as much a conversation piece as a place to get wet and swim. We know your swimming pool represents one of your single biggest investments, and strive to make your asset pay dividends for years to come. At Penguin Pools, we design and build for the long term, so you will consider your outdoor living environment a major improvement to your lifestyle...now and for as long as you keep your home.
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Bonnie G.
I reached out to Penguin Pools as I need our liner replaced. I was sent a quote with a contract to be sent back along with 60% of the quoted price and 3 liner design choices as materials were going in and out of stock almost daily. I signed the contract, sent a check for almost $4,000 as well as 3 liner choices on 5/12. I received an email that my pool would be opened the week of the 24th and the tech would be measuring the liner at that time to order the new one. I reached out to find out if I was able to find the exact date as I did not want to leave my gate unlocked for a week and I was told they would notify me a day prior to their arrival. Thursday the 27th late afternoon I reached out as I had not heard back and received an email the morning of the 28th stating that due to staff shortages and weather (weather had not been bad) they were behind but were hoping for Friday or Saturday. I expressed my concern was more about getting the liner measured and ordered and they assured me it would be measured at time of opening and they would be there that day. The tech did in fact show up and was very pleasant but advised me that he was unable to measure due to the pool not being clear. I would think when they scheduled this, they should be aware that pools are not clean at opening after being closed all winter. In years past, when I've had my pool opened, the tech brushes down the liner and hot tub, chlorine is in the tube, the skimmer is set correctly, the overflow spa is correctly operating. None of these things occurred on top of the liner not being measured. I reached out on June 1st with my concerns and was told the pool needs to be clear to measure. Although that is all logical to me, why was it not scheduled differently as they should know this if they are in the pool business. I was advised to send pictures and they would get me scheduled. I immediately sent photos and requested to be scheduled asap to get the liner ordered as it is a month wait for the liner and materials are what they are. I expressed I was concerned about the install due to the misinformation up to this point and have yet to hear back. I emailed them in the morning 6/4/21 requesting to just have my money refunded minus the pool opening since they could not have the courtesy to respond to my concerns or schedule the lining measurement, still no response. It appears once they have your money, they do not feel the need to do much beyond the minimal. I can understand if they are short staffed or busy but how hard is it to reply to an email? If I received an email, even if late in the evening I could respect that but nothing. Unfortunate that a company doesn't care about their customers. I will be contacting my attorney to get my money back and work with a company that values their customers. Very frustrated to say the least.
Address
1701 Indianwood Ln
Waukesha, WI 53186
Photo | Project | Date | Description | Cost | Home |
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18' x 40' with Auto Cover & Stone Flat Work | Oct 2014 | 18' x 40' Rectangle inground swimming pool built by Penguin Pools in West Bend, WI. The pools has two custom steel steps with benches, a spill over spa, and all grey fittings. The customer was looking for an outdoor space that pulled everything together with their existing outdoor bar and allowed for people swimming to watch their outdoor TV. This Vinyl liner swimming pool was made to fit what the customer wanted and what they needed for their backyard. | $65k | West Bend, WI | |
Non-Rectangle Vinyl Liner Inground Swimming Pool | Jul 2013 | Free-Form vinyl liner inground swimming pool in Franklin, WI. This customer was looking for a non-rectangle pool and a covered seating area to match their existing house. The stone work on the seating area and pillars make the pool fit the backyard perfectly. The custom steel step from Penguin Pools fit perfectly in the corner of the pool make it a seamless entry from the house. | $95k | Franklin, WI | |
Grecian Vinyl Liner Pool | Jul 2012 | The customer was looking for a pool large pool that had a simple pool house for a bathroom and changing area. The pool area includes a fire pit just off of their lounging along with landscaping worked into the pool area. This huge 22??? x 44??? Grecian pool works perfectly being on a 45 degree angle from the house. | $55k | Muskego, WI | |
20' x 40' Pool with Retractable Roof / Structure | Jul 2008 | The customer was looking to replace their above ground pool with an inground swimming pool plus they wanted some way to protect it from the elements. Penguin Pools built the pool and then there was a retractable structure put over the pool that ran in tracks next to the pool. | $45k | Union Grove, WI | |
FreeForm Inground Swimming Pool Remodel - APSP Award Winner | Jun 2008 | Customer wanted to revamp their old swimming pool and make it shine again. Penguin Pools gave the customer a new inground swimming pool, more patio area, customer waterfall with slide. | $68k | Waterford, WI |