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“Pool Zones is a company with utmost integrity - something that is hard to come by these days. Janine jumped in as a replacement for a contractor we originally chose (turned out to be a bad mistake not choosing Pool Zones right away). She laid out the plan and she stuck to it. The whole process took roughly 90 days - from submitting to the township for approval - to swimming. The pool was actually ready two weeks earlier but it turns out you can't swim for two weeks after the pool is finished due to the curing process. Go figure... However, Janine told us that upfront, so no surprises there. There were hick-ups along the way because of unforeseen circumstances (for example, heavy rain eroding edges of the pool prior to gunite). Janine responded quickly and added an enormous amount of rebar to stabilize the edges and allowing the process to continue. Pool Zones was equipped and prepared for supply chain issues as they keep a decent amount of inventory, so we are able to swim this summer. All in all, this went a lot better than expected. I normally wouldn't stick my head out and recommend anyone, but Janine and the Pool Zones are a safe bet. This is a decent group of people doing a very good job.”
Miroslav Berjan
Miroslav Berjan
“My wife and I do not have enough words to describe our journey with Pool Zones’ Janine Wilson. In simplest words, if you want a creative, high quality, safety driven, reliability oriented, well versed with new technologies, and fluent with rules and regulations company, and a person with full of fun and energy to build your dream pool – close your eyes and sign-up with Janine. More details, our journey started with evaluation of 7 different pool companies. We compared them with multiple factors varying from cost, knowledge, track record, flexibility and many more to keep this feedback short – Janine (we call her J9 and love her very much, actually she has become a part of our extended family forever) rose to the top without any doubts. We created a design (multiple iterations with ideas without a frown). We had lots of fun selecting materials (again multiple trips to different showrooms with J9 on our side), went over every construction phase before and after completion (J9 caught anything that we missed to attain perfection, I was impressed with her eagle eyes 😊) – I can go on forever. In addition (true story) – one of my golfer friends with company A and I started building pool at the same time. We became pool buddies to share our progress and look at each other’s design and in particular compare two companies speed and quality of execution. Let me summarize his end experience to keep this short. His company A and Pool Zones finished our pools about the same time – he has so many complaints starting from pool company A not returning his phone calls to fix the issues, to having design defects lacking up to date technologies (manually turning spa valves on/off, as an example) – my friend is now fixing and upgrading many issues company A left behind himself. On the other hand, in our case we had zero issues and J9 is still coming over (pool finished over a month ago) and continually educating us without a hesitation. Everyone so far who has looked at our pool has fallen in love with the design and results of creative thoughts that went into getting us our dream pool via J9 – we would recommend J9 to anyone who wants to get their dream pool built, actually if we would do this again J9 would be our choice.”
Izhar Ahmad
Izhar Ahmad
5 stars
Artemio Nambo
Artemio Nambo
“You won’t find a more professional and competent group to repair and update your pool equipment. Never have I had such a wonderful communication with a service company than I have had with Janine. Our project had its fair share of surprises but they were all handled from start to finish professionally, timely, and within the estimated quote. Janine and her company truly go the extra mile to make sure their customers needs are met in addition to making thoughtful suggestions about best operating procedures as well as future needs and desires for optimal pool enjoyment. 5 star all the way!!!!”
Jeminah Van Handel
Jeminah Van Handel
“Janine is brilliant at building pools and landscaping. Her expertise and experience saved us money and the headache of dealing with our initial pool builder who was incompetent. We trust her opinion and know that she will provide us with the best options and information to make decisions. She is hands-on, unlike our previous pool builder. We continue to use Janine’s landscaping maintenance services because of her attention to detail, honesty, and expertise. We have recommended her to many of our friends.”
N K
N K
“After encountering uncertainty at a critical juncture of our pool installation—question of where to install pump and degree of slope permitted to maximize efficiency, we reached out to Janine. We learned about her from her YouTube video on infinity edge pool construction. She enthusiastically agreed to review our construction to date. She looked at pics and construction drawings. She was able to immediately answer our main question as well as make suggestions to avoid future water loss. I found her insight invaluable and wish I could fly her out here to ride herd on my contractor and crew. If you’re looking for a real pro, don’t hesitate to reach out to Janine.”
Norm Silverman
Norm Silverman
“Janine's work blends simplicity of design with attention to detail all while maintaining functionality. What impressed me most was the level of craftsmanship– the fit and finish is truly pro level. For those of you contemplating a signature pool rather than production pool, I enthusiastically recommend Janine's Pool Zones with 5-stars.”
Rick Johnson
Rick Johnson
“I had an infinity edge pool installed in my home and ran into some issues that indicated the pool contractor I used (prior to meeting Janine) lacked experience. After five months of dealing with issues, I felt hopeless and searched youtube videos on similar issues to mine to see what some experts had to say. I found Janine's videos, and she knew what she was talking about. Luckily, she responded right away after I reached out, and she was able to help me understand the issues and give me enough confidence on what the right solution was so that I could then have my pool contractor execute those recommendations. My pool is now running correctly, but I no longer feel "hopeful" that it was installed correctly, but instead "confident" that it was installed correctly. I highly recommend her services to anyone who needs an expert option and guidance.”
Tony Elias
Tony Elias
““Janine Wilson, owner of Pool Zones, is phenomenal. Now she’s not the cheapest, but she’s definitely the best. We are beyond satisfied with her pool design, customer service, attention to detail, transparency, communication, knowledge, understanding of our needs and our final product. The entire pool process has been a delight and I’d pick her again any day of the week.” S .J Peale.”
Cesar Aguirre
Cesar Aguirre
“Janine with Pool Zones is extremely responsive, professional and compassionate! She did a gorgeous design build pool and spa for my father . For my home , she added a saltwater system to our existing in ground pool and gave superb design and maintenance ideas to us!! Top notch customer service!!! I highly recommend Janine and Pool Zones!”
Virginia Swanson
Virginia Swanson
“I'm a Real Estate Photographer and my company is "Ed's Real Estate Photography". Janine with Pool Zones contacted me to go and photograph one of her projects. After some time going back and forth and waiting on her project to be up to her standards, I was able to go to the site and start my job. I was astounded by the level of quality she provided for her clients and it was a pleasure of mine to be able to capture such quality work. Her clients were impressed by her work and the features she provides for their pool. From an artistic point of view, her pools are fantastic and it definitely helps to add on to my portfolio. I will definitely keep Pool Zones in mind whenever I, or any of my clients, want a well designed pool at their property Here are a few photos I captured for her!”
Eduardo Medina
Eduardo Medina
5 stars
Nazar Dvozhanovskyi1
Nazar Dvozhanovskyi1
“"Janine has been a real pleasure to work with from day one. This was a complicated project that has required a great deal of creativity make successful. Janine has shown unprecedented commitment to making sure every detail of the project has been achieved. She was budget conscious and delivered on her commitments. I’d highly recommend her for any pool or spa project. In an industry known for lots of low integrity characters, Janine’s reliability and trustworthiness is gratifying."”
Emily Hunter
Emily Hunter
“Janine was an absolute pleasure to work with. Of our other designs, by far, she was in a class by herself. Pure elegance and beauty! Our build was quite complex, with several super cool features. Her quality and competency were second to none. Her teams were all first-rate artisans. We could not be happier with the end result, and have no reservations of recommending Janine, as a first-rate quality swimming pool builder. Thank you, Janine, you truly know your craft, and we LOVE our entire backyard living experience!”
Linda Zagar
Linda Zagar
“Janine Wilson may advertise as a “Pool Builder”. What she really is a Magician, Artist Extraordinaire, and Full-filler of Dreams! During the past year of Covid-19, filled with back orders, supplies shortages and labor issues, she performed magic and installed the most beautiful pool ever. Janine was able to anticipated almost every obstacle and work around it. Ordering supplies immediately and scheduling ahead. This is our first and last pool we will build, therefore, we wanted all the “bells and whistles”. We have a smaller back yard and didn’t want the pool to look out of place. Janine was able to give us everything we wanted, and more and stayed within our budget. We made a few changes along the way but she discussed the cost of each item so we had no surprises at the end and gave us guidance along the way. Keeping us informed of each step and scheduling change. It would be hard to say what is the most spectacular part of the pool is, the pebble and glass bottom, the spa, the tanning ledge, the tile are all beautiful. But, Janine’s extra touches such as the perfectly placed deco tile, the special lightning, the special water features she install. All are a work of art. However, the most important thing is she always answered our calls and still does. We had so many questions but she always took to time to answer them. She listened to our ideas. She truly goes the extra mile, with trips to the pebble and plaster company, visits from the in-floor cleaner representative and the chemical company. Our beautiful pool has truly made our dreams come true.”
Mary Thatcher
Mary Thatcher
“After meeting with five different pool companies we selected California Pools without hesitation. Janine is truly a professional with integrity. Informing us of each step during the construction and even after with teaching how to manage pool chemistry. Her attention to detail and design is amazing. No one else mentioned jet placement in the spa to accommodate my husbands height. Janine was aware we are planning a boat/jet ski dock and suggested the electrical lines be placed at the same time as the pool saving us a substantial amount of money. How many business's truly think about saving the client money? The process was smooth and we are extremely satisfied with our pool and spa! Search no more and select California Pools with Janine Wilson”
Jo Bookman
Jo Bookman
“Janine is by far the most detailed and thorough pool builder I have yet had the pleasure to work with. The personal time she affords her clients from the very first communication is unheard of. Her attention to detail is phenomenal, and I dare say many builders, whether knowingly or unknowingly, actually gloss over the actual precision it takes to build an expertly-designed custom backyard pool and outdoor living space. A true hands-on and ON-SITE builder/designer in every step of the process accompanied with her years of experience in the field offer her clients a wealth of industry knowledge, and comfort in knowing the job will be done to perfection. ”
Sara Gossett
Sara Gossett
“Janine with California Pools has been great to work with on our project. Although we ultimately decided to delay the project due to other factors, working with Janine has been a 5 star experience. She is committed to customer service and it shows in her designs and the interactions we had. I would recommend her to friends and anyone interested in building a pool”
Duncan Ford
Duncan Ford
5 stars
Istiaq Hossan Shuvo
Istiaq Hossan Shuvo
“Professional job from start to finish! Janine’s experience was evident from the effective design advice she provided throughout our project. She objectively explained options and helped us decide on just the right materials and design for our patio project with excellent results. All work was accomplished on time or ahead of schedule and Janine maintained timely oversight and communications with us throughout the project. Jose and his partner did an absolutely meticulous installation; their attention to detail was superb!”
Marry D
Marry D
“Janine had helped me designed my pool back in 2016. And I can’t be more happy about it after since then. I had a not quite good experience about the other pool designer I had spoke with, they just don’t listen what I want for my pools but only tells me what I can NOT have. But all about Janine is she listed to you, every request and every wish list you want, she will try to make it happen and she make it within the price range you want to be. I mean, that is how amazing she is and how good she’s at her job. I don’t mind to pay a little extra to get my ideal pool and you can’t sell me if you don’t know give me what I want! The best decision I made is called Janine at first place, and she gave me my dream pool that all of my family can enjoy for quite a long time! Thank you Janine! Really appreciated and looking forward to work with you again when I’m moving to the next house! Lol”
Sunny Lu
Sunny Lu
“After receiving several quotes to build our pool, we selected California Pools for our project. From the initial meeting, we knew that Janine Wilson was the right contractor for us. In our first meeting, she came prepared with a comprehensive package that detailed California Pools’ experience, and she took the time to understand our requirements, priorities and budget. Afterwards, she provided a detailed design and proposed cost. The design tools she used allowed us to visualize and iterate on the design till we had exactly what we wanted, within our budget. Every step of the way, Janine has been highly responsive in answering all questions and to verify the quality of the work performed. Our pool project included it all: travertine decking, fountains, heated spa, landscaping, irrigation and kitchen. Janine kept us informed every step of the way, giving us updates on progress made and upcoming events. Janine’s knowledge, attention to detail and communication skills are the best I’ve ever experienced with any contractor for a home renovation project. Every phone call, text or email was answered within hours (if not minutes). Our finished project is beautiful and exactly what we wanted for our backyard. I would definitely recommend California Pool for any backyard projects and specifically I would recommend Janine Wilson as a highly qualified reputable Pool builder.”
Mark Jernigan
Mark Jernigan
“Fabulous attention to detail with Pool Zones. With Pool Zones, I had a remarkable experience and learned a lot. Janine teaches and instructs every step of the way.”
Mokarrom Alam
Mokarrom Alam
“As a 28 year Landscape Contractor, being the visual vitally important portion of many top pool contractor projects. Janine, Is truly on another level. Attention to detail is a standard with her. I highly recommend! Very knowledgeable from start to finish. Thank you California pools. You not only exceed expectations as a top pool contractor in many markets. You hire the best in the industry!”
Transparent One
Transparent One
“If you're worried about the stress that a building project brings with it then simply choose Janine Wilson as your pool builder and sit back! I was told by other pool builders that I could not put a pool in my space because they did not read the plans carefully enough - Janine pays attention to detail!! Janine has been fabulous from the onset and dealt with extremely picky pool inspectors and codes. This lady knows her stuff and nothing gets in her way! She has gone above and beyond what any builder would do to ensure I have my perfect oasis! She has come in on budget and under time frame and I have never ever come across that in a building project before! I cannot recommend California Pools highly enough!”
Andy Bruce
Andy Bruce
“We have chosen to work with California Pools for our big backyard project which included: pool, travertine deck, drainage and landscaping, because Janine was the most down-to-earth expert we had been interviewing. She perfectly understood our requirements and taste and her pricing was right within our budget. She has this great ability of explaining technical details in simple language so that we can understand; and since day one, her experience, expertise and attention to details have made all the difference. She has kept us informed on the project every step of the way, communicating on what had been accomplished and what to expect next. She has been very helpful with finding and offering solutions when unexpected events came up. She came on site for all major milestones and paid careful attention to all details and inspecting everything after the crews to make sure the work was up to her high quality standards. Our backyard looked very sad and was a total mess until Janine and her crews worked their magic! And although our project is not completely done yet, it already looks a thousand times better! That travertine deck is just fabulous!”
Laurence Godin
Laurence Godin
“Janine's pool designs impress me with her attention to the big picture as well as the details. Everything flows aesthetically as well as practically in her unique designs, and she enjoys keeping up with and using new materials and techniques. She stays up to date and expands her skills with courses, which shows in her designs.”
Linda Fraser
Linda Fraser
“We highly recommend Janine Wilson with California Pools! Ms. Wilson went out and beyond to make our experience so easy and wonderful. She is very sweet and helpful, she went over all our questions as many times as we needed and took care of every single detail. Ms. Wilson is a very talented designer. We really appreciated her creativity, her intelligence and her ability to work so promptly. She provides excellent service overall!”
Sonia Rubio
Sonia Rubio
“We are extremely satisfied with our pool! We just finished filling it yesterday and our kids have been in it the majority of the day. As with any construction project, nothing ever goes perfectly. The few bumps in the road were handled phenomenally by Janine. She has been understanding and extremely responsive since day one. Dig to swim was 29 days!! Her flexibility to meet in the evening and on weekends has been a huge help for us as my husband has crazy work hours. If you are on the fence about what pool contractor to sign with, and you're asking for opinions, there is no question that we would choose California Pools again!”
Sarah Myhand
Sarah Myhand
“I called and spoke with Janine. I told her I was looking for some plans to be drawn up for a property so we could see what would be possible in the space given. In just a few hours she was able to send me detailed renderings of exactly what I asked for. They were professional and prompt in their service and definitely someone I enjoy doing business with!”
Andrew Day
Andrew Day
“Janine does great work and has great attention to detail. Definitely go to her for any custom pool needs.”
Kamil Patel
Kamil Patel
5 stars
Superior Concrete Designs
Superior Concrete Designs
“California Pools is a great company to work with. Janine is wonderful and I highly recommend for your pool project.”
Rick Erhardt
Rick Erhardt
“This company went WAY out of their way and above and beyond to help my family with a pool issue we were having. Even without me asking they kept checking in with me and helping me find solutions to a problem and I can’t thank them enough for it. USE THIS COMPANY!”
Adam Spielvogel
Adam Spielvogel
“My experience with Janine is that she is very detailed and is always refining her craft!”
Hiren Sanghvi
Hiren Sanghvi
5 stars
Dennis Wilson
Dennis Wilson
“This is a very standup company no matter what you need to get done they can help you out or refer you to the proper place to get things done with your pool!”
Liquid Minutes By Liquid Extreme Pools
Liquid Minutes By Liquid Extreme Pools
“This is a very standup company no matter what you need to get done they can help you out or refer you to the proper place to get things done with your pool!”
Tierra Davis
Tierra Davis
5 stars
Gwendoline Menga
Gwendoline Menga
“It was nice to work with Mrs. Wilson , looking forward to work with them again. Reliable company.”
Rodriguez Blanco
Rodriguez Blanco
“overall a professional”
Sidon Harris
Sidon Harris
“Honest and kind. Highly recommend.”
Stacy O.
Stacy O.
5 stars
David Kelemen
David Kelemen
5 stars
Jesse Jusenius
Jesse Jusenius
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There are 3 types of starting prices;

  • Vinyl liner in ground starting from $32,000.
  • Fiberglass starting from $55,000.
  • Concrete “gunite” starting from $90,000.

We are a custom pool builder, so our projects consist of pool/spa with various features such as water feature, fire pit, extended patio areas, swim-up bar, colored lights, rock waterfall, etc.

From 2 months and beyond.
Excludes HOA & permit approvals.

We include that.  You pay any fees or HOA.

Best to have it ready by spring, so you can swim in the summer.

  • More patio space.
  • A shallow area of water for sitting or tanning.
  • Bar stools and/or swim-up bar.
  • Umbrella areas and inserts for umbrella sleeves.
  • Bubbles on the shallow area .
  • Water features on raised walls.

From $6,000 and up, if building a gunite pool. They are much more expensive if they are stand alone.

Definitely avoid any black colors. Best colors are medium blue colors. And best to avoid Gray.

Not to exceed 5′ in the deep end and start with 3 and a 1/2 feet in the shallow end. This will give a nice gradual slope.

  • Travertine stone (medium heat).
  • Stamped concrete (poor choice).
  • Acrylic coated (& textured) concrete (medium heat).
  • Aggregate concrete can look good with tropical pool (hot)
    Flagstone (hot)    .

Called pebble Tech or pebble sheen or pebble stone. Very durable long lasting. But be careful about color selection.

Some of the colors are Gray base they don’t look too good in the shallow area. And some of the colors are greenish and they don’t look too good either. So the best color to select is something in a tropical blue or a mid-range blue that has a nice blue colored plaster concrete background.

Here the top ones;

  • They steps into the pool at too high 12″. There needs to be more steps in the pool so as to make them 8″ high each.
  • The color of the interior is a pool color gray or has teal overtones.
  • The depth is too deep, from 3 1/2 feet to 7′ in less than 28’ length.
  • The spa water on seat is too shallow for taller people. Spa seats are designed for people up to 5’ 10” tall.
  • Lighting is another area. The LED lights are substantially dimmer than the original incandescent. They have transitioned from 500 Watts incandescent to 300 Watts. Either use more lights in the pool or choose a white LED non-color changing for 400 Watts.

Spa profile. The spa height should either be 6″ or 18″ but not 12″.  At 6″ it is one step up, which is nice to create a low profile and water feature.

At 18″ it becomes a seat, for entertaining, so becomes practical.