It’s disappointing I have an Aqua Pool in my backyard that cracked significantly and stopped holding water only 2.5 years after build. It’s even more disappointing how Aqua has handled the troubleshooting and repair process.
The pool was completed Fall of 2017, and was only ever maintained by Aqua. At Spring 2020 opening, significant structural cracks were revealed that have worsened with time. Aqua first applied epoxy patches on the easy to reach cracks. That did not solve the water loss, and despite visible cracking in the Spa, Pool/Spa wall, skimmer, and stairs, they dispatched a crew to pressure test the spa jets (passed with no issue) – and then sent us a bill for that work. We questioned the bill. They called us for payment, and told us that within a week they’d be getting back to us with an estimate and proposal for a full repair. We paid the bill, and nearly a year later still have not received a quote for repair.
We’ve held off on writing any review, waiting to see if or how Aqua would ultimately resolve this situation. We have tried to be patient and understanding, giving Aqua multiple chances to earn back our trust and make things right. And we’ve wanted to believe that they would. After a year of being passed around between different employees and different departments, making no progress towards a solution, and only watching our pool continue to deteriorate, we finally reached out to the owner hoping to find some clarity. His response was more than disappointing. He deflected responsibility, placing blame on his subcontractors and throwing his own employees under the bus, and the only “solution” he offered us was more temporary patches. It’s starting to feel as if Aqua either doesn’t know how or just doesn’t want to fix the critical problems with their own product.
Our experience certainly doesn’t line up with the quality of craft and level of service that Aqua advertises. They proudly state that they’ve been in business for over 50 years, and they’re now under second generation ownership. But our experience has taught us that a reputation inherited is only as good as a reputation upheld.
