Our pool was finished and filled back in April 2021. I don’t write reviews until I know I’m confident I got the right product and service originally promised. Today was just another reminder that Distinguished Pools knocked it out of the park. We have been enjoying our pool everyday. Whether that’s getting in, sitting by it or just admiring it from the window. Dan, his crew and all the folks he works with to accomplish every step of the job were nothing but stellar! Not only is the pool a work of art and functional, but the customer service Dan and his crew provide is just priceless. To this day, if I have a question I would call or text Distinguished Pools, 99.9% of the time I get an answer back the same day and within no more than 2 hours. They really go the extra mile to make sure you are confident in your multi-thousand dollar purchase. If you feel you have an issue they are willing to look in to it or just give you the info you need to continue to grow as a pool owner.

We researched a couple other pool building companies and I have to say that I am SO glad that we decided to go with Distinguished Pools. I have neighbors that have gone with other companies and they seem to have a few to several complaints about the build, the pool, and the communication.

As a new pool owner, a few recommendations.
1. If you can swing it, GET A POOL COVER! We got an automated pool cover and it was pricey. We have 2 young kids and we needed peace of mind about letting them play outside without worrying about any accident involving the pool. Now that was the only reason we got one, BUT man did we get more benefits from it! It keeps the pool warm, it keeps the water from evaporating (water conservation) and it helps keep the critters out!

2. Get the auto-fill; otherwise you will be filling it up very frequently. We don’t have to worry too much because of the POOL COVER, haha. But I would have loved the convenience of the built in auto fill. Not too big of a deal to go out turn on the faucet and let it run for a bit though.

3. Splurge for the mini pebble. It helps with traction, it extends the life of the plaster by like another 5-10 years, I believe it was, but the color makes a great view. Can be a little rough on the toes if you’ve been in for a long time, but eventually you don’t realize it any more.

4. Take advantage of their 1 month service after the pool is filled, get all the education you can from them to learn about your pool and how to take care of it. But you can always call and ask. We had gotten a different pool service because of location, but we’ve gone through 2 companies already because they weren’t tracking the chemicals properly. Liquid chlorine, no bueno for tile decor.

All in all, do your research on companies, but hands down…Distinguished Pools!
Forgot to mention, they provided us a paper that said to get other estimates! And References! What company does that?! A confident one.
Consumate Professionals.

After trying to work with a couple different companies who were unreliable, we found Distinguished Pools. Dan and his team did an awesome job. From coming up with the design through filling the pool, Dan kept us in the loop with every little detail. He was always available to answer our questions or help with any problems. We love our new pool and we use it almost daily. If you’re looking to get a pool built, Dan is your guy, no doubt about it!

We hired Distinguished Pools to revamp our 20 year old tan on tan on tan boring pool. Dan has great ideas about expanding the Baja shelf and brightening up the colors of the glass tile and pebbletech. He also suggested to widen the opening of the spill from the jacuzzi to make the water falling a bit more noisy. I like to hear the water. We also added stone around the jacuzzi. Replaced the coping with travertine and voila a new pool. We have really enjoyed working with Dan and his team and even hired them to maintain our pool. Can’t say enough good stuff about Distinguished.

We can’t express in words properly about our amazing experience with Dan and his team at Distinguished Pools and give them the proper justice. They created a beautiful tropical paradise for our family and friends to enjoy. They exceeded our expectations for sure! Every detail was carefully executed! Hiring a contractor is so stressful and for us usually results in our dissatisfaction. I can’t say that at all about Dan and Distinguished Pools. They cared about our project and our home as if it were theirs. They are everything you want in a pool contractor. I only wish they did more than just pools because we would hire them for everything! They truly designed a work of art in our backyard! We never want to go inside. We are beyond happy! From the minute they broke ground till the last paver being installed the experience and journey was a pleasant one. Dan was here monitoring every detail making sure it was perfect. Thank you Dan and Distinguished Pools for creating an amazing pool for us to enjoy for years to come!

Distinguished Pools is definitely the best company if you want a quality pool. I researched around 30 San Diego pool companies. After a couple months I cut down to the top 5 companies & then to the top 3. As I went along I finally figured out that many of the companies just can’t build a good pool. Dan, the owner, put together a CAD projection of my resort style pool and the ending pool matched exactly! The execution of the pool was amazing. Dan & Fred exceeded our expectations in every area!

Dan did a very large project for me 2yrs ago, that entailed a lot of requests (large grotto, multiple waterfalls, outdoor kitchen, hardscape, etc). I interviewed multiple pool contractors in San Diego (and nearly all of the large well-known names in town). We couldn’t have been happier in terms of the commitment to design, construction detail (a friend told me their rebar was the best they had ever seen), and service ever since.

While the project turned out beautifully, there were a couple of minor issues that arose shortly after construction and they were absolutely on top of every fix to ensure it was to our desired standard. That in itself was as important as anything else in the entire process – to witness their commitment to ensuring we received the highest quality of care.

Our pool is truly special; and I couldn’t imagine using any other contractor if/when we build another pool in the future. Additionally, I have already referred Dan to a couple of friends when asked for his contact details (and I rarely refer a professional service b/c I don’t know if it’s worth the risk of referring someone w/out complete confidence). And I’m not one to right reviews, but Dan and his team earned my highest vote of confidence so people can benefit from him in the future.

We initially were only going to replace our deck but after Dan Ramos came out and we asked a number of questions we decided to not only replace the deck but enlarge it and re-do our pool using the newest micro-pebble surface. The entire job was done on time and anything subsequent (new pool equipment) we asked Distinguished Pools to take care of. Dan is one of the better vendors we have ever run into (coming from the Midwest) as our experience with vendors out here has been less than desirable. He follows up quickly on anything that needs attention to as well.

Distinguished Pools designed and installed our lap pool (approx. 45’x10′) and hot tub (approx. internal dimensions 10′ x 10′). This was our first venture in home pools, so we required a knowledgeable and reputable company that could address our needs and assist us in making well-researched decisions. Additionally, we needed a company that could coordinate the pool infrastructure with our landscape architect. There is no doubt that we made the correct choice.
Dan Ramos, owner, was the exclusive contact for us from the very start. His 3D CAD program allowed us to visualize the various design ideas as we debated the style/features of the installation. This tool was invaluable.
The company handled every issue of construction: zoning, permits, coordinating with our landscape plans. Dan was the person on site, not a subordinate. The owner of the company has a vested interest in doing things right, and we were well served by this.
Although we do not currently use solar power, Dan set up our equipment so it can be easily adapted to incorporate solar at a later date.
After the project was finished, our questions or follow up needs were answered promptly.
It should be noted that Distinguished Pools’ all-in contract price was higher than the other “finalists” who bid on the project, but we are convinced that the quality of materials and service more than justifies the cost difference.

The owner of Distinguished Pools, Dan Ramos was our contact from beginning to end. He is the one that took our ideas and developed them into a visual concept that was exactly what we wanted. We entertained other bids that frankly didn’t listen to what we wanted the project to look like in the end. Distinguished stayed within budget, finished within the forecasted timeline and outlined each step and payment schedule along the way. If you are looking for one company to handle the whole project, this is the one. Any hick ups along the way, Dan and his crew addressed as if they owned it. Our project was a big one and involved 7,000 square feet of Travertine. The stone masons were masters. I can say that the before project picture looks exactly like the after project picture. Top notch workmanship and follow through.

Dan at Distinguished Pools designed and built a gorgeous custom pool and spa for us with all the latest equipment. We’ve heard lots of scary stories from neighbors who’ve built pools and are more grateful than ever for our experience with DP! We really trust Dan to always do the right thing and provide high quality work. He came highly recommended from our interior contractor who he built a pool for and he didn’t disappoint. He showed up when he said he would, his employees are true craftsman and were great to work with also. We wanted very low maintenance so he helped guide us to the best finish and equipment choices- we chose quartz and pebble and he selected top of the line equipment for us from Jandy. We ran into some problems along the way unrelated to Dan but he helped us problem solve and was flexible in dealing with them.

Distinguished pools came highly recommended by our home contractor, and after interviewing several other high end pool builders we selected them. Dan has a wealth of knowledge and really enjoys the creative process of designing just the right pool. He also seems has a lot of patience putting up with very particular people who ask way too many detailed questions, and try to deviate far from his thoughtful suggestions like I tend to do.

He provided good supervision of the project. A bit of some small tile setting seemed slightly off in a couple spots to me that others didn’t seem to notice and he was quick about getting it taken care of. I should have written this review a couple years ago. What finally pushed me was the continued expedient responsiveness and attentiveness to the project even 2 years later. We had a manufacturer defect cause a sensor fail and apparently the manufacturer did something that effected the color of our pebbletec over time, and we had a manufacturer defect in the lights. Each time his team have been very responsive, courteous and got someone out within a day or 2 and got it taken care of with no hassles, forms to fill or cost on our end. Awesome. Not the cheapest or most expensive, but well worth the money he charged

We used Distinguished Pools to renovate our 15 year old pool in the 4S Ranch area and to upgrade our backyard with travertine stone. This was approximately a $100k renovation including new stone coping, stone tile at the waterline, complete redo of the spa, new pool equipment and covering all of the cement with travertine. We worked directly with the owner, Dan, on the project. Dan has a no-nonsense, no pressure approach to his business. He did everything he said he was going to do and he did it on time and within the budget he quoted to us. When there was an unanticipated complication, he and his time followed up promptly. The project was completed earlier this year and he has had his guys back a couple of time for minor issues that were corrected. Our experience was Distinguished pools was as promised, on time and within budget. I would use the company again.

Dan & team built the backyard of our dreams. It is truly exceptional and is a constant source of pride and joy when we have friends and family visit. It’s not uncommon to have visitors take pictures outside with the pool, waterfalls & caves serving as an amazing tropical backdrop. I couldn’t be happier with the final product.

Dan is by far the best professional I’ve worked with. From day 1 when we were first accepting bids he stood apart from all of the others. I had seen Dan’s work on Houzz and was impressed with the interesting and different items he incorporated into his pools (e.g. Artificial tree branch swing hanging off a waterfall). He sat with us for 1hr and came back several days later with a complete 3D walkthrough of what our dream pool could look like. His prices were very completive and it was clear that he knew exactly what he was talking about. We were sold.

Dan was completely involved during the whole build out process often providing design guidance as well as walking us through each step of the build process. I found Dan to be very responsive to any questions or concerns that we had and always willing to think out of the box on how to solve problems. One thing that makes our pool very unique is a lumbung (Palapa) that juts out over the pool. We had shown Dan pictures of something similar we had seen in a Four Seasons in Bora Bora. Dan contacted an Indonesian company, had them spec out the Lumbung, build it and ship it to the US. It took quite a while to get to us but the final end product is just incredible. Just one example of how Dan was able to help us build our dream pool.

I highly recommend Distinguished Pools. If I was to do any work again on another Pool, Spa or backyard hardscape Dan would be the first one I would contact.

We were looking to have an in-ground in our back yard. We were fortunate to have Distinguished Pools do the work. From the start to project completion every member of the Distinguished Pools team made extordinaruy efforts to provide a quality product, on-time, and within budget. The owner Dan took the time to give us appreciated assistence in the selction of tile, heating and pump equipment that would meet our needs. The finished product is better than I expected

I would give Distinguished Pools my highest recommendations and I would use them again for future projects.

This is our first time ever building a pool from ground up. We had many resources to chose from when we started this project. A good friend referred Dan Ramos and his company Distinguished Pools saying he is accurate in his pricing, knowledgable and very helpful in helping design the perfect pool. Well, as we approach completion of our pool it is all True and the referral couldn’t have been more spot on. We are so pleased with Dan’s professional attitude and direction our backyard (pool) is exactly what we visioned.

There are many choices when making this decision and we are happy we made the right one.

Thank you Dan and Distinguished Pools!