|
Review content:
I worked with Ray Alderete and Brad Morton of Morton Design Group to design my pool/spa and outdoor environment. Mike Smith from MLS Landscape executed the hardscape, stonework, stone pool coping, and outdoor patios and outdoor kitchen.
Brad really listened to what I wanted in a pool/spa as I like to entertain alot. Also, the pool would be sited at one end of the yard and I did not want it to feel lopsided. I wanted a pool that looked like it was meant to be there given the orientation to teh house and existing outdoor living room (w firelplace). The design was perfection.
Next, Ray and his field manager, Tim Hackett, executed the excavation, infrastructure, forming, gunite, etc. We began in late May 2011 and we had water in the pool by July 27. Ray's team handled the inspectors and coordinated with Mike from MLS Landscape.
Ray, Tim, Mike all kept me up to speed via email, phone calls, weekly on-site walkthroughs, etc. We are finalizing the pool startup with Jeff from Clear Blue Pools and Mike is completing the outdoor kitchen this week.
This was not an inexpensive pool/spa/yard but I feel extremely good about the quality of construction, quality of service and the schedule in which these teams worked. The onsite construction teams were clean, courteous and showed up on time, put in full days, each day of the project.
I recommend each and every one of these companies, without hesitations.
Finally, one last decision was whether to go with the glass bead plaster which really was a discretionary option. I chose the aquamarine glass bead after much deliberation and the outcome is superb! Great light reflection both day and night.
|