Jim was honest, interesting, funny and always punctual. he came out and gave me an estimate of a $1000 to repair a leak in a manifold and replace 16 jets. Jim came out and spent over an hour cleaning the section of work to be able to order what he needs. he came back with the parts closest that match my old jacuzzi, and once he started work to install, he stopped and informed me of the quality of the spa and the issues. Jim was honest and didn't want to do anything that wouldn't be fully satisfactory, he informed me that even if we repaired it there was issues with the structure of the jacuzzi and it will continue to leak and possibly the leak would travel due to the air bubbles in the body. he recommended we stop and not install anything and instead use the funds to find/replace the jacuzzi. I very much appreciate the honest, its a breath of fresh air now a days. He even got me in touch with a friend that wants to get rid of a much newer jacuzzi which needs minor work (compared to the price of buying). I would hire Jim again in a heart beat, specially if I get the used jacuzzi that he mentioned or even if I buy new/used and ever need any work.
Description of Work: the original work was to repair a leak in a jacuzzi. although it took some time to get him out to see the spa, about a week or so. He was punctual, honest and experienced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Ed C.
02/2015
5.0
plumbing, pool cleaners
+ 0 more
We have been having intermittent problems with our pool pumping system for about a year. I have spent hours priming the system to get the water circulating again. My pool guy couldn't figure out what was going on and said we might need a new pump. We had used Jim (Turbo) to install our heater a few years ago and he was great so we gave him a call. He came over between calls about twenty minutes later and within 5 minutes had figured out the problem. Our pool guy had started putting an extra chlorine tablet on the lip of the pool return and, when people splashed around a bit, it was becoming wedged in the flap that drops down. The tablet would eventually dissolve, which is the reason it was intermittent. While there he showed me how to prime the pump without buckets of water and gave me several other tips. Total charge? 0. Jim is a great guy that is honest, generous and deserves any business this entry might give him. Oh, yeah. Funny, too!
Description of Work: Repaired our pool pumping system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Marjory B.
01/2015
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Great. We communicated quite a bit by text because of the differences in his schedule and mine. He came, he saw, he diagnosed, he ordered the necessary part and he came back & installed. Our spa had been unusable for quite some time and now it's great!
Description of Work: Diagnosed and replaced heat pump in our 10 year old spa
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$460
paul W.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing, pool cleaners
+ 0 more
Great service and quick replacement of my spa pump. I initially called Jim and explained how my pump was not working. He offered to guide me through a troubleshooting of my spa over the phone, which he hoped would fix my problem - at no cost. Jim said something similar to ' wouldn't it be nice if you could fix it yourself and save a few hundred dollars'? Friends, that's customer service. Unfortunately, my pump could not be fixed over the phone - it was fried..... Jim came out the next day, confirmed my pump was dead and ordered me a new one. The pump came in two days and he installed it the next. My spa is working great now thanks to Jim. I called another spa place first before calling Jim. They told me it would take a week to come see me. Needless to say, I did not hire them. Jim is very responsive and is quite funny. I've never come across a guy who sends you a picture of himself before he shows up.. just so you know who he is when he comes knocking at your front door. That's awesome! I'd recommend Jim to anyone who needs spa repair.
Description of Work: Replaced a pump on my spa.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
john C.
10/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Great work, fair price. Would definitely recommend to others. As far as professionalism goes, this guy is quite a character, but in a good way. He did a great job.
Description of Work: Pump and heater wouldn't work. Turbo Spa Repair diagnosed it right away and repaired it. Has run like a charm ever since.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
theresa A.
09/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
I was more than pleased with Jim/owner of turbo spa. He came out on a tues. diagnosed the problem for two j valves that allow my spa to work. This system is over 35 years old. On Friday night (dark) Jim came out and fixed the equipment. I asked him on tuesday if he could get it repaired by Sunday because I had people coming over for a party. Blew my mind (in a good way) that he came out so late. I was hanging over his shoulder the entire time and he had no problem with my and quot;WATCHINGand quot; the entire process. He was spot on and treated me with respect. He is my go to guy for as long as I live in my house. I would recommend him to anyone but especially to women. He does not talk down or try and pull a fast one. This man is the real deal and I appreciated his honestly and his ability to fix old equipment as opposed to ripping it out and putting new equipment in. I would not have been able to afford that.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired two very old j valves for spa.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$168
kathleen B.
08/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
He was very funny, punctual and knowledgeable. When we purchased the recommended model he quickly returned for installation and wiring. It was difficult to find someone w/dry sauna knowledge. He is it for sure!!!
Description of Work: I had a very old dry sauna model and he removed it and installed one I purchased that he recommended.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Manon R.
07/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Once the spa was refilled, I couldn't get it to work. I called him back. He tried to troubleshoot over the phone. When that didn't work, he came back to the house, made an adjustment and it worked! He didn't even charge me for that last visit. He's a bit quirky but I loved it. More pleasant than a stiff, serious repair guy. He knows his stuff. He texted me a picture of himself before he came for the first time. I knew who to expect. I hope I don't him again but if I do, I won't hesitate to call him for service. Definitely would recommend him to others.
Description of Work: I contacted him on Friday afternoon. He came over the same day to take a look at the spa. Made a diagnosis, gave me an estimate and set-up the repair day/time. He came back the following Wednesday to install the new heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$260
John S.
06/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Jim was very responsive, helpful and good to work with.
Description of Work: Diagnosed issues with Spa and repaired
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Marsha G.
06/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
We were very happy with his outgoing personality and getting right to the job at hand. He worked quickly and told us if we had any problems not to hesitate to call. We will definitely call him again if ever needed.
Description of Work: He checked our spa motor and made adjustments and installed a timer (we had a timer) and fixed the romance light.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Richard E.
05/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Jim was a very nice. This was hectic week with my son's wedding reception in two days. The day Jim came I had kids being tutored, dogs barking and wedding decorations all over the house. He went out to the electric box and quickly found that vines had entered the box causing a possible short. He reset the electric box (I know I should have checked but, things were hectic) and was ready to go. When I asked what we owed him for his time he said and quot;No Chargeand quot;. So unexpected! I will definitely use him in the future and am so grateful for his quick response.
Description of Work: Jim came to the house to trouble shoot our pool lights that weren't working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
jennifer B.
04/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
JIM KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. MY SPA WAORKS GREAT. KIDS STILL ENJOYING.
Description of Work: I WAS A SPA NOVICE. BOUGHT A HOUSE W A SPA THAT WAS NOT OPERATING. SELLER GAVE ME HIS ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR. JIM CAME OUT AND MY SPA GOT SERVICED REPAIRED. I GOT A FREE CLASS IN HOT TUB CARE. I WILL BE GIVING HIM A JINGLE NEXT TIME I NEED SERVICE. HE KNOWS WHAT HES DOING AND HE GAVE A FAIR PRICE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250
Grant P.
03/2014
1.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
It's been five days and no response from Jim. I called Affordable Pools, who are completing my work.
Description of Work: Jim was recommended to me by a pool store, to repair my pool motor. I left a message on his cell phone but did not get a call back. The next day I went to his Turbo Spa web site and emailed him. Again, no reply. I called the pool store and they said they stopped recommended Jim for the same reasons.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Scott T.
12/2013
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Jim is a very personable, very experienced spa repairman. He can diagnose any problem within minutes, and always has a fair price and quick repair.
Description of Work: Replaced one of the pumps in our spa.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Carla T.
12/2013
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Love turbo spa, this man knows his stuff and tried to save me money because we had such extensive damage. He also repairs pool equipment and I wouldn't hesitate to call him for that as well.
Description of Work: Replaced motor, heater and cover
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Tom S.
11/2013
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Jim showed up on time, diagnosed the problem and fixed it at a fair price. We have now used Turbo Spa Repair at least 3 times, and I believe that they deliver quality work at a fair price, and that you can count on him to give you the truth (no upsells). When a contractor is the ONLY one I will accept, and I will wait to be able to use them, I know I've found a great contractor. This is the case with Turbo Spa Repair. We waited over a week to be able to have him service our spa. Well worth it.
Description of Work: Repaired a leak in our above ground spa.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Peter R.
08/2013
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
He was a nice guy. He did the work fine.
Description of Work: Turba Spa Repair fixed a leak for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Paul G.
08/2013
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
I called Jim Strother at Turbo Spa Repair on Monday to look at my Sundance Maxxus spa. He is very busy so it wasn’t until Friday when he could schedule me. The wait was worth it! When he came it was all business but with a jovial manner. He spotted the problem in less than 10 minutes. Called to confirm it with his associates, fixed it, and was done.
Description of Work: Repaired my Sundance spa
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Julie H.
12/2012
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
He came out and measured our spa and gave us choices of colors/materials. We placed our order and a few weeks later he called to schedule a delivery time. Very easy transaction.
Description of Work: Ordered new spa cover.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Sharon Kelly M.
08/2012
1.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
The company never got in touch with me.
Description of Work: My spa heater wasn't working, and I was hoping to get it repaired.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Karen M.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, pool cleaners, electronic repair
+ 2 more
I came home one day and the spa was cool. the next day it was cold. Since I have had Jim Stroather over before I called him and even though he was on vacation and on the road he took my information. When he returned from vacation he came out and took a look at it and determined it was the pump. Since I travel and am not home during the week, i totally trust him to go in the backyard. the neighbors called and I told them it was okay and if they ever needed anything to do with a spa or probably pool, he is the guy. He is light-hearted - and a serious workers. I had trouble starting it up and he returned, at no charge and set everything up. Since I travel, he wasn't sure that I wanted it on. He is the only one. He has done previous work and installed a gas line to reduce the cost of the SPA maintenance. We put it on natural gas (NG). Now the BBQ is NG, SPA is NG, and the outdoore heater is NG.
Description of Work: The SPA Pump was replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$580
Isela S.
09/2011
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Got a referral from Tom Davis. We called he gave us and estimate and he performed the work.
Description of Work: Water pump went out. Replaced pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Susan W.
09/2010
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
He showed up in his bahama hat for the sun, immensely cheerful, brought all sorts of supplies and knee pads [ie, experienced and well prepared and did not waste time]. Very down to earth- took off the panels he needed, spotted the first problem in 4 seconds and fixed it in ten, no charge; then checked the pumps [because i had no heat] He explained that the system sensed that the air wasn't flowing and shut off the heat to prevent a fire. He gave me the price on the pump and squared things away; told me the free way to clean the lime deposit and said he'd drain the spa for me after I did that. No payment til the pump comes in. I LOVED having him out because I'd had disastrous experiences with other spa contractors in past.
Description of Work: I had several problems with my spa. He diagnosed the air in system in seconds and fixed that free; but I also had to replace the lower pump, which was the expensive part. He gave me a free way to remove scale and offered to drain the spa for me after I had run it through.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
rick P.
08/2010
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Arrived on time. Diagnosed problem quickly and fixed shortly thereafter.
Description of Work: Replaced control box on spa. Also replaced spa cover. Very responsive and capable spa repair guy. He does not do service. Call if you need a repair.
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Turbo Spa Repair is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.