Description of Work: We just purchased a house with a pool and the Spa drained. I called the closest place, which was Pinch a Penny and Mr. Mark arrived in no time for the rescue. He spent a good time showing us how to use the pool, inspected everything and gained our business. Very professional, calm, polite and just an excellent family.
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
Lorraine B.
07/2016
5.0
pool cleaners
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Have them do weekly pool cleaning and am very satisfied with the service. They have high level of customer service. I have used them over a span of many years, and they are always courteous, professional, and available - the owner, his staff, and tech.
Description of Work: Pool pump stopped working recently after a lightning storm and they got it going again, as it turned out, at no cost to me. Bought a new pool pump from them last year and they were great at hand-holding while we got adjusted to the new pump. Had them do DE filter cleaning and replacement. Have had them do major work on salt system in the past.
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
Walter W.
08/2015
5.0
pool cleaners
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They do an exceptional job. They have high level of customer service. They do everything. I have used them over a span of many years, and they are always courteous, professional, and fair. They aren't trying to sell me something I don't absolutely need. I speak to the owner frequently and he is always knowledgeable and helpful.
Description of Work: They help me with general pool maintenance and will come out to service the pool if anything noticeable seems to be going wrong.
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
Karen C.
07/2015
5.0
pool cleaners
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unknown
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
Nancy R.
12/2014
2.0
pool cleaners
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Used this company for problem service call and purchase of new cartridge (as advised was needed) in late 2013. In early 2014 had an additional service this time a new filter system was recommended. Purchased new system but discovered the new cartridge purchased just months before was taken by mistake. Immediately contacted company who advised me they would reach out to the technician. Learning the technician already discarded my new filter (approx. $80 value) they indicated they would note this on my file and provide a new cartridge free of charge next time I needed one. I now contacted the company in November 2014 to initiate a weekly pool service in parallel to listing my home for sale. Learned several weeks later that they were not cleaning the pool, it was now excessively green ... upon calling them to rectify the situation they claimed they left a voice message indicating I needed over $300 in service before they could clean it including a new cartridge. I advised them the cartridge was not even a year old and in any case they should have on my record a credit for a new cartridge. They indicated they have no record of this and nothing they could do. I asked that they contact the person I spoke with at that time as I have a home showing and the pool needs to be restored to good condition. They again indicated they are unable to contact this person and I could await until she returns to see if she remembers anything different. Thank you for your support, standing by customer service and show of consideration to what is now my urgent issue. UPDATE: - Received 2nd opinion from independent company; they determined all my pool needed was $40 in chemicals (NOT over $300 in repairs plus new cartridge Pinch-a-Penny claimed needed)...pool now crystal clear - Pinch-a-Penny refused to resolve despite the fact I have a voice message from them admitting they were in error in discarding my cartridge and promised a replacement cartridge free of charge. - Is your loss of integrity worth $80?
Description of Work: Pool filter replacement, cartridge purchase and weekly pool service UPDATE: - Received 2nd opinion from independent company; they determined all my pool needed was $40 in chemicals (NOT over $300 in repairs plus new cartridge Pinch-a-Penny claimed needed)...pool now crystal clear - Pinch-a-Penny refused to resolve despite the fact I have a voice message from them admitting they were in error in discarding my cartridge and promised a replacement cartridge free of charge. - Disappointed in the false update provided by the company below. They did not offer a free cartridge, this is what led to my complaint... their failure to honor a commitment. Angie's list complaint center indicated the company offered to give me another store credit, the same thing they refuse to honor when I actually went to use it. I requested a cash refund to avoid another cyclical issue. Their story about calling me and not accepting is also made up... as they indicated, they never got through to me and being out of town I assumed they were doing what they were hiring to do which only aggravated the condition.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$300
Response from PINCH A PENNY BOYETTE - FISHHAWK
Certainly no service business wants to see a review of this nature and every customer is entitled to their opinion. However, since opening in 2006, thousands of customers have experienced our weekly pool service, repair service, and in store experience. Most know how our pool service works and know that we will never begin service or repair without the customer's consent to the requirements. If a customer inquires about service we visit the site, estimate any clean-up or repair needed, and contact the customer for approval. If they do not approve, we do not proceed. Pool owners also know that failure to maintain a pool may result in shortened life span of equipment. Abuse equates to damage. There are few, if any, equipment warranties that cover wear items such as cartridges and certainly none that cover customer abuse of wear items. We also make a practice of issuing credit for any items owed immediately to avoid future confusion. While this customer's experience is far from our normal interaction, it is still regretable that ANY customer of this store does not leave satisfied. The discussion we had was broken off by the customer under threat of just such a review if we did not provide the free items she discussed. While it is our normal course of business to strive to exceed the customer's expectations, we can only do so much with no communication or clear direction from the customer. UPDATE: In this case, the customer contacted us in mid-November with a request to clean up a neglected green pool. We responded the same day and inspected the pool. We furnished the customer an estimate of $300.00 to clean the pool and replace a neglected/abused filter cartridge. The customer did not respond to the quote. After several attempts to contact the customer, we were never hired to do the work and the customer was never billed. Two weeks later we were contacted by the customer to dispute the estimate, again never accepted or billed to the customer. In an attempt to resolve this conflict, we did, in fact, offer the customer a free replacement filter cartridge. The customer refused to accept the offer.
Diane W.
10/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
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The brought the whole system up to date and did a great job. They got the entire job done in one day and were very quick. The son of the owner did the repairs and he was very professional and a very knowledgeable young man.
Description of Work: We get all of our pool supplies there. They replaced all of our pool's electronics and lighting 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
$2,600
Dewaine C.
06/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
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unknown
Description of Work: Pinch A Penny Boyette provides excellent weekly pool service. Every aspect of maintaining the pool is completed on a weekly basis. Highly satisfied. Would recommend to anyone requiring a reliable, weekly pool service.
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
$135
Bob S.
04/2012
5.0
pool cleaners
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Pinch-A-Penny came when they said they would and the reparirs were quickly made. They also perform regular weekly pool service and the water is always crystal clear.
Description of Work: A connection between the pump and filter burst. The pipes were 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
$150
Terrance H.
11/2011
5.0
pool cleaners
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I just love these guys. They are great, responsive and do a fabulous job.
Description of Work: I started using Pinch A Penny Boyette – Fishhawk for pool service in June this year. They charge $90 a month.
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
$90
Lisa L.
10/2008
5.0
pool cleaners
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Pinch-a-Penny Boyette-Fishhawk has been my pool-care personal coach for almost a year now since we took over caring for our pool. The staff there are so friendly and down-to-earth. They took me from total novice to (almost) competent pool-carer in a matter of months. They got me through the rough transition when my salt cell wasn't working, and I still take my water samples over there from time to time so that they can keep me on track and test for all the stuff I don't test at home. When I realized that I wouldn't be able to do my own pool care for almost a month, there was no question in my mind that Pinch-a-Penny was the way to go. I absolutely trust them with my pool. (I had a negative experience with a different service when we first moved into our house.) They did a great job.
Description of Work: Pinch-a-Penny took care of our pool for a month while we were visiting relatives.
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
$72.48
Therese G.
03/2008
5.0
pool cleaners
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My call to the store was answered by the manager, Stacy. She was wonderfully pleasant and understood my concern that my pump suddenly seemed almost useless. Stacy called the store owner, Kim Zerr, on her cell phone and asked for her and another technician, Bob, to come over ASAP and check things out. They arrived shortly thereafter and conducted a thorough inspection and determined the filter needed a good cleaning. We made an appointment for the next day, Bob showed up promptly and was very professional and courteous. He showed me what the problems were and explained what he was doing and how it would benefit our system. Since my son will be handling our routine cleanings, Bob performed a regular weekly style cleaning and taught my son how to do it as he went along. The pump is running perfectly now, the solar heater we have is working more effectively and the pool is absolutely sparkling! I cannot imagine ever calling any other store for pool or spa help!
Description of Work: The diatomaceous earth filter was taken apart and thoroughly cleaned, DE powder was added. Everything was labeled for us and checked for maximum efficiency. The pool was cleaned, vacuumed, brushed and treated and we were given a comprehensive tutorial on how to do all of this ourselves.
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PINCH A PENNY BOYETTE - FISHHAWK is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
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