Scott Pools is a family owned business that serves the local Carmel and Indianapolis north areas and has been in business since 1969. Scott Pools is committed to quality personalized service and we pride ourselves on standing behind our work.
Business highlights
56 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Services we offer
Full swimming pool service department and retail store. Services include openings, closings, cleanings, repairs including new equipment installations. Authorized dealer, service and warranty station for Pentair, Raypak pool equipment and for Maytronics robotic pool cleaners. Our retail store (open year round) sells full line of pool chemicals, accessories, parts & equipment and spa chemicals. FREE computerized water analysis is also offered for pools & spas.
Services we don't offer
Installation of new in-ground, above-ground pools & spas. Above-ground pool or spa service. Liner replacements, tile work or major pool/spa renovation.
They removed the pump which none of the other companies previously did. They took the water level down too low in the pool, so the automatic pool cover wasn't supported by the water like it should of. Because of this the pool cover fell into the pool and it brought in debris and I had to have that cleaned out and have the cover replaced.
Description of Work: They closed my pool.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Scott Pools Inc
I REGRET THAT YOU WERE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOUR POOL CLOSING, AND THAT YOU CHOSE TO REPORT YOUR EXPERIENCE MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER WE DID THE WORK. YOUR POOL WATER LEVEL WAS SET AT THE CORRECT HEIGHT FOR YOUR COVER. THE USE OF BLOW TUBES, AS NOTED ON YOUR WORK ORDER SHOWS THE WATER LEVEL WAS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SKIMMER WERE IT SHOULD BE. IF THE AUTO COVER FELL INTO THE POOL, IT WAS CAUSED BY WATER LOSS THROUGH A LEAK IN THE POOL, WATER LOSS THOUGH A HOLE IN THE COVER ALLOWING WATER TO BE PUMPED OUT OR TOO MUCH RAIN/SNOW ACCUMULATING ON THE COVER. WE CLOSE HUNDREDS OF POOLS A YEAR AND UNDERSTAND THE LEVEL REQUIRED TO PROPERLY SUPPORT A COVER. I WAS PERSONALLY ON YOUR JOB AT CLOSING AND AM CONFIDENT IT WAS DONE CORRECTLY. AS FAR AS THE REMOVAL OF THE PUMP, MOST COMPANIES DON'T BOTHER TO REMOVE THE PUMP SINCE THIS TAKES ADDITIONAL TIME ON THE JOB. IF THE PUMP IS LEFT OUTSIDE IN THE RAIN/SNOW/COLD IT WILL CORRODE THE BEARINGS, RESULTING IN THE NEED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR (ABOUT $350). WE DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA TO DO THIS OR INSTALL THE PUMP IN SPRING. IT IS THE PROPER WAY TO PROTECT YOUR POOL EQUIPMENT. I HOPE MY RECENT PHONE CALL HELPED ADDRESS YOUR CONCERNS AND I REGRET YOU WERE UNSATISFIED WITH YOUR POOL CLOSING. CLAY SCOTT, SCOTT POOLS, INC.
William B.
10/2006
4.0
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After some confusion over price of the cover it went from several hundred dollars to several thousand and was assured of a final appropriate cost. They came out and installed it while we were not home and the quality appears high. Overall, we are satisfied.
Description of Work: They closed our pool and installed a mesh loop lock cover.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
BARBARA C.
09/2006
5.0
pool cleaners
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He was nice enough to tell me I did not need a new filter, very nice. He did not overcharge for anything did not ask for money before he left. Very pleasant.
Description of Work: I was having problems with my large indoor 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
$120
JASON D.
09/2006
4.0
pool cleaners
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The service was good, just disappointed I paid $100 for the service call when I could've fixed it myself. Thought it was the thermocouple and didn't figure a little bolt would cause the problem. Oh well...they did what they were supposed to.
Description of Work: Pilot light on pool heater wasn't staying lit. Replaced a stripped drain valve that was leaking and apparently causing drops/changes in pressure that would kill the pilot.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$106
DEBBY M.
08/2006
5.0
pool cleaners
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The work was professionally done, and the Scott representative was also professional. My only concern was that they were scheduled to arrive at 10:30 in the morning but did not show up until late afternoon. I was very pleased with their service, however, and I plan to continue to use them for maintenance on my pool.
Description of Work: My in-ground pool was leaking. Scott Pools did some preliminary work and then referred me to someone to locate the leak. Once it was determined that the leak was located in one of my two return lines, Scott came back out and shut off the second line, charging me only for 1/2 hour of service ($35 of the $170 cost).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
CHRISTINE P.
08/2006
5.0
pool cleaners
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I cannot recommend this company highly enough. The service manager was polite, punctual, efficient, and meticulous in his work. The office personnel is also very congenial, knowledgeable, flexible, and efficient.
Description of Work: Installation of new two new heaters for pool and driveway, including moving the location of the pool heater.
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
$5,000
LINDA N.
08/2006
5.0
pool cleaners
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They do an excellent job. They do what is needed, and don't try to up sell you a lot of extras. The workers that come are very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: They closed our pool last fall and opened it this spring.
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
$486
MARIA Q.
07/2006
4.0
pool cleaners
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Opening charges were excessive, pool was not vacuumed sufficiently. They stated that the water settled, yet I have never had this problem previously. I spent two evenings cleaning it myself. When the company was called, they didn't appear to be overly concerned. I was also charged more for the pool cleaning than quoted.
Description of Work: Both opening of the pool as well as cleaning pool twice while vacationing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$854.06
Response from Scott Pools Inc
PER MEMBER'S REQUEST, THERE WAS ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED AT THE OPENING. THE ADDITIONAL CHARGE WAS FOR INSTALLATION AND CLEANING OF A SOLAR COVER AND REEL. OWNER DID REQUEST THIS WORK TO BE DONE AND KNEW THERE WOULD BE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THE STANDARD OPENING PRICE IS QUOTED IN A LETTER AND SENT TO EACH CUSTOMER PRIOR TO THE OPENING. THE LETTER INCLUDES A LIST OF WORK THAT WILL BE PERFORMED. IT CLEARLY STATES THAT WE WILL VACUUM THE POOL ONE TIME AND THAT VACUUMING IS MOST EFFECTIVE WHEN THE POOL IS SHOCKED 3 DAYS PRIOR TO OUR ARRIVAL. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS WAS DONE, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE CHLORINE READING WAS 0 UPON OUR ARRIVAL. SHOCKING DOES HELP DIRT TO SETTLE TO THE BOTTOM, THEREFORE MAKING VACUUMING MOST EFFECTIVE. THE ONLY COMPLAINT WE RECEIVED AFTER THE TWO CLEANINGS WAS THAT THE FILTER LID WAS PUT ON TOO TIGHT. WE CAME OUT, FREE OF CHARGE, AND LOOSENED THE LOCK RING ON THE PUMP LID. THERE WAS NOTHING MENTIONED ABOUT THE PRICE FOR THE CLEANINGS, BUT WE ONLY HAVE ONE PRICE AND IT'S THE SAME PRICE WE QUOTE TO EACH AND EVERY CUSTOMER.
Cindy S.
06/2006
5.0
pool cleaners
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Very satisfied with the work done. They have done stuff for our pool in the past few years. They are a bit more than the competition but the service people are very competent and accommodating. They took extraordinary measures to clean up the area before they left. I will use them again!
Description of Work: Opened the pool for the season.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$410
ROBERTA L.
05/2006
5.0
pool cleaners
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Very professional. Kept appointment on time. Completed project competently.
Description of Work: Pool opening & repair of defective valve.
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
$655
DALE & ROSIE K.
05/2006
5.0
pool cleaners
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Work was performed the day after calling Scott by their subcontractor, Metzler Plumbing. They removed the old heater, installed the new one and had the pool back in operation in several hours. I was pleased with the promptness and professionalism of installation.
Description of Work: Replaced heater for pool and spa.
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
$2,400
Cheryl & Bob S.
03/2006
5.0
pool cleaners
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Very nice, but too expensive. I did have a significant drip. They were responsive, but they said it was a problem with the pool's piping. They didn't do a lot and the price was too high in my opinion, so we've decided to go with someone else.
Description of Work: Closed the pool for winter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$300
JANA M.
03/2006
5.0
pool cleaners
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They tell me if there is anything I need to do to get my pool chemical levels to the proper setting. They are very honest and great to work with. They don't pressure me into buying anything that I don't really need.
Description of Work: I take my water sample to them, and they evaluate it for me a couple times a week.
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
CHRISTINE P.
09/2005
1.0
pool cleaners
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I CALL AND SPOKE WITH THE OWNER, HE TOLD ME THAT HIS WIFE WOULD CALL ME BACK THE NEXT DAY. SHE NEVER CALLED BACK.
Description of Work: CHECK POOL AND PUT CHEMICALS IN POOL.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Scott Pools Inc
SINCE THE OWNER'S WIFE DOES NOT WORK FOR SCOTT POOLS, I'M AFRAID THE MEMBER MIGHT HAVE US MIXED UP WITH ANOTHER POOL COMPANY. IF A CHEMICAL CHECK WAS THE ONLY SERVICE BEING REQUESTED, THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED RIGHT AWAY AND A "CALL BACK" WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN NECESSARY.
STEVE & LYNN W.
08/2005
5.0
pool cleaners
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SCOTT SHOWED UP PROMPTLY, EXPLAINED WHAT HE PLANNED TO DO VERY WELL, AND PERFORMED THE WORK WITHOUT QUESTION OR ISSUE. HE EVEN CAME BY THE NEXT DAY TO CHECK HIS WORK AT NO CHARGE.
Description of Work: REPLACED SPRING IN VALVE, REPLACED POOL VALET HEADS, REPLACED FAULTY GAUGE, TROUBLE SHOOT CHEMICAL ISSUES, TROUBLESHOOT POOL 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
$270
JOHN B.
07/2005
1.0
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I TRIED TO NOTIFY THEM 3-4 TIMES BY E-MAIL AND MY E-MAILS WERE REJECTED BY THEM. I THEREFORE GAVE UP ON THEM, AS I PRESUME THEIR SERVICE IS COMPARABLE TO OTHERS.
Description of Work: NO WORK PERFORMED
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Scott Pools Inc
WE CHECK OUR EMAIL DAILY AND RESPOND TO ALL EMAILS USUALLY THE SAME DAY. ONLY EXPLANATION IS THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A SERVER PROBLEM?
Virginia W.
04/2005
5.0
pool cleaners
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EXCELLENT WORK. TIMELY SERVICE. WOULD USE AGAIN.
Description of Work: POOL CLEANING AND OPENING.
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
$400
Cindy S.
01/2005
5.0
pool cleaners
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SMALLER COMPANY AND LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME TO SCHEDULE CLOSING. MORE EXPENSIVE THAN SOME OTHER COMPANIES BUT PROMPT AND COURTEOUS AND PROFESSIONAL. I WOULD RATHER USE THEM THAN THE LAST FEW COMPANIES I HAVE USED. I WILL USE THEM IN THE FUTURE FOR ADDITIONAL JOBS AS WELL.
Description of Work: CAME AND FIXED THE HEATER FOR THE POOL ON ONE VISIT. THEN HAD THEM CLOSE THE POOL ON ANOTHER VISIT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
CHRISTINE S.
11/2004
5.0
pool cleaners
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COST INCLUDED CHEMICALS AND VARIOUS PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE JOB. THIS IS OUR FIRST YEAR HERE. WE GOT SCOTT POOL'S NAME OFF ANGIE'S LIST. WE'RE VERY SATISFIED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR SERVICE - FROM THE BOOKKEEPERS TO THE POOL TECHNICIANS. WILL DEFINITELY USE AGAIN.
Description of Work: POOL CLOSING.
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
$425
Linda R.
07/2004
5.0
pool cleaners
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WHEN CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB THEY BROKE THE LAMP. THEY INSTALLED A NEW LAMP FREE OF CHARGE, BUT THE POOL LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING. THEY SAID WE NEEDED TO CALL AN ELECTRICIAN. AFTER HAVING THE ELECTRICIAN OUT, THE LIGHT WAS STILL NOT WORKING. WE CONTACTED SCOTT AND RECEIVED TWO PHONE CALLS THAT SAME NIGHT AND AN ADDITIONAL CALL THE NEXT DAY, SATURDAY. THEY TOLD US WE WOULD BE THE SECOND CALL OF THE DAY ON MONDAY AND THEY ARRIVED BETWEEN 9:00 AND 10:00 AM MONDAY MORNING. THEY INSPECTED THE LIGHT AND AFTER TESTING, FOUND THAT IT WAS FAULTY WIRING ON THE PART OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPANY. THE ELECTRICAL COMPANY INSISTED THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT. THEY INSISTED THAT SCOTT COME OUT WHILE THEY LOOKED AT THE LIGHT. AN EMPLOYEE OF SCOTT KINDLY CAME OUT AND DEMONSTRATED THE FAULTY WIRING AND THE ELECTRICAL COMPANY REPAIRED THE JOB.
Description of Work: CHANGED LIGHT BULB IN POOL.
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
Thomas and Carol S.
07/2004
5.0
pool cleaners
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OFFICE CLERK WAS COURTEOUS AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEXT DAY. SERVICE REPS WERE PROMPT, COURTEOUS AND VERY CAPABLE. THE WORK WAS COMPLETED IN A MATTER OF TWO HOURS AND EVERYTHING CLEANED UP AND RESTORED TO NORMAL.
Description of Work: REPLACED A CRACKED INPUT TO SWIMMING POOL SAND FILTER.
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
$250
Sharon M.
03/2004
5.0
pool cleaners
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I BELIEVE THE GENTLEMAN WHO RETURNED MY CALL WAS DAVE. THEY HAVE BEEN UNFAILINGLY HELPFUL, AND THIS MORNING HE REALLY WAS VERY PATIENT IN WALKING ME THROUGH THE FEATURES AND WORKING WITH MECHANICS OF MY POOL, WHICH I AM NOT USED TO. IT HELPED ME A LOT AND I APPRECIATE IT.
Description of Work: THEY HAVE PROVIDED WORK IN THE PAST. TODAY IT WAS A CONSULTATION. I JUST GOT BACK FROM VACATION AND MY SWIMMING POOL HEATER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. RATHER THAN CHARGE ME A $98 SERVICE VISIT, THEY VERY GRACIOUSLY WALKED ME THROUGH THE STEPS ON HOW I COULD BACK FLUSH MY POOL AND GET THE HEATER WORKING AGAIN. IT TOOK 10 MINUTES.
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
MAGDALENA R.
11/2003
5.0
pool cleaners
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THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD COMPANY WHO PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE. I APPRECIATED THEIR HELPFUL ADVICE WHICH LOWERED OUR COST OF REGULAR MAINTENANCE.
Description of Work: CLOSED OUR IN-GROUND POOL FOR THE SEASON.
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
$340
Sharon M.
12/2002
5.0
pool cleaners
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WE COULD NOT BE MORE PLEASED WITH THEIR SERVICE OR FOLLOW UP PHONE CONSULTATION. THEY WILL BE MY REGULAR POOL COMPANY FROM NOW ON! THEY WERE PROMPT; CAREFUL; PRICES FAIR. THANKS FOR THE REFERRAL.
Description of Work: CLEANED AND SERVICED POOL AND SPA; ALSO CLEANED POOL 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
$135
BRAD & CATHY S.
07/2002
5.0
pool cleaners
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HARD TO FIND A GOOD POOL COMPANY. THESE GUYS MAY BE A KEEPER.
Description of Work: FOUND AND REPAIRED LEAK UNDER POOL DECKING ON LARGE IN GROUND POOL. REPLACED PIPE AND CONCRETE PATCHING.
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Service Categories
Pool and Spa Service,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Water Heaters,
Plumbing
FAQ
Scott Pools Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Scott Pools Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Scott Pools Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Scott Pools Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Scott Pools Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Scott Pools Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Scott Pools Inc offers warranties.
Scott Pools Inc offers the following services: Full swimming pool service department and retail store. Services include openings, closings, cleanings, repairs including new equipment installations. Authorized dealer, service and warranty station for Pentair, Raypak pool equipment and for Maytronics robotic pool cleaners. Our retail store (open year round) sells full line of pool chemicals, accessories, parts & equipment and spa chemicals. FREE computerized water analysis is also offered for pools & spas.
Installation of new in-ground, above-ground pools & spas. Above-ground pool or spa service. Liner replacements, tile work or major pool/spa renovation.