Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Merit Pools of Portland Inc

Pool and Spa Service, Pool Sales Construction and Installation

About us

Family owned & operated. Additional email - PO Box 716, Scarborough, ME 04070. Additional DBA - Merit Pools.

Business highlights

58 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Inground pool sales, installation and equipment of pump, water filter, pool chemical & safety covers.

Services we don't offer

Weekly maintenance and cleaning

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.49 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.6
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.4
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

GERALD S.
09/2016
4.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
I would recommend them.
Description of Work: I use Merit Pools of Portland Inc for pool & spa service and repair. I use them a couple times, they close my pool every year for me. I had to have them for a service call and they were fine.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

GERALD S.
09/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: CLOSED POOL FOR WINTER

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Kathryn T.
05/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They installed an in-ground pool in 2013 and they closed the pool for the winter and opened it again this spring 2014. In addition, Tim Gendron, one of the owners, brought in extra fill and loam for around the pool and spread it out. Tim is a master with excavating equipment. So we also had him grade and resurface the driveway. We will have him back this summer to landscape the front of the house. |Everything was completed when they said it would be. There we no hassles. The staff is always available to answer questions and give advice. The pool is beautiful. The vinyl liner is installed perfectly. The water is crystal clear and we have had many compliments on the backyard landscaping and the driveway. Construction projects can be challenging. This one was a pleasurable experience. I can confidently and enthusiastically recommend Merit Pools of Portland to everyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Kim W.
10/2013
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Merit Pools have always done a great job every time I have called on them. They respond promptly, are courteous, and always professional. There prices are by far the best in the business, and I have done the research. Being a novice in the area of pool ownership, I really appreciate the way they take the time to explain everything to me. They solved a water problem for me a few years ago that two other places couldn't figure out. I highly recommend this business to any pool owner.
Description of Work: Closed my inground pool for the season

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

Katherine B.
09/2013
1.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
no communication, dumped in chemicals and charged for 'opening'.. Did not answer question regarding pool care..just said 'I don't know". Store staff not only didnt help with questions and problems, but was also rude. would not recommend at all.
Description of Work: open pool..chemicals, parts

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$300

george D.
06/2013
5.0
pool cleaners, swimming pools
  + 0 more
Tim's reputation as a perfectionist preceded him and he lived up to his reputation. He made sure everything was done right. He did all the work himself with one assistant, two when needed for certain tasks. They always took care to respect our property and minimize mess. It took 2 extra days because of hitting 2 feet of almost impenetrable ledge at the deep end of the pool. Tim took the time to jackhammer and cut until the shape was exactly right. When we contacted Sonia in the office she always was helpful and answered all our questions. Putting an inground pool in is a big job and has the potential to be a stressful situation. Merit pools of Portland has made it an enjoyable, interesting experience for us. We really felt that we were in good, experienced, competent hands. Our pool turned out great and I can say we know what they mean when they talk about being a part of the Merit Pool family.
Description of Work: Installed in ground mountain lake shaped pool

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Laura R.
06/2012
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Last fall we bought a home that just happened to have a pool. The pool was closed at time of purchase. We have never had a pool before and didn't know where to start to get it ready for the season. I called several companies, got some quotes, waited for one company to come give us an estimate (they never showed up). THEN I went to Angies's list and saw the listing for Merit Pools. They are conveniently located, Route 1, Scarborough, near where I work. Because I had had such bad luck getting other companies to return my calls I decided to stop in at Merit Pools on my way home from work. This is now the beginning of June, pool season is in full swing. Merit Pools was very busy that day! The first thing I noticed was the very friendly, calm, but efficient service. I had a hundred questions but setting up an appointment for someone to come open our pool was first on the list! They also had no problem with being followed through that whole process, answering our questions, with the our goal being able to do it ourselves. Most quotes I had received (from those other companies) had been high $300. Each had offered a 50 dollar discount if we took the cover off ourselves. Because I have never had a pool I made the assumption this was the going rate for this service. What a wonderful surprise when I received the bill from Merit Pools, just over $200 including all chemicals to open the pool! I currently stop in once a week for Merit Pools to test our pool water. Slowly but surely, I am learning the mysteries of a and quot;balancedand quot; pool! Today was the first HOT day we have had and jumping into that cool sparkling water was so refreshing! Thank you Merit Pools! I will recommend this company to any friends with pools or considering putting in a pool.
Description of Work: Merit Pools opened our pool for the season. With their help we are learning the intricacies of maintaining the pool that was was part of a fall house purchase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

peter K.
07/2011
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Great job start to finish. Will definitely use for all my pool needs.
Description of Work: Liner replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Connie and Henry Scott H.
01/2011
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
All I used them was for going to their store and buying their supplies. I know that they open and close pools and they install pools as well, but I didn't use them for that. This is the first year that I've had a pool and had no idea how to operate it and they seemed to work well and they were very helpful in helping me understand how to balance the water in the pool. They were very responsive because they brought the water from the pool to my home and analyzed it very quickly.
Description of Work: I used the services of Merit Pools of Portland Inc in September before I closed the pool for buying chemicals for the pool. They also did free water analysis for the pool and told me what I needed to buy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

    Contact information

    183 US Rt 1, Scarborough, ME 04074

    www.poolsbymerit.com

    Licensing

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Pool and Spa Service,
    Pool Sales Construction and Installation

    FAQ

    Merit Pools of Portland Inc is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
    Merit Pools of Portland Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Merit Pools of Portland Inc offers free project estimates.
    No, Merit Pools of Portland Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Merit Pools of Portland Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Merit Pools of Portland Inc offers emergency services.
    Yes, Merit Pools of Portland Inc offers warranties.
    Merit Pools of Portland Inc offers the following services: Inground pool sales, installation and equipment of pump, water filter, pool chemical & safety covers.
    Weekly maintenance and cleaning

    Contact information

    183 US Rt 1, Scarborough, ME 04074

    www.poolsbymerit.com