We needed our pool opened earlier than usual because we were selling our home. The company that has serviced our pool for the past several years has downsized and no longer offers that service. We asked friends who they used to service their pools and we received an enthusiastic recommendation for Carolina Pool King. They were out at our pool within a few days and had the pool completely clean and ready for inspection WEEKS more rapidly than any other pool company I've ever used. Although they weren't the least expensive, they ABSOLUTELY are the best pool company we've ever used. We no longer have a pool, but without reservation I will recommend Carolina Pool King to anyone in need of a company to service their swimming pool.
Description of Work: Opening and cleaning pool
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
$500
Chris S.
08/2017
4.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
When all was said and done they were great. Work was great and the price was reasonable. Only issue is the first person they sent had no idea what to do, a shoulder shrug and basically left it up to us to troubleshoot but they STILL CHARGED us for the visit even though absolutely no value was provided. Not great. We gave them the work ultimately and it would have been nice if we could have been credited a little since there was no benefit to us from the first visit at all.
Description of Work: Troubleshooting a leak on our 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
Michael W.
07/2015
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I could not get the water to clear up after opening the pool this spring. After 6 weeks of doing what Leslie's and then Oasis said would clear it, and spending a bundle of money, the water was still very cloudy. I've maintained my own pool for over 20 years, but I had run out of ideas, so I picked Carolina Pool King, the first of 3 I called from Angie's List. They first tried over-shocking and a floc treatment, which helped a great deal, but we still couldn't see the bottom. Jeff King then came to see it and, after consulting with others, said the only thing they could think of was changing the filter sand (even though it had been changed by Leslie's 1 1/2 years ago). They discovered that the sand had solidified so it wasn't filtering, and that there was only half the quantity of sand that should have been there. A day after the sand was changed, I backwashed the filter and the effluent was white mud! Within a few days, the water was clear. Finally, after 2 months, we were able to use the pool! |I now have weekly maintenance from Carolina Pool King [getting lazy in my old age :-)] Derrick is very good natured about working in the heat, and always lets me know what he has done, what needed to be added to the water, etc.
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
$750
Cynthia C.
04/2015
4.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
The provider was excellent about returning my call and very courteous, but please note that they do not offer service to Stanly County as stated in the "Service Areas" section of their page on Angie's List.
Description of Work: The provider was excellent about returning my call and very courteous, but please note that they do not offer service to Stanly County as stated in the "Service Areas" section of their page on Angie's List.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
John H.
06/2014
1.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
This company was referred to me by hayward to fix their equipment under warranty. I left a couple of messages in a thee day span with this company and they did not return my calls. When i finally got hold of them, they sad they would schedule me in and call me back. No one called me back. I left a couple more voice mails and used their online support page to leave a note. Once again no response. I called hayward and they provided me a new company. I have since called them and they were very responsive in answering the phone and setting up an appointment.
Description of Work: Was unable to get this company to fix hayward pool equipment under warranty.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
TINA & CHRIS B.
01/2014
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Alan came out that morning and resolved the issue. He also notice two items that also needed to be repaired but would have to wait for a warmed day. Jim and Alan were nice and explained everything to me. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I had ice on my pool and the filter would not turn on. It was 7 degrees that morning and I was concerned the pipes had frozen.
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
$75
Kevin M.
08/2013
4.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
My experience with them was good. However, they were a little slow. They did good work.
Description of Work: They redid my entire pool. They resurfaced and relined the pool.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Debbie H.
07/2013
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Jim and his crew were the ONLY Angies List pool provider to come out and help us open and enjoy our pool. I called at least 10 other recommended vendors and either folks were no shows or they refused to help us out with an above ground pool. Jim's group has done a good job, communicated well, and because of their help, I will use them when I move into my new house this fall. Thanks Jim and Kat!
Description of Work: Opened our above ground pool and continue to do weekly maintenance
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
Tina D.
03/2013
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
They are quick to respond, very nice, and do a good job. However, they are a bit expensive and the communication isn't always the best. Still, of all the pool companies I have used, they are the best.
Description of Work: They come over every 2 weeks and clean keep my pool clean.
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
Penny F.
06/2011
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Overall experience was pleasant and we would highly recommend Carolina Pool King.
Description of Work: We have a gunite pool that was installed by Anthony Sillvan in 1998. The tile's had begun to fall off and several components of the operating system were beginning to fail. The estimate received was originally around $9,000 to perform extensive work with the tiles, plaster and operating system. We decided to break the job into two functions; 1) replaced the DE filter, added an overflow line, redid the caulking around the coping, added an automatic chlorinator (this work was completed on 6/8/2011); 2) next year we plan to have Carolina Pool King come back to replace the tile and plaster (the more expensive of the repairs). Jim and Chris were very professional. The work was first class and the field crews cleaned the area when finished. We are happy to have the pool in excellent operating condition and looking forward to updating the appearance.
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
$2,800
MIKE C.
06/2011
2.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
They weren't very responsive to our needs. Therefore, I decided not to work with them going forward.
Description of Work: I hired them for pool maintenance and upkeep.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Carolina Pool King
The member was a customer of ours but only signed up for once per month service in which the home owner is supposed to maintain the pool on the weeks that we are not there. Needless to say he did not considering each month the chemicals that we left were not touched. There was also an issue with a ORP sensor that was malfunctioning and not turning the chlorinator on. He claimed the reason for this issue was due to phosphates killing the chlorine. Now being a 20 year veteran in the pool business I explained to him that phosphates alone will not oxidize chlorine but they are food for algae and if there isn’t any algae in the pool they are not an issue. Keep in mind the pool was always clear. The member had received this misleading information from a pool supplier which sold him 200 dollars worth of phosphate remover and referenced other sites that offered similar phosphate removing products. To defend the other comments made such as professionalism, responsiveness, punctuality, ect. being poor. Well you can see that the other customers that posted comments tend to disagree. Why Phosphates Do Not Affect Chlorine Demand The key to the relation between chlorine (hypochlorous acid) and phosphates is that larger phosphorous-containing materials have been broken down into orthophosphates in the water. Orthophosphate is the final stage of phosphorous breakdown, meaning it cannot oxidize any further. If it cannot oxidize, it cannot react with an oxidizing compound such as chlorine and cause a demand situation. (see link for more education on this issue ) http://www.patiopools.com/pdf/BioGuard/Phosphate%20Algae%20Flyer.pdf
SUE D.
02/2011
5.0
pool cleaners, structural engineer
+ 0 more
After several months of design and shopping for contractors we found Jim King from our next door neighbor who was having a complete refurb of their pool and deck. We liked Carolina Pool King since he was one of the only contractors that did the hardscape as well as the pool itself. He was very good to work with. Everything didn't go perfectly but he always made it right without a hassle. It has been a few months since it has been finished and he still services the system propmtly when needed.
Description of Work: Installation of a large spa, firepit, stacked stone bench, and paver deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
SUZANNE T.
04/2009
5.0
pool cleaners
+ -1 more
Excellent work. I emailed Jim (my preferred method of contact) asking if he could come out and estimate. He was prompt with his response, and made arrangements to come out within a few days. I had 3 other companies estimating also. Jim was the only one who provided a written estimate, with a detailed breakdown of charges. It was very thorough. He provided the best value for what I wanted to do for my pool. He continued to be responsive throughout the process. His work was excellent, and I'm very satisfied with the results. Also, his crew was very neat while on my property, taking care not to damage my flower beds and grass. He also arranged for water delivery for me, when I forgot and got too busy to take care of that little detail.
Description of Work: I hired Carolina Pool and Masonry to resurface my pool. I had them quote both a regular plaster finish and a Pebble Tec finish.
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
$7,200
Contact information
4101 Stuart Andrew Blvd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28217
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Service Categories
Pool and Spa Service,
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FAQ
Carolina Pool King is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Carolina Pool King accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Carolina Pool King offers free project estimates.
No, Carolina Pool King does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Carolina Pool King does not offer a senior discount.
No, Carolina Pool King does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Carolina Pool King offers warranties.
Carolina Pool King offers the following services: Swimming pool maintenance and construction, installation of paver patios, pool decks, driveways & retaining walls.
Contact information
4101 Stuart Andrew Blvd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28217