WORST customer service ever!!! Manager BRUCE & Owner ELLEN are rude, disrespectful, insulting & unprofessional, pool purchased (paid for) in 2020 for installation after April 2021, told to get site graded "so we don't hold up the installation", grading done mid-April 2021, still no MIKE, many many phone messages never returned, told at least six times he was coming but never showed, now mid-July, installation still not done, had to get site regraded & installed on our own w/ no help from pool company & no compensation for the aggravation they caused. They offered us chlorine in late June/early July. However we could not use it or didn't even have a pool to put it in. We just wanted our pool installed. Now that we have our pool up, with absolutely no help from King Cole, their words "the free chlorine offer is OFF the table." Their policy is we got your money, screw you! When I told Ellen that I would NEVER EVER recommend them, she told me "if they are anything like me,,,,,she doesn't want the referral" and she hung up on me. Very unprofessional and unethical.
Description of Work: New pool purchase & installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
v W.
08/2020
1.0
pool cleaners, swimming pools
 + 0 more
This was a horrible experience and I wish I would have never purchased this pool. Wen knew because of the virus that pools were back ordered which was fine and we were willing to wait, which we did. When the pools were back in stock, they delivered the boxes. The boxes sat on my deck for almost 11 weeks. Finally I tried to return the pool and the pool company called the installers and they finally called me to come look at my yard. They explained to me how busy they are and I understand that because I am sure they are, but when they finally showed up at my house to install after 4 reschedules or telling me they would be here and never come, they not only did not finish my pool in one day like they said they would but ended up charging us $450 more than what was quoted. We were told it would take 4 hours to install and that ended up taking 2 days. I am so very, very mad and unhappy! Do your homework before you buy!
Description of Work: Do not purchase a pool from them unless you hire your own installation team.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,050
Deborah H.
05/2017
1.0
swimming pools
 + -1 more
Will not return our calls. Work not started yet. At time of deposit, agreed to mid May installation. Having otner work done and need dates to schedule second job. It is May 20 and no info on work dates after repeated calls requesting info. If my husband had not given them a deposit I would hire another company now.
Description of Work: Replace inground pool liner
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$4,000
Vicki U.
03/2017
5.0
pool cleaners, swimming pools
 + 0 more
I shopped around, and their prices are comparable to others. The quality of the work and their knowledge is what impresses me the most. They did a good job at personalizing the experience to me and my pool.
Description of Work: They put my pool in in 2000, and in 2016 they put in a new liner.
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
John S.
06/2016
1.0
pool cleaners
 + -1 more
I had them close my above pool in the fall of 2015. For a second year in a row the pillow deflated. I called them and they came out to replace it. A month later it deflated again. I called back and they said the following: 1.) some of their products are junk!! The pool pillows are one of those products 2.) It not their fault. 3.) if you took a car back to a automobile service station a 2nd time they would tell you - "**** you" 4.) Most of above ground pools don't even use a pillow 5.) it will cost you another $50.00 on top of the 300.00 you originally spent for us to close it. I paid the 50 and had the owners call me back. She said "I never hear them swear, all above ground pools have pillows, I hope we still have your business"! Needless to say I WON'T BE GOING BACK THERE. I just put in a new pool from Valley Pools - yes they may cost a little more but like the old saying goes - YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. King Cole is a 2nd rate pool sales and service store with 2nd rate employees and owners.
Description of Work: re-install a pool pillow after the first 2 deflated
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
$50
Angela C.
09/2015
3.0
swimming pools
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: After several calls, when I went to pay for the pool, the price was different than discussed. I felt that a call could have been made to me to state this, before my arrival. The installation process is difficult when dealing with this pool company. In the end, I hired a licensed, insured installer that was above professional and kept his word on every appointment. This installer I hired was not associated with King Cole Pools.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$3,500
Alissa S.
04/2015
1.0
swimming pools
 + -1 more
The project was a disaster. I relied on the expertise of a so called professional to design the pool. The lights were placed in a poor location along with the returns. These are errors that can never be changed. Water keeps collecting behind my liner. I was told to massage it out, this is "normal." The french drains were installed improperly and I'm now spending a lot of money to get this fixed.
Description of Work: Installed an in-ground swimming pool.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55,000
Janice A.
06/2014
5.0
pool cleaners, swimming pools
 + 0 more
King Cole does not repair Pentair products. The Pool and Spa in Bethel park is the local company responsible for Pentair repairs. At first Pool and Spa said they wouldn't repair it because they didn't install our pool. Then they said that they couldn't come out and look at it until mid-August! So, King Cole Pools replaced the pump for free!
Description of Work: King Cole Pools installed our in ground pool in June 2012. Our pool pump needed repaired/replaced last week. King Cole replaced our broken pump.
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
Laura A.
08/2013
1.0
swimming pools
 + -1 more
We started the process on JUNE 6. It too several weeks to get the liner from the supplier, and then it too more than 3 weeks for the job to be done. There was always an excuse from the crew chief ( and quot;none of my workers showed up,and quot; and quot;we're working on a bigger job,and quot; and quot;I'll try to swing around your wayand quot;). I'm very disappointed, because when King Cole installed the pool a few years ago, we were very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: Replaced our pool liner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,500
Susan M.
06/2013
5.0
swimming pools
 + -1 more
Our experience with them was very good. Everything actually was very good and we just didn't have any problems. They did what they said and fulfilled our expectations. When we had any problems, they came out right away and fixed them. They were very pleasant, friendly and had good customer service skills. We would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: We used King Cole Pools Inc for putting in a pool for us.
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
$50,000
Curtis M.
03/2013
4.0
swimming pools, pool cleaners
 + 0 more
King Cole Pools put our pool in so we continue to go there. In somethings they were responsive and in somethings they weren't. They would show up for work some days and some days they wouldn't, because they were installing other pools in the area. When they were here they would stay and work. Then on other days they would work on other pools. When the weather got nice they were trying to get pools in. I wouldn't have them put another pool in for me, but I will go down there to get my water checked. I would just check around other places for their price.
Description of Work: We deal with King Cole Pools.We took a sample of our pool water to them for testing. We do it every year when we open our pool.
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FAQ
King Cole Pools Inc is currently rated 2.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
King Cole Pools Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, King Cole Pools Inc offers free project estimates.
No, King Cole Pools Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, King Cole Pools Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, King Cole Pools Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, King Cole Pools Inc offers warranties.
King Cole Pools Inc offers the following services: Pool Building and Service