*WE DO NOT INSTALL ABOVE GROUND POOLS OR FIBERGLASS POOLS. WE DO NOT OFFER VINYL LINERS* Owner designs, engineers and builds all swimming pool projects; from the simple swimming pool to the most sensational of designs, owner builds and manages every phase of the construction process. NOTE: We do not install Above Ground Pools.
Business highlights
11 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
New construction of gunite swimming pools and spas. Remodeling of swimming pools and spas.
Services we don't offer
No vinyl liner, above ground or fiberglass swimming pool projects.
No manufactured spas or hot tubs
We had a friend get a pool installed and designed by him. We saw the work he did and the timeframe it was done in. We had 4 estimates of price and timelines for completion. His worked out the best and the price was in our budget. Less than 4 months from meeting him we we’re swimming in our pool. We had questions along the way. Mike always responded in a reasonable time frame. He was good with communicating to me as to what the next step was and when and who would would be coming. He worked with me when I wanted to add more patio concrete and electrical outlets to the project. Overall this was a wonderful experience for my family on such a huge financial project and a large decision if installing a pool. The project was completed in the agreed upon timeframe.
Description of Work: Pool designed and built
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
Josh W.
04/2022
5.0
landscaping, swimming pools
+ 0 more
Mike is heaven sent when it comes to contractors! We have been trying to build a pool for two years having signed with two other companies and they kept pushing us back for our dig date and then increasing our already signed contract due to their lack for not starting the project. Mike came along and saved us from all our headaches. We gave him a rough sketch of what we wanted and he came back with exactly what we wanted with an amazing price point. We put our deposit down and he was digging our pool a few days later!! Mike and his team are truly the best skilled team I have seen. His masonry team did our rock and tile and were very meticulous and precious on every cut. It's like art work it so pretty! Mike's communication is great, and he is ALWAYS onsite checking on progress, texting us or there himself working on the bobcat. Another thing I really appriciate is he's always looking at how we can SAVE money and not spend more or trying to upcharge. I have referred several people to Mike who have also chosen him as their builder. If you want a personal experience and not feel like a number call Mike Brown, you will not regret it! He helped us build our backyard dreams and we could not be happier!
Description of Work: Pool Construction and Backyard Landscaping
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
Danielle P.
01/2022
5.0
swimming pools
+ -1 more
Amazing company! I can’t say enough. We are so happy with our beautiful pool!
Description of Work: Pool installation
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 P.
01/2022
5.0
swimming pools
+ -1 more
Great experience! Mike is the best.
Description of Work: Pool construction
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
Kim M.
01/2022
5.0
swimming pools
+ -1 more
Mike is amazing. He designed and built exactly what we asked for. I gave him a hand sketched design and he brought it to life. He was there every step of the way. I loved that he designed it and stayed with the project to completion. I have recommended him to everyone I know and several friends have built with him as well and love the results. Highly recommend. He went above and beyond!
Description of Work: Pool Sales Construction & Installation
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
$70,000
Bruce & Joanna H.
06/2016
1.0
swimming pools
+ -1 more
He ended up flaking out on us after we paid him one of the last (largest) payments according to contract. He disappeared with the money and will not answer email, phone calls or texts which was how he communicated previously. We have had his sub contractors threatening to put a lien on our house due to his non-payment to them. We had to pay additional money to fix mistakes that were made and would not pass code. He ordered and we paid extra for special plaster that we found out he did not order enough and nobody in town wanted to plaster our pool with that type of plaster so we had to send it back and got charged a restocking fee plus they only gave us 1/4 of what it was worth (what we paid for it) and then we had to hire someone else to plaster and we paid for new plaster. We had to hire out sub contractors to finish the pool and pay additional $18,000 that would have been covered in the original contract. We still do not have the water feature finished and the decking has been done very poorly. Mike Brown's daughter (Information Removed) did his accounting and supposedly took the money. She then tried to go to the wholesale pool company in town and get credit for the plaster we had in our garage that we paid for. We had just a bad experience and this put us in a financial bind due to all the extra costs. I would not trust this company or anyone else related to this company to do work for them.
Description of Work: The provider started building a pool, water feature and outdoor kitchen for us in August 2015.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$50,000
Response from MD Brown Pool Designs & Backyard Amenities
To Whom It May Concern, Mr. [Member Name Removed] hired our company to build the said, Pool, Outdoor Kitchen and small water feature. What Mr. [Member Name Removed] didn't include in his Testimonial is he also hired our company to do extra work on his project, which included extra pool decking around his pool. Upon completion he chose not to pay for the extra work. After the work was completed he was very pleased with the beauty and the expertise by [Information Redacted], to the point he hired Mr. [Information Redacted] to perform additional work. Again, very please with his performance and the quality of the finished product. The company owned by [Information Redacted] a very highly respected local contractor in the Boise, Idaho area. Mr. [Information Redacted did not file a lien. For those who would like to verify any of this response you can contact Mr. [Information Redacted] [Information Redacted]. Our Contract Agreement also specifies, you can not hire our company provided contractors to do extra work without our approval and agreed terms. This is an industry standard. After several attempts to collect the funds owed our company and his refusal to follow the agreed upon conditions of our Contract Agreement we were forced to stopped working. He was left with the balance of his contract to finish his pool. In addition my company is not licensed to do gas lines nor do we include them for installation. This must be done by a licensed plumber. To our knowledge, Mr. [Member Name Removed]'s gas (according to him) was $6,000.00 dollars. At this point the relationship went down hill. I have always tried conduct my busness in responsible way and respect my customers concerns. I live in Austin, Texas and traveled along way to build his project, my intentions were to open an office there. Mr. [Member Name Removed]'s Electric Line was miss located by the Utility Locating service, in an effort to avoid hitting it we hand dug the area where we thought it actually was, and manage to protect the line and avoid any additional cost to Mr. [Member Name Removed], he quite appreciative of the effort at the time. As to the plaster work, Mr. [Information Redacted] was scheduled to do that work, and refused too, due to non payment of additional concrete work previously performed. Is difficult to get subs on job when the word gets out, people aren't getting paid. For those considering to using my Company, please take a moment and get all the facts. My Website [Information Redacted], has other referrals and testimonials. I'm very proud of my Company and our unique approach to designing and building. Their are two sides to this issue and this is mine. Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Dale T.
04/2016
5.0
swimming pools
+ -1 more
It went great. Mike was constantly in communication with me. He collaborated with me during the process with recommendations and changes he thought would look good given our topography. He is a design artist, and his ideas really translate well into the finished product.
Description of Work: Mike built an exquisite pool on the side of a cliff for me. Stunning. He really knows what he is doing and does much of the work himself.
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Service Categories
Pool Sales Construction and Installation,
Pool and Spa Service,
Landscaping,
Fountains
FAQ
MD Brown Pool Designs & Backyard Amenities is currently rated 4.4 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: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MD Brown Pool Designs & Backyard Amenities accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, MD Brown Pool Designs & Backyard Amenities offers free project estimates.
Yes, MD Brown Pool Designs & Backyard Amenities offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, MD Brown Pool Designs & Backyard Amenities does not offer a senior discount.
No, MD Brown Pool Designs & Backyard Amenities does not offer emergency services.
No, MD Brown Pool Designs & Backyard Amenities does not offer warranties.
MD Brown Pool Designs & Backyard Amenities offers the following services: New construction of gunite swimming pools and spas. Remodeling of swimming pools and spas.
No vinyl liner, above ground or fiberglass swimming pool projects.
No manufactured spas or hot tubs