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Complete Rehab-Before Photo

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With 40 years experience in the industry we have encountered many opportunities to rehab or remodel swimming pools.  It may be something as simple as updating your tile, pool surface, or deck surfaces, or you may be looking for a major renovation to enhance your swimming pool.  This article will highlight some ideas to incorporate into your swimming pool remodeling project.

Ideas to enhance your swimming pool remodel project

Outdoor Kitchens-Outdoor kitchens have become a popular addition to swimming pool settings.  A gas fired grill with a refrigerator with a tile countertop and stone or tile surround is usually the starting point.  Since these systems are component systems you can add and subtract at your will, going with a straight, L-shaped, or U-shaped island.  Ice makers, sinks, and beverage coolers are just a few of options available.

Check out this link for a complete list of components available: http://www.nptgonline.com/nptg_national/bbqs.html

Hottubs-Baker Pool has been selling Hotsprings hottubs for decades.  With unparalleled quality and construction they are one of the most energy efficient hottubs on the market.  Setting one on grade, or in a pit with a stone surround can be quite possibly the most popular enhancement you could make to your swimming pool environment.  Incorporating a sheer descent that flows into the adjacent pool can be a cost effective way to add a water-feature.

Pergolas/Gazebos-These components are gaining tremendous popularity on rehab projects for their aesthetic value as well as their function.  A traditional gazebo can be enhanced with accent lighting and ceiling fans to create a pleasant summer evening getaway.  Pergolas can offer a reprieve from the summer sun while creating a dramatic focal point for your back yard,  enhance it even further with a motorized closing roof to protect from the spring and summer showers.

Masonry Fire Pits-Available in gas or traditional wood burning, they can be constructed out of brick, tile, or stone exterior, and can be nestled within just about any project.  If your looking for the one component to help extend your season in the spring and fall this is it.

Baker Pool and Spa prides itself on working with you to create the space in your back yard that you look forward to coming home to.    Wtih St. Louis’ premier designers on staff we would love to help you redesign your backyard.  If you would like to meet with our swimming pool remodeling specialist to explore your options and receive a free estimate click here http://www.stlouispoolconstruction.com/baker-contact/

Just a note to let you know that we’re moving to St. Albans and have to leave behind our beautiful pool.  Sooooo sad.  However, I am writing to tell you that one of the main reasons the new folks chose our house over many others was because of the awesome swimming pool you built for us.  The new owners are a young couple with four children who love to swim — a perfect combination for a house with a 24,000 gallon swimming hole.

Anyway, they’ve never owned a pool before and are a bit anxious about their ability to maintain one.  I know what that was like because we were full of questions as first-timers ourselves six summers ago.  I remember how kind and extremely helpful you were, and how much we’ve depended on you ever since.  The water testing service is the best; we are in the store at least once a week and have always enjoyed sparkling clean water based on your chemical use recommendations.

To get the new owners off to a good start, we’re going to ‘gift’ them a one-hour private Pool School with a Baker Pool & Spa technician to take place during their first week in the new house.  I just booked it through Jennifer in Service.  After that, the new owners will hopefully become Baker Pool & Spa regulars too!

With best wishes for continued success in you business endeavors.  Sincerely,
—–  Julia M

I wanted to send you an e-mail to let you know what a pleasure it has been to work with all the associates and contractors from your company. Rob, Karen and Ken are wonderful people to work with and I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate all their hard work, assistance and help over the last 6 months. Your team has truly helped us create a back yard oasis!

I also wanted to make special mention of Alternative Concrete and Dustin for working over the weekend to complete the decking texture. Dustin took time away from his family to make sure he got the job done “on time” for us. On top of that, Dustin and his team did an outstanding job to make sure every detail on the deck was perfect….. Mrs. W couldn’t be any happier and that says it all.

Please let your team and Alternative Concrete know that I would welcome the opportunity to be their reference for any future customers. Once again, thank you for making this a wonderful experience. You should be proud to know that you have created a “can do” attitude with your employees and contractors and that my friend is the mark of a great company.

All the best,

Kevin

Chesterfield, MO

I’m not sure if you’re aware of it or not, but today you have a crew out at our house replacing our pump.  I don’t know what is wrong with it other than it is extremely loud, but with the construction business being what it is I was really worried with what it was going to cost me.  Of course there was a part of me that was angry that the pump would go bad so fast, but having my own business I do know that things sometimes go bad without a good reason and warranties seldom go past one year.  Although I’m sure this drives you crazy, I looked up pump replacement pricing on the internet prior to you coming out because I wanted to brace myself for what was coming.  My surprise came later in the day when my wife called me and told me it was warranty work.

When people compliment us on our pool and ask me about the contractor, my wife and I have always had nice things to say about Baker Pool and that we would strongly recommend them.  We said the experience was very good (except for the $7,000.00 sink hole at the start of the project, which wasn’t your fault), but people seem surprised when they find out that we only got a couple of bids for the work.  I try and tell them that if they do their homework and talk to as many people as they can that have had a pool built, they should be able to narrow it down.  That’s what I did, and Baker was always highly recommended.  I’m sure I could have got 5 or 6 other bids for our pool a couple years ago, and I probably could have found someone beside Baker to be the low bidder, but I’d also bet that I would be forking out money right now for a new pump too if I used someone else.

Thank you very much.

Todd

Town & Country, MO