zungmay Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I want to build a pool but having a hard time finding a reliable person I get bids, they sometimes show up to look but then either don't call back with an estimate or just give a verbal dollar amount. Did you have a pool built in Phuket and who is the best most reliable builder . I am reading the pool forems too. Any input is appreciated. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroBiker Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Have you tried Desjoyaux? They are pretty reliable. Go straight to Mr Paul, he is stand up guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinsons Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 call to the nice lady reena,she is in the desjoyaux office: 076-209145 i has build a pool with them and have very good experience!! not the cheapest but very good quality. in 5years never ever any problem with the pool and equipment. robinsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertsonmartin Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 What type of pool are you thinking of? Tiled or liner? Desjoyeux and JD are liner pools. If tiled then i could recommend someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katasyd Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 What type of pool are you thinking of? Tiled or liner? Desjoyeux and JD are liner pools. If tiled then i could recommend someone. I'm actually looking to have the tiles removed and redone in a different color and add the LED lights. All i need is the experienced labor. I'll take a PM of his details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zungmay Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hi I do not want Desjoyeux, more expensive and I don't want a liner type pool. Free form poured concrete, double cage, min #12 steel, American or Australian pump / filter. , Salt. approx 10x3 meter x 1.5m deep. 4 in Grade A tile. You can PM me or list their name if that is allowed. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barka Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hi I do not want Desjoyeux, more expensive and I don't want a liner type pool. Free form poured concrete, double cage, min #12 steel, American or Australian pump / filter. , Salt. approx 10x3 meter x 1.5m deep. 4 in Grade A tile. You can PM me or list their name if that is allowed. Thank you What do you think is a fair price for that speck?....my pool is same speck but 8x4 mtrs plus inbult jacuuzi[2 hay ward pumps and salt filter], ... also access for digging and removing soil is important..i had mine built 5 years ago and i am happy with it,the firm that bult has built at least 4 pools foe freinds of mine...payment is by 3 stage payments and normal gurantee. when completed..i also know a few other reputable small thai builders who do pools..but like any thing its all about price you get what you pay for...my pool was a good pool for a fair price..thats why i asked you what you expect to pay..i have some idea what it would cost now bearing in mind inflation.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N47HAN Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 One of members owns a pool company , Valient Pools , worth getting a quote from them , theyve been around for years so must be doing a good job No connection with them just happen to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I would stay away from pools with liners, the liner deteriorates and is expensive to replace They were never a success in Australia I think concrete is your best bet and Valentine who is a member of TV builds concrete pools Send him a PM then you will be dealing with him directly, He may contact you if he is following this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfbum Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Call Max at Water Works Warehouse 0819790917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katasyd Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) Call Max at Water Works Warehouse 0819790917 No thanks. I spent 700k on a spa and it broke because the service team didn't seal it after service and water blew the electrics. They refused to repair their dodgy work i and i had to fork out but that is as far as it went. I put a deposit down on a new spa pump 2 years ago, nothing came and they never return my calls and it still sits broken and I'm out 23k but i put it down to lesson learnt. I know the drunk owner "moose" has a hard time running it but i am dumbfounded how they stay afloat. Edited September 12, 2011 by katasyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zungmay Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Any other Pool builders you may know about? Must have experience building a non-rectangle type pool (Free form concrete) , (no plastic liners), and reliable / good quality work. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Call Max at Water Works Warehouse 0819790917 No thanks. I spent 700k on a spa and it broke because the service team didn't seal it after service and water blew the electrics. They refused to repair their dodgy work i and i had to fork out but that is as far as it went. I put a deposit down on a new spa pump 2 years ago, nothing came and they never return my calls and it still sits broken and I'm out 23k but i put it down to lesson learnt. I know the drunk owner "moose" has a hard time running it but i am dumbfounded how they stay afloat. Me too, if you only knew the full extent of it, boogles the mind.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Any other Pool builders you may know about? Must have experience building a non-rectangle type pool (Free form concrete) , (no plastic liners), and reliable / good quality work. Thank you, Ideally, for a well done free form you should have a gunite or shotcrete pool built they are twice as strong, easier to form and the end product is light years ahead of poured concrete. The primary reason they're so much stronger is they use much less water in the mixing process so it sets up quicker and harder and they are shot and formed all in one afternoon so there is no cold joints as with poured concrete that cause weak points in the structure in the future. What sort of interior finish are you looking for, tile or other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zungmay Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hi WarpSpeed Yes, I agree with you and would like to use Shotcrete but don't know who can do this on Phuket? Please PM me if you know a company that builds pool this way. The Interior would be Tile or Sandwash but am open to ideas as long as the pool is structually sound, strong, built properly, and the shape is close to the drawing and it does not leak water in a few years. Any ideas of a good company in Phuket that can make a pool to fit these basic standards? Thank you. Ideally, for a well done free form you should have a gunite or shotcrete pool built they are twice as strong, easier to form and the end product is light years ahead of poured concrete. The primary reason they're so much stronger is they use much less water in the mixing process so it sets up quicker and harder and they are shot and formed all in one afternoon so there is no cold joints as with poured concrete that cause weak points in the structure in the future. What sort of interior finish are you looking for, tile or other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hi WarpSpeed Yes, I agree with you and would like to use Shotcrete but don't know who can do this on Phuket? Please PM me if you know a company that builds pool this way. The Interior would be Tile or Sandwash but am open to ideas as long as the pool is structually sound, strong, built properly, and the shape is close to the drawing and it does not leak water in a few years. Any ideas of a good company in Phuket that can make a pool to fit these basic standards? Thank you. I'm sorry I never opened one so I don't really have anyone I can recommend though Valentine may do an ok job for you.. If I may ask? What is your budget? If you don't want to post that openly in the forum you can Pm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Free form pools are not cheap, 6 years ago a 12M by 8M cost over 900K Mister Pool Company do free form pools they have a agent just before Wat Chalong traveling north On Chaofa West Rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow86 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Call Max at Water Works Warehouse 0819790917 No thanks. I spent 700k on a spa and it broke because the service team didn't seal it after service and water blew the electrics. They refused to repair their dodgy work i and i had to fork out but that is as far as it went. I put a deposit down on a new spa pump 2 years ago, nothing came and they never return my calls and it still sits broken and I'm out 23k but i put it down to lesson learnt. I know the drunk owner "moose" has a hard time running it but i am dumbfounded how they stay afloat. 555! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zungmay Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 I spent 5 months interviewing over 20 Pool contractors in Phuket and am the original poster. This has been a full time job recently, not by choice, but because I have not found any reliable contractors and had to keep going until I found a sound company to work with. I have spoken to all the ones listed in this thread and other TV posts, the Gazette, etc... You must do your own research, have a drawing and layout of the type of pool you want before trusting any company. I am in the process of putting together a spreadsheet and a list of questions to ask any Pool Contractor before you begin. If you are considering building a pool and want my notes send me a personal message. I would be glad to send it to you when I get them completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barka Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I spent 5 months interviewing over 20 Pool contractors in Phuket and am the original poster. This has been a full time job recently, not by choice, but because I have not found any reliable contractors and had to keep going until I found a sound company to work with. I have spoken to all the ones listed in this thread and other TV posts, the Gazette, etc... You must do your own research, have a drawing and layout of the type of pool you want before trusting any company. I am in the process of putting together a spreadsheet and a list of questions to ask any Pool Contractor before you begin. If you are considering building a pool and want my notes send me a personal message. I would be glad to send it to you when I get them completed. The important thing is you can only really recomend by having the pool built and using it for a few years...have you had yours built yet? or are you still doing your servey,iasked you in a pevious post what you think a fair price was, i am still waiting for an answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylarry Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I used navinda pools in phuket to build a 10 x 5 meter pool in bad choice, it leeked bad the water was leeking through the walls, who ever you use make sure the the use a good sealer it will cost an extra 10,000 baht but well worth it we had to take all the tiles of seal the pool and re tile it at my cost. this time I built my own pool 12 x6 meter only 1.3 meters deep just paid for the labour I used much beter tiles 12mill re bar all finished with 1.5 hp (usa ) salt water chl 2 meter sadd wash all round the pool total cost 620,000 baht working 2 years already no leeks no problems he was just the builder who built my house I all so put in 9 one deep meter footings all tied to the cage, but I was there every day as site agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Swimming pools........grossly over-rated, uses heaps of electricity and has to have constant maintenance. If I feel like a swim, I either go to the sea, or, use someone elses pool. Sooooo glad I don't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Course.......if you are renting a property out, then a pool is an essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreyko Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 we work with J.D. Pools for many years, at least we know them personally and I can recommend http://www.jdpools.com/home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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