Handel's Pool Service
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About
Handels pool construction is very dedicated to our clients with over 30 years of service experience, only using the highest quality of materials and
products available. Our goal is always aiming to be the best and putting the Custom into Customer Service. We want to build only the best Pool and Spa for you to enjoy for many years, along with you having a great experience throughout the entire project. we are the best family-owned swimming business in the Palm Spring area!
We believe that excellence makes a difference when you care!
Overview
Hired 8 times
Serves Palm Desert, CA
Background checked
36 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Zelle.
Services offered
Project Scope
Pool surface
Concrete/gunite
Additional pool features
Spa
Other
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Ian H.
Feb 13, 2016
Hired on Thumbtack
Right off the bat, I'd like to say that our experience and quality was excellent.
We moved to the desert about 18 months ago and the pool in our new house had some issues. The glass block of the spa dam was cracked, tile was falling off and the heater stopped working a few months after we moved in, There were also spider cracking and dark spots on our plaster.
This month, I decided that it was finally time to address the pool issues. I contacted 4 pool companies, one did not return my call, another took over a month to get back to me with quotes. Handel Caballero, the owner of Handel's pool service, who I found through Thumbtack got back to me within hours. He came over the same day and by that evening I had a quote. No chasing or follow-up required on my part.
Based on feedback from several sources, I decided that it was time bite the bullet to resurface the 17 year old plaster of the pool.
Handel was extremely accommodating and took me around to see several pools that he had renovated. It was all beautiful work.
He asked me to go on a web site and choose tiles and he would bring me the samples, also pretty fantastic because I didn't have to schlep out to the showroom. I was also able to put the tile samples in the water to get a better idea of how they would look.
Amongst the tile samples that Handel brought was one I did not choose. It was a natural stone mosaic. I would have never even considered it had it not brought it over. I give him credit because he has extremely good taste, plus it was within the budget I had set. In the end, it's the tile we chose. He also brought me samples of the pebble finish so I could see them in the water.
Here's the extraordinary timeline for how the project unfolded:
Sunday - I decided to hire Handel's Pool Service
Monday- Men showed up to drain the pool.
Tuesday - A crew arrived to demolish the existing plaster, tile and spa dam and build a new dam.
Wednesday - Tiling completed. Autofill I decided to add installed. Start installing the new heater.
Thursday - Pebble finish the surface of the pool. Finish heater install. Start installation of the new electronic control panel and new lights.
Friday - Acid wash the pool. Finish electronic panel install. Fill the pool
Saturday - Renovation completed.
I am thrilled with the work, the attentiveness and quality.
I have also decided to hire Handel's pool service to do our regular pool maintenance.
All in all a fantastic experience. Handel never steered me wrong and I have no qualms at all in recommending him.
Swimming Pool Repair
Mark G.
Dec 23, 2016
Hired on Thumbtack
Handel and his staff are incredible. I informed Handel of my need for a new Pentair Mastertemp 250K BTU heater for my pool. Considering that it is Christmas weekend, I was expecting the job to be taken care of within 2-3 days maybe. Handel was able to check out my pool, obtain the heater, and provide installation all within a 4 hour period!!!! My expectations were surprisingly exceeded by Handel's Pool Service. I would highly recommend Handel for ANY of your pool needs, 10000% Professional, Fast and Efficient with great customer service and communication.
Swimming Pool Cleaning, Maintenance, and Inspection
Ronald C.
Jun 5, 2016
Hired on Thumbtack
Had to replace the pool drain cover. Had another pool guy tell me I had to drain the pool. Handel jumped in with a face mask and had it fixed in a jiffy. Great guy!
Swimming Pool Repair
Ann H.
Feb 20, 2018
Hired on Thumbtack
He did a great job on my pool and decking. He was able to salvage my tiles (which saved some money). I would definitely recommend him to others.
Details: In ground • Outdoors • Chlorinated • A month ago or longer • Concrete • Cracked, flaking surface or loose tiles
Swimming Pool Repair
Robert D.
Jul 28, 2016
Hired on Thumbtack
Handel pool service was an excellent experience. When I first put out for bids for an acid wash on my swimming pool, Handel was the first to respond and also the first to come to my residence and place a bid. Handel gave a bid, said when he would be there to drain the pool with the following day completing an acid wash along with cleaning and re-sealing the tile. He showed up on time both days and completed the job as expected. Handel has lived up to everything he promised and will be my "go to guy" when my pool needs expertise and service and repair on equipment. I strongly suggest to use this company if you need work done, on time, and his employees being professional. Not only what I described with work done, but was the low bid of three companies.
Swimming Pool Repair
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Handel Caballero