Mermaid Pools And Hot Tubs

Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs
Ottawa ON K1J 7P5
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Jaydel
Jaydel
2 reviews Nepean, ON
10/10

In-ground customer service

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We met Bob last February (2011) when we decided to look at putting in a pool.
He was so informative and helpful in guiding us to the right pool for our back yard and how well it would work. He gave us ideas from his own experiences with pools and different costs plus pros and cons for each type.
We opened the pool this summer ourselves and opening costs and maintenance costs are very minimal.
Thank you Bob for giving us great advice and guidance in picking our pool. Mermaid has so far responded to any concerns we may have and we are thankful for that.
We love the pool and hope to get many years enjoyment from it.
Sincerely,
Jayne and Louis

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Julie  from Ottawa
Julie from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Mermaid Spa

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After visiting friends who owned a hot tub, my husband and I were hooked. So this past summer we decided to investigate and we researched different brands and types. This proved to be endless and tiring. I knew basically what we wanted, 4-6 seats and under $7000, some lights and some bubbles.
I went to a couple of stores before coming into Mermaid. I actually put a deposit on one tub at one of your competitor's. Most of my research was over the internet and I did read about a few Mermaid pool complaints. Which was why I was hesitant to come in. One day on my way back home, I dropped in quickly. I decided to price compare one last time. This is when I meet Chris. His approach was comfortable and relaxed. His was informative but not pushy, which, for me, was extremely important. He answered all my questions knowledgeably and professionally. He was comfortable when I asked about some poor reviews about Mermaid that I read online. He was honest and upfront. He found a hot tub that met all of my needs and didn't push me to buy a more expensive one, nor did he go on and on about what a "great" deal this is. I knew I was getting a good price, and I didn't need to be reminded every other sentence in our conversation about it. It was because of Chris' easy going personality and friendly face that I purchased my tub from Mermaid... well that and the price Chris gave me.
Thanks for the wonderful experience,
Julie

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Ron from Ottawa
Ron from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Pool liner replacement

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First off, thank you very much for your coordination effort in managing our pool liner replacement. I especially appreciate that you were prompt at responding to my emails (matters of concern) and putting me at ease when things seem to be going wrong, particularly my concern about losing all the water a few weeks ago.
Please convey my thanks to Denis and the crew. I was able to be at home this morning when they came to finish the job. It is my opinion that they were very professional in the execution of the job, they were here early and stayed at it to completion. I believe they represented Mermaid very well. The finished job looks good.
Please let Denis know that his skillfull surgery in cutting in the steps shows this evening, the water level not changing since the last load of water was put in late this morning. Denis no doubt was not concerned, being very experienced on these things. Of course the real test will be in the spring when the pool is full for the summer (I am confident that it will not be leaking based on the care taken on the installation). It took about one and a half loads of water to get the water to winter level. I truly appreciated their patience with me as I am an inquisitive person and had all kinds of questions which they pleasantly took time to answer. Job well done.
Regards, and thank you again for the work.
Ron

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Yves from Ottawa
Yves from Ottawa
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Above-ground pool experience

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Dear Mermaid,

I must say that our experience in dealing with Mermaid has been nothing but excellent. Mermaid was able to identify our needs very quickly and present viable options that fit our budget. What I most appreciated were your efforts to ensure our choice fit our budget. Mermaid found us the most affordable pool for our needs, identified further discounts and applied them, and reserved the last available pool of that model for us.

Mermaid was also very efficient in explaining the ins and outs of the installation process and all the costs involved. The installers were pleasant, efficient and done on time.

The rest of the Mermaid staff has been very pleasant and have been instrumental in helping us identify the methods by which we could ensure that our water was optimal. As a result, our pool buying experience was very pleasant and we would recommend Mermaid pools over any other pool retailer.

Yves

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
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Julie from Ottawa
Julie from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
1/10

They don't care about their customer

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I called due to an error service on my hot tub. They sent a really nice technician, but he was not able to do anything. They still charged me close to $200, and when I called to get this invoice reduced, Wes (manager for hot tub) refused to reduce the price. After buying a pool and a spa from them they are not able to reduce the price of a service charge. They don't care at all about their customer. Well guess what, they just loss one!

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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Company Response

Dear Homestars readers:
On behalf of Mermaid Pools, I'd like to respond to Julie's posting. I regret this customer has been frustrated with our service. However, there are always at least two sides to a story so I'd like to present Mermaid's side. This customer called us because of an error code on the control panel of the spa. We trouble shot this message and confirmed with the customer the spa was working well, even though the error message appeared. The customer asked for a technician to be sent. She was fully advised of the cost involving the service call and travel. Mermaid’s service fees, much like other pool and spa businesses, are set according to zones. At the time of scheduling the appointment, the customer was indeed advised of the cost of a service call and travel. The appointment was set and she asked to be called one hour in advance of the technician arriving, which we did. Mermaid’s technician attended the customer’s spa; the breaker was reset, and the sensors and components were checked. He determined the pressure switch was loose and subsequently tightened it. To date, we have not been notified by the customer of any other problem. It's unfortunate Julie did not have a good experience, but we have thousands of customers who purchase our products and services every year and the vast majority are happy, as evidenced by other positive reviews on this site.
Thanks for reading,
Chris, Mermaid Pools and Spas

Richard Waterfall from Ottawa
Richard Waterfall from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Swimming Pool installation

We received excellent customer service from Mermaid Pools, and their associated contractors when we purchased a swimming pool this summer.

We are thrilled with or new pool and the pleasure it has provided for the last month. What a wonderful summer it has been in 2012 and made all the better with a Mermaid Pool.

We ordered the pool on July 17th and it was installed just over two weeks later, by August 4th!

Mermaid friendly customer service and sales approach was very refreshing, so there was no need to shop around, at other competitive establishments. We appreciated their attention to detail and the several personal on-site visits they made to our home to close the deal and oversee the actual installation. So often sales people make a sale and then disappear behind a wall of bureaucracy. They did a great job staying on top of the process and staying in touch. That type of service is rare and impressed us.

Having said that, it was nice that they could also provide the names and contact details for the associated fencing, electrical and landscaping contractors.

The firm that installed the pool were amazing, since they finished the pool installation in 2 ½ days. Installers worked very hard, seemly non-stop, to finish the installation. They were friendly, asked and answered lots of questions and were first-class representatives for Mermaid Pools. We were especially impressed with the care they took not to damage our property and lawns; each day installing and removing tarpaulins and 4x8 sheets of plywood in an effort to minimize the damage to our lawn. They were also aware of our neighbour’s need to not have any damage on their properties during the work. Even the pool delivery guy, was fun to deal with.

The associated fencing contractor did an excellent job of installing the fence, in very short time frame and ahead of the original completion date. The two installers were very efficient, arrived early and worked hard in the heat and cleaned up the debris. They were very friendly and customer oriented, which is very important to us.

The electrician we were referred to, provided an excellent price for the electrical work needed for the pool. He was very personable, on time and kept us in formed with regards to his availability and work schedule.

The landscapers were very professional and displayed a great work ethic with the job they did on finishing and repairing the area surrounding the pool and installing a beautiful stone wall around the pool.

Mermaid’s “Pool School” representative, was extremely personable and did a through job of explaining how the pool and the pumps etc. worked and were to be maintained.

In summary, we are very grateful for the wonderful product and service that Mermaid pools provided. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone interested in a pool purchase. It is obvious to us why they have been in business so long.

R&N W
Richmond, Ontario

Approximate cost of services:
$19,000.00
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Wilf Lalonde in Greely
Wilf Lalonde in Greely
1 review GREELY, ON
10/10

Great 30-Foot Oval Pool

Mermaid Pools has a clear advantage over its competitors! His name is Frank Saunders...he doesn't sell the customers on the products...he matches the products to the customer' needs. Personable, efforvescent personality. Mermaid delivered exactly what I ordered and the installation team were magical...put the pool right where I wanted. Frank, thank you. Thanks also to the warehouse team, the delivery team and the Mermaid store team for standing by their wonderful products...I'll be back!

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Lynn Weary in Ottawa
Lynn Weary in Ottawa
1 review OTTAWA, ON
10/10

Mermaid Pools Ltd.

Mermaid Pools installed our pool in 1996. They did a beautiful job.
Since then they have opened a closed it every year. We have had a
new liner and new motor throughout the years. With every visit they
arrived at scheduled time, were efficient, explained repairs. The
technicians were always helpful and patient. Prices and rates were
very fair. When I have questions they have always taken time to
explain what to do or explained rates for technicians. When a problem
was not my fault they refunded charges. We believe this company
provides fair honest prices, efficient service and knowledgeable
technicians that go out of their way to provide the best service possible
at the busiest time of year for them. Lynn Weary

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Jasmine from the Danforth
Jasmine from the Danforth
2 reviews ,
10/10

Semi-in-ground pool and Spa

We received great service from the people at Mermaid from the time we walked in their door. We bought a pool and a spa from them and were not oversold in the least. We were sold products in line with our budget, space and needs - no more.

The sales staff have a lot of integrity and are helpful. Our sales person came to visit us before the sale to assess our needs, and a few times during the installation to make sure everything was going according to plan.

From the time of or show of operations the level of service has been great. We've had a prompt response to all our needs (a faulty gauge on our pool filter and a broken LED on our spa).

The staff at the water testing station are also great and helpful. We take a water sample in every two weeks and love that it's professionally tested for no additional charge.

We've had a great experience with them. Highly recommended.

Approximate cost of services:
$30,000.00
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For over four decades, people in the National Capital Area and Outaouais have been getting into the swim of things thanks to Mermaid. Since 1965, we have sold and installed over 40, 000 pools and spas, and continue to service what we sell. We design and build in-ground pools, and ...
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