
Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They did a great job! We will always hire them for all our swimming pool projects!"





+36


Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They did a great job! We will always hire them for all our swimming pool projects!"





+36

Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"they had to dig out some for our pool they brought along sheets of rubber to drive the earth mover on so it didn't damage the yard I was very impressed .they cleaned up after themselves and were very polite a first rate crew along with owner"





+7

Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They transformed our backyard in the best way possible. Even to this day a full year after the pool went in, they are always there to answer any questions I come up with regarding the pool, the equipment, and even the landscaping around it."





+74

Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"There was a terrible storm overnight and my pool and spa looked horrific my pool was green and had a bunch of leaves and branches in it, I was hosting a big party for an engagement celebration the next day, so I was very stressed out, I had called other pool companies and received no response, when I reached out to Marco, he responded right away, was very empathetic to the urgency of my situation and he was able to come first thing in the morning and he made my pool look amazing! He’s a very honest and extremely professional person, I will only ever trust him to work on my pool from now on! He’s the best person you can ever hire to work on any and all of your pool needs!"





+2

Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Rory did a wonderful job he is a very very good Professional Service man I would recommend him to everyone I know and I will use him again when I need him"





+57

Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
Hi neighbor! My name is Ryan, and I’ve been working as a handyman for the past 5 years, building on a wide range of hands-on experience along the way. I take pride in delivering quality work and making sure every job is completed the right way—no shortcuts, no loose ends.\nWhen you invite someone into your home, trust matters. I focus on clear communication, attention to detail, and making sure your vision is fully brought to life. No task is left unfinished, and no concern goes unaddressed.





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Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I am absolutely delighted with the results! They completely removed the inground pool which was well past its prime. My backyard is transformed and I am so pleased. The team did an excellent job. First rate work ethic!"

Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Very nice guy very knowledgeable about pools."

Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I had three bids to replace my plaster and tile on my pool. After talking with the three companies, I was more comfortable going with Ryan and Platypus Pools, as he really knew what he was talking about. His crew came out in a timely fashion, got the job done very quickly and the pool looks great. I loved the attention to detail and Ryan made sure that the job was done perfectly, as he was on site during the renovation. Very happy with the result and will hire them for any pool repairs I need in the future."





+4
Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1973
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I went to A Lamp & Fixture Shop today, hoping to a repair a lamp (a small countertop nightlight). I wanted to both get a professional’s advice on the safety of a questionable (to me) part of the cord and to replace the plug, which we had tried unsuccessfully to do ourselves. The helpful repairman explained exactly why we had encountered difficulty trying to do it ourselves, looked carefully and told me that the part of the cord we thought might be iffy was fine, and replaced the plug -- charging $15 for the repair. The whole walk-in exchange took around 10 minutes, which probably doesn't always happen at busier times of the day. But having the little lamp fixed on the spot saved me an hour of driving in city traffic to pick the lamp the later in the week! My first visit to this shop was to get a stained glass tensor desk lamp, an estate sale find, to work; I figured it would have to be rewired. I was told by the staff that this is not easy to do, given the structure of that type of tensor lamp -- and re-wiring would have cost me more than the lamp did. But the staff person, seeing my disappointment, made another suggestion: rather than rewire, consider putting a new "thumb switch" on the cord. Perfect solution! The lamp works (and looks) great -- and the cost was $25. Two repair visits – and good advice leading to two reasonable and successful outcomes. A Lamp & Fixture Shop is batting 1000 with me. If I could give an A+ grade, I sure would."
While it is possible to put a pool on a concrete slab, it’s not recommended. This can damage the liner of your pool and creates a rough floor that’s not pleasant. Professional installers use a sand base to create a level surface and ensure that your pool floor is comfortable.
Sand is a fine material that creates a smooth bottom for your pool. Other materials, such as dirt, could contain rocks that damage your pool liner.
Pool sand is also known as mason sand. The different types include concrete sand, yellow mason and white sand.
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