We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of pool services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"This guy is a fraud. He has about 5 reviews two of them were from his son and wife who gave him a score of 5/5 without any comments. He came and installed two main drains and caused damage to the piping by the equipment. Folded the winter cover wrong and was told to repair the damage he caused and to redo the cover. He promised he will after he got the money and ran away. I called more than 20 times, left voice and text messages and he won't care to respond. After 2 months he said he won't day any more needed repairs because he thinks I won't pay him which is a lie. I never negotiated his price and paid him immediately without delay."
mahmoud t on September 2021
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of pool services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"This guy is a fraud. He has about 5 reviews two of them were from his son and wife who gave him a score of 5/5 without any comments. He came and installed two main drains and caused damage to the piping by the equipment. Folded the winter cover wrong and was told to repair the damage he caused and to redo the cover. He promised he will after he got the money and ran away. I called more than 20 times, left voice and text messages and he won't care to respond. After 2 months he said he won't day any more needed repairs because he thinks I won't pay him which is a lie. I never negotiated his price and paid him immediately without delay."
mahmoud t on September 2021
Welcome to PJ's Pools, proudly servicing Barrington and the surrounding areas for over 40 years. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we build and service. We specialize in all aspects of residential and commercial concrete / fiberglass pool construction. Sorry but We do not service Vinyl Liner construction or Above ground projects. We look forward to hearing from you. Please call, text or email at PJ@PJsPools.com today to schedule you appointment! Happy Spring 2025 PJs Pools 847-602-3105
"The absolute worst! These guys "opened" my pool. PJ, the owner and an employee were on site. I had to spend two hours helping them because they couldn't figure out how to attach the railings and diving board. They didn't vacuum! They didn't even attempt to balance the chemistry. They didn't turn on the heater, unless you count pressing the on button. It was not working, and needed repairs which I wound up doing myself, they didn't bother to check it, at all. Worst of all, they failed to tighten the bolts on the diving board, and as a result one of my kid's friends got injured when the board went sideways. Stay away. Literally, anyone else is a better choice."
Alex S on June 2024
Welcome to PJ's Pools, proudly servicing Barrington and the surrounding areas for over 40 years. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we build and service. We specialize in all aspects of residential and commercial concrete / fiberglass pool construction. Sorry but We do not service Vinyl Liner construction or Above ground projects. We look forward to hearing from you. Please call, text or email at PJ@PJsPools.com today to schedule you appointment! Happy Spring 2025 PJs Pools 847-602-3105
"The absolute worst! These guys "opened" my pool. PJ, the owner and an employee were on site. I had to spend two hours helping them because they couldn't figure out how to attach the railings and diving board. They didn't vacuum! They didn't even attempt to balance the chemistry. They didn't turn on the heater, unless you count pressing the on button. It was not working, and needed repairs which I wound up doing myself, they didn't bother to check it, at all. Worst of all, they failed to tighten the bolts on the diving board, and as a result one of my kid's friends got injured when the board went sideways. Stay away. Literally, anyone else is a better choice."
Alex S on June 2024
Transform your outdoor space with Fischer Decks. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in creating stunning decks and porches that will enhance your home's beauty and functionality. Contact us today to discuss your needs and let us bring your vision to life.
"Brad was very professional and knowledgeable. Him and his crew showed up every day and completed the project earlier than expected. I would definitely recommend his company. My deck is so beautiful and I am so happy how well it looks"
sheri t on June 2025
Transform your outdoor space with Fischer Decks. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in creating stunning decks and porches that will enhance your home's beauty and functionality. Contact us today to discuss your needs and let us bring your vision to life.
"Brad was very professional and knowledgeable. Him and his crew showed up every day and completed the project earlier than expected. I would definitely recommend his company. My deck is so beautiful and I am so happy how well it looks"
sheri t on June 2025
Infinity Home Improvement is a full line home improvement company. We offer retro-fit products such as Roofing, insulation and gutters and gutter protection. With nearly 50,000 previous customers and 20 years experience you can count on Infinity to do quality work for you and your family.
"They came and put in extensions on the gutters. One was very poorly installed."
Ismael M on July 2023
Infinity Home Improvement is a full line home improvement company. We offer retro-fit products such as Roofing, insulation and gutters and gutter protection. With nearly 50,000 previous customers and 20 years experience you can count on Infinity to do quality work for you and your family.
"They came and put in extensions on the gutters. One was very poorly installed."
Ismael M on July 2023
*Please note we do NOT offer repair services* *We install CUSTOM pergolas and pavilions we do NOT assemble store bought ones* * Please note we are not masonary Arrowhead Brick Pavers Inc. is an experienced company that takes great pride in our superior custom hardscape installations. Our experienced staff will help bring custom designs and quality installations to each and every customer. We install over 200,000 square feet of pavers every year and have over 35 years in hardscape installations. We are backed by Unilock and are considered one of their top residential installers as well as an authorized Weber dealer. All of our work is fully guaranteed. We are also a complaint free member of the Better Business Bureau with hundreds of satisfied customers. We sincerely look forward to working with you on your custom installation and bringing "outdoor living" to your home. *Please note we do NOT offer repair services*
"They did an excellent job!"
Nicole C on July 2024
*Please note we do NOT offer repair services* *We install CUSTOM pergolas and pavilions we do NOT assemble store bought ones* * Please note we are not masonary Arrowhead Brick Pavers Inc. is an experienced company that takes great pride in our superior custom hardscape installations. Our experienced staff will help bring custom designs and quality installations to each and every customer. We install over 200,000 square feet of pavers every year and have over 35 years in hardscape installations. We are backed by Unilock and are considered one of their top residential installers as well as an authorized Weber dealer. All of our work is fully guaranteed. We are also a complaint free member of the Better Business Bureau with hundreds of satisfied customers. We sincerely look forward to working with you on your custom installation and bringing "outdoor living" to your home. *Please note we do NOT offer repair services*
"They did an excellent job!"
Nicole C on July 2024
Deck Company has been offering customized installation of decks, pergolas and three season rooms for over 25 years .We are certified Trex installers and work with Trex composite, as well as cedar. No job is too small -repair inquires welcomed! We proudly serve Kane, Dupage, and Cook counties.
"Nate was awesome to work with. We changed many of things with a large deck project that included a custom pergola with lighting and he was very helpful in letting us make design choices while providing insight into what would work and what would look great as well. His team was professional and highly skilled, especially his foreman, Buckleman! This is the second time our family has used the Deck Company and would recommend them to anyone!"
Steven C on April 2022
Deck Company has been offering customized installation of decks, pergolas and three season rooms for over 25 years .We are certified Trex installers and work with Trex composite, as well as cedar. No job is too small -repair inquires welcomed! We proudly serve Kane, Dupage, and Cook counties.
"Nate was awesome to work with. We changed many of things with a large deck project that included a custom pergola with lighting and he was very helpful in letting us make design choices while providing insight into what would work and what would look great as well. His team was professional and highly skilled, especially his foreman, Buckleman! This is the second time our family has used the Deck Company and would recommend them to anyone!"
Steven C on April 2022
Russo’S Pool & Spa Inc is your premier sales and service center for 37 years for all of pool and spa needs plus much more. We offer sales for Inground pools , hot tubs , patio furniture, grills and saunas We service Inground Pools and above ground pools for the following services pool openings, pool heater repairs auto cover repairs and replacement,pool closings Inground liner replacement We also provide spas and hot tub repairs call 708-344-1166
"This place has terrible customer service and doesn't care about small pool purchases (they only prioritize big projects). As of May 14, 2020, I paid (down payment) for a 16' pool from Russo's Pools. I was told my pool would be installed in July 2020. The installer was to go out to look at the site within 1 week. They never did. I called and got no one, only leaving a message or the phone just ringing. This was all last summer 2020 with no communication. I contacted Russo's pool in March 2021 and was told they didn't have my pool nor had any idea what happened. They have given me the run-around since. I was told the installer would call me, and week after week, they did not. Not until I asked to speak to the owner that the installer called me, stating he had JUST gotten my number. The owner discussed them obtaining and installing an 18' pool to make things right. Anthony Russo is now stating he never said that; he says he only said he would look into it. All discussions about pool and site were about 18'. Even the assistant I have been talking to this week has been checking deliveries for the 18' pool and working on getting one. Anthony Russo says he can't do that, and I am here 334 days later and NO pool."
Ray G on April 2021
Russo’S Pool & Spa Inc is your premier sales and service center for 37 years for all of pool and spa needs plus much more. We offer sales for Inground pools , hot tubs , patio furniture, grills and saunas We service Inground Pools and above ground pools for the following services pool openings, pool heater repairs auto cover repairs and replacement,pool closings Inground liner replacement We also provide spas and hot tub repairs call 708-344-1166
"This place has terrible customer service and doesn't care about small pool purchases (they only prioritize big projects). As of May 14, 2020, I paid (down payment) for a 16' pool from Russo's Pools. I was told my pool would be installed in July 2020. The installer was to go out to look at the site within 1 week. They never did. I called and got no one, only leaving a message or the phone just ringing. This was all last summer 2020 with no communication. I contacted Russo's pool in March 2021 and was told they didn't have my pool nor had any idea what happened. They have given me the run-around since. I was told the installer would call me, and week after week, they did not. Not until I asked to speak to the owner that the installer called me, stating he had JUST gotten my number. The owner discussed them obtaining and installing an 18' pool to make things right. Anthony Russo is now stating he never said that; he says he only said he would look into it. All discussions about pool and site were about 18'. Even the assistant I have been talking to this week has been checking deliveries for the 18' pool and working on getting one. Anthony Russo says he can't do that, and I am here 334 days later and NO pool."
Ray G on April 2021
Paramount Construction employs 20 people from management to skilled professionals who are trained in the fields from breaking ground to finishing. We accept all major credit cards and will work with you to make your project possible.
Paramount Construction employs 20 people from management to skilled professionals who are trained in the fields from breaking ground to finishing. We accept all major credit cards and will work with you to make your project possible.
Award-Winning Hardscape and Masonry Since 1990. We have been installing outdoor environments in the Chicago area for 25 years. Our crews are built with highly qualified individuals, paying special attention to detail. We use only the highest quality products and construction methods for each project. "The difference is in the details".
Award-Winning Hardscape and Masonry Since 1990. We have been installing outdoor environments in the Chicago area for 25 years. Our crews are built with highly qualified individuals, paying special attention to detail. We use only the highest quality products and construction methods for each project. "The difference is in the details".
We do work Insurance restoration, renovation. We specialize in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, and Basements. Let's discuss how we can help you on your next project.
We do work Insurance restoration, renovation. We specialize in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, and Basements. Let's discuss how we can help you on your next project.
A well-maintained pool filter lasts anywhere from one to 10 years, depending on the type. Watch for inconsistent PSI readings, leaks, or wild chemical swings—these red flags tell you the media is spent. Most cartridge models clock in at two to three years, while a DE unit can push the full decade. Staying on top of maintenance avoids surprise repairs and keeps water sparkling.
Run the pump eight to 10 hours a day to give the water a full turnover and keep chemicals balanced. That schedule stays ahead of debris, eases the load on the filter, and helps the equipment last longer.
On scorching summer days or after a big pool party, tack on an extra hour or two, but skip nonstop 24-hour cycles that waste energy.
Skip routine filter changes, and you invite costly repairs. A clogged filter overworks the pump, leading to burnout or leaks. You’ll also see cloudy water, algae blooms, and roller-coaster chemical readings.
The CDC warns that poorly maintained pools can irritate skin and eyes, so stay on schedule with filter swaps to keep swimmers—and equipment—safe. Left untouched, debris can cement inside the housing, pushing replacement costs even higher than a simple filter swap.