Pool buyers impressed by Renaissance

John and Linda Trujillo can be counted among the satisfied customers at Renaissance Pools & Spas, from which they purchased a 12X25 ceramic-epoxy pool. Such pools are desired by people like the Trujillos, who do not want a concrete or gunite pool.

"We never had a pool but we knew plenty of people who did, and we became familiar with the problems they experienced with their concrete pools," Linda Trujillo said. "Over the years, we heard all the negatives such as problems with the finish, cracking, algae, the need for re-plastering and other issues.

"So, when we were ready, we went right to Renaissance and we're glad we did. The time and cost involved in maintaining a ceramic-epoxy pool is a fraction of what you would deal with taking care of a concrete or gunite pool."

John Trujillo was impressed by the company's service.

"These pools are installed in days as opposed to the months it can take for a concrete pool to be finished," he said. "In our case, we had a lot of rain and bad weather at the time, but the Renaissance crew stayed on top of things and did everything they said they would do, right on time."

Renaissance is the exclusive dealer for the patented ceramic-epoxy pools built by Viking Pools Inc. Buyers can choose from a variety of pool shapes, colors and finishes including one that produces a sparkling effect and another that glows in the dark. Sizes range from a 10X16 model to a 45-foot hotel-style diving pool.

Prices for fully installed ceramic-epoxy pools range from about $16,000 to $32,000; financing is available. The company also provides special consultation for buyers who prefer to handle their own installation, which results in a discount of 40 percent off the price of a fully installed pool.

Jim Alexander, company president, said much of his business comes from referrals.

"Our business is on a major growth path, and we attribute a substantial amount of that growth to the referrals we are receiving from people who already own our pools and spas," he said.

"One of our most recent buyers told us she had called the Better Business Bureau to ask for the name of a reputable pool company and they immediately recommended us. That kind of endorsement is as good as it gets, in my opinion. And it's very gratifying to us, because we all work hard to ensure that our customers' pools are installed in a professional and timely manner and backed by the best customer service program in the industry."

Each pool comes with a lifetime manufacturer's warranty.

The company's showrooms are at 1245 N. Boulder Highway, about a half mile south of Sunset Road; and 2180 W. Craig Road, just west of Interstate 15. Both sites feature indoor and outdoor displays.

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