Upgrade your Pool experience with an add-on such as a waterfall, pool deck covering, lighting and more. A beautifully designed pool is only as enjoyable as it's construction quality. Cody Pools is consistently recognized for our superior swimming pool construction process. Even more impressive is our constant ability to construct a pool with a minimum of intrusions to our customers' property, and their schedule.
Below is a video that explains the design and construction process and a list outlining the systematic steps we take in creating your beautiful poolscape.
Below is a video that explains the design and construction process and a list outlining the systematic steps we take in creating your beautiful poolscape.
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Transform your backyard into a tropical oasis and float your troubles away with a custom designed pool from Challenger Pools. There are so many different ways to enjoy your Challenger Pool; the only real limitation is your imagination. Think of it as your own private spa.a great place to get back together with your family.
Challenger Pools builds pools in the Apollo Beach, FL area. If you live in or around the 33570 or 33572 zip codes, we are your Apollo Beach pool builders! Our custom pool designs can transform your backyard into a swimming haven. Family and friends alike gravitate toward a welcoming and warm atmosphere and we can include fun and exciting family amenities for pennies on the dollar that make entertaining even richer.
Bradenton is surrounded by both fresh and saltwater, with miles of stunning Florida beaches. It's downtown area is home to offices and government buildings. Bradenton is growing at a rapid rate, and home to many new planned communities, as well as some older historic homes. If you live in the Bradenton area, there is a good chance that you love being in or around the water.
The city of Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, and is the County Seat of Pinellas County. Clearwater, like many Tampa Bay cities, has a subtropical humid climate. Clearwater residents enjoy plenty of Florida sunshine, and very few cool days. Residents and visitors to Clearwater, love year-round sunning and swimming, along with other outdoor activities.
Reviews (19)
Aaron T.
Jan 03, 2022
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Run from this company. 30 day pool remodel turned into 6 months. They work 2-3 hours. Leave for a week. No managment at all in the field or in the office ! Spent $50,000 dollars with them only to have my pool drained in the end. They never asked me about if your pool was leaking or would I like a leak company to come out to check. I would have gladly paid for a leak Doctor. The repair job to my pool looks like a child did it. Horrible pool company. Run.
Terrell G.
Dec 15, 2021
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It has been a long process. First of all I must say, during 2020 a lot of pool companies struggled or went out of business. All construction companies had major issues to overcome. In spite of all the issues Cody Pools stuck in there and overcame the challenges.
Eric Hill was our superintendent. He is a bulldog, don't let the soft exterior fool you. He cares very much for the customer and is fighting behind the scenes...I could tell. He didn't give up. We had major permitting and timing issues with the county that Cody Pools didn't do a ton of business with, as the county was going
Eric Hill was our superintendent. He is a bulldog, don't let the soft exterior fool you. He cares very much for the customer and is fighting behind the scenes...I could tell. He didn't give up. We had major permitting and timing issues with the county that Cody Pools didn't do a ton of business with, as the county was going
Cindy O.
Dec 09, 2021
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Horrible. I would give zero stars if I could. Unless you are interested in having a huge concrete hole in your backyard for months on end and slats of pavers in your driveway for weeks, choose literally any other pool company. This has been the most disappointing and frustrating process; I don't even want a pool anymore.
April H.
Oct 19, 2021
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I would avoid this pool company At all costs. We signed our contract in may of 2020 they just finished the project. It's subpar work, pavers are poorly done, communication was non existent I cannot even count the number of times I have called with no response, the yard was left trashed ( not just the dig area). It's as if they were so pleased to have so much room they just tore up the ENTIRE yard. We had to replace our sprinkler line which was ripped out even though it wasn't near the actual dig and about 5 inches from our home, two panels of our fence were destroyed and took several
Joe G.
Oct 01, 2021
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I signed a contract back in October of 2020 and was told that they would start construction around April/May of 2021. One the "dig" was started, we would be looking at a 12-15 week turnaround time. I was extremely excited once I received a call and an appointment to start mid February. I will honestly tell out that was the ONLY good thing that has actually came from this company. We are now going into October of 2021 and I am still dealing with this incompetent company. I have kept every text from my project manager Ron and willing to share with anyone that asks. I have a never ending
J. C.
Sep 22, 2021
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A couple things - firstly, I notice that many (if not the majority?) of recent positive reviews are of the sales process, not mid-pool construction or after delivery. Wondering if people are being given incentives to leave 5 star reviews after the contract signing...
Secondly, the project managers need to go to PM training (PMP or even something less intensive). Communication is poor to say the least. Communication is Project Management 101. If I am told that gunite will be done next week and for some reason the crew is delayed I expect some communication, even if it's brief, to let me
Secondly, the project managers need to go to PM training (PMP or even something less intensive). Communication is poor to say the least. Communication is Project Management 101. If I am told that gunite will be done next week and for some reason the crew is delayed I expect some communication, even if it's brief, to let me
Mindy W.
Sep 03, 2021
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Do not use this company!! We signed contract in March 2021. There has been little to no communication from project manager. We have seen our project manager once since the second week in June. Trash left all over property from workers. Multiple issues not addressed since job begun. Project was supposed to be completed in 12-14 weeks once dig began, that timeframe has since passed and we are a long ways from a finished pool. Once the large second deposit was made...work came to a screeching halt. Drainage problem on the side of the house due to too much fill being left, neighbors yard has been
Miranda P.
Jul 06, 2021
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My husband and I decided to contract with Cody Pools and the experience thus far has been amazing! Larry Triana is our Sales Rep and from the first meeting at our home to discuss the process, and our meeting at the showroom to design our pool we have been very pleased. Larry is responsive, pleasant and direct. He is knowledgeable and took time to guide us and advise on the products we should choose. He allowed us to ask questions when "I" didn't fully understand. He didn't tell us what we wanted to hear and instead tried to be as transparent as he could be. We are looking
Louis S.
Jun 10, 2021
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Dan N.
Apr 16, 2021
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I signed a contract with Glen from Challenger Pools (Cody pools) in June 2020. Work didn't start until 28th Oct 2020. The dig and rebar part of the job went smooth . All down hill after that . The mess left after the gunite was sprayed was appalling .The 5 pallets of pavers for the deck just sat for over 2 months on the lawn. A 12 week job took took 5 1/2 months . Once the shell of the pool was poured the sub contractors would use the drain to relieve themselves . the shell once dried starting cracking in spots around pool light and between the two columns . The project manager Andy was
Steve R.
Apr 02, 2021
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Belle L.
Apr 01, 2021
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Awful experience. Signed contract on July 18, 2020 and today is April 1, 2021 and still not "complete". Have had plumbing issues, leak issues, electrical issues. Left my house/doors/windows a mess without pressuring washing or cleaning. I regret using Challenger/Cody Pools and wish I would have used another company. Poor communication and awful subcontractors that they hire to do the work.
Mike M.
Nov 24, 2020
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At first impression dealing with Jay is what won them my business. He was prompt to respond and informative. We decided to get our pool deck redone w/ pavers and some other work costing close to 10k. The downside to the experience were the contractors they had do the work. Each contractor did the bare minimum to get the job done, cutting corners whenever possible and had to be called back numerous times to get their work completed properly (Not perfect just properly). The supervisor (who's job it is to monitor the quality of the work) was seen at most once on the job without us summoning
Kelly T.
Sep 28, 2020
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John, Brett, and Mark came by for the site survey. Process was straight forward and very, very informative. They walked me thru my design, small changes and hurdles, my responsibilities and theirs. They put me at ease with the process. I think during this time the best part was that we all got to meet, putting names with faces. It also was a good time to understand and discuss realistic timelines, which they defined and explained throughly. Very happy we made the choice to go with challenger pools. Thank you gentlemen.
Jerrie S.
Aug 17, 2020
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It has been like pulling teeth during the entire construction of our pool (which is still not complete). Emails and phone calls going unanswered, no one showing up for over 2 weeks (minus one person showing up to work for an hour on a footer). The few times we've been able to get ahold of someone, they have no idea what's going on the with the inspections (we were told everything up to this point has passed inspection, yet the scheduler told us something in the inspection failed). I have never been so frustrated with a service in my life. The most upsetting thing is the lack of communication
Tim P.
May 17, 2020
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This company is complete garbage..please,please read deep into reviews. The good ones on their web site are mostly fabrication. 1.9 on angies list.
Subcontractor shumks.. had a problem with so called rauel, aka "jason" with no green card actually threw buckets of crap water on
My new truck. We had one little dispute and like a coward, damaged my property! All they did was send someone with major incompetence telling me it was pressure washing overspray. Complete lye. Sent 2 18 year old girls to "detail" it and it was laughable. Still have cement water stuck to it. Hate the pool
Subcontractor shumks.. had a problem with so called rauel, aka "jason" with no green card actually threw buckets of crap water on
My new truck. We had one little dispute and like a coward, damaged my property! All they did was send someone with major incompetence telling me it was pressure washing overspray. Complete lye. Sent 2 18 year old girls to "detail" it and it was laughable. Still have cement water stuck to it. Hate the pool
Mark P.
Apr 08, 2020
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Update(4/14/20): I added some pictures, but they really don't do it justice. Had pool school yesterday, and Hector couldn't have made it any clearer. My wife and I feel like we have a good grasp of how to maintain it. I look forward to many years of fun and entertaining. Another shout out to Andy, our PM, for getting things done right the first time. Challenger Pools has Andy to thank for meeting and exceeding our expectations. Can't give it 5 stars, because no business is perfect.
Update(4/8/20): I'm happy to announce that are pool is done, and it is awesome. Just turned
Update(4/8/20): I'm happy to announce that are pool is done, and it is awesome. Just turned
Peggy P.
Sep 28, 2019
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9 months later, and things are still not right. It takes a minimum of five phone calls to get anything from them. They sent the plasterer back out to look at the sun shelf. They picked up my teak patio furniture up and put it in the pool to see if it was level, didn't see an issue with the rocking, stated that it wasn't their fault, b/c the bubblers were installed to high. Then, they informed me that the only way to fix it would be to empty the pool (again), jack hammer everything out, re-pour it, then replaster it. They were rude and abrasive. The contractor was there working on the
Ianna W.
Feb 19, 2019
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I would be interested to know who is really posting all of these positive reviews on Google for this company and, if they are in fact actual customers of challenger pools, what incentives did they receive to post them? Our experience aligns much more closely with the one and two star reviews you will read below so don't believe the hype. The reviews on Facebook and Yelp appear to be more realistic based on our experience with this company. As soon as this is posted I'm sure there will be 2-3 wonderful five star reviews posted immediately to Google.
When we signed our contract in July
When we signed our contract in July
