Avanti Pools

Cannot form concrete in a straight line. Concrete is not sloped to drain, dirt and water pools. Alex texted "Can I come over in 10 minutes?" I immediately responded "Not today, let's schedule tomorrow." 10 minutes later my wife is frantically lowering the bedroom shade as he is in our back yard. Totally not competent or professional. Did start work on time and nearly finished on time, but poor supervision of subcontractors.

It's taken me a long time to get around to writing a review, but Avanti built our pool this spring and we couldn't be happier. Bernard was great to work with, extremely responsive any time I had a question, and clear on every step. Avanti's bid was very competitive with all the other quotes we got as we considered who to hire for the job.

They did the work exactly on schedule and at each step Bernard kept me informed on when and what would be happening. We have now been enjoying the pool for about 4 months and absolutely love it. The city of LA took a very long time to process the application (the office was closed due to COVID for the entire time the permit was being processed), but that was in no way Avanti's fault. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a pool contractor. They do excellent work.

Bernard of avante pools is a great pool contractor I would never use anybody else

Absolutely wonderful experience. Bernard came out to our house and helped us realize our vision. He was very encouraging at every step along the way. There's was no rush and yet we moved along quickly. He gave us options for each component of the pool and always helped us weigh the pros and cons. We built a spa along a raised wall over the pool with a beautiful spillway. The lights are magical at night. The price was less expensive than other bids. I feel like we got a very good value. Highly recommend Bernard and Avanti.

We had our pool with integrated spa built with Avanti almost four years ago and it has been a staple of our home and lifestyle ever since. We enjoy it on a regular basis with our family and friends and it looks and feels great. The in-ground cleaning system is highly recommended, haven't needed a pool man thanks to it, totally worth it! so is the automatic cover, which keeps all the leaves and dirt out and most importantly, takes cares of pool safety as it is always covered when we are not in it.

We have had several technical issues over the years, as you'd expect, and with Avanti's help we have been able to resolve them, effectively and economically. You may need to be persistent, this is a small company and these guys are busy;- but they do take care of their own and you receive personalized treatment and service. We appreciate it!

What a fantastic experience working with Avanti pools. We worked with Alex who was super easy to partner with which is a huge relief. We were so used to working with aggressive, pushy general contracts and his being so accommodating, and easy-going was a major relief. The pool set within our newly landscaped backyard came out perfectly. And the 3-4 month process installing the 10x30ft spa/pool combination went very smoothly. Would definitely work with them again on the next pool!

11/2019 we decided on a inground spa replacing a planter area. We contacted a few contractors including Avanti pools. Others were Pool Logic, National Pools, and Athlon Pools. The proposal process is as you would expect, negotiating price/details with each vendor. It finally came down to Athlon and Avanti. Athlon and Avanti were close bids, it came down to the detail items along with my experience with the project folks. Avanti provided a slightly higher bid than Athlon but my interaction with Alex (project planner) sold me.

He provided more enthusiasm and conveyed a better plan with the initial layout. Also note, Avanti was the only company to suggest using excavators while other companies had planned on using only jackhammers and shovels. The access to the yard was limited so most of the bids didnt consider excavators while Alex saw no issue getting them through the tight spots.

It worked out nicely perhaps reducing the time/cost to remove the large amount of debris. Process start: 1st the removal of the planter, dirt, and large boulders found under the surface. Next the rebar and piping installation began. There was some hidden electrical in the backyard that was under the concrete surface that ended up being damaged, but Avanti repaired it soon after.

With the steel and underlying systems routed and installed, the gunite was poured in and the upper tile and couping followed. Next the pebble tec finish was applied. We decided on the cheaper Fina finish, but Alex decided that the more expensive pebble tec was a more durable option to go with and provided that at no additional cost. There was some confusion on the concrete config where we had requested stairs on the sides of the spa.

The confusion related to the worded details of the upper platform versus a 3DCAD image. This resulted in the cost of the concrete being underbid and resulted in a renegotiation in determining the added cost of the concrete versus having open dirt planters, which worked out to be about $1130 added. During the process it was determined the heater size could be reduced, without giving up too much heating time, to improve the area needed to place the heater.

During the process the permit inspection resulted in having to place the pumping and heating equipment in an alternate loc which also in turn resulted in having to add in a walking area due to the equipment taking away the current path. This new location also resulted in having to remove a tree stump and digging a long trench for piping. In the end the renegotiation process felt reasonable with the added items, including the misunderstood stair tops, along with the reduced cost for the heater equip. Note, debris removal can be a variable based on dumping fees and the amount of debris pulled from the work site.

We also asked Avanti to raise a nearby retaining wall as part of the process and that worked out as planned which included adding blocks and stucco to the wall. Overall the process is as you would expect a lot of negotiation and facing problems as they arise. No project is ever straightforward and there will always be issues to work through. Alex was easy to communicate with via e-mail/phone, though there were a few occasions a response might hang for a few days. Also, consider this was the timeframe where Covid was just becoming a huge issue with personnel and timing.

There were a few small details like stucco clean up and mastic fill in, but after a couple of calls and a promise, personnel came back after a week or so to complete the work and it was finished off very professionally. The spa has been humming along for 8 months now with no issues. Avanti also provided a pool service (Luis) for a month to get the water balance setup. Luis was very friendly and spent time setting up the system and discussing the details of maintaining the spa.

He also provided me his cell number for questions long after the month had passed. Advice for folks looking for similar installations. Be sure to be specific/exact in the description of what you want, even a small detail can be a big cost. Be sure to understand the unknowns and the costs that can come with it. Make sure there are bounds for these costs so that there is not a shock later.

Ask questions if you are unsure and nail down the specifics for each detail. Also weigh the cost against the longevity of the project, detail for $1000 might be expensive, but if you regret it for 10 years it might not be that much, hard to quantify, but worth the thought. In the end, we are very pleased with the result. I do believe we picked the right contractor for the job and Alex and his team were a pleasure to work with. Alex has also kept in touch ensuring the spa and system are still operating as expected.

I would definitely place Avanti Pools at the near 5-star rating, not a perfect 5 star but very darn close :-) Images of the project and final result are attached Total cost including the adjustments and added work items listed above $52906

Awesome company! We worked with Alex and had a smooth experience. His crew was fast & friendly. They new what I wanted and got done fast too. Even during COVID-19 they surpassed all my expectations. My pool is beautiful, has all the latest features, can manage it with my cellphone, and we all love it! Thanks again Alex & Avanti Pools!

Bernard has a ton of experience, and his crew delivered with a beautiful, modern pool that we love. One of the many things that made Bernard stand out from the get go is that he listened to what we wanted and made recommendations based on that - he knew all the options for heating, styling and cleaning systems, rather than trying to sell a particular product.

Excellent customer service. Would highly recommend working with this company. They built my pool 5 years ago and still provide support/troubleshooting. I love my pool and Avanti

Working with Alex @ Avanti Pools was a great experience. I unfortunately started my pool/backyard remodel with another pool contractor, that quickly went south. After more than a year of hassle, problems, increased costs, etc with another contractor, I chose to end that, and in just a few short months, Alex not only had all of the prior contractor's errors and poor workmanship corrected, but had the work and design I wanted all along completed without delay, clear expectation of costs, and met all of my requests (which were abundant). Highly recommend Avanti Pools and their service.

I am super impressed with this company. Bernard is an absolute pleasure to work with and that's why this is the second pool project he's done with me in the past year. His prices are extremely fair, he is extremely responsive and his work ethic is exemplary. He also has a great crew. Could not recommend them more highly!

I was referred to Avanti Pools by a real estate client of mine. They installed a beautiful pool and fountain for me in Studio City 11 years ago. I worked with Eloy on the project, and over the years I have called him with questions, asked advice, etc. He has always been extremely kind and patient, answers all my questions. He doesn't try to push his services on me. Told me he thinks "what would I want someone to tell my wife".I like that thinking. I highly recommend Avanti Pools.

My husband and I cannot recommend Bernard Z. highly enough! Our infinity pool is amazing because of Bernard and his crew. The pics speak for themselves. He did not have the lowest bid but we got what we paid for. We had to build 30 foot caissons into our hill off of Mulholland Dr and the equipment only had 4 feet of clearance by the side of our newly stuccoed house.

There was not one scratch on the walls. That in itself is unbelievable. Bernard stayed on schedule and did not have to increase his quote. He was always there overseeing the subs who were also professional and did excellent work. The pool was ready in time for my father's 70th birthday party which was very important to me! And since then, our family has spent endless hours in the pool, by ourselves and also entertaining.

We understand that a pool is not a static object but is a challenging thing to build and maintain over the course of its lifetime. Whatever glitchy things have come up (the computer system, pool cover) Bernard has been there to make things right again. He stands by his work. He is soft spoken yet confident and so easy to work with. He has experience but is open minded. He is honest! I wish our house contractors had been like him! We are grateful to Bernard for all the years of enjoyment and memories we will have from our pool.

Thank to Eloy, our dream of having a pool to embrace the heat became a reality. He helped us navigate unfamiliar territory and explained every step of the process. No issues with the pool during the inspections. He was responsive to our questions, worked within our budget and now our yard has become an oasis. So glad I found Eloy via Yelp! I would recommend contacting Eloy as you explore your contractor options.

I haven't used Avanti (yet) to build my pool, but I called Eloy to ask a lot of questions and he was incredibly patient, knowledgable and helpful. If "vibe" counts for anything, my gut tells me I'll be hiring Avanti in the future to build my pool.

Avanti pools is a class act! Eloy is very knowledge and his only goal is to build you your dream pool. His designs are beautiful and he incorporates what you want in the design. We are in the permitting phase right now, will update when it's complete. So far so good! Update: Concrete is in and now we are headed to install the coping, stone and tile.

Every step of the process has been smooth and Eloy and his team of plumbers/engineers are the best. Martin is a total pro and has dealt with our complicated system with precision (Budu Jet, water feature, hot tub/jets). The guys were just out today and are always efficient and respectful. We are in the home stretch and cannot wait for this Avanti pool to be done!

They have destroyed the peace in our neighborhood and tormented my elderly neighbors. They have taken over a year to build a pool. Broken fences, dumped tree parts in all our yards, and no one i have ever used in construction has been able to understand why it's taken them a year to build a pool area. They showed up and worked two hours then leave, then a week later they show up again. avoid this company unless you want your neighbors to hate you.

Summers in Stevenson Ranch can be brutal. We decided on a pool and to turn our backyard into an outside living area. Eloy was great from the beginning. He listens - he offers his opinion (which we liked better than our initial idea) and he's a great communicator. He walked us through the stages of building the pool, landscaping, laying tile, wiring for lights and speakers.

At one point we were out of town and he sent us videos of the pool breaking ground. This project went smoothly. Any concerns were addressed, we knew EXACTLY what was happening and the timeline - it turned out beautifully. Highly recommend!