Terranova Pools

Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs
Vaughan ON L4L 9P1
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Sean and Stephanie
Sean and Stephanie
0 reviews Vaughan, ON
10/10

Inground pool

Terranova pools did an excellent job on our pool!!
After getting quotes from 8-9 different pool companies large and small, We chose Robert and John
Why?. They were the only ones who were not just a companies sales rep they were actual hands on
In entire process from initial meeting where they actual help figure out ways to mitigate obstacles and costs and help keep within budget

Rob and John are constantly onsite ensuring everything as John says is Primo
Covid did have some delays but expected
We are 100% satisfied and we have recommended
Them to our friends some of whom are scheduled for
this year!
Only negative part is at the end when project is completed and have to say goodbye to a great bunch of guys!

Approximate cost of services:
$90,000.00
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Thank you Sean and Stephanie, your kind words are the reason why we enjoy what we are doing so much.
Enjoy your new backyard for many many years to come.

diana in Markham
diana in Markham
1 review Vaughan, ON
10/10

Swimming pool and backyard makeover

We absolutely love our new swimming pool and backyard. Thanks to everyone at Terranova for such an amazing job.

Approximate cost of services:
$130,000.00
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It was our pleasure. We know you will enjoy it for years to come.

Chuck
Chuck
1 review Toronto, ON
0/10

HORRIBLE

I see all the excellent reviews and I'm baffled. I'm happy it worked out for all of you, but I can only speak to our experience so here goes...

Absolutely HORRIBLE and now our deposit has been lost as this company, specifically Robert, will not reply to emails or phone calls. We've had no conversation with Jonathan, the other owner, or ever met him, nor has he reached out.

We agreed to use Terranova in October of 2020. It took Rob 5 months but finally, in March of 2021, he sent a contract and we paid a deposit. We were told we'd be swimming in 2021. We were disappointed that our date kept getting pushed back until we were no longer getting a pool in 2021, but Terranova used the pandemic as their excuse and we accepted it, even though a handful of our friends all got pools installed during this time, without issue.. We knew then we had made a BAD CHOICE.. We complained to the manufacturer, as Rob suggested I call them if I didn't believe him, and low and behold, we were offered a pool the next day, except it wasn't the pool color we selected and we were told that maybe it would be installed in October or November, which was ridiculous, so when we were assured we would be the first install in the spring of 2022, we passed.

Fast forward 15 months from the initial deposit and we still have no pool. We've been asked to store equipment several times, dating back a year ago, that we'd still be storing had we said yes. On April 13th/2022 we were told, finally, our pool would be produced that week. The light at the end of the tunnel. 4 weeks went by with no updates and then we were asked to store equipment again, being delivered the next day, and to have a cheque for $11,000.00, to which we agreed we would, if they could give us an install date. Guess what!!??!? They couldn't, and even though we were told our pool was produced almost 5 weeks earlier, they were now going to check on production???!!!

That was the final straw for us. My wife asked them "has our pool still not been produced?? You told us four weeks ago it was in production and now you have no clue?? We then said we would like to discuss getting our deposit back. Radio silence! Dead air! 12 days went by without a response. I sent another email about our horrid experience with Terranova and asked again for our deposit to be returned. No response. 3 more days and a call to Rob. Message left. No response.

This is a classic case of a small company over promising and horribly under delivering. We tried very hard to be patient and to purchase a pool from Terranova. Rob likes to state that the contract specifies our deposit is non refundable, but at what point does a reputable company agree that they haven't delivered?? What kind of honest person keeps their clients deposit without providing any service at all??? All of this from a company we tried to support!! It's insane!

BC

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Brent, it’s with regret that we see this review. Firstly, it was impossible for our company to forecast the shortages across an entire industry due to COVID-19. This included but was not limited to fibreglass, resin, staffing and more. The reason we asked you to store the equipment was for that exact reason, shortages. We wanted to ensure that our clients had the equipment on hand, otherwise there was no way to guarantee an equipment package.

As for the production of your pool, we relayed the exact information that was provided to us by Narellan Pools, the manufacture responsible for producing the pool. We have tried all that was in our control, including offering a comparable coloured pool to avoid these long delays but you choose to wait on your original colour knowing full well there was no guaranteed production date scheduled at that time and you were willing to wait. There is no way for us to install a pool that does not exist.

As for you frustration, we get it. Many of our clients like yourself had to be moved around and shifted in the schedule because of the exact delays you experienced, unfortunately your pool was severely delayed, which we were very upset about. We’ve voiced our opinion many times with the manufacture. Even though you have chosen to walk away from this project commencing, you still have drawings and permits approved from the city that can be used at your discretion. This process has costs associated to them which are covered by your deposit. Furthermore, we have ordered a fibreglass pool shell that’s is a custom product. Now that it is produced and ready to install, you no longer want a pool from us. This puts us in a position with a large liability as we have to pay for this shell in full, yet we have no where to install it.

The belief that you have nothing and we have just taken your money is completely false and untrue.

We pride our selves on delivering the best quality pools and installation, and we are very sorry we could not deliver that for you as we were not given the opportunity due to circumstance well beyond our control.

Private User
Private User
2 reviews Vaughan, ON
10/10

Backyard Pool

Rob and John, and the entire team from Terranova Pools are true professionals. From our first contact with Rob and John, we felt at ease that our project was going to turn out beautifully. They are patient and worked with us through multiple design ideas until we settled on the perfect backyard pool. The Terranova Team completed the architectural designs and permit applications on our behalf and made the whole process very easy. Once our pool arrived and the work was set to begin, the entire team showed up every day and worked extremely hard. Each step of the process was smooth, the workmanship was impressive, and on budget. There is no doubt that they took care and pride in their work and it definitively shows in the finished product.

Approximate cost of services:
$100,000.00
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It was our pleasure that you allowed us to design and build the backyard of your dreams. Thank you for the kind words as this is what we truly enjoy doing.
From the whole team at Terranova

Private User
Private User
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Swimming Pool Project Turned Out Amazing!

My project turned out just the way I imagined it. The serenity of the water feature, the beauty of the fiberglass pool colour, and the quality of workmanship all came together to make it a successful pool project. Robert and John from Terranova Pools are professionals with a high level of pool expertise who take pride in their projects. Robert is extremely knowledgeable, always reachable, and willing to help when I have a question or any issues arise. John’s attention to detail is excellent and just what was needed to make my pool project perfect. I enjoy a positive working relationship with Robert and John, my project progressed smoothly from start to finish and the relationship will continue throughout the lifetime of my pool I’m sure. Thank you Terranova!

Approximate cost of services:
$100,000.00
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It was our pleasure meeting you and having the opportunity to create the oasis you imagined and more. Always a great relationship we will definitely cherish for years to come.

Nick in Caledon
Nick in Caledon
2 reviews Caledon, ON
10/10

Pool

Rob, John and their team did a great job. very please with the work they did. Would recommend them 100%

Approximate cost of services:
$65,000.00
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Thank you Nick. Enjoy the pool for years to come.

Neel in Guelph
Neel in Guelph
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Downtown Pool

What can I say? I've been waiting 40 years to get a pool and I wasn't going to let a global pandemic in my way. Thankfully, Terranova came to my rescue and saved the day. I had a complicated pool build with very difficult neighbours and poor access. But John and Rob are problem solvers. And whenever I had doubt, they knew how to put my mind at ease and get the job done. They made my dream come true despite me being high on the needy customer spectrum. Great workmanship and professionalism. If I ever move (why would I with my gorgeous pool?), I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$100,000.00
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Thank you Neel.
It was our pleasure to help bring your 40yr dream to reality. we take pride in making thing happen when others say it can't be done. I know you and your family will enjoy it for many many years to come.

Private User
Private User
0 reviews Goderich, ON
10/10

Pool Project

Would hire again with no hesitation. Honest, reliable, hard workers. Wouldn't look anywhere else for my pool needs. Super impressed. Exceeded our expectations!

Approximate cost of services:
$37,000.00
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Thank you. It was our pleasure.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Pool Project & Landscaping

Jonathan and Robert are true professionals when it comes to working on pools and landscaping. Their team work tirelessly to finish our job on time and on budget, even through some unforeseen circumstances that they faced (which was not their fault at all). Their crew was respectful, and they were on the job site almost every day from morning to night getting the job done.

I would only recommend Terranova Pools to my friends and neighbours. They came in at a competitive cost (not the cheapest, not the most expensive), and we got everything we paid for without ANY surprises which is what we feared the most.

From the pool install to the landscape/hardscape work and even cleaning the road after the job was done, no detail was missed.

Thank you Jonathan & Robert.

Emily

Approximate cost of services:
$85,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Emily,

Thank you so much for your kind review! We truly appreciate you choosing us to craft your dream backyard. Our entire team works tirelessly to always ensure, to the best of our ability, that our projects always run on time and on budget. Thank you so much again for choosing Terranova Pools for your fiberglass pool and landscaping.

Jonathan & Robert

Private User
Private User
0 reviews Brampton, ON
8/10

Pool installation

Robert and John have done a great job installing our pool.
Any questions or concerns Robert was ready to answer them..
We can’t wait to start enjoying our pool this summer.
Thanks guys.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Our team have been operating since 2012 offering services in excavation and architectural concrete. With 30 year’s combined experience in the construction field carrying out a spectrum of works from site prep and specialized grading, sewer/ water emergency repairs and decorative concrete work. Over the years the direction of the ...
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