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Josh. I wanted to take a moment and thank you again for all your time and efforts and expertise. Nancy and I are extremely pleased!
Mark & Nancy Fassler
Jamul, CA
Josh built a laguna style salt water pool for us. The pool features include a built in island, beach entry and solar heating. We were positively surprised in every sep of the process:

  • Good coaching and guidance in the design phase.
  • Surprisingly good feeling for the right materials and the right look.
  • Very hard working contractors from digging, steel, piping, masonry and plaster.
  • On-time and on-budget finish.
  • Josh was always available on his cell phone or called back in a timely manner. His style is very hands on and very close to the customer managing the entire process from quote to the finish of the pool and training.
  • Exquisite looking result.
Ferdinand & Anne S.
Livermore, CA
Of the four swimming pools we have had installed during our lifetime, this last one using Liquid Design was by far the most pleasant. Josh and his team are dedicated professionals who demonstrated pride in their work and a commitment to doing what they said they would do. If we ever decide to install swimming pool number five, it will be with Liquid Design.

Josh has a patience of a Saint. As we maneuvered through the design phase he was always eager to let us experiment with our pool design ideas. When he felt we were moving into "uncharted waters" he was always there to help bring us back to a reasonable balance of form vs. function. I would Highly recommend Josh and his team at Liquid Design.

CJ & Evelyn Meurell
San Ramon, CA
Liquid Design pool was amazing. Our entire family loves our new pool and friends compliment it. The service we get from Liquid Design Pool is exceptional. We can call anytime and Josh is always very helpful... even beyond our expectations. The company is small enough that pool owners don't feel like just another number. We love the pool, but customer service is even better. I would refer all my friends to buy a pool form Liquid Design Pools.
Clay & Nadia Flynn
Livermore, CA
It has been an enjoyable experience working with Josh Toland and Liquid Design. While hearing about all the nightmares or neighbors experienced with their pool contractors, we were pleasantly surprised with the efficiency and timeliness of Josh and his company. Josh provides a very complete service, from the detailed estimate at the beginning, to each step in the pool building process. We knew what to expect from Day One. One major concern was finishing the job on time, but we were pleased when Josh finished our pool exactly when he said he was going to finish it. It was a nice change to work with a contractor who was upfront and let you know what to expect with each part of the project. Josh pulled all the permits and notified us of each detail. Josh or his foreman visited our property on an almost daily basis to make sure things were progressing as expected. If there were any problems, Josh attended to them promptly to our satisfaction. He is friendly and easy to work with. I would recommend Liquid Design to anyone interested in having a pool designed and constructed.
Jay & Carol Zilinskas
San Ramon, CA
Thank you hardly seems enough. You have proven to have defied the fears of construction. I told you I needed the pool/spa completed before my husbands 50th surprise birthday party, and you delivered! Some guests at the party were planning to build their own pool with a "reputable" pool builder in their area, and had a years worth of horror stories to tell. They continually told me how lucky we were to have had such an easy experience with you. We agree whole heartedly!

It still amazes me, thinking back to our first meeting with you. You came to our house the morning before we headed to Tahoe. You went in the backyard, measured, listened to what we wanted, and went inside to sit down and draw our pool & spa. You listened again, made some adjustments, and we signed on the dotted line. We never regretted our decision to work with you. You have an incredible sense of design and the know how to make it happen. I watched you instruct the subs on what they needed to do, and they did it. They obviously respected you and your abilities.

It took me about five years to convince my husband we needed a pool, and he wasn't convinced until we had it. Now every time he swims, he thanks me for the great idea. Thank you for the positive experience and the years of future enjoyment we'll have. You're the best!!!

Valerie & Rick DeSimone
Pleasanton, CA
I love our pool! After having a landscape artist design the back yard, I gave the drawing to Josh to see if he could create and build the pool of my dreams. A large free-form pool with designer tile, a rock waterfall and extensive concrete decking.

He came back with plans within a week and we signed the contract. I was amazed at how fast the work went, the excavation, plumbing & electrical. Josh was here every day to supervise. The gunite, tile, lighting fixtures, etc. he was always there and asked for my approval every step of the way.

I've had swimming pools for the past 30 years, but this was by far, the most satisfying experience. And the equipment - WOW - it takes care of itself! With once remote control, we can adjust the timers, the waterfall, lighting, etc. It fills and releases water when necessary, it is truly amazing!!!

This has been a remarkable experience. I would highly recommend Liquid Design to everyone.

Madeline Walker
Livermore, CA
Thoughts and experiences about Liquid Design Pools building my swimming pool:

We live in Benicia, CA. We're located in a Cul-de-sac with a large side yard. We wanted to see if we could put in a swimming pool in that area. We had several pool companies come out, with some of them not even returning because they either thought it couldn't be done, or it was too small for them to consider.

Then there was Liquid Design. We showed them what we would like (a pool with a connected hot tub). They agreed to the design, even enhancing it some, and worked with us, the city and all sub contractors to make our dreams of having a pool/hot tub come true! Throughout every step of the process, Josh, the owner, was there overseeing the construction and explaining to me what the next steps would be.

Out of all of the positive experiences we had with Josh and Liquid Design, one of the best parts of the experience was the customer service. Josh either answered his phone when I called, or he called back within the same day. In a day and age when it's next to impossible to get a live person at a company, it was very, VERY refreshing to get the owner to answer the phone or return my call within the same day!

Liquid Design finished our pool in a timely manner and it turned out great! Every time a neighbor came by to check out the progress, we had no problem letting them know that Liquid Design was doing a great job and we recommended them to other neighbors thinking about building a pool themselves.

Not too long ago, the water level of the pool was dropping and I couldn't figure out why. I called Josh, and sure enough, he returned my call. I told him what the problem was and he asked me to check and see if the water flow valve was on....it wasn't...so he had me turn it on to keep the constant water level. He didn't have to return my call, he was done with my pool and moved on, but he did, continuing with great customer service!

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Josh and Liquid Design to build your pool! You want to have a positive experience from the concept to the time you jump in...and Liquid Design will give that to you!

Steve & Leti Padilla
Benicia, CA
Choosing a pool builder was a tough decision but as we met with Josh, we realized his commitment to designing and building not only something that we would love but also something that he would be proud of. Liquid Design Pools attention to detail, total flexibility to make changes in the process, always available for questions/concerns and a professional polite crew exceeded our expectations and our expectations were high! Once the pool was complete and the training done, Josh has always been available and prompt in getting back to us when we have questions about our new pool. We would highly recommend Josh and his crew at Liquid Design Pools to any of our friends and family who wanted an awesome backyard!
Gary Ramirez
Josh, I just want to thank you and your crew for all of their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to our Alameda project. I am grateful that you were always willing to speak and work directly with my contractor and landscaper rather than expect me to relay the information. I always felt secure in the knowledge that things would go well. And they did. We have been able to enjoy our pool only a little due to the weather but we are looking forward to putting it to a lot of use in the next few months and years to come. We get lots of compliments on the pool and never hesitate to share our good fortune in having you as our pool builder.

I would be happy to share our pleasant experience with others who are contemplating putting in a pool.

Again, thanks for your hard work, I know the project was not always easy but you and Duane were always patient and understanding. The pool was the easiest part of the entire project; thanks to you.

Margaret Fenton & Michael Fisher
Josh, Thank you for the wonderful job you have done on our pool! We could not be happier with your service and continued support with our pool! We look forward to working with you in the future!
Mike & Jaylene Groeniger
Pleasanton, CA

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