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About Anthony & Sylvan Pools

Anthony & Sylvan Pools is a premier builder of inground concrete and fiberglass swimming pools. Since 1946, we have designed and installed more than 370,000 pools for home owners all across the nation. Our pools are easy to maintain and built for life. With additions such as vanishing edges, raised spas and rock waterfalls your pool is an oasis in your backyard.

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  • Accessibility and safety features
  • Complete customization available
  • Lifetime warranty available
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  • Retail stores not widely available

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018

    I've been dealing with Anthony & Sylvan for a long time now. Their people are very helpful. I get my chemicals from them and when they come in and get my water tested, they're always very pleasant and work very quickly.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018

    The store reps at Anthony & Sylvan are very knowledgeable and friendly.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2018

    I had an Anthony & Sylvan pool, and I've been using their supplies since 1988. I really like the chemicals there and they're more top quality compared to the other places. I've always had positive interactions with their store people and they are very friendly. They’ve always been very willing anytime I've had a question and they are knowledgeable to answer it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2018

    I have been working with Anthony & Sylvan Pools for the chemicals and water testing. I like their products. When their staff test my water, they tell me exactly what I need and how much I need. I use that and the chemicals work fine on that.

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    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put our pool in, so we got our pool supply needs from them and we worked with them for other pool services. I like their store staff. They have always been very pleasant.

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    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2018

    I have used Anthony & Sylvan for quite a long time for my pool supply needs. Their prices are competitive and their water testing is very good. The store reps are knowledgeable and they're local so they’re very handy.

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    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2018

    I have dealt with Anthony & Sylvan for years for my pool supply needs. They had been opening and closing my pool all the time, but lately I have been doing that myself. For the most part, the store reps have been knowledgeable and helpful. We purchased a new motor for the vacuum cleaner from Anthony & Sylvan and we had just put it in, but it had a problem. They weren’t gonna be able to fix it for 10 days, but I talked to a rep, Keith, and he had a person out here within the next three days. But the same problem has just recurred and the new motor has stopped working again. So far, though, Keith has been excellent and he has gone out of his way to be helpful to me.

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    Anthony & Sylvan Pools was able to completely resolve my issue. Thank you

    Original Review: Aug. 31, 2018

    I had Anthony & Sylvan install a in-ground pool in 2017. The process was good and very straightforward. The build was what I expected and well done. Very happy with the transaction. I spent approximately $80k for the pool and was happy to this point. Now for my issue. After the winter less than a year after the build, I noticed that the deck had some settlement issues. I had a number of spots where the pavers had settled which caused low and high spots between the coping and the pavers. Nothing overly concerning but noticeable and wanted to get corrected prior to caulking between the coping and patio.

    I reach out to Anthony & Sylvan on May 28th 2018 and was given a contact person via phone and e-mail. I was asked to send pictures (which I did). I was told someone would be contacting me to set-up an appointment to come and take look, then crickets... I followed up to see about the status and was told that the contact person had moved on and was given a new contact. I was asked to send pictures again (which I did). I was told someone would follow-up and set an appointment. Crickets... I followed up again and again. This time my contact person was sick so I was given my third person. Guess what? Crickets... It is now August 31st and I still have no answer, no appointment nothing!!!

    My last resort is to get a lawyer and let them take care of it. The funny thing is they were very quick to call to schedule a date for opening and closing my pool. It is a shame because I was very happy with the build and everyone involved to this point. If you're looking for customer service after your pool is built do not count on it. Once they get paid you will never hear from them again unless you're willing to pay for a service. They may be worse than car salespeople. STAY AWAY!!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool. Their store is very convenient for us and we've always had a good experience there. It's a nice environment. The staff recognizes you’re the customer. They've always been helpful.

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

    We had an Anthony & Sylvan pool and we used them for renovation before. Their place is also right around the corner and every time I go in there, they get exactly what I need and they give me a lot of good advice for my savings or water chemistry.

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

    I have been dealing with Anthony & Sylvan for 14 years. They have been very communicative. The store staff has been very knowledgeable and patient in the retail store.

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan pool store is three blocks away from my house and that is one of the main reasons why I go to them for my pool supply needs. Every time I go there, my experience with them has been pretty positive. Their staff is knowledgeable and helpful. And if they have a part and it is only for a used pump, they’ll still give me the used one to hold me off.

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

    We have an Anthony & Sylvan in-ground pool and chose to go with them for the pool supplies that we need. Their staff are very helpful and knows what they’re talking about. They’re also very dependable and their supplies are very good and better than the others.

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

    We go to Anthony & Sylvan because of the type of pool we have and when we are there, the store staff is always very pleasant. They're helpful and knowledgeable too.

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool originally. Their staff was very nice.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan installed my pool. I’ve always done business with them and we bought all our supplies through them. The staff is always very friendly and they always accommodate whatever my needs are. We open and close our pool ourselves, but we use Anthony & Sylvan for maintenance, and if I have any issues with the equipment or anything that needs servicing. They’re very knowledgeable about the pool treatment and the water treatment that they do. They’re always spot-on with whatever we need to add to the water.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan installed the salt chlorinator for my pool and I also like going for their water test. Anybody that I talk to after a water test tells me exactly how to solve it. I also get a nice little printout of all the steps that I need to go through in order to clear up or clean out any water issues. And any time they haven't had anything, there was always somebody working there who was able to get me the part, piece, or whatever I need from another store. Then I usually get it the next business day.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018

    My favorite thing about Anthony & Sylvan is they make sure that everything's done correctly. And if it's not done correctly, they will come back and make sure it will be done correctly. I was recently at the Anthony & Sylvan store in Montgomery Township and I had told the gentleman that my filter motor had died and that I needed a new one. Even though he was closing, he waited for me to show up and he had exactly what I needed. It was a heavy motor and he helped me load it into my car. He was very friendly and knowledgeable too. He gave me some advice on how to install it myself and it all worked out very well. He was also so reassuring, telling me that I could handle it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan installed our pool. Their customer service was good and their team was always very knowledgeable and polite.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan's store staff is very nice and knowledgeable. They tell me exactly what I need to do to my pool when I bring the water in.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan's pricing is fair. They have friendly and knowledgeable staff and all the interactions I've had with them have been positive.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan installed the pool and their service is professional and thorough. The store staff is knowledgeable too. I’m pleased in my experience with them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018

    I purchased a pool from Anthony & Sylvan and I’ve been using them in the last four years. Their opening and closing services are very expensive so I don't do that, but I’ve used their service department in my third year as a pool owner when something broke on the filtration. They came out and replaced it and took care of it for us. I love the staff at the store and the personal care that I get inside the store is my favorite part. Anthony & Sylvan's staff has been prompt. They’re effective and efficient. They’re very knowledgeable, too. When they test my water, they’re excellent to tell me what I’m doing and what I should not be doing so it’s always extremely informative and educational. By now, by the fourth year, I’ve mastered it. We love swimming in our pool. It’s very nice. They build us a beautiful pool, and we’re very thankful.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

    We have an Anthony & Sylvan pool initially and we had it renovated as well. The store staff is good as well as the expertise they offer. Everything’s been satisfactory.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

    We had Anthony & Sylvan build a pool 21 years ago, and they’ve been helping us ever since. We use them for maintenance. The store staff are knowledgeable. They're helpful in balancing the pool and keeping everything going.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    I used Anthony & Sylvan for the renovation of my pool three years ago and their store staff is (WAS) knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend them to a friend.

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    But since last October, I’ve had a leak in my pool and I’m having trouble finding it. Since there’s so much rain, I can’t tell.

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    I used Anthony & Sylvan for the renovation of my pool three years ago and I liked that their store staff was knowledgeable and helpful. But since last October, I’ve had a leak in my pool and I’m having trouble finding it. Since there’s so much rain, I can’t tell. Nevertheless, I would recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put my pool in. But for a long time, they had no store for pool supplies in Delaware where we live. We used to go all the way to Pennsylvania to get our pool supplies because we didn’t have good service with anybody else. But now that they have a pool supply store in Delaware, we go there all the time and we love it. Every time we go there, the staff knows what they’re doing. They recommend whatever we need and they don’t try to sell us stuff that we don’t need, which some of the other pool companies do.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018

    My pool was installed by Anthony & Sylvan then my wife worked with one of their locations up in Pennsylvania and we also had them over to close the pool for us. The store that I go to is the most convenient and it’s closest to my work. The store staff is generally knowledgeable and helpful. They’re cordial and nice and they help answer our questions. I take in water and they tell me what I need to put in the pool, so that has worked well with me so far. However, I find that the service in the store is slow. I was trying to get in and out at lunchtime and they had around three people in there working, but all of them were servicing one customer and I had to wait. Still, the service is friendly and accurate.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan installed my pool 20 years ago. And then, I've had them refurbish my pool and re-plaster it, too. I’ve had some coupling replaced as well. I’ve also had them install a heater and a soft system on my pool. The store staff has been regular people there, so I’ve become to know them. They've answered my questions and I enjoy going in there because I get all my answers from them. They used to have a manager there named Keith, and he was very knowledgeable. They have moved him to a new location but he was great to work with and I’ve developed a great working relationship with him from going in there so many years. Trying to balance the pool water is important and when I had questions about it, he made some recommendations and I gave them a try. If it didn’t work, then he helped me figure out what it was.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool. Their pool supplies store is not the closest to my house but I trust them and their knowledge. Their staff does the best water testing and it is, by far, the most accurate. I also get the necessary chemicals to treat whatever is ailing my pool from them. I’ve had several problems with reflectors and when Keith was still there, he was very helpful to me in sorting out those problems.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    I'm very dissatisfied with Anthony & Sylvan in West Chester as far as them redoing my whole pool. They're the worst and somebody needs to address their issues. My 36-year old pool was still not done properly and it was a nightmare. They came out and redid the whole coping again. I would not recommend them to anyone and I'd never call them again to redo my pool. I also had to get a lawyer for them to fix it 'cause they messed up in the first place. I can't afford a lawyer and I don’t think I should've had to get one for something that was warrantied for three years. So, I had to get somebody again and redo it.

    Our pool was made by Anthony & Sylvan, so I thought it was nice to go back to the maker for my pool supply needs. The store itself that I go to is great and the staff is wonderful. They take so much time testing the water but they help in whatever I need with chemicals to even questions about the damage I had when they rebuilt my pool. They gave me advice as well. They directed me to someone better 'cause I wasn’t getting anywhere.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my inground pool, so I went to them as my pool needs supplier. So far, I'm happy with their service and their retail store. They take ownership of everything whether it's an issue with the pool and understand my needs or any problems that I have. They take the time to listen, to understand, and to come up with whatever best solution they can do to satisfy my needs. Their project manager was my favorite person to deal with. His name is Frank and he was always available. He returned my calls and answered any questions that I had. But the folks in the retail store had been great, too. I ended up with an issue with my pool cleaner where I had to order a part. Unfortunately, it was due to an error on my part or an accident, but they did everything they could to remedy that situation.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan is close and they usually have everything I need. Their staff was knowledgeable and helpful. Any time I had a problem, they would answer my questions and solve the problems.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    I’ve been a pool customer for 10 years and Anthony & Sylvan is the number 1. My parents were also Anthony & Sylvan customers many years ago. Most of their employees are helpful and knowledgeable. I followed everything that they told me and it worked out well. Over the past 10 years, I have never had any repeats with pool service. They were very friendly and responsive as well. There is always gonna be hiccups somewhere. There were three times that I was not fine. They should have serviced me but overall, I am satisfied. And as a matter of fact, next year, they are going to do my pool renovation.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put my pool in and I had a new pump put on and other minor things done years ago. Everything is fine and it's clear as crystal. I love the people down the store. In fact, I have a pool place that’s closer, but I go all the way down there to them. They are nice, very polite, and just good people. They go out of their way and help in any kind of way they can. I miss a lot the gentleman I spoke to before. I had a problem and I called them up. My nephew was here that time and he took a picture of the pool system. Then within three seconds, the solution was found. Overall, I'm very happy with Anthony & Sylvan.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    I’ve been using Anthony & Sylvan for years since I'm in the area. They also renovated my pool. Their store staff is knowledgeable and very helpful. They make sure that they take care of whatever my issue is and they give me discounts, too. Also, Tim, their manager is great.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool and I have been dealing with them for 12 years now. Their staff members are always very professional and knowledgeable. Nine times out of 10, they solved my problem.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    I've been using Anthony & Sylvan's service for 15 years or more and I've had problems but they remedied them. They've done the pool opening, closing, maintenance, replacement of my coping ceramic and water tests. Alex is amazing and Daniel on the service side is just very good. The new lady named Larry is very good too. They are personable, customer-oriented, and have good people skills and all the right attributes to be in sales. They are very responsive to needs and very understanding too. All my interactions with the staff are positive.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool and they’ve been helpful with advice on how to deal with pool problems such as preventing algae. Plus, their water testing is very thorough and quick.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    The staff at the Anthony & Sylvan store are knowledgeable and very eager to help. I got some chemicals for the pool that Anthony & Sylvan installed and they made sure that we picked the right type and we put in the right amount to take care of our problem. They're really good about taking care of everything that we need.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan is fairly close to where we live so we turn to them for our pool needs. We used them for service for two weeks while we were out of town.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

    We go to Anthony & Sylvan for our pool needs since they’re close by and they are the ones who built my pool. I’ve used them for opening-closing, too. They’re reliable and they show up when they’re supposed to. Also, their staff at the store has been very helpful to me.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool. Their store staff can answer my questions and they won’t stir me in the wrong directions.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    I can't say that their customer service sucks because they just plain haven't returned any calls. Have what looks like a crack in the deep end, might be cosmetic, had someone come out late June and still no replies. Have made at least 7 phone calls, left messages still nada zilch nothing. It is amazing when I was putting fifty thousand plus dollars in their hands they were great. On top of that this crack appears to be right where it looked like a bad gunite section during initial construction.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    We have Anthony & Sylvan do the opening and closing of our pool. They built it so we’ve been using them throughout. Everybody there has been extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and I could get the answers to my questions very quickly. As far as the pool store has gone, I could go in there and describe how the pool water looks and ask questions about the chemical application, and everybody had the answers right at hand, as well as suggestions on what to do to solve particular issues based on a verbal description and looking at the pool water results.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    I had my Anthony pool installed in 1986 and I’ve been their customer ever since. I've been dealing with Sid who has been very helpful and knows what he is talking about. He helps me along the way and takes care of my problem.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool and I can only say very good things about each of the people that I’ve interacted with. Tim seems to be a very good judge of what I’m dealing with when I come in with a problem. He also has pretty good recommendations on how to be able to deal with them. Anthony & Sylvan have people that have a good background and who are able to detect what needs to happen to water. I love that they’re open seven days a week even though the hours are reduced on Sundays and Saturdays. They have all of the chemicals that I can purchase. I liked very much that I can count on the water testing and it's what I go there for more than anything.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    A friend of my daughters had Anthony & Sylvan put their pool in and I like the workmanship that I saw. They seemed to be qualified too. Also, everything was to our liking. I had them come out and I enjoyed the experience as it was very straightforward. Their staff took the time to explain things to me and they didn't rush me at their store.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    We have an Anthony & Sylvan pool, then we had it renovated and they gave us a $250 gift card. Their staff was very helpful and they had the products that we needed.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    My pool was installed by Anthony & Sylvan so I buy my supplies primarily from them. I also previously used them for opening and closing my pool. Their staff were knowledgeable and helpful. They answered my questions about pool cleaning equipment.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Updated on 01/25/2020: My original review of this company was not because they took time to resolve the issues. However, after a year, they did come and fix all the pending issues. I am grateful for that. They do take the review seriously and do take an effort to fix the problem. I thank you Sylvan for doing that. Those who are having issues, please keep pushing the issues and write a review here and they will handle the issue in a professional manner.

    Original Review: Please think twice before calling this company to renovate your pool. We had our pool renovated 2017 August. The company they hired to plaster the pool left a big mess in our driveway and the company they hired to do the tiles left grout residue everywhere (see photos attached). They also cut tiles crooked. I can't believe that such a reputed company had hired a sub-company whose workers can't even cut tiles in a straight line. They also forgot to tile above the skimmer. (see pictures attached). I have attached photos here to prove that. Additionally, we have been experiencing water loss. When I complained they first told us to do a bucket test. I did and based on the result they said there is a leak. So they sent a renovation specialist who tried very hard to fix the problem but it did not work. So we were told that since it is the end of the season, they will fix everything when the pool is opened.

    Well, a year later and nothing is fixed. We were told by the Warranty department that they are sending a diver to check everything. Well, the person who came said he came to look and not to dive. He took pictures and said things will be taken care of. As for the water loss, he told me NOT TO fill the pool, let the water level drop and eventually, we can figure out where the leak is. Is this a joke? I have been in contact with a Corey ** who makes empty promises by e-mail. I have left several messages but to date, he has not returned any of my calls. I hope the company management reads this review and call me because we have spent over $16000 to renovate this pool and I am not going to keep quiet about it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    I’ve only had Anthony & Sylvan for my pool and I get all my chemicals from them. My pool is 41 years old and we have regular problems with it. I've been in their store once this year and the young man there was very nice and knowledgeable about what I wanted and needed. I’m just really pleased with my pool.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan was close by and we worked with them when we moved. I've been using them for supplies for years.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool. Their staff is helpful and they give me all the answers that I ask for.

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    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

    We bought a Sylvan pool almost 30 years ago, and we've been using their products ever since. We also had Anthony & Sylvan remodel our pool three years ago. Their reps are good and very knowledgeable people, and they help me a lot. They know me and I know them, and we have a very good rapport. We even joke around. I take my water sample to them, they check my pool, and they tell me what I need. I also ask them questions about certain things and products.

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018

    My pool is from Anthony & Sylvan and I love the guy that I've dealt with. I can just call him and he helps me with things that I need.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

    I have an Anthony & Sylvan pool put in and I’ve always used Anthony & Sylvan pool supplies. However, this past year was a tough year getting the pool started because I had some difficulty with the old equipment but the people from Anthony & Sylvan found stuff from other stores and shipped it to me right away. Also the manager, Tim, and his associate, were very knowledgeable and have been very helpful.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2018

    Thirty years ago we’ve put in our pool through Anthony & Sylvan and two years ago we had our pool re-plastered also through them. Their staff is knowledgeable, courteous and they help me keep the pool in shape.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

    We’re very pleased and satisfied with Anthony & Sylvan. They put in my pool in 1963 and since then, we’ve been getting our supplies from them. They also remodeled the pool in 1995. We’re very pleased with the girl at Route 46 and since we’ve been dealing with her, we've have had no problems with our pool. There was another girl who has moved and got her own store, but she was also fantastic. One day, we walked into Anthony & Sylvan and they had a sale on the vacuum. The fellow there explained everything to us and was very helpful. We bought the vacuum and have had no problems with it since.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

    We’ve been going to Anthony & Sylvan for years. They also redid our pool about six years ago and and it has been great.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2018

    I saw Anthony & Sylvan on the road when I passed by, so I tried buying stuff from them for my pool needs. I haven't had problems dealing with them and they have a great staff there.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2018

    We have an Anthony & Sylvan pool. I have been going to Anthony & Sylvan for 16 years to get my water tested and also to get pool supplies. They’ve just done some renovation for us. They put new caulking and tiling within the last two years and replastered the pool. They're very helpful and the manager who attends to us is very knowledgeable and friendly. Last year, I was looking at replacing the heater and I worked with Tim. I ended up getting all of my equipment replaced and it went so well that I referred a couple of friends to them.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan has built my pool and I’m happy with them. It began with the guy who came for the estimate and rates, then the project manager and staff. The people in their store are totally knowledgeable and they take care of us immediately. They do the closing and opening of the pool each year. Also, they make it easy to get on parts to upgrade the system quickly.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan is the one that built my pool and I stand behind their product. Their staff is knowledgeable and they help me clear up my water and keep it clean.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2018

    I pass by Anthony & Sylvan Pools on the highway when I drive to work and I’ve been going there for years. Their reps are very courteous and helpful. They're also knowledgeable and say exactly what I need when my water chemicals are off.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2018

    Ian who works in the Anthony & Sylvan store is probably the most knowledgeable pool person I’ve ever dealt with. He would not rest until he found a way to help. He knew we were at the end of our rope with our Polaris and he fixed it.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2018

    I deal with Anthony & Sylvan for the closing of my pool, but I have another company open it. Anthony & Sylvan built my pool 15 years ago, then 10 years ago we had trouble with the pool which was under warranty and they serviced it. But the trouble happened again and I had somebody else service the pool because I didn’t like the way Anthony & Sylvan did it before. But as far as the store goes, there has been no problem. They test my water and I buy the chemicals from them. The rep that I dealt with at the store has been very knowledgeable and helpful. I've had a very good experience overall with this pool company.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan Pools was closer to my home than the other pool companies, so I got my pool supplies from them. I bought a Polaris and all my water testing supplies and chemicals in there. The first time I went with them, their pricing was less than the other pool suppliers. Ever since, I’ve been going there and I’ve been very satisfied. The manager, Ian, is such a nice person. If I don’t need something, he doesn’t try and sell it to me. When I first got my chemicals tested, the sales rep tried to sell me a lot of chemicals. But Ian said the chlorine had to settle down and I didn't need as much. He was right and the pool has been clean since then. When I bought the Polaris, he gave me a discount on it. Also, when I had something that broke, he fixed it for me right away and he didn’t charge me for the repair.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2018

    The quality of the pool by Anthony & Sylvan is good. The staff in the store are on top of any questions that I have when I go to get chemicals in opening the pool. They got everything I need and it's all good. However, the caulking around my pool pavers stain and it gets molds on after the cover is on it. It’s not pretty to look at and it’s tough to clean, so I wasn’t impressed with that service. But, the caulking does its job and it’s better than the styrofoam.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2018

    Our neighbor referred us to Anthony & Sylvan years ago when we were having a pool installed, and we're also using them now for all our supplies. Every time I ask a question with regard to my water or the algae or any other problem I’m having, the manager makes a recommendation to deal with the problem. He’s very good.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2018

    My pool is an Anthony & Sylvan pool. It was installed in 1987 so I want to use their products as best as I can even though I have less opening and closing. I’m 77 so I don’t have to clean it out, so there’s enough I have to do with our opening and closing. Their store staff has been knowledgeable. Through the years, I go there about three times a year and they’re always very polite. If I ordered a number of things, they offered to carry that to my car. They used to have a woman there who was very good because if I have some problems she could dissect what exactly the problem was and recommend such and such.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2018

    I searched on Google and realized that Anthony & Sylvan are local and they’ve been around for a while. So, I opted to go to their store for my pool supply needs. Their rep, Kirsten, is knowledgeable in both chemistry and products. I would totally recommend Anthony & Sylvan.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan staff were always helpful. They’re very courteous too and they wait on me right away.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan is very local to where I live and they give me good service. They test my waters and they give me a good synopsis to what I need for the pool.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2018

    The staff of Anthony & Sylvan Pools was very knowledgeable. They were able to fix my problem. They were able to diagnose my chemicals issue. I had very high nitrate and I wasn’t able to get the algae out of my pool and the staff gave me instructions on how to do that and now my pool is crystal clear. I’m happy with the experience.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put in my pool and they do routine maintenance on my pool. If I need my joints filled in and things like that, they do that stuff. The manager, Ian, is the genius behind the store and he knows what he is talking about. He helps everyone and he is courteous. Everybody loves him. Everyone is usually frustrated when they come in there and there is always something going on with their pool, but he is very knowledgeable and he will always try to help you.

    When I bring my water for testing and put in my information, the computer sometimes gives out more chemicals and more things than I actually need. But when I spoke with my maintenance person that maintains the pool, he said that I don't need all those stuff and that I only needed a fraction of what was on the sheet. So, when I went back and told Ian or the staff there, I asked why the computer was telling me that we needed so much stuff. He said that the computer is basing it on what they see as a problem, so they’ll know what is actually necessary. Sometimes, I feel like the computer is giving out stuff for us to buy and that is what it is set up to do. It tells me that I need a lot of things even though sometimes I really don’t need it, and that’s what I don’t like. But their staff is good.

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    Reviewed July 23, 2018

    I've been going to Anthony & Sylvan and I buy pool equipment there. They got a lot of experience in managing a pool correctly. They've had a couple of young good kids in there and they have a positive attitude. If they don't know the answer, they'll go out and find the answer for me. Their store manager, in cooperation with their staff, was acting more of a neighbor than a manager for the last couple of years. And in a lot of ways, I truly believe that he's looking to help with the best interest possible.

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    Reviewed July 22, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool in 1992 and I also go to them frequently. They’ve been helping me with the problem with my pool presently and their instruction has been helpful. I like dealing with them. They're all very helpful and knowledgeable.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2018

    I have an Anthony & Sylvan pool and I’ve been going to their store in Fairfield, New Jersey for a number of years. Also, I just had the pool re-plastered by Anthony & Sylvan and their reps were helpful. When the construction process was going on, they communicated on a fairly frequent basis to get me up to date on the progress and what was gonna happen. But after the plaster was finished, there was some yellowing and the people that contacted me from Anthony & Sylvan was supposed to have someone come out and take a look but that never happened. It’s not a very large area but it happened almost instantly after plastering was completed.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built and installed my pool. I also use their retail services and I like the knowledge and helpfulness of their reps. Plus, the communication is done very well. And every time I go there and I have questions, they answer my questions thoroughly and give me resolutions to any problems that I might be having with the pool. I find their information be very useful and I’m very pleased with the level of support I get at their store.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan installed our pool about 15 years ago and I normally get them when I need something for my pool. They’re very helpful about testing the water and they tell me what I need to put in it or if I have to put some chemicals in it to balance it properly. Anytime I go to their location if I’m buying some supplies, they treat me well and work the things I need fast.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2018

    The Anthony & Sylvan store is in a convenient location and their staff are very helpful.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put my pool originally. I also go to their store and their reps are very knowledgeable and helpful. Last year, I had algae in the pool and they recommended what to do and it was perfect. I also had a crack in my pool and the guy who fixed it did a fantastic job. I’m always happy and satisfied when I go to Anthony & Sylvan. Their staff is always wonderful.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2018

    I go to Anthony & Sylvan's store to buy stuff or ask for advice and everything was always done satisfactorily.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan had a good reputation. They still do. And that was enough fro us to choose them over others for pool services. They also built the pool for us. They’re very friendly and they give us good and accurate results.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2018

    We bought our pool from Anthony & Sylvan. And the guy that runs the store up on Route 9 is extremely knowledgeable about everything about pools. When you ask him, he knows. Everyone there is also wonderful. They do great work and always help me if I have any questions. That’s also where I go to check the water and if I have any issues. When I had a problem with the heater, I asked them where the plug is and they told me about it. They tell me anything. They also tell me what I need to do to keep the pool running clean. So, I’m very happy with them. But they don’t close pools and they don't do openings. All they do is chemicals.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2018

    The staff at Anthony & Sylvan are knowledgeable and helpful. If I have a question, they know what they're talking about and they help me find what I need in the store. But they need some more people in the store 'cause they don't answer their phone when they're busy.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    I got my pool from Anthony & Sylvan and I've been using their opening and closing services. Anthony & Sylvan has been professional.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    I usually buy my chemicals at Anthony & Sylvan and they're always so helpful. They always seem to have everything that I need, like if I have a problem and I tell them, they make suggestions for materials since they have it available for me to purchase them. They also have things that I need that other stores don't have. Every time I go in, I get good service and I'm very happy.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2018

    I've used Anthony & Sylvan for season openings and closings and they do an excellent job. Most of their workers are very informative. I'm 100% okay with their service.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2018

    I bought parts from Anthony & Sylvan. The staff was very knowledgeable about the Polaris and the parts that we needed and they were able to answer our questions.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool. I also used to use their company for pool services but then I had a falling out with one of their people. I hired them to do a job. We set a date and they called me to tell me that they couldn't do the job twice. Eventually, I found out from friends of mine that the person whom they were trying to hire to do the job had been fired and Anthony & Sylvan wasn't going to hire anybody else this season yet they weren't telling me which ticked me off. So I moved on to another store. Still, I like Anthony & Sylvan's supplies better so I still come and use those.

    Before, I hired them to redo some pool work for me and they helped me up. Their staff members are knowledgeable and helpful. They gave me good ideas. Also, every time I go to them and if something in my pool breaks, their people would be fixing it. Their technicians explain why things work and what I can do to stop and fix problems.

    Sometimes, when I go to Lowe's, I bring kids. However, the people at their store are busy and they really don't want the kids there. Conversely, Anthony & Sylvan has up front are always really attentive and sweet. They are good to the kids. They laugh, they answer questions and that I admire and I'm thankful for. I don't have to worry about somebody's reaction to my children when I come in. I'm perfectly at ease there and so are my kids.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan is knowledgeable about pool installation, and I’ve been using them for 30 years now. When I bring problems to them, they are fairly specific as to the correction.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool and their specific pool techs who come out have been taking care of the pool since it was opened and they’re fantastic. If there are any issues, they take care of them for me quickly. And the crew at the store is always very willing to help me out. I would recommend Anthony & Sylvan to a friend.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2018

    Anthony and Sylvan is our neighborhood pool store and the previous owner of our home used their services to construct a pool. So, we continued to give them the business. I had a replaster done by them and their store staff was extremely knowledgeable. They've always recommended and suggested the proper chemicals to balance my pool pH and also remedy some other things like mold and algae.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built the pool and I have also used them to close it. Their location is convenient for me. And when I go in with questions about algae or some issues, they are generally pretty responsive and they seem to be able to provide me with solutions.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2018

    Communication = Crappy, they systematically dodge customers with problems. Math skills = Non existent. Documentation & receipts = They don't care and won't produce them. Accurate verbal statements = Nope. Everything was great during the sales process, but as soon as we canceled the contract, the experience became horrendous. Communication went to zero. We went weeks without responses. The managers never even acknowledged my issue until I filed a complaint with the BBB. They kept changing my refund amount. They refused to provide documentation. Their math didn't work.

    It took a BBB complaint to get them to be responsive and to produce the documentation I asked for. It cost me $1,600 in lost fees, but thank God we didn't go through with this pool. I can't imagine having a giant hole in my yard and being at the mercy of these clowns. It took SEVEN MONTHS, almost 50 emails, and a few dozen phone calls to obtain the refund that the contract said I was entitled to and to receive documentation regarding where they spent my deposit. I've since discovered that three local friends have used A&S over the years, and all had negative experiences, all of which centered around bad communication, missed deadlines, nonexistent follow-up, and lack of giving-a-crap by A&S staff. If you're willing to sit back and take it in the rear, then go right ahead with them. If you care about your wallet, your home, your time, your dignity - RUN! This is no way to run a business.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2018

    We wanted a concrete pool and not too many people were doing them. A friend had used Anthony & Sylvan and so we went ahead with them. They opened and closed for us, and they’ve been here several times ‘cause we had a bunch of cracks in the pool. So, they were here doing a lot of repairs as well. They’re always on time and we never have issues after they leave. Everything is always done right the first time. Whenever we have a problem, they’re always quick to fix it.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2018

    We had Anthony & Sylvan install the pool 12 years ago and we went with them for our pool supplies as well. The store staff was knowledgeable and helpful and we're happy with the service. We come down every year from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and we've always been satisfied when we come down to get our opening and closing pool supplies.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put our pool in. So we had a three-year deal that we could sign up for opening and closing at a reduced rate. They had come out, opened and closed the pool and they were always well prepared. They also got their job done in a timely manner and they were professional. They were also here when they said they were gonna be here.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan had installed our pool, so they closed it and we wanted them to open it for the first year so if anything went wrong, they’d be held accountable. The pool itself looks nice. But their coordination during the install and their communication were lacking. When we were evaluating and choosing the company that we were gonna go with, one of the things that they showed us was quality control, a schedule and a plan. I really liked that aspect of it and that’s honestly why we chose them. However, all that meant was that somebody just drives up to my house weekly and snaps a few photos when we’re not home, and then sends them in an email and says that it meets their approval. So, there was no coordination with the customer. It was just them approving it without the customer's input.

    They also installed my fence and it doesn’t close, and they were supposed to be calling me back. I called to get it fixed last year multiple times and it never happened. When they call to schedule an appointment, they say, “Are you gonna be home?” And then I say, “When are you coming?” And they’re like, “We’ll call you the night before.” I don’t know when that’s going to be so I can’t guarantee I’m going to be home. Anthony & Sylvan could definitely improve in their service from that aspect as well.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2018

    I've worked with Anthony & Sylvan Pools for supplies and general information. They're right in our neighborhood and I just started buying my supplies up there. Their staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. They test my water every week, give me a good analysis of what I need to add, and work through the small issues I've had. They give great advice.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool. I had a part of the heater that went bad and my whole experience in dealing with their staff for that was positive. I would be using this company again for a renovation project and that's important.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool. It was a very challenging backyard to build a pool in and they were very attentive to detail. It was excellent because we had drainage and rock issues. There was a lot that was going on but they seemed to adjust their plan accordingly as to what came up. And the pool turned out beautiful. We've also used them for the opening and closing of the pool as well. In addition, if there is an issue, they come right out and fix it and with no questions asked.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    I have worked with Anthony & Sylvan for a pool construction and I liked that the store staff has been knowledgeable. They were also very helpful in putting heavy things in the car. I had issues in the past with stains at the bottom of the pool and the manager at that time suggested using Vitamin C to take the stain out and that worked fine. The knowledge that they have is very helpful.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    I had an Anthony & Sylvan pool put in almost 20 years ago, and my daughter also has an Anthony & Sylvan pool. I have all the original equipment and it's all still running. I've changed little things like adding a salt system and ultraviolet, but everything works great. Everybody's very friendly and they always return my calls very quickly. The girl at the retail store is very nice. I've always had a good experience with them.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    We searched for concrete pools in our area on a search engine and used Anthony & Sylvan for equipment maintenance as well as the opening and closing. They’re knowledgeable about what they’re doing. They’ve also been very helpful when we needed an issue corrected over the phone.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    Before we had gotten a pool, we did a lot of research with different companies. We decided to have Anthony & Sylvan to put the pool in. And we have been using them do all the openings and closing since. If we also had a problem, we would have a technician come out and help. Our favorite thing about working with them is their people. Glen is great. He always gives me tips to help me take care of my pool better.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    The house that we bought had an Anthony & Sylvan pool in it already. We did a bunch of work last year and had it all completely renovated. We also purchased all new filtration and pumps which we had installed. This year, we purchased a pool heater and had them install it. We also had them open the pool and we wanna keep using them. Everybody seems really nice and they actually seem like they care.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    The time we put our pool in, it was Sylvan and they had put a good pool in the ground so we went with Anthony & Sylvan for our pool supply needs. They're knowledgeable and they've been helpful. I wish they were closer but they're good. That's why I go back.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    I like the expertise of Anthony & Sylvan Pools. They made my pool and they also did some pool renovation for me. I just bought a hose from them and the guy at the store was very helpful with what options I have.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built the pool and I also used them for the opening and closing. We chatted with the guy that came out here to open the pool about their situation with the pools and things that were breaking on it, and the approaches to fixing it. They were very helpful and knowledgeable as to what was going on with the pool equipment.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put our pool in and we always talk to them when they come to open and close it. I like that they know our pool.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2018

    Working with Anthony & Sylvan made everything easy. My wife's uncle had Anthony & Sylvan do a pool for them 30 years ago. And then someone had actually recommended about this pool. Now, they do opening and closing for us and it's great. They're on time and they don't change the date. It's locked in every year. In addition, I had great interaction on the phone with the local person that we called for openings and closings.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2018

    My husband wanted a pool put in and Anthony & Sylvan was the closest to our home so he sought them out. In the very beginning, I didn’t have a good experience with Anthony & Sylvan. They broke my water line in digging my spa and my electrical line and told me to call them when I got it fixed. The pool opened and I had less than a month to enjoy it. I was not happy about that. I wrote a letter to the President and I got an "I'm sorry." I would not have recommended the company at that time.

    Also, I was told six years into my pool when they opened it that I had a salt pool and that I could put salt in it. I didn’t realize that and I wasn’t fully aware of the type of pool service that I had in the beginning so that was another downside. Now, since I've had the pool open for 12 years, I've had good experiences with the service. Everybody is very friendly and very helpful in the store that I use up in Sully in Fairfax. When I go into the store, they help me with anything that I need help with. They're also very knowledgeable and always ask me if I have any questions.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    My parents had an Anthony & Sylvan pool and it was over 30 years ago. And when I decided to get a pool, I went back to them. They built the pool and they also do the opening and closing service for it. The chemicals they put in keep the pool intact. When we open the pool, we've never had any problem and we don't have algae. We're able to start up the pool right away and be able to use it right away, and that's the best thing. We have a quality pool and their service is very good. However, the most difficult thing about Anthony & Sylvan was trying to get a hold of someone. The communication part is lacking. I usually plan my openings ahead, but I didn't remember the date and so I had to call four different numbers and leave messages. Calling the individual branches was very challenging from a customer's standpoint. But besides that, once they got here, they were great.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool and we use them for opening and closing too. They’re reliable and they do a good job.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put our pool in years ago and we've had them for opening, closing and maintenance of the pool. And then I purchased a chemical from one of their stores. Last year, when the pool was closed, we knew there was something wrong. It had been two weeks and it hadn't been making chlorine out of the salt system. They said that they would deal with it when it's opened. Opening came and they came, looked at it, took some things and got them replaced, but that didn't do it. They called someone and they discovered it was something else that needed replacement. They didn't have it with them. And so, it was a good two weeks later before I finally got an appointment to have someone come and replace it so my pool would be operating correctly.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan came out and did a presentation for us and that impressed us so we went with them. They do our pool opening and closing and I like that I just make a phone call and they do it. Any questions that we've had, they've been able to answer. We'd go to their store to have the water tested once in a while and for anything that we need. Also, they're pretty responsive. We had a filter that was making a lot of noise and wasn’t working properly and it needed to be replaced. They came out and took care of it for us.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2018

    My parents put up a pool about 60 years ago and they have used Anthony & Sylvan. They're the best company in the world. I wouldn't buy anything else. We had them rehab the whole pool from start to finish. We also used them for opening and closing. I like the people from Anthony & Sylvan. Mike set it up at the rehab. He also estimated and walked us through the process. Jack did fantastic as well. He was the foreman for the job. He was there when we had any questions or problems. He ran himself in the property, took care of things for us and put us at ease. It was a great experience. Everyone from Anthony & Sylvan has been very helpful.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2018

    We've had a pool for almost 40 years now and we used Anthony & Sylvan before. They also came out when we had to get our pool renovated and we use their pool services for opening and closing. They're very good to work with. I like to call on the phone and the people who answer their phone are very effective. They can answer my questions and set things up. We've never had a problem with scheduling things with them. One time, we had ordered a pool cover and when it came, there were some problems with fitting it to the pool. So the next year, they took the cover. Then this year, they're going to redo it. They've been good enough that we've been able to use them every year with no problems.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put our pool in and we've also had them for opening and closing services. They're courteous, helpful and pleasant to work with.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan has store that was local and I used them for opening and closing the pool. They also provided all my chemicals and water testing. I like the ease of use and their friendly staff. Our interactions have all been positive and they have been helpful with the management of our pool.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put the pool in and I've used them for years for opening and closing. They've always taken care of any problems I've had right away and no additional charge. They do a consistently good job. Their customer service people are very helpful. And whenever I have a concern about something, they take care of it quickly.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    We use Anthony & Sylvan for opening and closing the pool and I like them. They've been very responsive and timely whenever we call them when we have our issue.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool and I also used their services for opening and closing. I like that they have been prompt if I call for something. Their team answered any questions that I had and the interaction with them was good.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    We've had Anthony & Sylvan for many, many years and we've always liked them. They have installed our pool and we've been getting our chemicals from them for years too. I like that they know their equipment, where some of the others seem like they don't know exactly what they're doing.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan Pools built our pool and we used them for their opening and closing services. I liked the ease of working with them and that everyone on their team was so helpful and nice. Whenever we had any questions, they explained the pools to us and how things work. They were informative and very easy to talk to. I would recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool and they have been doing the closing, opening and maintenance of our pool during the summer. This year has been really good because they called and let me know when they’re coming, so if I have a question I can be around and that’s better than last year. They’re very polite, knowledgeable and they solved my problems, so I’m happy.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    I've had an Anthony and Sylvan pool for eight years now and it’s wonderful. I have used their installation, opening and closing services. They were very responsive when you call them and they can handle what you need. They were very knowledgeable and receptive to suggestions. They also provided good service in a timely fashion and I’ve never had to ask them to come back to fix anything. So, they were good to work with and they were respectful during our interactions. Anthony & Sylvan was able to provide for the needs necessary to keep the equipment in place and working well. The quality is good and I would recommend Anthony & Sylvan services to anybody.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan had set my pool in 2005. So far, I've used them for opening, closing and maintenance work on my pool. Their reps were very pleasant and very easygoing. They always tried to work with us as far as what our concerns are and how they could help us to take care of whatever problem we might be having with our pool. So, I like working with them.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put the pool in so I used them for the opening and closing pool services. I'm with the guys when they open or close it and they're very helpful when they teach me things about the pool and things that I should do throughout the summer. And my favorite about working with them is that when I open up my pool, it’s clean.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool and I've used their service since then. I've used them for the warranty repair on the pump, as well as for opening and closing my pool. They've been responsive and I liked that. Also, their people were very professional and polite.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool and I used their services for opening, closing, repair and maintenance. They have the guys in the field who know what they’re doing. They know pools and build a good one but it’s a challenge to manage their customer service so, dealing with them was not all perfect.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    I did a lot of looking on the internet and found Anthony & Sylvan. I was happy with our pool being installed by them and after it was built, I used their opening and closing services. When they were installing the pool, they were always there on time so they were definitely punctual. If I wanted some changes, the sales rep was always willing to help out and also, they were a very good team.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    A family friend works at Anthony & Sylvan and recommended them. They've opened and closed our pool and also renovated it. I like the way that our pool was after the renovation. It's beautiful and we only get comments on how nice it is. Also, Anthony & Sylvan is always available to come out and help with any issues.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    I had done an evaluation when we were building the pool, and Anthony & Sylvan built the pool, and we went right into having them service it after we built it. We were happy with the service, so we stayed with them. We use them for everything-- the opening, closing and weekly service maintenance. The people who have come out are very courteous, professional and knowledgeable. I speak with the head service guy who comes out to our house on a weekly basis and he tells me everything that's going on, any concerns he has, anything that he would like us to focus on, and then tells me when he's going to be back. We're very pleased with our pool professional, Keith, who treats the pool as if it's his own and maintains it in that fashion.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan has been around forever and we were very happy with them. I was just a little upset that they didn’t clean the pool when they closed it so there were leaves on the bottom but that might not be part of the guy’s job. I like that I had more than one contact when I had a question and they got back to me right away. I appreciate that. They were patient and dealt with me because I was a little bit nervous and Jeremy, our project leader, listened to my concerns.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    We had our pool installed by Anthony & Sylvan in 2003 and we've been a customer ever since then. We've used them for opening and closing services as well as pool construction. Scheduling of the opening and closing with them has been extremely easy. It was just one phone call. The people that came out there were really great people to work with. Our pool pump motor went and within two days, they were here and they put a new one in. The people who installed it were very friendly, very nice and cleaned up easily. Overall, I love Anthony & Sylvan. They stand behind their work. So far, the pool has been great. If we had to call customer service, they always answer. We highly recommend Anthony & Sylvan.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan is a name I heard for years and I thought I’d call them out. I use them for the opening and closing service of my pool. The supervisor, Frank, did a great job and he’s the guy that kept everything grounded. But the biggest problem with them is that there is no communication. Other than that, everything about working with Anthony & Sylvan turned out nice in the end.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    I had Anthony & Sylvan open up my pool a couple of years ago. I've also used them for water testing in the retail store, but I mainly use them for opening and shutting down my pool. Their service has been very consistent. The pool crew always shows up when they say they're gonna show up. They always help explain things what they're working on and they're very communicative if they have issues. If they need to check into something or if they're unsure, they always check in, which makes me confident that they're paying attention. I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    I wanted to have my install done pretty simply with everything taken care of and chose to use Anthony & Sylvan for the whole pool install. However, I find it hard to get ahold of a lot of people. I have to do it in roundabout ways like texting the main guy that was on site for my pool dig to find out a number of other people. And when I left messages, they haven’t gotten back to me. I’m still in the process of having different things fixed and done and I am halfway satisfied now with them.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan refurbished my pool a couple of years ago and I’ve used their opening and closing services as well. They showed up on time when they said they were gonna be here. But after they did the refurb, there was a problem in the spa that was connected to the pool and they put the wrong size of eyeballs in there. I sent an email to my contact person about it and never got an answer. So, I resolved it on my own and paid for it since I got tired of waiting to hear from them.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    I bought the house one year ago and the previous owner was using another company in Doylestown. I hired the same company to do a service in my pool and it was the worst experience I had in the United States. After that, I looked for another company, saw Anthony & Sylvan and asked them to come to my house. I used them to open and close my pool. Their people were nice and when they came, they didn't offer a service that was not necessary. I'm from Brazil where it's summer all the time. It’s not common to open and close the pool. When they were here the first time, they explained what will happen as well as what they were doing for me to understand why they were doing the service and why they were cleaning my device. Plus, their representative was patient in answering my questions.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    I've used Anthony & Sylvan to open and close my pool. I was very happy with the gentleman who came. He was very helpful and helped me out a lot.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put our pool in over 20 years ago and we use them to take care of pool services like the resurfacing we did a few years ago. Their reps are informative and courteous. We’re also having our pool filter put in and they're supposed to be out today.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan's pool service has been terrific. They did our pool renovation and we wanted to continue working with them so that in case any issues popped up, then the folks who will do the maintenance will discover them for us. We signed up for the weekly VIP maintenance and then opening and closing. The pool opening was timely and the weekly service has been very diligent and very good.

    The company's responsiveness is terrific too. If I submitted a ticket with an issue or over a request for immediate attention, that’s what I get. I get responsive folks either in person or on the phone and that’s been a huge help for us. And I enjoy working with the senior person on the team. He’s extremely knowledgeable. He taught me a lot about safely and appropriately maintaining our pool. He takes a tremendous effort and interest in training and so we get a more seasoned experienced professional in the field. He made it easy for us to take care of our pool. It has been a very good experience having Anthony & Sylvan as well as getting very consistently good service.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    We worked with Rosemary of the Anthony & Sylvan in our area and she assisted us in replacing our pool. We had also gotten a recommendation from them for the pool maintenance but I didn't realize that they actually would come out, clean, and make certain that everything would be set up and closed down. I'm very pleased with the service that they provide. It's a little expensive but not considering the amount of work that has to be done. And in our case, especially since my husband has not been well and can no longer take care of the pool, it was really great for them to come out.

    When I go out, I know the pool is taken care of and the Anthony & Sylvan men are here on time every Monday or Tuesday or whatever day we chose. They always check with us and then do what they have to do. And if we have any questions, they're always ready to answer them and make any suggestions for the benefit of the ease of work in our pool. They always check on the pH levels too. They make certain that the pool is clean and it's swimmable. And aside from their productivity, I'm also very pleased with the courtesy of the gentleman who comes out. They are patient, kind and very astute about their knowledge of the pool. Now, the pool looks great and it makes it a lot easier for me to handle it and go swimming and just enjoy myself. The water looks good and I don't have any allergies or problems with residue that's there. The pool is always clean, so I'm happy. Thus, I have already recommended Anthony & Sylvan to a friend.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool and I've stayed with them for six years now. I've used their Platinum service and I've also had them do some work on the tiles. Whatever I need, they're the only people I call. I like their flexibility, attention to detail and their response time. They're excellent.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built me a new pool. Their reps were great and our overall experience was good. I would recommend them to friends.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    The landscaper, Eagle Wings Business Network, was putting in a patio for us and when we decided to put in a pool, Anthony & Sylvan was recommended to us. I liked working with Van, who was Anthony & Sylvan’s supervisor of our project. Any time we had a question, he would answer in a decent amount of time. We had the opening and the closing of the pool done and for everything that their team came out for, I've been here the whole time.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    I’ve been associated with Anthony & Sylvan Pools for the past 12 years or so. Every year, they come out and do the opening and closing of my pool. They’re pretty experienced in what they do and give good service which is what I’m pretty impressed with. I've asked their reps about how much chlorine should I be adding from time to time or if I had to backwash it and put DE into the filter, and they were pretty efficient in answering that. I’ve been very satisfied with the service that Anthony & Sylvan provides every year.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    We’ve used Anthony & Sylvan in the past. We started using them because our pool, which is an older one, is an original Sylvan pool. We've used them for seasonal opening and closing. They also did a pool renovation for us last summer and they installed a pool heater for us this summer. They’ve been very professional and responsive when we place a call. They come out when they say they’ll be there and complete the work as expected. And they always leave things very neat and clean. We’ve been happy with the work they did.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    I’ve had an Anthony & Sylvan pool since 1986 and every year we have their people for opening and closing. Last year, I had a leak somewhere and Sean was very patient and persistent in helping me find the solution to the problem. Apparently, he had a lot of people who at the beginning of the season were experiencing some leakage, but he stayed with me until we found out what the problem was, which was basically the drain seal that needed tightening. So, I’d like to specifically commend him. Anthony & Sylvan's people are very responsive and they get to know us, their customers, personally and try to help with whatever issue that we have. Generally there are no issues, but if something comes up, they wanna make it right. And they're very accommodating with my schedule as well.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    Our neighbors who have pools told us about Anthony & Sylvan and I got them for the opening and closing of my pool. They have a lady in the office in the service department who's very responsive. When I first opened the new pool, the guy who did it was extremely helpful. He was very pleasant to call in and would give me advice. Overall, I had a good experience with Anthony & Sylvan and I'd recommend them to friends.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    We have been using Anthony & Sylvan Pools for years. They built the original pool 69 and they were also part of re-plastering the pool about 10 years or so ago. We always go to their stores, use their own chemicals and have the water tested. We use them only if there's a problem. They are easy to work with and I also like their knowledge. Also, whenever I have some questions about the pressure and about some upkeep chemicals, they have been helpful. However, the only disappointment that we have had is buying a pool tarp to winterize the pool that has been very thin. They do not make them like they used to anymore. Nevertheless, Joe, who opened the pool, Sid, the guy at the store, and everybody has been great. Nobody has stirred us in the wrong direction.

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    After a positive interaction with Anthony & Sylvan Pools, Joseph increased their star rating on June 19, 2018.

    Updated review: June 19, 2018

    We are now working on resolving the aforementioned issues: LED controls and the visible PVC conduits.

    Original Review: June 19, 2018

    Owen: I have tried to contact you via the phone number you gave me. I got your voicemail the past 4 times and I left messages. The past 3 days, the number no longer rings and I am simply disconnected without connection. Since you seem to answer to this route almost immediately, I have no choice but to communicate this way...

    We are now on day 112... I don't want to list all the tasks that are still waiting to be performed. I don't want to remind you that we were told Memorial Day Weekend and then when that was for sure not going to happen we were told "for sure" by July 4th... Since it has taken you guys 112 days to complete the first 1/2 of our project, I'm feeling pretty confident in doubting that you guys will be able to complete the remaining half of our build in the next 12-13 days, especially since I am hearing the rumor is that my next task is not even targeted for another 5 days (and of course that is the 1 day this entire week that there is a possibility of rain).

    So... Instead of asking WTH, questions that fall upon deaf ears... instead of getting upset and stressing out, I am accepting the fact that this project will take no less than 20 weeks to complete and even though we signed in February... anyone in the Richmond market (or anyone South of Fredericksburg) is subject to your company’s inability to efficiently manage the subcontractor crews to ensure adequate arrival times, task completion (both for timelines and adequacy). As I have stated several times: BE HONEST WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS! Don't tell us what you think we want to hear knowing full well that you cannot deliver such promises.

    Instead of telling us that the average pool time frame for permits is 2 weeks and then from dig to completion is 10 weeks... be honest and let people know that those are averages if they reside between Philadelphia and Baltimore. For those of us down here, be upfront and tell us that the average wait from signing until permits is about 8 weeks and the average time from dig until completion is about 16 weeks. Let us, the customer, decide if we still want to work with your company or seek out alternatives. This way, you alleviate the headache of all of us becoming upset when our entire summer "pool plans" are pretty much thrown in the trash...

    AND SIMPLY SITTING BACK AND BLAMING THE WEATHER IS CRAP TOO! The "weather" you are referring to is a chance of showers that would not affect us if your crews were local... But a 10% chance of rain that doesn't happen is too much risk for your crews to drive 3 hours to get into the RICHMOND area and therefore, they don't risk the drive. We all sit and wait on these sunshine beautiful days. This is a HUGE piece of factual info that customers in our area HAVE to be aware of and realize prior to working with your company.

    Anyway: UPDATE... It did cost me $51.00 for the materials needed to splice (temporarily) my cable, internet and security lines that your electrical contractors cut up during their process. Yes, the areas were marked by Miss Utilities - twice as a matter of fact since it was a couple months between being told to do so and your subs actually arriving to do the work. But the lines were clearly present... anyway, as we discussed, the lines were cut. My wife went and purchased the material for the subs but they could not "splice" the lines like they thought. Fortunately, my neighbor is an IT guy and he got me up and temporarily restored a couple hours after your subs were long gone. My security company cannot come out and repair the lines until June 25th. I could NOT go 19 days without security or internet.

    I just paid my irrigation guy $185 today to repair the front yard water line that the same subs cut and never told anyone about. Yes, we are told to mark lines - which we did but this water line was WAY outside the work area. It was marked but cut because your subs decided to alter the electrical run because "it was a closer access to the house". When the line was cut and water began furiously flooding all of their trenches, instead of notifying us, they went into my garage and "TURNED OFF" all my sprinkler system.

    When my front and side yards were turning brown after a week, that's when we noticed someone turned off the system. When we turned the system back on and our entire side yard flooded, that's when we found the cut! Anyway, we had to "Hand water" almost a 1/2 acre of front and side yard for a week until today... $185 repair. Of course, hand watering the entire week because we've had PERFECT weather during that time... BTW... do you know how those of us know if the day will be perfect weather? When your crews don't show up for work, we know the day will be full of sunshine and beautiful. More accurate than a weatherman!

    Still waiting for the electrical guys to return - it’s been 13 days. As nervous as they make me, they still need to install my LED control system. It was missed and not installed when they were here. It was written in LARGE letters in our contract as a PAID upgrade. Unfortunately, the subs only speak Spanish. My wife does not speak Spanish and since I am often away at work (in order to pay for this $110,000 pool) I am not home to communicate. IF ONLY THERE was an onsite project manager that could help with these issues... Hmmm... Have you guys thought of maybe having one of those, especially for your large pools that are down here in our area? Are we just not that important?

    I am also still waiting for someone to fix the PVC conduits that your guys decided (without asking me) to run right across the front of my $million dollar home... That was nice! I REALLY enjoyed the HOA letter that I received ordering me to have them removed. You would think that if the plan to run large gray PVC conduit with stainless steel brackets right across the front of my house drilling into my Navajo colored hardy plank (mostly decorative) - you would think that getting to homeowner’s blessing would be necessary.

    However, apparently not... BUT WE NEED TO ADDRESS THIS because I am not sure how long I have before I start getting fined by the HOA. Randy swung by and looked at the mess and he told me that he was on it... but that was 10 days ago. As I stated earlier, when I call your number it simply disconnects. These are the updates I have for you this week. I hope you see this and address it. I will get back on here every day for the next month to make sure you don't simply try to throw 6-7 5 star reviews on top of it in order to bury this. If it gets buried, I will just resubmit each time until this is addressed.

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    Hi Joe,

    Thank you again for bringing your concerns to my attention and for taking the time to speak with me, today. Per our conversation, I look forward to working with you toward the completion of your pool project. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any additional questions.

    Very Sincerely,

    Owen

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    A few years ago Anthony & Sylvan had a promotion and I called them and set up their services. They have been doing the opening and closing of my pool for the last three years now. I have an ongoing contract with them so I don't have to remember that I have them set up. It makes it easy for me because I'm not a young fellow anymore. They are nice and friendly young people. I've always gotten along very well with them. Also they've always come on time and done a good job. I can't ask for any more than that.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool and we also used them to maintain all sorts of equipment and to replace the heater, valve and recently, the pump. In addition, we like that they describe what's going on, they raise any concerns that they have and they tell us if we need any proactive follow-up action. If they want us to take care of it, they will automatically add that to our service recorded. We used other vendors for opening and closing in the first three years, but we did not find them as reliable and consistent in service as Anthony & Sylvan especially when it comes to setting up an appointment and keeping the date and the time.

    We bought our heater about two years ago and we had a problem that could be related to where our property is situated with the wind. They came out recently and put a wind guard in, changed a piece of the equipment so that it operates more consistently and they did that at no expense because they wanted to back up my heater purchase.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    The Anthony & Sylvan people are good at getting back to me. I heard about this company through a mailer and chose them for their reputation. I have a weekly cleaning service with them and they open and close my pool. They also redid my pool. They are professional, polite and helpful.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    We use Anthony & Sylvan for openings, closings and equipment maintenance. They were also the builders of the pool. I just call them up and make an appointment then they come down. They do the job right and price me correctly.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2018

    I've used Anthony & Sylvan services from installing the pool to opening and closing. They're responsive and I love the pool design that they came up with. Once we were able to get to the point where they were building the pool, it went really well and efficient. The pool looks beautiful. Those I've worked with as far as the project management of it as well as the service guys that have come out have been fantastic. Everything has been good except for a couple of issues that just need to get fixed.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan had the best price at the time and their salesman was excellent. However, they came to open the pool up and the light didn't work. They're supposed to order one of the lights and I haven't heard back in four weeks. I'm with Anthony & Sylvan by default, not because I think it's the greatest thing in the world but because everybody else charges the same price and there's no competition out there that I see. They all essentially do the same thing. On the other hand, individually, Anthony & Sylvan has some great people. Some of the techs that come out here and some of their people when I call on the phone are excellent.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2018

    When I was looking for someone to maintain the pool, I decided that I would go with the folks that had installed it 15 years ago. Anthony & Sylvan would know the most about the pool. We've used them for opening and weekly maintenance and then we’ll also close. Aside from that, they’ve done some repair work. They installed a new chlorinator and something else for the bath filter.

    My favorite thing is how beautiful my pool looks. Second to that, every single person that I’ve dealt with so far has been phenomenal. They’re courteous and informative when they come and do stuff on the pool for me. I was just raving to my daughter about them yesterday. And whenever I call, the team that answers is courteous. I’ve dealt with a couple of other pool companies where I didn't really get a return call. But with Anthony & Sylvan, if I leave a message, they call me right back and answer my questions. They’re terrific to deal with and I've been so impressed. It’s been a wonderful experience.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan Pools is a local company and a friend of mine, Neil, works for them and referred me to them, and I reached out to them to get a pool. We used their services originally for a pool installation in 2002 and we've used them too for yearly openings and closings, as well as for repair work over the course of the years. I had a coping problem that was hard to nail down and they came out every year and tried to fix it. They finally did a resolution and I was very happy last year when they came out and made the repair on the coping. They did a phenomenal job and they went all out at very minimal cost. I like Anthony & Sylvan's attention to detail and their professionalism, not only with the work that they do but with the people that they employ.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    I’ve been a long-time customer of Anthony & Sylvan and they were very easy to work with. I’ve used them for the construction, opening and closing of the pool. I’ve had interactions with the salesperson, the project manager and the opening and closing crew and everything went extremely well.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan did the original installation of my pool and I'm also using their services for opening and closing. They're very through.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan was the original construction contractor and the service that I used 20-something years ago. Right now, I use them for opening and closing our pool, as well as replacing some of the equipment that needed replacing as far as the pump and the filter. I find them reliable and trustworthy compared to some of the other contractors that I've had. Also, the technicians that come out are very courteous and very knowledgeable of what my needs may be.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool and we also use them for opening and closing. The folks that I deal with, mostly in the scheduling, know me pretty well and that’s nice. When I’ve had a close interaction with the guy such as in opening and closing, he's knowledgeable and easy to work with as well.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    I've had this pool for about 30 years. I read about Anthony & Sylvan in the newspaper in the ads. I went over and spoke to them when they were over at their offices. They were very nice. They came and looked at the backyard. We had some big trees and they said we should take them down. We had enough room and I told them I wanted a big pool. And it is a big pool. It's one of the biggest that they have. As for the service, it was very good. They came and did the job of taking the cover off and closing the pool for me.

    So far, they have always answered my questions. I've renovated twice and it cost me thousands and thousands of dollars, and they did a wonderful job. They put the new tile in. However, they didn't finish on the steps that go down on the left-hand side. It was a very hot day and they couldn't finish the whole thing at the top, and they never finished it. Each time they come, I ask them and they'd say, "Well, you have to call the renovation people." And I do and they're gonna do it but they never come. Other than that, they've been fine.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    We have an Anthony & Sylvan pool which was installed about 40 years ago and we use the company for closing. This year, we had to have the pool re-plastered. My husband takes care of the pool but he has been in the hospital. So, it has been me with the assistance of everybody from Anthony & Sylvan showing me how to take care of this pool. Two guys have been here to open the pool for me and put in the new ladder. Also, I've been at the store in Doylestown every other day for the last three weeks. So, they've been great.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    I had the pool put in by Anthony & Sylvan and we continued with the service as we move forward. We've had all of our opening and closings for the last four years with them. Also, we purchased a heater from them which they installed. Up until recently, I had a problem with them returning phone calls but they've gotten much better on that. They respond and that's the main thing. Everything has been okay and they're pretty good.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    We've had a pool for 17 years and we have Anthony & Sylvan's pool services for opening and closing, and equipment maintenance. I wish, though, that the technicians would have a little more verbalization with us about what’s going on when they come out. For instance, they said our heater needed cleaning and they’d do it when they come back, but I wasn’t here and they just left a note. But other than that, they’re a good company and their technician, Vince, did a great opening and closing for us.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    Our pool is under Anthony & Sylvan’s warranty since they built it. And we've had them for opening and closing the pool and some repairs. Scheduling and talking to them when they’re out here has been fine.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool and they also do the opening and closing services. I like that their team is very good about communicating what needs to be done and what's still remaining. Their scheduling is very efficient and timely too. However, they don't always tell us all the information that we need to know to manage the pool. We didn’t know about the saline and automation and an iPad or an arc point pad is used to start the saline up and buttons were pushed on the control by the pool. However, those were not working so I called for technician support.

    In addition, we had a couple of defects after the representatives came back and acid-washed the pool. We had Jeremy come out and take a look at the pool. He told me that the holes need to be fixed. It was before closing the pool last year and nobody has come to talk to us about how they're gonna fix those hiccups since. Other than that, Anthony & Sylvan has worked adequately.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    A friend of mine recommended Anthony & Sylvan and I used their services to open our pool. The interactions I've had with them are mostly good but yesterday, they never showed up when they're supposed to do a salt system.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    I have excellent service from Anthony & Sylvan. They built my concrete pool and I also use them to close and open it. They are very polite when they come to my house. I even read up on how they’ve become Anthony & Sylvan with the owners. That was interesting, the whole arrangement that I had with them building the pool.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    I have been buying my chemicals from Anthony & Sylvan for quite some time and I was not pleased with my previous service provider, so I gave them a shot. It’s worked out well. I've used their opening and closing services and tomorrow, I’m replacing my filter through them. I really like that with Anthony & Sylvan, I don’t have to worry about what they’re gonna do. They’re gonna do what they tell me they’re gonna do. Everything has been very positive. Anthony & Sylvan's team is very professional and courteous.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    We’ve had our pool for 50 years and we’ve always used Anthony & Sylvan. They’ve renovated the pool. They’ve opened and closed the pool. And they come for service if I need it. The people are great. They answered all my questions and explained everything to me. I’ve always had a good experience from the renovators to the people at the retail store. They’re always very helpful. It’s really great.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    Since I moved to this new house where we have the pool. I’ve been using Anthony & Sylvan for opening, closing and purchasing of all my chemicals. The staff is friendly, and the store nearby and being able to schedule the opening and closing online are convenient. In the past, we made a purchase and the wrong order was placed for that. We had to go back and forth quite a bit in order to get that resolved but the manager at that time was responsive and helped resolve that issue effectively.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    Our pool was made by Anthony & Sylvan and we also used them for opening service and equipment replacement. The actual pool service person, Ben, was excellent. In the past, we used Anthony & Sylvan for a renovation of our pool and we also recently recommended somebody else to get on their schedule.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan redid my pool last year and this year, they opened and took care of it. They've done a fine job on everything. I've also used their other services before. The helpers are friendly and knowledgeable. We've had several issues with my pool but we opened and fixed it. They really know how to fix it. Also, it doesn’t matter if I'm not home. I can trust them and that they can be left with the common stuff, they do their work and go.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool. We've used them for seasonal opening and closing services too. They know the pool and they’re pretty quick at coming out and fixing something if there’s a problem. They’re also very easy to work with.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan installed my pool and I've also used them for opening and closing. My favorite thing about working with them is when they say they’re gonna be there, they show up on time.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan came out when I was building our house. I liked what they have said and they built the pool for us. They’ve been servicing it for 16 years. We;ve had them do opening week to week. I’m very, very happy that they’ve kept the people that they’ve had for so long. They seemed to be very happy working there. There’s one fellow named Angelo who I like a lot, and there’s a woman in the head office named Dorothy, who’s been with me since the beginning. It’s like a family. Always every year, if something came out then we always try to get it between the group. We always get it resolved.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan has a pool office close by. We had gotten several recommendations and my husband did some research online, too. And we ended up talking to them. Their presentation was excellent and the reputation was good, so we decided to go with them. We had a pool put in in September. And we’ve had a closing and one opening with Anthony & Sylvan so far. Everyone has been very professional and nice. They’re very responsive if we have questions and they’re right there to help us. Also, we’ve had interactions with the builders and they did a great job. The people who came out to close the pool and give us all the instructions on how to run it have been great as well. We had a great experience and we’ve already recommended Anthony & Sylvan to several friends.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    We have owned our house for 20 years and we’ve always had Anthony & Sylvan come out and open and close the pool for me, which was installed before we bought the house. It’s an old pool. They’ve always done everything and everything’s been fine. If there’s any problem, I contact them to have whatever problem fixed. When we moved here we had a couple of other people come out because there were a couple of problems with the equipment. We had to have a new pump put in for the pool and the other companies put in a pump that wasn’t big enough for the pool. They didn’t seem to be able to fix it and didn’t seem to know what the problem was. We had Anthony & Sylvan come out and put in the right size pump and no problem. My favorite thing about working with them is their technicians are able to diagnose the problem and recommend whatever needs to be done to fix it.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan put our pool in and we have used their pool services for opening and closing. Vince, the guy who came out and helped, was extremely helpful, very patient and kind.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    I called Anthony & Sylvan to come in and renovate my pool. And then, I had them start opening and closing the pool. I found them to be reliable. As opposed to other people, they seemed to know what they were talking about. I thought I had a problem with the heater that they put on the pool so I called them. It seemed Anthony & Sylvan just do not service the heater. But the technician that came out made the initial phone call to the company that owns it and was very helpful in getting established that the company take care of whatever problem it was. So I appreciated who's been here.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    I grew up in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and Anthony & Sylvan built the pool in my parents’ yard. During the pool building process, the staff was extremely attentive and they were always very professional, punctual, and friendly. And because of their reputation, I hired them to provide pool opening and closing services. Recently, when they opened our pool, the gentlemen were very friendly, kind and thorough. I felt very comfortable around them and we have recommended Anthony & Sylvan to others.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    I've been using Anthony & Sylvan for the opening, closing, and maintenance of my pool. I liked that they were there to work on my pool, but sometimes it took them a little while to respond because their work schedule got very busy. I last dealt with their team when I had a leak. They came and did some plumbing on my pool. They got the leak to stop and I was very happy with that.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    Back in 1965, Sylvan Pools put this pool in the backyard. I had to have it refurb after my dad passed away because he didn't do anything with it. So, Anthony & Sylvan came out and refurb the whole pool. They reskinned the plaster and put new coating, new filter, and new tiles. And they did an excellent job. They did all of my openings and closings too. Everybody has always been very courteous and polite. They knew what they were doing and they did their job. The salesman that came out was great. He came back, went through on how to take care of the filter because I'm not really good at that kind of stuff. So he came back twice.

    The gentlemen that came out this time to open were very thorough. We couldn't get any power to the pool and they did everything they could think of. It turns out there was a break in the lining underground so we had to dig a trench and replace the conduit and the wiring for the pool. I have an electrician friend who came and hooked it all up. So, it works fine. But they went over and above what they had to do. Overall, Anthony & Sylvan is a very good company.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built my pool and I use them for their opening and closing services. Yesterday, they came out to service the equipment. I had a warranty coverage issue and their rep, Billy, solved whatever it was. He was incredibly helpful, friendly, polite, and professional.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan constructed our pool and we use them for openings and closings each year. They're very reliable. They always do their job and if there's a problem, they respond immediately. One time, the tsunami discs were misplaced. One of their technicians came back several times to help us figure out that problem and put in a new order for us.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    We heard about Anthony & Sylvan Pools from our neighbor and we used their services for building and maintaining our pool. What I like about working with them is that they’re confident.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool. They also do the closing and opening for us and they provide warranty service as well. Their staff are always very friendly, including the gentleman who was our salesman for the pool. We had some items that didn’t work right off the bat during the shakedown period for the pool and our sales representative was always very responsive in helping us get to the right people at Anthony & Sylvan to effectuate whatever repairs were needed. The overall quality of the finished product is very good and we’re very happy with the design of the pool. Everybody that has come and used or seen the pool was very impressed.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan built our pool. We also use them for opening and closing and occasional repair. Their employees Kevin and Carrie are always helpful. When you call Carrie, she gets back to you right away. Kevin is very responsive too, if you need help with something. I’m a happy customer overall. They give good customer service and that is the most important to me.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2018

    We have a wonderful pool because of Anthony & Sylvan. We use them for opening and closing it and we initially chose them because we heard good reports about them. So far, everybody has been pretty much wonderful and very responsive when we have a question. Sometimes we'd have a miscommunication with them, but other than that, we’re happy.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2018

    Anthony & Sylvan installed my pool and I have used them all but one year since then. I used them for opening and closing, and repairs. With them, I like the continuity from year to year with the same people coming for the service appointments, and also dealing with the same people in the office for service appointments. I’ve always had great service working with Dorothy and TJ from the Westchester office, and Angelo as the service technician coming out to my house. They’ve all been really great to work with.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2018

    I've been with Anthony & Sylvan for years. I use them for my opening and closing every year. I also used them when I had my pool resurfaced, a new edge coating applied, and a new tile installed.

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    Anthony & Sylvan Pools Company Information

    Company Name:
    Anthony & Sylvan Pools
    Company Type:
    Private
    Year Founded:
    1946
    Address:
    3739 Easton Road
    City:
    Doylestown
    State/Province:
    PA
    Postal Code:
    18902
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.anthonysylvan.com

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