Across the globe, pool builders have experienced a myriad of challenges, as detailed by Pool Magazine. As demands for new pools have skyrocketed, a growing shortage of necessary building materials and workers has grown as well. Because of each of these issues, pool prices are continuing to increase, also recently detailed in a different Pool Magazine article.
We’ve felt the growth at Nautilus Pools like never before, working hard to create new processes and procedures to accommodate the increase of interest but also knowing, realistically, we can only build so many pools, annually, without affecting the quality that is expected of a Nautilus Pools.
In parts of the country, construction timelines have gone up to 3 months or more, compared to previous time frames of 6 to 8 weeks. Many pool building companies have extensive backlogs of customers just waiting to get on a list for construction. The pool industry has grown by 24% since last year, according to the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance.
Being even more transparent about our pool timelines has been the number one priority for us to communicate to our current and potential customers. We always hope to build faster but there are many factors that add to a pool timeline that are unfortunately out of our control.
As COVID-19 has caused a serious strain on the manufacturing industry, Industrial Specialties Mfg. (ISM) predicts these problems are far from over, with a severe plastics shortage continuing to grow. The demand for plastic is booming, especially for products such as food packaging, personal protective equipment (PPE) and automobile components.
This disruption in consumer buying behavior is trickling down and affecting pool builders by impacting their supply inventory. Some pool builders have seen the cost of necessary parts and components double or even triple in cost.
Additionally, when winter storm Uri hit parts of the United States in February, chemical and plastic processing plants were forced to close, crippling production of many necessary pool building components. Specifically in Texas, the storm caused a halt in the production of 75% of polyethylene, 62% of polypropylene, and 57% of PVC in the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal. Polyethylene is the most commonly used plastic in the world, and 85% of the United States’s supply is produced in Texas. Due to these challenges, most pool markets throughout the country are predicting a 15 to 25% increase in new in-ground swimming pool costs compared to last year.
All this is combined with the challenges of a shortage of qualified skilled tradesmen. We pride ourselves on the craftsmanship of our pools and are working to grow our team while still maintaining a high quality of expertise.
Unfortunately, each of these situations has caused many Florida families a great deal of frustration. At Nautilus Pools, we never want our customers to feel this way, and are working diligently every day to provide new pools for families to love for years to come. We’ll continue to work to provide new pools to as many Florida families as we can, navigating these unusual times. We also hope that all our customers will continue to be kind and patient, as we’ve appreciated so much in the last year. We know having to wait an even longer period of time to dive in and create backyard memories with your families was not something you signed up for. We didn’t think we’d have to make you wait longer, either. But, we promise, it will be worth it. As we continue to navigate through these challenging times, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
BUILDING HAPPINESS AND DELIVERING WOW! (941) 624-5744 info@nautiluspoolsusa.com 18380 Paulson Dr. Port Charlotte, FL 33954
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Nautilus pools is one of the most professional and responsive companies I have dealt with. Whether it is before... read moreNautilus pools is one of the most professional and responsive companies I have dealt with. Whether it is before or after hours, there is someone to assist you with your pool servicing requirements. Within 24 hours I am provided exceptional service on-site as well as telephonic assistance. They are the very best and I highly recommend them. Gregg read less
Gregg Wolfe 7/28/2022Nautilus keeps our pool crystal clear! Breanna is professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive. She is certainly an asset to the company.
Bobbie Leroy 7/28/2022Undoubtedly one of the worst pool services places I have ever encountered. Always opens a ticket for repair but... read moreUndoubtedly one of the worst pool services places I have ever encountered. Always opens a ticket for repair but never shows up. Raised monthly charge $50 so we discontinued service and they never showed for last paid maintenance. Do yourself a favor you tube and maintain yourself if possible. BEWARE of Bre, lie after lie after lie, if she answers. NEVER a call back to customers. I did the repair myself after being told it can't be repaired. Hmmmm CAUTION. Dana did a great job, but her hands are tied ....Services: Cleaning, Swimming pool equipment repair read less
john zona 7/18/2022We originally contracted in February 2021. Nautilus crews began taking off the grass in July and in August they started... read moreWe originally contracted in February 2021. Nautilus crews began taking off the grass in July and in August they started the digging process. Even though there were minor delays due to the supply chain, Dustin and all his crews worked diligently to complete our pool.They were all wonderful! We were happy to be here for every step, so we could ask questions and also make sure all our communications were met with a response, which they were. Our pool was completed in a timely manner especially considering weather, supply chain, and Covid. We couldn’t t be happier with our decision to go with Nautilus. Dustin is such a nice person and goes above and beyond to make sure his customers are happy. He truly cares! read less
Suzanne White 5/18/2022Nautilus installed our pool and spa with our new home build. Our builder recommended them and WOW! Incredible team experience... read moreNautilus installed our pool and spa with our new home build. Our builder recommended them and WOW! Incredible team experience with Bre, Eryn, Alex, John and Dustin. They all we’re incredibly customer service oriented with Eryn standing out as exceptional and Alex was extremely responsive during the entire process. They stood behind a few minor picky request we had and their quality was exceptional. I’d highly recommend them. read less
Ken W 4/18/2022Me and my sister went with our parents to get a pool. While the pool was in progress, the owner,... read moreMe and my sister went with our parents to get a pool. While the pool was in progress, the owner, came tout the pool and how it was going so far. We asked him if it was possible to have the pool ready for my birthday. He said it was going to be a bit hard, but he would try his best. It was our first pool. I’ll never forget that the pool was ready for my birthday party!!! Thank you Nautilus Pools!😊😊😊 read less
Katherine Leon 3/17/2022Great pool design for our AR home.
Rick Ashworth 2/21/2022I researched 7 pool companies and selected Nautilus.A+ Experience with every stage of the project. Every Team member was outstanding!... read moreI researched 7 pool companies and selected Nautilus.A+ Experience with every stage of the project. Every Team member was outstanding! Starting with Lynn who patiently walked us through all of our options, Dustin the owner, who was available, kind and went above and beyond. Fred, Maryann and Dana also great as well as all the others on the Nautilus Team. Attentive, Friendly, Communicative and Professional and more. Always willing to answer questions and explain without rushing. We are so happy with A job well done! Thank you Nautilus for our Dream Come True. Thank you for our retirement paradise.Paula and Lou Leonette read less
Paula Leonette 8/27/2021Fantastic service, and a great product. Thank you Alex and team for our amazing pool.
zoe cook 7/19/2021I cannot thank Nautilus enough for our new pool. Dustin, the owner, and his teams were absolutely awesome. ... read moreI cannot thank Nautilus enough for our new pool. Dustin, the owner, and his teams were absolutely awesome. We selected Nautilus based on a solid reputation of high quality and strong customer service. We were not disappointed. We received regular updates by text, and we got a return calls every time we reached out. The crews showed up when they said they would be there and Dustin went out of his way on numerous occasions to meet with us or help us with details that we hadn’t thought about or wound up needing after we started. If you are looking for a pool contractor, this is the one to use, based on my family’s experience. read less
Patrick Keegan 6/13/2021We shopped 6 or 7 local pool builders before choosing Nautilus Pools. When we met the owner, Dustin, we knew... read moreWe shopped 6 or 7 local pool builders before choosing Nautilus Pools. When we met the owner, Dustin, we knew that his company was the right fit for us. The entire staff has been excellent to work with. They are true professionals whose goal is 100% satisfaction for their customers. We especially want to give a big shout out to the "A Team." Before the pool was started we met our superintendent, Dan, who is an incredible asset to Nautilus Pools. He knows the building process inside and out and treats the process as if it were his own pool. We were never "out of the loop" with Dan in charge. He always kept us informed and when we needed to call him he either answered his phone or got back to us immediately. He went out of his way to make sure we were happy with every aspect of our new pool. He even initiated a design change that we wanted but didn't think they would be able to accomplish. Because of that small gesture of asking us exactly what we wanted, we truly got the pool of our dreams. We are extremely happy with our beautiful new pool and would highly recommend Nautilus Pools. read less
Kevin S 5/21/2021Nautilus Pool did a superb job on designing and constructing our pool and enclosure. Dustin explained the entire process of... read moreNautilus Pool did a superb job on designing and constructing our pool and enclosure. Dustin explained the entire process of the pool construction. The entire Nautilus team was very professional and friendly which made the process more enjoyable. I highly recommend Nautilus Pool. read less
Melba Robinson 5/09/2021