We’re back with our comparison series versus other pool installers in Northwest Indiana and today we’re taking a closer look at B&F Pools!
As we’ve pointed out from the beginning of this series of articles, our goal is to educate you not only about ourselves, but our competition as well. And we know what you’re thinking: “Why would you want to tell us about your competitors?” Well, we pride ourselves on being transparent with our clients and part of that mantra includes acknowledging that we are not the only pool builder in the area.
You have several different options, all of whom do great work!
So it’s important for us that you find a pool builder who will provide you with the best product for you and your family as well as the experience that you need. And maybe that’s not us, but that’s okay! It matters just as much to us that you choose the best fit as it does to you.
This is the exact reason we’ve put together this series of articles and we truly hope that it guides you in the direction you need to go! So, enough rambling. Let’s get to the comparison!
Pool Industry Background
B&F Pools
B&F Pools was founded in 1975 by Jim and Hope Terpstra. Shortly after B and F Pools opened two retail stores—one in DeMotte, IN and one in Highland, IN. Both stores remain open for business today.
They provide their services for clients in about a 40-mile radius from their retail location in DeMotte, IN.
Royal Pools and More
We’ve spent over 30 years in business and 18 of those have been spent in the swimming pool industry.
Our retail store is located in Dyer, Indiana right off of US Route 30 at 1512 Joliet Street.
We are predominately a fiberglass pool installer, but we also install vinyl liner pools. We do not install concrete pools, but we do keep ourselves educated on them to answer any questions you may have.
On average we build and install between 20-30 vinyl liner and fiberglass pools per year in Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area.
Inground Pool Types Offered
B&F Pools
B&F Pools specializes in installing vinyl liner pools. They specifically specialize in Fort Wayne Pools, meaning they use polymer and plastic walls manufactured by the company in the vinyl liner pools they construct.
As far as the actual pool liners go, B&F Pools offers a wide variety from Merlin Industries, Inc. in multiple patterns and thicknesses. Some liners are available at no additional charge, but as you get into higher-end liners made of other materials, you will see the price increase.
Their Standard Pool Package On Their Website Includes:
- Ft. Wayne Elite structural polymer/plastic walls with bracing (lifetime warranty)
- Across end walk in steps or 2 white corner steps
- Concrete footings and piers
- Stone/sand backfill
- Vermiculite pool base bottom
- Aluminum coping
- 30 plus choices of vinyl liners in 20 and 28 mil thickness
- 4’ x 6’ concrete pad for filtration unit
- Dual main drains in deep end for better circulation
- Standard sidewalk– 4’ around pool, 5’ by walkout stairs
- 1— White LED lights
- Pool Depth 3′ shallow to 6′ deep
- 1– in wall white ladder for deep end with grab rails
- Hayward pump and Earth Filtration system
- Hayward Universal H-Series Heater—Electronic Ignition and Cupro nickel exchanger standard.
- 3– way valve
- PVC plumbing pipe
- 1 or 2 through the wall skimmers
- 2– return fittings
- Rope eyes with floatation life line
- Dolphin S200 robotic automatic pool cleaner
- Deluxe vacuum head with hose and extension pole
- Bug skimmer and pool brush
- Automatic Cover with automatic cover pump
- Test strips
- Computerized stabilization and balance of water with BioGuard
- Chemical package
- Family owned and operated since 1975 with our own construction crew
- Financing available see link on home page for details
- Gas, electric and permits
- 1st opening and closing
B&F offers financing through Lightstream Financing and Lyon Financial.
Royal Pools and More
At Royal Pools and More, we are authorized to sell fiberglass pools from two of the leading manufacturers in the industry: River Fiberglass Pools and Thursday Pools.
Thursday Pools
Thursday Pools is based out of Fortville, IN and pride themselves on being the best fiberglass pool manufacturer in the industry. With over 35 years of experience, they have brought and continue to bring some of the newest innovations to fiberglass pools that take them to the next level.
Their pools carry a limited lifetime warranty and a full 15 years of coverage on the surface of the pool against osmotic blistering.
River Fiberglass Pools
Based out of Warsaw, VA, River Pools has almost 20 years of experience in the pool industry under their belt. They began solely as a pool installer, but later branched out into the manufacturing field, becoming one of the most prominent manufacturers in the industry today. With backgrounds in both aspects of the industry, they pride themselves on sharing their knowledge and being the leading educator on all things inground swimming pools.
Their pools carry a limited lifetime warranty and a full 15 years of coverage on the surface of the pool against osmotic blistering.
Vinyl Liner Pools
Our vinyl liner pools come in a variety of shapes, but we have found that customized vinyl liner pools are more popular as we can cater to most design requests from our clients! The steel that we use for the pool walls is manufactured from Cardinal Pool Systems in Pennsylvania. The warranty on their steel warrants that the wall panels and braces to be free of defects in material and workmanship that would render the pool non-functional. This is promised to both the original residential purchaser as well as a properly registered second owner for the duration of their ownership.
Our vinyl liners are made by Tara Liners, who have been manufacturing liners since 1984. They focus on investing in the finest virgin vinyl in America as it is proven to fit better and have a linger lifespan.
Their warranty offers a 20-year pro-rated liner with a 5-year full replacement on manufacturer’s defect.
Inground Pool Services
B&F Pools
Aside from the construction of new inground swimming pools, B&F Pools offers additional services to maintain their clients’ pools and keep them in working order. Some of these services include:
- Pool Openings
- Full Openings
- Equipment Only
- Pool Closings
- For Water Tube Covers
- For Anchor Covers
- For Auto Covers
- Salt Cell Cleanings
- Blow Outs
- Auto Cover Box Cleanings
- Addition of Chemicals
- Economy Chemicals
- Deluxe Chemicals
Royal Pools and More
In addition to the installation of new fiberglass and vinyl liner pools, we offer services to help maintain our clients’ pools. These services include:
- Pool Openings
- Pool Closings
- Pool Renovations
- Maintenance Packages
- 1x Weekly Chemical Only
- 1x Weekly Chemical and Cleaning
- 2x Weekly Chemical and Cleaning
- Vacation Service
- Vacuum Service
- Mid-Season Filter Cleaning
- Pool Inspections
- Tiling and Decorative Work
- Liner Replacements
These are the maintenance packages that we have put together for our clients, but we can always work with you to customize a package that fits your specific needs!
Uniqueness
B&F Pools
B&F Pools is strictly a vinyl liner pool builder whereas most other pool builders in the area offer some combination of fiberglass, vinyl liner, and concrete pools. So, with only focusing on one type of pool, you should be able to expect that they know the ins and outs of vinyl liner pools.
The Terpstra family has carried on the business since 1975. That’s 45 years of experience in the pool industry! So, that makes them one of the longest-running pool builders in Northwest Indiana!
And although they service a smaller area within a 40-mile radius of their retail location in DeMotte, IN, this has allowed them to become well-known in the area with close relationships with their client base.
Royal Pools and More
At Royal Pools and More we have never focused too much on quantity of pools but always try to be a teacher of all things pools which naturally forces us to focus on quality. We have the highest quality materials and installation techniques the industry has to offer.
The first thing for us that hopefully brings you quality is that we try to be as transparent and educational as possible (being the teacher). We know that inground swimming pools are huge investments and are something special that few are fortunate enough to include in their own backyards. In order to give you as much quality as possible, we have to be 100% transparent about who we are, what we do, and educate you on all things pools for you to make the best decision for you and your family!
This is why we make sure to produce educational content regularly in the form of articles and videos. We want you to be as knowledgeable and informed as possible about inground swimming pools! Heck, in this case, even our competition!
The second thing we pride ourselves on is our high-quality products and are very strict pool installation techniques! We make sure we install only the industry’s best products, preferably all American-Made when possible, that also carry the pool industry’s best warranties!
Who Should You Choose?
When it comes down to it, the decision of which installer to choose lies in your hands. Whether it’s us, B&F Pools, or another inground swimming pool builder in the area, the choice is all yours. And you need to choose the builder who you feel the most comfortable with and who will provide you with everything that you need!
This is such a huge investment that will bring joy to you and your family for many years to come, so you deserve the best experience, product, and service for you.
We hope that we’ve educated you more on ourselves, B&F Pools, and other pool builders in Northwest Indiana. And all we ask is that you make the best decision for your family to ensure many years of enjoyment from your new inground swimming pool!
