October Pools of the Month

We received an email this week from Pool & Spa Living (a leading industry and consumer focused magazine and website.) The e-mail informed us that they have a new section on their website which features ~10 pool pictures as "Pools of the Month;" and that one of ours was chosen!
PBJC feels honored to be included with the other beautiful pools / great pool builders.

Check it out at Pool & Spa Living.

Fall is the time to Build

If we put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions; one would have to be "What is the best time of year to build a pool?"

All businesses have cycles - both yearly and over the life of the company. For pool builders, we have now entered our less crazy time of the year. There are both postives and negatives with these cycles:
Positive: we go on vacation; we can spend time with our family over the holidays.
Negative: Not as many people want us building a pool during this time of year > even though it is the best point of the year for construction.

Some may question that statement, but there are a number of reasons we at PBJC can make that statement; here are 3:

1) In Jacksonville, this is our dry season = less delays.
2) Most manufacturers and subcontractors raise their prices 1 January for the new year = still get this year's pricing.
3) Temperate climate (60's - 70's) during the day = more efficient and more timely work.

At Pools by John Clarkson, we are a year round operation; so give us a call or request a Free CD!

PBJC's Pool makes appearence on MTV

Seeing a friend or family member on TV (for the right reason) can give one a sense of pride and excitment.

At PBJC, we felt this way as one of our projects appeared in an episode of MTV Teen Cribs. If you are interested it seeing, the link will take you to a top 15 episode in which "KJ's resort style pool . . ." earned 2nd place. The backyard is featured approximately 49 minutes into the episode.

For this Jacksonville swimming pool builder, it was fun to see!

Aquatech Honors Jacksonville Pool Builder

During its 2009 annual convention, Aquatech announced the highly anticipated Design Awards. Pools by John Clarkson was honored to receive 3!

The first award was a Silver for a pool designed by Joel Hartman. The category was traditional design; and this vanishing edge swimming pool is a show stopper for sure.

The second Honor came from a pool which was a joint project from Jordan Clarkson and Joel Hartman. The category was Concrete Spa and this picture won Gold! The design is a simple perimeter overflow with glass 1" x 1" tile. At night the reflection of the color pool lights gives the spa a beautiful cobalt hue; and the photographer, Ben Brewer, framed the shot perfectly.Along with the obvious excitement about the Award; we were blown away when we received a letter from the Architectural Review Committee for this neighborhood thanking the homeowner and PBJC for setting a high standard for the neighborhood. These type of letters are few and far between and it was a honor to receive.

The third Award was in the renovation category, designed by our specialist Kevin Chung. We refer to this as a "true" renovation, because the pool and spa remained the same in structure - there was only a change in materials, equipment and safety features. Visit our website or our facebook page to see before pictures.
Congratulations to all our designers on the hard earned recognition!

Cool Pools!

For the second time in 6 months; Pools by John Clarkson has been included in a premier magizine which focuses on Jacksonville!

In October 2008, PBJC's customer, the Spadaros', home was featured in a story recalling the revitialization of a 1930's estate. Please visit http://www.pbjc.com/ or follow this link to read article: Jacksonville Pool Builder in the News.

Then in the April 2009 issue of Water's Edge Magizine, PBJC was again featured in their COOL POOLS article. 2 projects were photographed and the homeowners were interviewd by the author.

First up was the Porter's pool, which the Jacksonville pool builder built in conjunction with GBN Construction. This pool was unique in the way it ties into the home. There is a pool bar which faces a nice open lanai and the living room; making it an entertainer's delight.

Next, they interviewed the Watson's, with whom the Jacksonville swimming pool company worked on wtih Collier Classic Homes. This beachside pool is definately a showpiece. From the all tile spa, to the raised bar area with 30 spillways into the pool, the firepit with seating - this pool covers it all from day to night.

Design Partnership Featured

Recently, I was contacted by an editor for Pool and Spa Living asking if they could feature a particular pool on the final page of their Buyer's Guide 2009. Obviously, PBJC felt honored to receive this request and agreed - however, there was one stipulation: they must give credit to my friend for the origional concept.

Quite a few years ago, I became friends with another pool designer Michele Sherman from Essig Pools in Miami. We admired each others professionalism, creativity and most importantly Love for pools and the people who use them. Over the years we have followed each other's careers and designs.

This is the reason I quickly recognized a picture one of my customers presented to me as something he wanted. This was Michele's Signature design

After meeting with the client, we developed a North Florida / Jacksonville take off on the pool. We used a clay Bullnose Coping, an aqua color Pebble interior, created a large Beach entry and added a fountain of 2 cranes standing on the Vanishing Edge. It was fun to take a design and add to it in such a way that the origional designer approved!

I have never submitted this pool for an Award, out of respect for Michele - and this article gave us a great opportunity to honor her. Thank you for the chance!

Jacksonville Pool Builder earns high honor

Each year Aqua Magizine selects 11 projects to feature as an "Aqua Choice" winner. Of these, only 3 are concrete swimming pools.

This year Jacksonville's very own Pools by John Clarkson, was selected to be featured in the February edition and on the cover!

Joel Hartman was the winning designer and you can view more of his creations on our free CD. or by viewing our gallery.

Night time Jacksonville Pools really shine

Pools by John Clarkson strives to create backyards which excel in both the daylight, and at night! It is amazing how many builders neglect the fact that pools are most often viewed in the evening. Including a "color light" with 5'000 combinations, should not be the only strategy for night time enjoyment.

There are so many options available from up lighting columns:

and Pergolas:
to lighting the landscaping and "extending" the property:

Fire pits can also add a great touch:




Please be sure to choose a Jacksonville Pool and Spa Designer who will take into consideration Day and Night time use of your pool/spa and backyard - you will not regret it!

Swimming Pool and Spa Construction Florida

Swimming Pool and Spa Construction Florida

Pools by John Clarkson of Jacksonville FL provide:

• Swimming design services
• Spa design services
• Swimming pool and spa construction services
• Pool and Spa maintenance

When it comes to swimming pool construction, we are the industry leaders in Jacksonville Florida and Northern Florida. Read some of our client testimonials!

Visit our web site for full details on our swimming pool and spa services.

Jacksonville Florida Swimming Pool Construction

Pools by John Clarkson
Jacksonville Florida Swimming Pool Construction Services

Pools by John Clarkson provides award winning swimming pool design and construction services in Jacksonville Florida and the Northern region of Florida.

We have been delivering swimming pool and spa construction services since 1957. If you are looking for a custom designed luxury swimming pool, Pools by John Clarkson will be the right choice! Visit our Pool Gallery to see some of the swimming pools and spas we have built in Jacksonville Florida and Northern FL.

Swimming Pool & Spa Maintenance Florida

Extend the Life of your Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool Maintenance is a MUST!

Pools by John Clarkson not only designs and builds swimming pools in Florida, we also provide full swimming pool and spa maintenance services.

We also offer expert advice and installation on a number of beneficial upgrades to your pool, including any or all of the following:

• Energy efficient multispeed pumps
• Energy efficient heat pumps
• Safety vacuum release valves
• Salt-based chlorine generators
• Chlorine free systems from EcoSmarte
• Complete interior refinishing
• Complete remodeling and renovation

In most cases, we will quote a flat price for the installation of any upgrade. (After three generations in the pool business, we've gotten pretty good at knowing what it takes to install an upgrade!) With our up-front pricing policy, you'll know exactly how much an upgrade is going to cost start to finish, before we ever start.

For more information about any upgrades, give us a call at (904) 223-4050. Or send us an e-mail at info@PBJC.com.

Visit our main web site to learn more about our Swimming Pool Services in Northern Florida.