Water Swimming pools retailer, situated north of S.R. 54 on Eiland Blvd., and Blu Water Builders is one among few pool builders which have established an excellent repute with
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Sunil Mohammed, proprietor of Completely Blu Swimming pools, has been within the pool servicing enterprise for greater than 17 years. Simply final yr, he and his spouse, Rashmi Maharaj, opened a pool provide retailer by the identical title, situated on the nook of S.R. 54 and Eiland Blvd. within the Publix- and Dwelling Depot-anchored Summertree Plaza. At the moment, he determined to enterprise into pool constructing, as properly, and established Completely Blu Builders.
The group was affected by a lot of failed builders who left behind unfinished swimming pools, and Sunil noticed a possibility to assist.
“We began off by ending swimming pools that had been began by Staycation,” he says, referring to one of many pool firms that went out of enterprise.
“We’ve constructed greater than 100 swimming pools in about 18 months,” Sunil says, “together with ending about 60 Staycation swimming pools. We simply do one pool at a time, and we simply stored ending them.”
Sunil employed former Staycation and Olympus Swimming pools installer Doug Griffith and different employees members who’ve expertise within the trade, together with at these failed firms.
He says that whereas Doug’s information of development is huge, Sunil brings a brand new method to managing his firm’s funds that can defend Completely Blu’s clients.
“Doug’s information in development is wonderful,” Sunil says. “Now that I’ve dug swimming pools with him for greater than a yr, I can say he backs it up by additionally being a very good particular person. He got here from two failed firms, however he had no half within the funds of these companies that went down.”
Sunil explains that there’s not a number of revenue margin in pool development, so, he says, “you must handle your funds properly.”
With Sunil’s almost 20 years within the trade, he already has established good relationships with distributors and clients.
“We’ve have made a very good title for ourselves, which is tough nowadays due to the unhealthy repute of pool builders general,” Sunil says.
In reality, his pretty new enterprise has an ideal five-star (out of 5) score on Google. Whereas there are just a few scores, they’re all constructive.
One of many keys, Sunil explains, is to not overpromise, however as an alternative to over-deliver.
“As soon as we get county approval, which normally takes a few month,” Sunil says, “we end swimming pools inside six to eight weeks. We additionally name each buyer each Friday whereas their pool is in course of. When somebody is spending $75,000 to $125,000 on a pool, it’s an enormous funding. We reassure them as continually as doable that we’re not operating away with their cash. At each stage, we’re being cautious with what we do, and are at all times giving our clients what we promised.”
So, why did Sunil even get into the development enterprise, realizing how nervous clients are to belief a pool firm lately and realizing that the revenue margins are skinny and doubtlessly how arduous it may be to please clients making such a big buy?
He says first, it’s about serving the group and serving to individuals who have been put in a tough place by different pool builders or who’ve heard the horror tales? “Extra swimming pools being constructed locally means extra clients for our pool service and provide companies,” he says. “We’re servicing almost the entire swimming pools we’ve constructed. If we are able to construct the pool and preserve the purchasers glad, then we are able to additionally do their pool service, and that’s how we are going to make our cash for the following 10 years.”
In different phrases, Sunil is in it for the long run, so Completely Blu’s repute is of the utmost significance to him.
Constructing That Fame
As Completely Blu continues to finish swimming pools, the phrase is spreading and clients are referring their buddies.
The Neighborhood Information spoke with Ami Rivera whereas her pool was being stuffed, only a few hours earlier than it will be prepared for swimming.
“Our aim was to have the pool prepared for my daughter’s eighth birthday,” Ami says. “It’s in 4 days and he or she’s already put her toes in.”
Ami, who lives within the Watergrass group off Curley Rd., says that when she purchased her house in 2020, she was content material to swim on the group pool, however because it grew to become apparent that she, her husband Lorenzo, and their daughter Anabel could be staying of their house long-term, they wished to have their very own pool.
“Everybody’s heard the horror tales,” she stated, referring to misplaced deposits and unfinished swimming pools, “so we had a number of questions and issues.”
As a Realtor, Ami is also a enterprise proprietor who is aware of the significance of supporting the area people.
She says she interviewed 4 firms, and that each one 4 had very related pricing. However, she says, her dialog with Sunil stood out. Since he additionally lives in Watergrass, she noticed a neighbor and a fellow enterprise proprietor who expressed his dedication to the folks of Wesley Chapel.
“Clients are valuing communication and transparency, and doing much more due diligence,” Ami says. “We had such an excellent dialog and I felt such possession from him. I really like having the ability to use somebody in my very own group.”
Whereas Sunil is aware of his long-term success relies upon upon his firm’s repute, he’s constructing his enterprise not just for now, but additionally as a result of he says Tru Blu shall be a legacy for his son, 17-year-old Savir, who’s a senior at Wesley Chapel Excessive.
“Savir got here to work with me this summer season,” says Sunil. “This child has taken off and actually grow to be my proper hand. He has even began designing swimming pools, he goes out on the development websites, and he has elevated gross sales within the retailer by 20 %.”
Savir plans to review electrical engineering in faculty, whereas dwelling at house. He’s already a Licensed Pool/Spa Operator (CPO), a nationwide certification by the Pool & Scorching Tub Alliance (PHTA) that acknowledges experience in cleansing and servicing swimming pools and spas. Subsequent, he plans to take programs in designing swimming pools.
“I’m educating him to be moral in how we cope with folks,” Sunil says. “Clients are available in right here and ask for him by title. He has grow to be an integral a part of my enterprise and, for that, I’m very proud.”
Whereas Completely Blu additionally has supplied garden service prior to now, Sunil says he’s shifting away from that enterprise, though he can nonetheless assist people who find themselves in search of landscaping providers.
With a give attention to pool service, provides and now development, Sunil believes Completely Blu is in a very good place to serve the group and supply for his household for years to come back.
And, with Completely Blu’s glad buyer record rising, it appears Sunil is heading in the right direction.
“I discover it essential to have enterprise homeowners in our group who you’ll be able to put your belief and confidence in,” Ami says. “The product is sitting in my again yard and we’re thrilled.”
Completely Blu Swimming pools & Completely Blu Builders are situated at 32781 Eiland Blvd. For details about the pool provide retailer or pool service, name(813)788-7665 or go to TotallyBluH2O.com. To get began with a free digital design on your new pool, name(813)550-2023 or go to TotallyBluBuilders.com.
