Business Details
39 Years
experience
Custom In-Ground Pools & Expert Pool Services in Fairfield, CT
Marquee Pools has been serving Fairfield County, Connecticut and beyond since 1987, founded by Jim Vadas, a licensed professional with over 35 years of hands-on experience in the pool industry. Our team combines decades of expertise with a commitment to quality, offering custom fiberglass and vinyl-liner pools designed to meet individual client needs. We prioritize customer-centric service, ensuring transparency and reliability throughout every project. Our licensed and insured team holds certifications in home improvement contracting, plumbing, and swimming pool construction. We specialize in innovative designs, durable materials, and lifetime structural warranties for fiberglass pools.Our vinyl-liner pools feature custom free-form designs, cantilever coping, and full system automation. We provide comprehensive maintenance through our Total Care Service Plan, covering all service and heater calls. Our reputation for professionalism, accurate quoting, and timely execution has built a loyal customer base across Southern Connecticut. We guide clients through the entire pool-planning process, from shape selection to final installation. Our dedication to excellence ensures every project reflects our core values of integrity, expertise, and client satisfaction.
Services
Fiberglass Pools
Vinyl-Liner Pools
Pool Maintenance
Design Services
Financing Options
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in pool design and construction.
- Our team includes licensed SP1 Plumbing and Swimming Pool Builders.
- We offer lifetime structural warranties on fiberglass pools.
- We provide personalized pool design and installation solutions.
- Our Total Care Service Plan ensures comprehensive maintenance coverage.
What people say
Professional installations
Timely service
Exceptional communication
Loyal customer base
Accurate quoting
Services
Fiberglass Pools
Fiberglass pools offer durable, one-piece construction with customizable designs, including cascades, LED lighting, and tile enhancements. These pools provide algae-resistant surfaces and lifetime structural warranties. Our installations ensure quick setup and long-term enjoyment for residential clients.
Vinyl-Liner Pools
Vinyl-liner pools feature custom free-form designs, cantilever coping, and spa integrations. We use steel and composite wall systems for durability. Our solutions include lighting upgrades and stamped concrete decking, tailored to client preferences for modern or traditional aesthetics.
Pool Maintenance
Our Total Care Service Plan covers all service and heater calls, seasonal openings/closings, and chemical supply. We offer leak detection, plumbing repairs, and safety product installations to ensure optimal pool performance and client safety year-round.
Design Services
We guide clients through pool planning, offering shape options, decking materials, and automation features. Our team creates 3D visualizations and site-specific designs to align with backyard layouts and lifestyle needs.
Financing Options
We provide flexible financing solutions to make pool ownership accessible. Our partnerships with lenders offer competitive rates and streamlined approval processes, ensuring clients can start their projects without financial stress.
People
Jim Vadas
Owner/Operator
Jim Vadas founded Marquee Pools after gaining hands-on experience starting as a summer job. With 35+ years in the industry, he is a licensed Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor, SP1 Plumber, and Swimming Pool Builder.
Questions
What types of pools do you offer?
We specialize in custom fiberglass and vinyl-liner pools, both featuring durable materials and tailored designs to suit residential needs.
How long does pool installation take?
Fiberglass pool installations typically complete faster due to one-piece design, while vinyl-liner pools may take longer depending on customization complexity.
Do you provide maintenance services?
Yes, our Total Care Service Plan includes seasonal maintenance, repairs, and chemical supply to keep pools operating efficiently year-round.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we offer flexible financing plans to help clients afford their dream pools with competitive rates and streamlined approval.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Fairfield County, Connecticut, with installations and services extending to surrounding regions.
What warranties do you offer?
Fiberglass pools include lifetime structural warranties, while vinyl-liner pools come with material and workmanship guarantees based on project scope.
Reviews (7)
Merrie & Glenn Urquhart
Aug 10, 2022
Report
We have spent 15 years saving for a pool. In our wildest dreams, we never thought that the process would be so smooth and painless, nor would our backyard look so beautiful. From our first meeting to the last, we felt like we were in great hands, and would be looked after every step of the way. No detail was overlooked, no problem too big, no request to hard to fill. The Marquee crew is professional, courteous, and went above and beyond the call of duty on many occasions... We look forward to working with you for years to come!
Linda Dymerski
Aug 10, 2022
Report
Why can't everyone run their business like Marquee? Kathy always great to deal with on the phone. And the guys that come out are always pleasant - looking forward to May already.
Rebecca Ashby
Jun 19, 2022
Report
We hired Marquee during COVID after interviewing 2 other pool builders. We really liked Jim's directness about time, the process and the investment. We knew that things were going to take time and be longer than expected when we started the process and we were OK with this. Marquee's team was always kind, on time and worked hard. We loved having them around and truly missed the team when we were done with our build. Putting in a pool and choosing Marquee has been our best decision ever! This summer (2022) is our first full summer with it and we are enjoying it! We are also using Marquee for our weekly cleaning and pool chemical checks.
Heidi Cornell
May 27, 2022
Report
Marquee got in over their heads during Covid. My pool took almost a year to arrive and was installed improperly and unlevel. They have refused to do anything about it, won't answer my calls, never gave me the winter cover that was part of the contract, and didn't hook up the control panel properly so I can't adjust chlorination. A year past having my crooked pool installed and they won't respond to anything. Not my first pool install but definitely the worst pool experience I've ever had.
Donna Koolis
Jan 04, 2021
Report
Originally they redid our 25 year old pool. We have ground water issues and Jim was able to correct the issue. Since then they have been opening and closing our pool. For the past 2 years they have been doing the weekly pool service. They are the best.
Rgoods Rgifts
Feb 16, 2020
Report
This company does not respond to your calls. They tell you they are too busy and don't know when they can come. I would have appreciated it if they just told me they could not come and find someone else instead of telling me they will come when they can. The owner is a nice guy but apparently too busy.
David Ellis
Feb 05, 2020
Report
Not very responsive. It feels like they have too may customers and are not able to stay on top of them. Their M.O. seems to be you need to hound them to make sure things get done or to find out when they are coming. They are not assertive in communicating to you. I have an au pair and she asks me "when are the pool people coming" and my typical response is, "I don't know - I wish I did." Advice to Marquee - do a better job communicating. Your office process needs thinking through. Also - why not text people instead of just using the phone? When they do come, they do a nice job, and are good guys.
