About Southernwind Pools

Southernwind Pools was founded in Dallas Texas by John Versfelt in 1983. Over the last 30 years, Southernwind Pools has gained a reputation with homeowners and home builders alike as a premier provider of high-quality, high-value swimming pools. Their emphasis has always been on:

 

• Spectacular designs
• Low-maintenance
• Strict construction standards
• Exceeding expectations without exceeding the budget
• The pool buying process

 

Homeowners consistently rave about their experience working with John, and how pleased they are with the finished product. It's no surprise that more than half of the 1000+ pools they've built were based on referrals.

 

Here Are 10 Reasons Why You're Better off with Southernwind Pools.

 

Southernwind Pools is the recipient of multiple design awards, including the prestigious International Gold Design Award from the APSP. In 2009, Aqua Magazine bestowed Southernwind Pools with their "Aqua Choice" award - An award limited to only eleven of the top builders in the country.

 

Southernwind Pools has frequently graced the pages of local and national periodicals such as Aqua Magazine, Pool and Spa News, and Luxe Magazine. Southernwind Pools has repeatedly been named to the Dallas Business Journal's "Best Of Dallas" list of preferred pool builders.

 

Southernwind Pools is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), with an A+ rating. Southernwind Pools is also a member of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) and the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas. (HBA). John served on the APSP board for four years, including two years as the North Texas Chapter Vice President.

 

In 2009, Southernwind Pools moved its headquarters to McKinney, to better serve the growing population of north Texas. More than half of their new 3000 square foot facility is dedicated to "the pool buying experience." They have tiles, interior materials, decking materials, pumps, automation systems and other features and equipment all on display, along with an entire "Outdoor Living" section. A pictorial overview helps to explain the construction process, making the entire pool-buying process easier for the homeowner.

 

 

John Douglas Versfelt, Owner

Owner, Southernwind Pools, Inc.

2230 Bush Drive

McKinney TX 75070

(972) 783-4090

www.SouthernwindPools.com

 

 

 

 

Ten Reasons You're Better Off With a Southernwind Pool

 

1. Knock-Your-Socks-Off Custom Designs - We don't build cookie-cutter pools. We start with a blank sheet of paper and combine your dreams with our cutting-edge industry expertise. Then we create a design that's just what you've been looking for and more. Vanishing edge? Perimeter overflow? All-tile interior? No problem. Our goal is to make you go "Wow!"
2. The Total Package - Since most families spend a lot more time around their pool than in it, we include custom-designed kitchens, fireplaces, firepits, cabanas, pergolas and more in our designs. "Outdoor living" is not an afterthought; it's part of the total package from the start.
3. The Coolest, Newest Showroom in North Texas - Our brand-new showroom in McKinney has more than 500 tiles, pavers, stones, custom and other options on display. You can see, touch, and feel all the options before you make your choices.
4. Recognized Leaders in the Industry - It's one thing to say you build a great pool. It's quite another to have other experts from around the industry compare your pools to others, and hand the award to you. We've won more than a dozen industry awards for our designs and craftsmanship.
5. Not some "New Kid On The Block" – The biggest problem with most pool builders is that they go out of business. And when they do, your pool has no warranty. Now at 27 years strong, Southernwind Pools is one of only seven pool builders in North Texas that's been around that long. You can trust us to finish the job and still be there for you many years later.
6. Kick back and relax with low-maintenance, energy-efficient construction - From our oversized plumbing and filters to our energy-efficient equipment, and our self-cleaning pool systems, a Southernwind pool costs less to own and takes less time to maintain.
7. We include as standard the stuff most other builders charge extra for, such as advanced automation and sanitation systems, our highly efficient Turbo skimmer, in-floor cleaning and channel drain systems, and our extensive choices for tiles, decks and interior finishes.
8. Warrantees and craftsmanship to last a lifetime - Every Southernwind pool comes with a Lifetime Warranty on the shell, the in-ground plumbing, and more. Plus, we give a three-year warranty on all the main equipment components. That's triple the industry standard.
9. In-house service - Southernwind Pools has a full staff of trained CPO™ (Certified Pool Operator™) service professionals to take care of your pool.
10. Member of APSP and BBB - We're active with the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), and an Accredited Member of the BBB with a rating of "Excellent."

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APSP – “The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals”

The APSP is the world's largest international trade association representing the swimming pool, spa, hot tub and recreational water industries. APSP is the leading industry advocate promoting professional best practices through education, industry standards, and safety. 

 

APSP members adhere to a code of ethics in business and technical practices and share a strong commitment to the safe, healthful, and enjoyable use of industry products.  

 

The APSP effectively replaced another well-known industry organization known as “National Pool and Spa Institute” or NSPI in 2006. 

 

More information at: The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals  

 

APSP Member Code of Ethics

All members of The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals agree to observe and be dedicated to the following principles and policies:

• To promote the concepts of free enterprise and service to the public and the industry.
• To strive continually to gain respect for the industry, both in the local community and on the regional and national levels.
• To contribute to the health, safety and welfare of the public in the installation, maintenance and operation of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, and to comply with applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.
• To support efforts to improve swimming pool, spa and hot tub products and services, and to encourage research and development of new materials, techniques and methods.
• To avoid statements which will mislead customers in advertising and other efforts to sell products.

 

BBB – “Better Business Bureau”

The BBB is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and foster the highest ethical standards between companies and their customers in the areas of:

• Dependable Service
• Honesty In Advertising
• Honest Business Practices
• Reliable Complaint Handling Procedures

Examples of services provided by the BBB are Business Reliability Reports, Dispute Resolution, Truth-in-Advertising, Consumer and Business Education and Charity Review.

 

To be a member of the BBB, an applicant must:

• Be invited to apply for membership by a staff person or Director of the Bureau.
• Be actively engaged in business, in the BBB's service area, for no less than 6 months.
• Supply background information about the company, its principals or other information deemed essential to the BBB.
• Cooperate with the BBB's activities and efforts to promote voluntary self-regulation within the business industry.
• Adhere to established BBB standards of advertising and selling, including the Code of Online Business Practices for online businesses that apply for the BBBOnLine Reliability logo, and cooperate with the BBB in matters relating thereto.
• Promptly respond to any and all complaints forwarded by the BBB, and make good faith efforts to resolve all such complaints in accordance with generally accepted good business practices.
• Comply with any decisions rendered through the Bureau's or an alternative provider's binding arbitration program.
• Eliminate the underlying causes of patterns of consumer complaints that the BBB may call to the company's attention.
• Be free from an unsatisfactory report at the BBB in whose service area the company is headquartered.
• Be free from any governmental action concerning the marketplace and its customers that demonstrates a significant failure of the company to support the principals and purposes of the BBB.
• Support the principles and purposes of the BBB and not engage in any activity that reflects unfavorably on the BBB and its members.
• Refrain from using the name or logo of the BBB for commercial, sales or advertising purposes in any manner not specifically authorized in writing by the BBB.
• Promptly notify the Bureau of any changes in ownership, licensing status, addresses, telephone numbers, web site and any other information deemed necessary by the Bureau.
• Fulfill all licensing and bonding requirements of applicable city, county, state and federal agencies and authorities, and provide license numbers upon application for BBB membership and provide periodic updates on request of the BBB.

Businesses earning the right to be included in this organization have a strong reputation of taking care of their customers. More information at: Better Business Bureau  

 

CPO® - Certified Pool Operator®

The Certified Pool/Spa Operator® certification program has delivered more training than any other program in the pool and spa industry since 1972, resulting in more than 200,000 successful CPO® certifications in 44 countries.

 

CPO® certification courses are designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. It covers 14-16 hours of information from the NSPF® Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook (provided) and local codes taught by an NSPF® Instructor.

 

Instructors receive comprehensive training and certification to teach the CPO® certification program. These instructors represent every segment in the aquatic industry including operators, health officials, service professionals, builders, manufacturers, property managers, retailers, and academicians. The training these instructors provide has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities.

 

The CPO® program is widely accepted by health departments. More information at www.nspf.org/Two_Day_Class.html.

 

GAVA (Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards™)

The GAVA Award is the newest and perhaps most prestigious award in the history of the pool industry. GAVA refers to "Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards™," and is designed to recognize the most innovative concepts, designs, materials and applications of water-inspired environments from across the globe.

Produced by Three V Enterprises (3VE), a Las Vegas based corporation, GAVA transcends beyond the traditional water-themed design awards by hosting an integrated world-wide competition open to design professionals of all genres dedicated to influencing and creating thought-provoking solutions.

 

The GAVA Award program salutes the innovative spirit of artisans from every segment of the globe, celebrating diverse concepts from varying cultures, environments and philosophical aspects. Entries from across the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Central America and Portugal receive the illustrious GAVA Bronze, Silver or Gold awards and are included in a full-color, hardbound book published by Schiffer Publishing, International Pools, Spas and Water Environments Edition II.

 

For more information of the GAVA Awards program, contact: Mary Vail, maryvail@cox.net, 702-289-2225, or go to www.GAVAAwards.com.

 

HBA – “Home Builders Association” (Dallas)

The Home Builders Association is an organization representing all segments of the residential building industry. Its mission is to enhance its members’ ability to provide safe, affordable, quality housing to the citizens of the local communities. The Association does this by promoting positive public policy, providing industry information and education to the members and the public. They also provide support and training, encouraging ethical behavior and professional standards, and making membership in the Association an essential element of a successful residential building industry company.

 

Membership in the Dallas HBA are also members of the NAHB and TAB, encompassing the nation’s three largest organizations. Homebuyers can count on the strength and dedication of these organizations to protect and watch over their interest. More information at: Home Builders Association

 

International Awards of Excellence

The APSP International Awards of Excellence honors APSP members whose pools, spas and water features represent some of the best designs in the industry.

 

The competition is open only to APSP member builders, designers, and service and retail firms. Many hundreds of entries are submitted each year, representing member firms from all over the world. More information at: International Awards of Excellence

 

Top 50 Builders

Each year the Pool & Spa News magazine researches all the major pool and spa builders in North America based on criteria such as longevity, customer satisfaction, quality ratings, awards, etc. and compiles a list of the Top 50 Builders in the pool and spa industry. We are privileged and proud to be on this list of the Top 50 Builders.