Island Blue Custom Pools

Island Blue Custom Pools runs out of Montgomery, Texas as a swimming pool contractor. Rick handles the work on custom pools and spas along with remodeling jobs, water features and outdoor living spaces across southeast Texas. The company takes on projects from initial design through full construction and finishing.

Customers describe full pool builds that start with design input from Rick and move through digging, equipment install and final fill. Reviews cover patio renovations, covered patios, hot tubs, tiled columns, sun shelves, fire pits and automation systems added to existing setups. Rick adjusts plans to fit budgets and property limits such as tight side access, and crews complete the work without damage to homes or neighboring yards. Projects finish with pebble surfaces, travertine tile and remote controls that run pumps and heat hot tubs on demand.

Rick explains each phase of the job and stays in contact on next steps and any changes. Crews arrive when scheduled, keep disruptions low and respect the property during the dirty parts of excavation. The company works in the Houston area and Montgomery, handling HOA requirements and finishing pools in as little as thirty days or two months when weather allows.

Reviews give the company a 4.4 rating on Google. Recurring comments focus on designs that match what owners asked for, clear communication from Rick, work that stays on budget and on time, and final results that look better than expected. A few notes mention problems with how some employees drive company trucks.

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“Used this company for two major projects: a complete pool and patio renovation, and a detached shop construction. We were so impressed with the pool renovation, we awarded the new shop to Island Blue. We were not disappointed. In fact, just like the first project, every expectation was met and exceeded. Rick was easy to work with, kept us updated on progress and next steps, actually showed up on time, everytime, and would personally check up on progress in person. His guys were great and obviously had been with him a long time. I'm certain Island Blue is not the cheapest, but that is the point, and a good thing. You do get what you pay for. I want quality, especially on these major projects. Oh yeah, the whole thing was done in 3mo.!”

“Great experience from start to finish. Rick came up with a great design and helped up tweak it from there. Digging started 12/20/23. The pool was finished, filled and running on 2/5/24. It would have been even faster except for a cold winter storm and some heavy days of rain. The end result is more beautiful than we could have imagined. Rick’s customer service was great! He was good about explaining what each step entailed. He worked with us and answered all of our questions. I highly recommend Island Blue Pools!”

“The pool build went amazingly well. Rick was very professional during the whole process. Every little detail of small things we didn’t even think of were handled. I would have Island Blue build me another pool any day of the week. My expectations were exceeded!”

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Rick. From the very beginning, he listened and took the time to understand a vision that I did not know how to fully articulate. Not only did he deliver exactly what I wanted, but the final result exceeded what I imagined. Throughout the entire process, Rick was patient, professional, and genuinely caring. Life threw us more than a few curve balls along the way, and he handled every challenge with understanding, flexibility, and a positive attitude. His dedication to both his work and his customers is evident in what he does. I am incredibly grateful for Rick and the amazing job he and his team did.”

“As the weather cooled off and we can spend serious time in our new outdoor space, we cannot be happier with the work done by Island Blue. From planning to dealing with the HOA and the construction process, the whole process was smooth and worry-free. If you want to extend your living space outside, choose Island Blue!”

“I don't know about the quality of pool they provide, but the employee that drives this truck speeds through HEB parking lots and almost runs over pedestrians in the rain. Also, parks outside the lines.”

“Great design, on time, on budget. Excellent work Rick and the entire Island Blue Custom Pools team.”

“Great service and product! The pool was on time, on budget and more beautiful than expected. They were incredibly good at communicating with us and all workers were very respectful of our property and caused as little disruption as possible. Definitely recommend this company!”

“I love love love my new covered patio and pool. Great pricing and fantastic customer service. I let Rick know what budget I was looking to stay within and Rick made it happen. All of the people that came out to do work were respectful, reliable, courteous and cared for my property. It is a dirty process building a pool and step by step Rick was communicating with me about what was next. I am over the moon with the custom design that we had done. I would recommend Island Blue Pools to anyone who is interested in building a new pool and or patio”

“Island Blue Pools built our pool exactly how we wanted it, Rick did a excellent job starting and finishing our pool within two months. His contractors are very nice and do great work. We really enjoyed working with Island Blue Pools they made the contract processes very easy. I highly recommend using them as your future pool company.”

“I have never used this company and now I never will after one of their employees tried to runs us over will we were driving and then had the nerve to flick us off and cut us off while we were trying to switch out of the lane he was in. Proceeded to tail gate us till they u-turned to actually go to the subdivision they were headed to 0/10 would not recommend.”

“Rick sells a custom pool at a competitive price. He installed our pool in October 2014 and we have been very impressed with the overall quality of the pool and the accessories, including the raised hot tub, tiled columns, sun shelf, and fire pit. Our backyard is relatively small and has limited side-access, but we now have a beautiful 15,000 gallon pool with travertine tile and pebble finish. His crew was able to dig the pool and install all the equipment with no damage to our neighbor’s or our house. He was also able to integrate the new and existing patio seamlessly. Everything feels upgraded. We have a remote that controls everything from inside the house….and it does not require batteries. We are very happy with Island Blue Pools.”

“What can We say? Rick came with the best design plan within our budget. The pool construction was à success. Excellent responsiveness. If we have to built another pool, We Will use again this company. Real good job and services.”

“Island Blue Custom Pools, has built two pools for me know. Both have turned out fantastic, on budget, and in a timely fashion. I enjoyed the personal service given by the owner, Ricky. He spent hours helping us design our pool. Ricky, thank you again for another fantastic pool. You will get the call, if we move again!”

“What can I say? Its perfect! I had a budget in mind and no idea about pools. They came in with several design plans and ideas. I choose my design, added what I wanted and they started the day after I closed. It was super easy. We had an automation system installed and I would not have it any other way. All i do is set my pump speed, set the times and walk away. No worrying about whether or not to run the pumps. Also, if we wan to get into the hot tub, all I do is press a button and its hot in 15 minutes! The process of the entire build only took 30 days!!!!!!!!”

“Island Blue Custom Pools was referred to us by a neighbor. Rick's design exceeded our expectations and he was willing to work within our budget. Now we have a backyard space that we are excited to enjoy with our friends and family.”

“We are really pleased with our pool. All the crews did a great job. Ricky designed exactly what we wanted, gave us the price and the construction time and everything worked out accordingly. I have and would recommend Island Blue Pools.”

“When I sit down to write this review, it ends up being multiple pages long as there was so much that went wrong over the 7 mos from the time we signed the contract until our pool was usable so I’m just going to have to briefly hit everything and feel free to message me for more detail. Signed the contract on 9/30/2020 and told start date would be end of Nov. Nov came and went without a word from Rick Freeman. Told new start date sometime in Dec after we contacted him. Then told we were the 1st house he would start on in Jan. Then told 1/16/2021. He sends someone out to mark utilities a few days before and of course electric lines running through our yard that had to moved to the tune of $2950 and pushed start date back again to 1/28. They come out on 1/28 to stake out the pool the day they are going to dig, and we find out that because of the elevation in our yard, he needs to put in a raised beam. Had he staked out the yard prior to this we would have known before the day of the dig and maybe been able to come up with an alternative design rather than just being told this is it and it’s going to cost you $1750 extra. By 2/10/2021, all of the gunite and tile was completed. No work ”

“Rick and his team worked wonders on our pool and patio construction! I couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone! A+++”

“Owner was very helpful in working with us to get exactly what we wanted. Price was fair, and finished product was flawless. We are really happy with our new pool and look forward to enjoying it this Summer and having lots of fun with the neighborhood kids and parents coming over for BBQ and parties. Thank you Mr. Freeman. Top Notch!”