Colonial Pools & Recreation
Colonial Pools & Recreation
Colonial Pools & Recreation specialises in pool servicing, spas and billiards, serving Ajax and communities across Durham Region. Mike Mackay established the business in 1988; Michelle took over ownership in 2021.
Business Highlights
- The business is open year-round.
- It offers regular and emergency pool-related services.
- Its installers have experience with pool installation, including excavation, plumbing, electrical work and finishing.
Service Area
Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Pickering, Clarington, Courtice, Uxbridge, Bowmanville and East Scarborough.
Featured Local Business
Colonial Pools & Recreation is one of 6 pool & hot tub companies ProsGrade lists in Ajax, Ontario.
9 services listed, including Pool opening & closing, Pool maintenance and Pool liners. Open 7 days a week. Rated 4.6 from 104 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Colonial Pools & Recreation compares with the other 5 pool & hot tub companies on ProsGrade in Ajax, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 6 Ajax pool & hot tub companies on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 4.6 on Google, at or above the 4.5 average of other Ajax pool & hot tub companies on ProsGrade.
- Has the most Google reviews (104) of the 6 Ajax pool & hot tub companies on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
9 services- Pool opening & closingcover cleaning, deck-equipment setup and winterising chemicals
- Pool maintenanceweekly or bi-weekly visits
- Pool linersMegna vinyl liners for on-ground and in-ground pools
- Pool safety coverscustom-designed Yard Guard covers; solid Deck-Lock system option
- Leak detection & fixesa pressure test, a temporary line pending repair, and in-pool fixes or patches
- Pool inspectionspre-purchase pool inspections
- Insurance claimsphoto documentation, written assessments and itemized estimates
- New hot tubs
- Billiard tablessales and installation
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise the staff’s pool advice, knowledge and helpful answers to questions. One customer says the staff addressed an algae problem without pushing unnecessary chemicals, while another appreciated detailed support after a pool issue remained unresolved.
Customer Reviews
Lianne Spencer
Michelle, great service. Chaz and Parker, perfectly polite, really helpful and hard working. Did a great job and helped us with some pool problems. Thank you Lianne
Mike Minogue
Terry V
Brittany Kelsey Lobo
Take my pool samples here to get tested. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and answer every question you have in depth. Their pool knowledge is incredible and they really care. Highly recommend
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Colonial Pools test water during maintenance?
Its maintenance service includes monthly water testing.
What maintenance record does Colonial Pools provide?
It leaves a weekly maintenance sheet showing what was done and noting problems that need attention.
Does a pool opening by Colonial Pools include a full vacuum for safety-cover pools?
The opening includes a quick vacuum only for pools with safety covers; after the silt settles, the homeowner will probably need to do a second vacuum.
Does Colonial Pools replace every leaking liner?
No. A leak does not necessarily mean a new liner is needed; the liner may be repairable and could provide a few more years of use.
When does Colonial Pools schedule repairs for an insurance claim?
It schedules repairs once the claim is approved.






