Without you we would not be here and we are going to show you how thankful we are by giving away a free inground pool.

This year we are celebrating our 30^th year anniversary and want to make it a very special occasion.  We are giving away an INGROUND SWIMMING POOL.  A turn-key backyard oasis with the following specifics:

• Plans and permits
• Excavation and dirt removal
• Dedicated 2” & 2-1/2” suction lines
• VGB compliant unblockable chanel drain



• Two (2) surface skimmers
• Automatic water fill line
• ½” Rebar throughout the pool, 9” x 9”
• 7SK Aggregate, 8” walls & floor



• Lifetime Warranty on shell
• 3 Steps in shallow end
• 6” Ceramic tile at waterline
• 4’ Cantilevered formed kool deck
• Hand troweled marble finish
• Standard 50Ft. electricity run (N.E.C.)
• 500 Watt pool light
• DE Filter 48 Sq. Ft.
• 1.5HP Pump & Motor
• Automatic chlorinator
• Automatic time clock
• Maintenance Kit
• Swimming pool built by APSP standards

For a chance to win your very own pool with NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET, simply fill out the golden form that appears by clicking on the banner on the right hand side of our website.  Think of it as your golden ticket to a free swimming pool.

Also, let us know if you would also like to be contacted for a no obligations estimate by one our professional Pool Designers.

Our Terms and Conditions are as follows:

• You must be a legal resident and reside in the Rio Grande Valley.  You must be at least 18 years at the time of entry.
• Participation in the giveaway constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
• Limit one (1) entry per person and family. Any use of robotic, repetitive, automatic, programmed or similar entry methods or agents will void all entries by that entrant.
• Within two weeks of the close of the giveaway, RGV Flamingo Pools will select the name of the potential winner in a random drawing of all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of eligible entries received during the entry period.  RGV Flamingo Pools will attempt to notify the potential winner within seven (7) days of the drawing. If a potential winner does not respond within two (2) days, RGV Flamingo Pools will then select an alternative potential winner at random from all entries received.
• No cash or other substitution may be made.
• RGV Flamingo Pools reserves the right to disqualify any individual found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the giveaway or to be acting in violation of these Terms and Conditions or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the giveaway may be a violation of criminal and civil law.  RGV Flamingo Pools reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• The winner may be required to submit a digital photograph of him/her, which will be posted on the Flamingo Pools website (except where this requirement is prohibited by law). Participation in the giveaway constitutes winner’s consent to Flamingo Pool’s use of winner’s name, likeness, picture, portrait, voice, opinions, biographical information, and state of residence for promotional, publicity, or advertising purposes worldwide in any media and on the World Wide Web, in perpetuity, without further payment, consideration, review, or consent (where allowable).

Thank you again.  We hope to hear from you soon!

Have a great 2010!

A pool quote is a good indicator of what a pool company is all about. With so many pool builders around it’s hard to tell who is looking out for your best interests, but the numbers don’t lie. What is behind that number? What is too high, or better yet, too low?

One common misconception that people have is that since the demand in the pool market is lower, so must the pool prices be. Reality is that pool building is not a market-driven business. Pool prices were not inflated by 50 percent, like homes in the housing market were. Prices are based on the cost of concrete, steel, pipe and labor.

It is also worth noting that many pool companies have sprung up within the past few, and very recent, years. This fact allows for a very competitive market but when comparing apples to apples, many may fall short. You must look at the fine print.

Some factors that contribute to a lower priced pool quote are done at the inconvenience of the customer. Rebecca Robledo, from Pool and Spa News the November 2009 Issue, mentions that “builders who have been able to review competitor’s bids say their lowest-priced counterparts either list inferior equipment or downgraded practices, or simply fail to specify those things at all.” She also points out the following:

• Downscaling the size of the PVC pipe
• Moving the equipment closer to the pool in an unsightly place
• Changing steel schedule, using a thinner size
• Throwing a thinner concrete shell
• Standard, cheap-looking tile

Nobody likes to overpay, and many times the smartest thing to do is to ask for a discount. But you need to make sure that you are not getting undercut. When a pool price is cut by more than 20 percent from other reputable builders, that doesn’t leave the bidder much room for error. When we become so fixated on price that we are willing to take the lowest bid in a heartbeat, we need to make sure that we understand the risks involved.