M Preciado Pool Plastering

I just want to help others out there who are researching their choices for pool contractors. Be aware of two things here. Preciado does direct work and also sub-​contract their work through other pool contractors. For us, they were sub-​contractors but we paid dearly for their multiple mistakes and very poor quality workmanship!!! So, BEWARE.
They came out and did the demo of our plastering on our pool that we contracted through another contractor. This was done months ago, but due to multiple problems, we are just now getting ready to plaster. Well, another plastering pool contractor came out to review the job, per my request, to see the job and review it with me in detail. He tested some areas and told us that the plaster was not properly removed and needed to be worked on due to loose plaster that would create a major problem for us later.
Wait, that is not all!!! They were also sub contracted to do our pool tiles, with floats. Well, the float was off by over an inch from one side to the other. (Yes, I caught this before the tile). They fixed, but why did I catch this and not either one of the contractors who were paid to supervise their workers? Anyway, the tile was being installed and there were several areas where the tile did not look good and would be very noticeable since we had a grout that was lighter than the tile. We pointed out the areas so they could fix those places too. (Note, neither contractor did this either!!!) We had so many areas that were unsatisfactory, that we instructed them NOT to grout until we approved the tile install. Well, end of that day, even before the tile was set per the manufacturers instructions, they grouted the pool and the fountain. The additional problem came when I found the grout bags in our garbage and discovered they used the wrong grout for under water pool edges!!! OMG, what a nightmare!!! After pointing this out to the contractor, who also did not have a clue or failed miserably to supervise properly his sub contractors, we all agreed and knew it had to be demo’d again and start over on the tile.
Short story here, after a few more meetings with this subcontractor’s workers (NOT the licensed contractor, btw) we fired them and refused them access to our property. This was also the contractor that was suppose to plaster our pool too… I can only imagine how terrible that would have been.
So, do yourself a great favor and make sure this company is not involved with your pool. I am here supervising and watching the job, not many home owners would be doing the same, so you would never know. But, take it from me, a licensed contractor myself, this company is to be avoided!!!
Good luck on your search.

We recently had our pool re-​done by M. Preciado. our experience was positive from beginning to end. Gilbert was helpful and professional in assisting us with design decisions. The job started on schedule and was completed on time. All of the work was very well done, the tile and masonry work was top notch. We chose Perma-​sheen Luminous White Diamond finish in place of plaster and it looks great! Highly recommend!