Aqua Ridge Pool Finishing is owned and operated by, myself, Susan Stevens and founder Eric Aulbach. We are cousins. My son Robert is also an essential part of our team. I run the daily operations of our company, while Eric and Robert manage the crews out in the field.
Our family has been in the trades since the Aulbachs first arrived from Germany in the 1850’s. We’ve specialized in plaster, stucco, cement, and brick laying. Eric and Robert both are traditional plasterers but also have knowledge of the other family trades.
Our Plastering company have been doing pool repairs for years. We fix tile, plaster, and fiberglass. Our family, including Eric built their in-ground pool in 1983. A friend with a backhoe came and dug the hole then brothers & sisters, mom & dad were out there everyday tying rebar, pouring the concrete, setting tile and brick coping, doing the plumbing and of course the plaster finish. This pool is now pushing 40 years old and still in excellent condition. Building pool gives us a rare insight that most pool finish companies lack.
Recently Eric decided to grow his plastering company to include more pool repair. After talking this over with Eric I found out about the Watershape University workshop on pool plastering in February of 2023. Eric went to the class in Florida to expand his knowledge of pool plastering methods. The training consisted of proper new pool building techniques, repairs, water features, and renovations of existing pools which all have a direct impact on pool plastering longevity.
During Eric’s time in Florida, he attended the adjacent trade show. While walking through the event he happened upon the EcoFinish booth. Once Eric was told about the process and the advantages this unique finish had to offer, he became extremely interested in opening a franchise. So together we ditched the idea of starting a pool plastering division and instead created, “Aqua Ridge Pool Finishing” specializing in polymer coatings to refinish over fiberglass, stainless steel and plaster pools.
The first pool that we used the product on was our original family pool. The plaster pool surface was becoming rough and the chemical balance had become tough to deal with. Eco finished offered exactly what we were looking for: a smooth but non-slip finish without the need to tear out all the plaster. After some simple repairs of hollows we were off to the races. Along with this we were impressed with the other benefits the finish offers such as much easier pool startup and less expensive chemical maintenance.
The first real test of the Ecofinish product came soon after our pool was coated. We had a storm that knocked out our electricity for 4 days. Needless to say, we could not run our pump. This caused mustard algae to form in the pool. One of the pool owners' most dreaded enemies. We have had algae problems before and were geared up for the fight. To our surprise we just added the proper chemical and scrubbed the algae off and the pump did the rest. Our pool was back to normal and looked great. Now Eric and I were sold on the product.
At the heart of Aqua Ridge is an unwavering commitment to quality workmanship. Our team of skilled technicians combines years of experience with a dedication to excellence, ensuring we complete each pool refinishing project precisely and carefully. From the initial assessment to the finishing touches, we approach every detail with meticulous attention, creating stunning pools that stand the test of time.
Embarking on a pool refinishing journey should be exciting and stress-free. That's why we offer free estimates for all our services. Aqua Ridge believes in transparency and ensuring that you clearly understand the project's scope and associated costs. There are no surprises – just straightforward, honest communication to make the process as smooth as diving into your newly refinished pool.
Call (636) 377-0122 for a free estimate today.