Our Company Background

Custom Pools was founded in 1959 by Irv Chazen as Dade Pool Company. Dade Pool Company constructed both residential and commercial swimming pools and spas throughout the entire Miami, Florida area. In 1964, the company began its pneumatic concreting (gunite) operations as Certified Gunite Company. The company constructed swimming pools for major developers and contractors. It also provided the service of installing gunite concrete into pools that were being constructed by other swimming pool companies. In 1979, the company expanded its operations to include building pools and spas for the general public as Custom Pools.

Irv Chazen and John Pieklo

John Pieklo is an owner and the Construction Manager of the company. He personally supervises the construction of every pool and spa built by Custom Pools. John holds licenses as a Residential Pool & Spa Contractor and also as a General Contractor. John graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Business Administration. Irv Chazen is the President and CEO of the company. He is responsible for the processing, engineering and issuance of building permits on every pool and spa purchased from Custom Pools. Irv is licensed as a Commercial Pool & Spa Contractor. Michele Chazen is a supervisor and the General Manager of the Company. She is a licensed Residential Pool & Spa Contractor.