29 | This Week | Thursday, February 24,2022 durhamregion.com our changed world Taunton Pools POOL & HOT TUB PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES AND OUTDOOR LIV ING PRODUCTS Taunton Pools has it all to create the ultimate retreat just steps away from your back door with backyard living products with a focus on in-ground and above ground pools, along with BBQs, patio furniture, spas, swim spas, fire tables and heaters. "We make backyard memories. The staff at Taunton Pools Leisurescapes have decades of experience in pool building; we have installed numerous pools with many satisfied customers proud to show off their Taunton Pool," the business says. "We are a family business and believe that good business means building relationships." In addition to carrying it all, Taunton Pools Leisurescapes can also install it all and help you care for your backyard oasis with pool and spa chemicals, parts and equipment (filters, pumps, vacuums and more) and they offer free water testing and computer diagnosis. "Anything that we don't have in stock, we can usually get for you in just a few days." Not sure what kind of water feature to add to complete your home's backyard? Taunton Pools has been experienced in the industry for many years and offers three different types of water recreation options: Swimming Pools "We have been selling and installing In ground and above ground pools for many years. During these decades we have grown and changed with the industry producing many custom designed pools with the home owner in mind." Hot Tubs "With a wide selection of hot tub models to choose from, you can relax in your own backyard oasis with one of our premier, quality built Hot Tubs. We have partnered with both Canadian made Freestyle Hot Tubs and Maxx Spas to offer a huge selection of spas and availability during the pandemic." Swim Spas / Family Fun Pool "A swim spa is the perfect way to enjoy the ultimate swimming experience year- round and offers many of the same benefits as a traditional swimming pool plus more." The business has grown exponentially since starting in 1983. Founded by Bradford Robbins, Taunton Pools resided at 133 Taunton Road until April 2021 when they moved to 69 Taunton Road to serve customers better with a larger location. They hope to continue their expansion and are looking at possibly opening a secondary location in Durham Region. "We want to continue to be Durham Region's trusted partner for backyard transformations and support our customer to help them have the maximum number of swimmable days." Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of Taunton Pools business shifted online. "We had to carry significantly more inventory to ensure availability for our customers throughout the season," the business says. This meant pre-ordering inventory more than 6 months before pool opening season even started. "In response to demand we moved to a larger location with a new large showroom to showcase spas and swim spas. The new location has afforded us the ability to keep an inventory and stock customers pools and inventory to ensure that we could keep on schedule with our pool construction." Taunton Pools also expanded their connections to find new suppliers to ensure they could keep up with the demand from customers the pandemic caused. "The larger location afforded the ability to stock more items and ensure we could secure supply without disruption to our build schedule. While other companies experienced delays we were able to build through." They say that diversifying suppliers has helped to ensure work has been able to continue, as having single supplier relationships made it no longer possible for the business to succeed. "Choosing suppliers that have been able to support the business has been a large factor. We have seen a huge increase in our online ordering and quote requests," the business says. "Keeping up with the volume has been challenging and we have had to dedicate more resources to keep up with demand." As a result, they have several interactive online services, including the ability to book services online, shop in the online store, pay invoices online, and even purchase gift cards. Moving forward, Taunton Pools is looking forward to beautifying more backyards in the coming warmer months. They encourage anyone looking to have a pool, hot tub or swim spa installed to contact them for more information. They are also pleased to offer BBQs and patio furniture for those who want to make their outdoor spaces look and feel straight out of a magazine. "We hope to continue to be the trusted authority for backyard fun in the Durham region. We aspire to support all of our customers with maximum number of swimmable days each season." 69 Taunton Road W. Oshawa (905) 571-0189 www.tauntonpools.com Taunton Pools has it all for backyard fun "We make backyard memories. The staff at Taunton Pools Leisurescapes have decades of experience in pool building; we have installed numerous pools with many satisfied customers proud to show off their Taunton Pool." Advertorial