
Novato's pool & spa experts: friendly staff, skilled service, dependable care.
Don Johnson's Pool & Spa in Novato offers a full range of pool supplies and service. Customers praise friendly, knowledgeable staff who take time to explain details, and a skilled service team that delivers prompt, on-site problem solving. Some reviews note communication issues and billing concerns, reflecting mixed experiences.
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Regular cleaning and chemical balancing to keep your pool clear and algae-free.
Expert repair and replacement of pumps, filters, and other pool components.
Retail store offering chemicals, tools, and accessories for pool and spa care.
Professional rinsing and maintenance of pool filters to ensure optimal performance.
Dedicated services for hot tubs, including cleaning and chemical treatment.
Overall rating
Kristi Leach
I would strongly warn anyone considering Don Johnson’s Pool and Spa to think twice before doing business with them. I was charged $2,333 for something I never authorized. That alone is unacceptable—but it gets worse. The original hot tub I purchased cost less than that, so the idea that I would approve an additional charge at that level is completely unrealistic. When I disputed the charge, they claimed my ex-husband approved it. That is simply not believable. During our entire marriage, he would never approve a charge like that without discussion—and more importantly, there is zero documentation to support their claim. No signed authorization. No written agreement. No proof. Instead of taking responsibility, they escalated the situation to small claims court and doubled down on a story that doesn’t add up. Being taken to court over a charge I never approved is beyond frustrating—it’s unacceptable business practice. This experience showed a complete lack of transparency, accountability, and basic professionalism. I would not trust this company with billing, authorizations, or follow-through. If you do work with them, protect yourself: get everything in writing, question every charge, and don’t assume anything is being handled honestly.
Pinnacles Dive Center, Novato, Ca. Gross
The technicinas are terible and so is the service department. We asked them to come hook up our pool sweeper motor. A very easy thing to do. According to the service manager Shawn, the tecnician could not make the connection electrically in the junction box. 3 wire nuts in a 2-1/2 by 4' box, easly done and code compliant. They claim the breaker is only showing 60 volts (110v normal) and not working, yet it worked before he arrived and after? Than they claim safety issues shutting our pool heater down with no explinatiion why or what the safety hazards are. Puts us out of business. The technician (ha, ha)! didn't even tell our front desk what they had done and just left, the service manager could only say "I don't know, that's what the technician said" Total scam and looking for more money to come back and make unrequired repairs, and unnecessary repairs. Customer beware!!!
Robb Duffield
I've been a customer of Don Johnson's for many years but the last few days have really exemplified why I love working with them. We had a self inflicted, catastrophic pool failure - me trying to fix something - and when I explained to Woody on Saturday what the issue was he told me not to worry as his team would figure it out sometime this week. Woody's head of service, Kevin, called me, told me what was going to happen and when on Monday morning. Leo showed up two days earlier than I thought and he was literally a magician. Problem solved. No muss, no fuss. Just a group of guys that are really good at their jobs. I cannot say enough positive things about Woody and his team.
Greg Moore
The go to place if you have a pool. Staff are always very helpful, especially if you maintain your own pool.
Billie Roach
Saied Ansari
The store is the perfect stop for all our pool supplies. Staff are super friendly and helpful. I have been to the store several times with various questions since we moved to the area and they always take the time to explain details.