The warmer months beckon us outside and more and more these days people are looking for ways to expand their living spaces to include the great outdoors. That’s exactly what Patio Pool & Fireside is all about. Owner Jeff Armstrong has been helping homeowners create their own little outdoor oases for decades. It all started back in 1972 with Patio Light & Grill, a small store that specialized in gas fireplaces, gas grills and gas yard lights. With the outdoorsy nature of their products, it wasn’t long before their services evolved to include pool service as well.
Armstrong joined the crew in the mid-80s and has watched it grow over the years. From pool accessories and Hot Springs spas to patio furniture and fire pits, they have become a one-stop shop for amazing backyard living. Broil King and Fire Magic gas grills were joined by Big Green Eggs and Smokin’ Brothers pellet smokers to provide outdoor grilling and dining at its best. Today, their services include everything you need to make your pool water sparkling clear and to create a beautiful backyard.
Speaking of places that take your breath away, Rick Nesbitt, who bought his pool 13 years ago, has created his very own backyard vacation spot with the help of Patio Pool and Fireside. His sprawling private outdoor suite includes three-tiers of enjoyment including a relaxing spa, a party deck, and a sparkling pool for cooling off on hot days. All of the pool furniture, deck furniture, outdoor grill, and even the gas fireplace inside his home came from Patio Pool & Fireside. “Everything in our ‘backyard oasis’ came from Jeff,” Nesbitt said. “Their customer service on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 12! Once my pool sweep (vacuum) broke and I ordered another one from Jeff,” he shared. “He let me borrow one to keep my pool sparkling clean until mine arrived.”
Armstrong stays busy keeping his ever-expanding group of customers happy by providing - to quote one patron - “over-the-top” customer service. “I like taking care of people,” Armstrong says. “It’s really rewarding when you know you’ve created a positive experience for someone and helped them create a place where they can unwind at the end of a long day.”
Long-time customer Lori Turner found Patio Pool & Fireside about 15 years ago after she had a pool installed. “The customer service is amazing. We’ve had guys stop by on their way home from work after I had called later in the day,” she shared. “Something always seems to happen before an event, and they are always there to help. Their quick response makes a big difference. I cannot recommend them highly enough!”
Another raving fan, Rich Tarwater, who is on his fourth pool, says he has always relied on Patio Pool and Fireside to keep his poolside paradise ready to enjoy. “I’ve purchased two or three hot tubs, pool furniture, several robotic sweeps, and all kinds of gear over the years,” he said. “Jeff knows as much about pools as anyone in NE Kansas. I pull a water sample and take it in once or twice a week to have it tested. I enjoy just walking in their doors and that’s hard to find anymore. They are a pleasure to do business with.”
Because he has been in the business so long, Armstrong has great connections with other people in the pool/backyard living industry. “Pool installation, pool repair, electricians, decorative concrete companies,” Jeff said. “We even work with several local landscaping companies who can help you design your dream backyard.”
Turner affirms those connections and says they are a huge benefit. She bought a hot tub when she installed the pool and has since purchased another. “We’ve needed electricians to wire the hot tubs, had our pool resurfaced, our pool deck redone, and Jeff has referred us to everyone and they’ve been great,” Turner said. “We’ve become friends over the years and I think that happens with a lot of Jeff’s customers because they know that they can trust him.”
Check out Patio Pool & Fireside at 3109 SW Huntoon Street or visit them at patiopoolandfireside.com when you’re ready to create your own private paradise.