Unique Landscapes By Griffin, Inc.

What Separates Unique Companies from the rest....

WHY CHOOSE UNIQUE?

For over 10 years, Unique has been involved in designing & building swimming pools. We started as the subcontractor, working for the pool companies in aspects such as decking, water features, masonry, etc.. It became extremely apparent that the pool builder was completely dependent on the sub-contractor (it's the same way today...) All you had to do was have a cell phone & a truck, and you were a pool builder! Pools would take months to complete, and would sometimes sit for weeks waiting on someone to show up to work. The landscape couldn't start until the pool was finished. The homeowner had to find another contact to build the pergola. The pool builder had very little regard for the overall project, he just wanted to build the pool and that was it. Ultimately, the homeowner was held hostage, and hoped that everything came together on budget! The process just didn't make sense. So, In 2005, we started building our own pools, outdoor structures, and landscapes. As one of the first landscape & pool general contractors in Phoenix, Unique set the precedence for outdoor construction.

Today, with hundreds of pools in the ground, we have mastered the integration of the swimming pool with the landscape & outdoor environment. Unique is not set up as a "production" pool builder (the term given to some of the larger pool companies because of their "non-custom" approach to pool construction & their lack of integration for entire project). "There are hundreds of pool companies in Phoenix that would love to come out and build your pool", states Chris Griffin, owner of Unique Companies, "but we are one of the ONLY companies that truly wants to integrate your pool, your patio, and your landscape into one unique outdoor environment. We don't just build pools. We design, plan, and manage outdoor projects - some incredible backyards." Unique is happy to be known as this type of company. We don't strive to build a cheap pool, we strive to design & build a great backyard for our clients. Many times, with this approach, we allow for our clients to see the big picture. It also allows for them to work on phases of the project, without fear of having to re-do something that wasn't planned properly. Each phase is well-designed, and thought out - and one can put together parts of the project, that add up to something incredible.

After being ranked in the TOP 10 landscape & pool companies since 2005 (Ranking Arizona - AZ Business Magazine), Unique finally captured the #1 Ranking for 2010 (Landscape Design/Build Category) and the #3 Ranking (Pool & Spa Builder). Unique also continues to be praised on its nationally accredited website, that continues to be amidst some of the top search engines around for landscaping & pool ideas (Google, Bing, etc..). Here are more specific examples on some of the things we do better:
1.Owner oBS - Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico.
oDrafted in 1996 in the 6th round of the NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
oOver 15 years of experience in the landscape & pool business.
oInvolved in ALL projects, staff & crew - oversees quality, craftsmanship & construction.

2.Staff/Customer Service oOnly employs experienced landscape & pool designers (most have been with Unique for 5+ years)
oEach project is assigned a project superintendent.
oFriendly office staff to assist with scheduling, accounting, and warranty issues; available from 6:30 am to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
oIncredible website with projects, ideas, and company information.
oEasy communication by phone, fax, or e-mail.
oPost-Project Relationship - UNIQUE keeps in touch from completion on! Our systems help us to remind you of pool & landscape care, prior to warranty expiration, and ongoing project support.

3.Construction oUnique Companies hold three contractors licenses: General Contractor, Landscape Contractor, and Pool Contractor.
oAll aspects of what we build have been meticulously designed, built, and tested over the years. As an engineer, our owner has studied what works and what stands the test of time; and has re-designed the areas that do not. The following are some examples of what we have discovered and how Unique Landscapes constructs all of its projects:


Pavers Patios: Unique Landscapes by Griffin is one the only ICPI (International Concrete and Paver Institute) Company that holds all three Contracting Licenses (General Contractor, Landscape, and Pool). We abide by strict installation practices that require a proper sub-base for all of our