customers. With more than 75 percent of our business coming from personal and professional referrals, we have a vested interest in making our customers happy.
We believe performance and value are expected, and we're in the business of exceeding expectations. We create exclusive projects for clients who are willing to invest in superior results. We approach each and every project with professionalism and personal attention that has established for us a unique place in the industry. Each project is carefully designed to be not only structurally sound, but also a beautiful accessory to the homescape. We utilize only the very best materials and equipment available to insure the end result will last for decades. Each project is equipped with eco-friendly and energy-efficient equipment which save energy and cost less to operate. We meticulously design the concealed elements of each project to ensure each waterscape operates as efficiently and effectively as possible and we utilize the latest technological advances, state-of-the-art systems and customized waterscapes to craft intelligently designed poolscapes that operate virtually trouble-free. To further customize projects, we work with numerous landscape architects to create highly individual pool areas for our clients. By limiting the number of pools we build simultaneously, we give full attention to each stage of the process, resulting in a seamless coordination of every detail.
A leader in the industry, we have forged a formula for success — experience, integrity and a rigorous commitment to excellence. You can buy a less expensive pool, but you cannot buy a higher quality pool than a Brooks pool.
OUR PEOPLE
John Brooks began his career in swimming back in 1933. At 10-years-old, he did chores at the White City Pool in Little Rock in exchange for being on the "free swim" list. In the 1940's, he swam for the Little Rock Boys Club and worked as a coach there and at the Little Rock YMCA. He also taught swimming at the Fair Park Pool in Little Rock and was a swim instructor for the U.S. Marines. During World War II he taught survival training to soldiers at Camp Matthews in San Diego, CA. He also swam on the Marine Corps swimming team. He later built a pool in West Little Rock and started Brooks Swim School. In 1958, he held the first Age Group Invitational Swim meet ever held in the state of Arkansas. In the years 1959-1962, he served as the Chairman of Age Group Swimming. He coached at Brooks Swim School, the Little Rock Boys Club, and the Little Rock YMCA from 1966-1972, and became active in Masters Swimming in the early 70's. In 1969, he established Brooks Pool Company, which became the leading pool construction company in Central Arkansas. John Brooks was amongst the first inductees into the Arkansas Swimming Hall of Fame in 1986.
Clyde Brooks began his career in swimming at an early age as well, and became one of the first nationally ranked swimmers in Arkansas. In 1958, prior to the official recording of national age group times, Clyde's time for the 100-Yard freestyle, 8 and under division, was unofficially the fastest in the nation. In 1960, Clyde and his relay teams set official national age group records in the 10 & Under, 160-Yard Medley Relay and the 200-Meter Medley Relay. In 1961, Clyde ranked in the Top 5 in the nation in three solo events. He and his team had the fastest time in the country for the 200-Yard Medley Relay and also ranked in the Top 5 in the nation in three other relay events. Clyde continued to dominate the sport while swimming for McClellan High School and Hendrix College. Clyde Brooks was inducted into the Arkansas Swimming Hall of Fame in 1991. Clyde Brooks joined his father in the pool construction business in 1974 and became President of Brooks Pool Company in 1993. Clyde has been involved in virtually every aspect of pool construction. From building pools with his dad, to the present cutting edge company, constructing the most modern and beautiful pools in Central Arkansas. He has developed and overseen many projects from beginning to end: developing plans, working with Owners, Builders and Architects, and working hands-on alongside his crew.
Clayton Brooks joined his father and grandfather in the business in 1993. He has since become the Vice President and Construction Manager of Brooks Pools Company. He personally oversees and manages all aspects of each pool construction project - from initial planning, developing plans, controlling and monitoring project budgets and schedules, working with Owners, Builders and Architects, and working hands-on alongside his crew. He has completed many projects to the satisfaction of numerous Owners, Builders and Architects.
Proud Members of The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, the Better Business Bureau of Arkansas,
and the Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock
