Sonco Pools & Spas

Overview

Sonco Pools and Spas is a locally owned, full-service retailer and contractor specializing in premium outdoor living solutions, including swimming pools, hot tubs/spas, saunas, and outdoor hardscapes. Established in 1984 and celebrating 40 years of excellence in 2024, the business serves the Greater Rockford, IL region, Northern Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin. While renowned for fiberglass and vinyl liner inground pools from brands like Barrier Reef, they also offer saunas (including incoming Tylo premium collections), HotSpring spas (world’s #1 selling brand), cold plunge tubs, and above-ground pools.

The overall atmosphere emphasizes wellness, relaxation, and family connection. Customers enjoy a one-stop-shop for backyard transformations, with a focus on high-quality, durable products that enhance lifestyles through hydrotherapy, heat therapy, and outdoor entertainment. The experience is backed by expert design, installation, and maintenance, creating lasting memories in personalized oasis spaces.

Features & Amenities

• Premium Saunas: Tylo sauna collections arriving soon; designed for relaxation and wellness, promoting recovery and connection.
• Hot Tubs & Spas: HotSpring models (all in-stock on clearance sale); advanced jets for hydrotherapy, energy-efficient, suitable for daily wellness routines.
• Cold Plunge Therapy: Vigor cold plunge pools from HotSpring makers for invigorating recovery.
• Swimming Pools: Fiberglass (Barrier Reef models like Milano, Grande, Coral Sea with loungers, steps, benches, color options); vinyl liner; above-ground Carvin pools with salt systems, LED lighting (Starfall, Starbright).
• Outdoor Living Enhancements: Pergolas, pavilions, fire features, water features, outdoor kitchens, woodfire pizza ovens, landscape lighting, pool fencing, ledge loungers.
• Hardscapes: Custom patios (Travertine stone, French patterns), retaining walls (granite boulders), coping; brands like Unilock, Rosetta Hardscapes.
• Retail Center: Free water testing, chemicals, accessories; expert consultations.
• Design Tools: 3D rendering for virtual backyard tours.

Services

• Design & Installation: Custom pool/spa/sauna projects; full backyard builds with hardscapes, features; fiberglass pool delivery (creative methods like pontoon boats).
• Pool & Spa Service: Openings/closings, weekly maintenance, repairs, chemical balancing.
• Retail Sales: Spas, saunas, pools, parts; clearance on in-stock HotSpring spas.
• Outdoor Living Builds: Fire pits, pavilions, kitchens, lighting installations.
• Consultations: Free scheduling for dream backyards; education via videos and resources.

Pricing

• No specific pricing details provided on the pages reviewed.
• Promotions: All in-stock HotSpring spas on clearance sale; 40th anniversary events with exclusive discounts, offers, and giveaways throughout 2024.
• Contact for custom quotes: 815-654-7665 or sales@soncopools.com.

Location & Hours

• Address: 7920 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61111 (previously referenced as Loves Park location).
• Retail Hours: M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun Closed.
• Service Hours: M-F 9am-4pm, Sat/Sun Closed.
• Contact: Phone: 815-654-7665; Email: info@soncopools.com or sales@soncopools.com.
• Google Maps: Location Link.

Notes

• What Makes Sonco Special: 40-year legacy as a trusted, family-oriented business with a culture of excellence; no affiliations with other companies; in-house experts for design-to-maintenance. President Michael Peterson emphasizes passion for exceptional experiences. Endorsed by Barrier Reef CEO Tony Walton. Unique offerings like salt-compatible pools, cold plunges alongside saunas/spas for complete wellness. Community-focused with job creation, anniversary celebrations, and educational YouTube content (137 subscribers) showcasing projects, pros/cons, installations. Relentless attention to detail, 3D designs, and one-stop convenience set them apart in the Midwest as the premier installer.