Having a pool in your backyard can be great, but the maintenance required to keep it in great condition is not. A pool requires constant cleaning, balancing of the water chemistry, and equipment upkeep. Neglecting these tasks can cause a backyard pool to quickly go from a sparkling oasis to a swampy mess. Most pool owners in Temecula hire a pool service company to maintain their pools on their behalf, and because there are so many private pools in Temecula, there are also a lot of pool service companies from which to choose.
Finding the right one can be a challenge. A pool service company is a business that has a fairly low barrier to entry. It doesn’t require a ton of equipment to get started, or even a dedicated office space. A single person could presumably run the entire operation. Simply cleaning pools doesn’t even require any sort of professional license (although if someone gets into pool repairs, it will require a D-35 – Pool and Spa Maintenance Contractor license from the Contractors State License Board). As a result, there is a broad range of companies offering pool service in Temecula. Some are well established, very experienced, and very reliable, and others…not so much.
Simply looking at how long a company has been in business isn’t necessarily the best indicator of a quality company. Even if a pool service company is technically brand new, it could be operated by a highly experienced pool service technician who just decided to go out on his or her own. On the other hand, you could have company that has been in business for many years, but has recently let the quality of their work slide.
Asking local friends or neighbors for referrals is always a good idea, but sometimes, people remain loyal to companies simply because they’ve used them for so long, and not because they continue to do a good job. Here are a few questions to ask your fellow pool owners about the company they use for pool service in Temecula to see if the company they use is one you might want to hire:
- Does your service technician show up consistently every week?
- If you have questions about your pool and its care, does your technician have answers?
- Does your technician alert you when your filters need cleaning?
- Is your pool service company able to handle equipment repairs when needed?
Once you have a few solid recommendations for pool service companies, start making calls. As you compare prices, be sure you also compare what’s included with that price. Some pool companies will include things like regular filter cleaning, while others will charge extra for this service. If you hire a company and they don’t meet your expectations, don’t be afraid to switch. There are plenty of companies out there that would love your business!
