How To Choose the Right Pool Service Provider

Your swimming pool is your home’s personal oasis and provides you and your loved ones with a space to relax, socialize, and exercise. 

With this in mind, it’s important that your pool remains in the best possible condition so you can always make the most of it when you want to take a dip.

While it is possible to carry out some cleaning and maintenance tasks yourself, it’s recommended that you hire a pool service company to ensure the work is carried out correctly and to prevent any damage. 

Before settling on a pool service provider, it’s important that you consider several factors to ensure you make the right choice and receive the best level of service. 

At Miller Pools, we’ve put together a handy guide outlining how you can choose the right pool service provider for your pool.      

What services do pool companies offer?

In addition to building a quality pool in your backyard, most pool companies also offer a range of other services. This can include servicing and maintenance – an offering that sees pool companies make scheduled visits to homes to carry out a range of services, such as:

• pool cleaning
• water testing
• chemical treatments
• equipment maintenance and repair
• thorough inspections

How to choose the right pool service provider

Before you settle on a pool service company, there are a number of things you should consider. You should always do your research by checking online reviews and testimonials as well as getting referrals from friends and family. In addition to this, you should check a company’s credentials and industry accreditations to ensure they’re qualified to carry out the work. Make sure the company is experienced and discuss your specific requirements with them to make sure they align with what you need. 

We’ll go into more detail on all of these points in the following sections.    

1. Look for accreditations/credentials

You should always ensure that a pool cleaning business or pool maintenance company is fully certified and accredited before you instruct them to carry out any work. If they do not hold professional credentials then you can’t be sure that they’re trained and knowledgeable enough to fulfill the tasks correctly.

Reputable pool maintenance companies are used to sharing their accreditations with clients, so if a company ever tries to avoid doing this then it’s a red flag and a sign they shouldn’t be used.

2. Check out the reviews on Google as well as testimonials

As well as accreditations and credentials, most pool maintenance companies will also have a portfolio of customer testimonials that they can share with you or are viewable on their website. These testimonials will provide you with a good idea of the type of work the company does, and what you can expect when you hire them. Google and website reviews from customers are also a great indicator of how the company operates and their levels of customer service. 

3. Talk to friends and family for a referral

If your family or friends utilize a pool service company, it may be worth talking to them to see if they can get you a referral. You can trust the quality of work if family or friends have used a company themselves, especially if it’s one they’ve used for many years. Plus, there may even be perks or discounts available to you if you join the service from a referral. 

4. Discuss services to find out if they will work for you

It’s important to find the right service that works for you. For instance, you may require an emphasis on pool cleaning, or perhaps you need repair work rather than ongoing pool maintenance. Whatever the case, discussing the services the company offers before anything is agreed upon will give you peace of mind that you’ll receive the exact service you require.     

5. Look for a company with experience

Experience is also an important factor to consider. If a swimming pool maintenance business has been around for a number of years, you can feel safe in the knowledge that they’re experienced in a wide range of services. In contrast, if a company is new or has only been operating for a short time, it’s hard to know what level of work to expect. It’s always best to be cautious. After all, your pool is a big investment and you want to be sure that it’s in the very best hands.     

At Miller Pools, we’ve spent more than 30 years providing pool owners throughout Pasadena, Humble & Atascocita, TX, with leading pool services, including swimming pool maintenance and servicing. Our team of experts offer an all-encompassing service which includes pool cleaning, adding chemicals for water balancing, performing repairs, and much more. For further information about what we do, contact our team today.