A swimming pool requires a lot of work to keep it in good shape for enjoying with your family. If you’re not prepared to do that work yourself, or if you’re tired of doing it, a pool company can take over pool maintenance.
But how do you find a pool company that you can trust to do a good job with your pool? Here’s a step-by-step guide that can lead you to a quality Atlanta pool company.
The first place to start looking for a pool company is trying to get recommendations from other people with pools. Start by talking to friends and family that have pools, people you know and trust to give you good recommendations. With these people, you should take the time to do more than just get a simple recommendation. Ask them why they like or don’t like their pool company.
You want to get at least three good recommendations for a pool company. If you don’t get them from friends and family, ask some of your neighbors with pools, especially if you’ve noticed that their pools are clear and sparkling. If you visit someone with a pool, and it’s in good condition, ask them who maintains their pool.
Didn’t get enough good recommendations about pool companies from your family, friends, and neighbors? That’s not too surprising – good help is hard to find, and some people find it’s easier to keep dealing with their current pool company than to find a new one, which is why it’s important to take the time to find a good pool company to begin with.
If you don’t have three good recommendations from people you know, supplement your recommendations with an online search. Don’t just go with the top results – click on the results and go to the website to read what they have to say about themselves. Find companies that inspire you with confidence that they will handle your pool properly.
Also search for the companies you have recommendations for. You will not only want to see what they have to say, you’ll probably want to use their websites to contact them.
Next, take time to read reviews of all the pool companies you are considering. Don’t just look at the star ratings – actually take the time to read the reviews in full. You want to understand what it will be like having them work on your pool.
Remember to look at the reviews for pool companies even if you’ve gotten a strong recommendation for them. There are many reasons why a pool company might be good for a family member but not for you. For example, the company might essentially have just one good, thorough employee, who is assigned to your friend’s pool. However, you, as a new customer, are more likely to get assigned a less senior and possibly less thorough employee. Another possibility is that your friend just has relatively low standards. Don’t simply assume that if a pool company was good enough for your friend it will be good enough for you.
Now that you’ve got at least three pool companies that you think might be good options, it’s time to talk to them and get quotes. Have them come out to your home and look at your pool to talk about any particular issues they might see. If you’ve been maintaining your pool, you can also talk about your experience with some of your pool’s quirks. Ask questions about any aspects of pool maintenance that concern you. Whenever possible, try to interview the actual employee who will be handling your pool.
Once you have three quotes from potential pool companies, take time to review them. If any of the quotes are especially high or low compared to the others, you can ask the company to explain it. If the quote is especially low, ask one of the other companies for an explanation of why this quote is so low. There may be things missing from the quote, the materials might not be up to standard, or perhaps it’s simply a good deal.
If you are trying to decide between quotes that seem fairly similar, you can use the following list of items to decide which is the best company to use. Choose the company that:
Never choose a pool company that gives you less than complete confidence in their abilities. If you do, you’ll regret it.
It’s also important to choose a pool company that you think you will enjoy working with. You will be working with them for a long time, so it’s important that it’s someone you look forward to seeing.
Finally, consider working with a pool company that offers services you are considering in the future. For example, if pool renovation is on the horizon, take the time to look at the before and after renovation gallery for each company. Then choose one who you would want to handle your pool renovation.
If you are looking for a pool maintenance company in Atlanta, consider Allen Pool Service. For more than five decades, Allen Pool Service has been helping Atlantans care for their pools. This includes everything your pool needs, from basic maintenance to accessories that will improve your enjoyment of the pool to complete pool renovations. We want to maximize your enjoyment of your pool while also minimizing the hassle of pool ownership. We are dedicated to honesty, integrity, and quality, and that’s part of the reason why we are still in business more than 50 years later.
To learn how Allen Pool service can help you have the most fun in your pool this year with little effort on your part, please contact us today.
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