The pool in the backyard of your Orange County home is your own private retreat to unwind at the end of the day. It can also be the center of your entertaining activities. When you first think about owning a pool, you think about all the fun you will have. But the truth is there is quite a bit of work required to keep your pool clean and the water sparkling and sanitary. You may think that you will do it yourself, but quickly find out that it’s a lot of work. Then you think you will hire a pool service company, but you aren’t sure what a pool service company actually does or what it should cost. Beachside Pool Service is here to help.

What Does a Pool Service Company Actually Do?

A professional pool service company should take the headache and work out of pool ownership. You can hire an Orange County pool service company to service your pool on a weekly or every other week basis. Your pool service company should also be able to respond to emergency calls if you have equipment failure.

At a minimum, at each service call you should expect your pool service company to:

• Skim the water surface to remove debris
• Vacuum the floor of the pool to remove debris
• Brush the walls of the pool and the steps
• Empty the skimmer baskets
• Check that all equipment is working properly
• Check the water chemistry and balance the chemicals
• Check the water level

In addition, your pool service company should change or backwash your filter as necessary.

What Does A Pool Service Company Charge?

Not all pools are the same, which is why the charge for regular pool service varies depending on several factors.

Size of pool: A very large pool drives up the cost of pool maintenance. That’s because a larger pool has more water and more water means more chemicals are needed to maintain proper water balance. It also takes longer to clean the walls and floor of a larger pool.

Location: If your pool is screened, it is protected from airborne debris. Since there is much less debris to remove, the pool can be vacuumed and scrubbed much more quickly. A screened pool takes less time to maintain, so the cost is less. On the other hand, unscreened pools collect more debris and the cost to clean an unscreened pool will be higher.

Cover: Some locations in Orange County require the use of a pool cover. Since it takes time to remove a pool cover to access the pool for cleaning, the cost to service a covered pool may be higher even though there is less debris. If you use a liquid cover, this chemical must be added after the service and there is an additional charge for the added chemical.

Beachside Pool Service offers free estimates on pool service. In addition to regular pool service, Beachside Pool Service offers pool start-up service and “swamp” rescue services.

Once you realized the work, equipment, and materials involved maintaining your pool compare that with the amount of time you have available to do what is necessary. You will probably find that your time and energy is worth more than the cost of hiring an Orange County pool service company.

Questions to Ask A Pool Service Company

Once you’ve decided to hire an Orange County pool service company, you should ask a few questions. In addition to inquiring about business licenses and insurance, ask if they are trained and certified by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. Also be sure to ask:

• What is included in the maintenance agreement? Ask for a list of all services and the frequency they are performed.
• How much experience do you have?
• Do you have references I can call?

Beachside Pool Service has been serving the Orange County area for years. Jared Benson is the owner and operator of Beachside Pool Service. He guarantees friendly service, fair prices, and ethical treatment.

Call (949) 939-0023 to get a free estimate or Contact Us on-line. Beachside will make owning a pool fun again.