When Selecting A Pool Service Dallas Homeowners Should Remember These Points

By Essie Craft

People with swimming pools don't always have the time or desire to carry out all that is involved in their upkeep. By hiring a pool service Dallas homeowners can make sure their swimming pools are kept running cleanly and safely without all the hassle. However, it's important to make sure one chooses a good company with a high standard of service, following these tips can be helpful.

Personal recommendations are the ideal way to find a reliable maintenance company. If people one knows can recommend one they are pleased with, this is usually a safe bet, it's even advisable to stop by and watch the company working sometime if possible to see for oneself. Likewise, if there is a company which is best avoided, they can also make one aware of it.

If it isn't possible to get a personal referral and the customer has selected companies which interest him or her, it's important to ask them for references who can be contacted, usually these will be customers who are currently using their service. Calling a minimum of three or four people and asking them how long they have been a customer for, and whether the company is professional, punctual, and thorough is advisable.

It's important to select an established company which has been in business for at least two years. There are quite a few which are not particularly qualified and simply hang out their shingles claiming they do pool maintenance but aren't experienced in this industry. Avoiding fly-by-night amateurs is in one's best interest. If the company is affiliated with a professional association that promotes ethical business practices this is even better.

The company should own all necessary equipment, be insured, and have the required business license. It is not normally a requirement to have a license for basic pool cleaning, but it is necessary for doing mechanical and electrical repairs on its functional components. There needs to be insurance in case damage occurred to the customer's property during maintenance work.

Price estimates should always be free, and it is the responsibility of the business to clearly state which services are included for the price paid. In most cases a monthly fee is incurred, and it is wise to wait before signing any long-term contract until the company has proven themselves worthy of continuing to do business with.

Most services will keep the pool looking good and balanced chemically, by performing such tasks as testing the water and adding any chemicals that are needed, vacuuming, skimming, cleaning the filter, and making sure that all equipment is operating properly. The price paid should include the chemicals and weekly cleaning, as most pools will require this.

When choosing the best pool service Dallas customers should also find out if they offer extra assistance such as emergency repairs or algae treatment. With any company it will be necessary for customers to do their part to ensure the measures taken by the maintenance service will be effective, such as keeping the pool at the recommended water level. The technician will let the customer know what his or her responsibilities are in this respect.

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