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Interior Pool Surface

There are actually many interior pool surfaces used throughout the world. The three most common, and the three we recommend you consider, are plaster, “quartz” and pebble. Quartz and pebble surfaces were developed as solutions to the shortcomings of plaster. And they are. However, neither is perfect and, like most improvements, they cost more than plaster. Here’s how they compare, so you can make up your own mind. . .

PLASTER

Plaster is still the most common interior pool surface (although it’s not the best). People like plaster because they’re familiar with it and it’s the least expensive of the three pool surfaces.

Most traditional plaster is white cement mixed with limestone or marble sand. By its nature, plaster has certain limitations.

Its porous surface is the most susceptible of the three to staining, bacteria growth and breakdown by the chemicals you add. Because plaster constantly reacts to water and chemicals, plaster pools “use” more chemicals to maintain a balanced water chemistry. And plaster doesn’t typically last as long as the other two surfaces (for these reasons).

You can expect a new plaster surface to give you 7 to 10 years of good service with proper care.

QUARTZ

A quartz interior pool surface is actually a plaster surface with quartz aggregate mixed in. There are two benefits with quartz: First, quartz is a very hard material. And because a percentage of your pool interior surface is now covered with a hard, non-porous, stain-resistant material – quartz – you have a more stain-resistant, more durable and longer-lasting surface than plaster alone.

Second, people like quartz because you can introduce colors into your pool interior with it. We use 3M Colorquartz in our quartz pools, generally regarded as the best color quartz available. People choose quartz for beauty (colors) and durability. Quartz is an “7” on the hardness scale compared to marble sand (what it replaces) at a “3” (diamond is “10”). Quartz costs about 50% more than traditional plaster. You can expect a new quartz surface to give you 10 to 15 years of good service with proper care.

PEBBLE

A “pebble” interior pool surface is also a plaster surface with pebble aggregate mixed in. The pebbles actually comprise the majority of the surface of the pool, with the obvious advantages.

It is the most stain-resistant and most durable surface available. And you can select from many different interesting colors. But it’s a rough surface. It’s hard on feet and on automatic pool cleaners (any parts coming in constant contact with the surface of pebble pools will wear out much more quickly). A “mini” pebble surface is available from most pool companies. It is smoother than standard pebble because it uses small pebbles. This surface is actually polished smooth!

Pebble surfaces are about double the cost of traditional plaster. You can expect a new pebble surface to give you 12 to 20 years of good service with proper care.

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Equipment Install

Equipment Install

Do you have a new heater or freeze guard that you need to install on your pool? Pool Services will be happy to help with any installation services you may need. From cleaners to controllers, we are here to help!

Automatic Controllers

Automation is a great convenience and you can even control your pool remotely with a pool controller. These handy devices allow you to monitor everything from the temperature and heater to the filter pump and pool cleaner all from your tablet, smartphone or desktop computer. Different models offer various different features. Our technicians can recommend one that has the options you want.

Salt Systems

Installing a salt system for your pool is an excellent investment that will save you money on chemicals and keep your pool water healthy for swimming. These eco-friendly, safe and effective systems are also low maintenance and easy to use. When the system converts the salt into chlorine, it lacks the harshness of chlorine that is often associated with chlorine. Request an estimate for installation of a new salt system today.

Heaters

Adding a heater to your pool allows you to get more use out of it during the year. There are many different makes and models to choose from, including electric heaters, gas heaters and solar heaters. All have advantages and disadvantages so the decision should not be taken lightly. Let us know your needs in terms of your budget for purchasing and installing the heater as well as operating costs and maintenance. If energy efficiency and environmental friendliness are a concern, we can help you make the best choice.

Salt Systems

A salt system is what keeps your pool water chlorinated and safe for swimming. If you test your pool water and it lacks chlorine, you have a problem on your hands. Salt build up can potentially cause issues with these systems. Don’t hesitate to call us to make a service appointment.

Filtration Equipment

Filtering the water in your pool is essential for the safety of those who swim in it. Clean pool water allows your pool to function properly. The three main types of pool filters are sand filters, cartridge filters and diatomaceous earth filters. Sand tend are a low maintenance choice and diatomaceous earth filters get the water cleanest but any of the three varieties will do the job, We will give you all the details you need to make an educated decision.

Pool Cleaners

Automatic pool cleaners are a great way to reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning your pool. There are different factors to take in to consideration when choosing a pool cleaner such as the type of interior surface your pool has and the amount of debris that typically falls into your pool. We can help you select the right pool cleaner for your needs and show you how to operate it properly.

Pool Covers

The humble pool cover has come a long way with many options available to keep your pool debris free in the off-season. You can opt for an easy to operate automatic cover that you can open and close any time you need to for safety purposes. Or, you may want to add an eco-friendly solar cover to heat your pool using nothing but the sun. Pool covers come in many colors and materials to suit your preferences.

Freeze Guards

A freeze guard can be your pool’s best protection when the temperature dips down in the winter. These relatively inexpensive devices have sensors that detect freezing temperatures and automatically turn on your pool equipment to prevent damage from freezing. Even in the south a frost can happen unexpectedly and a freeze guard can save you from having to make expensive repairs or replace pool equipment.

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CONTRUCTION SERVICES

Construction Services

Based in USA, Pool Services is a design build construction company with over 30 years of commercial swimming pool experience, specializing in all types of aquatic structures and water shapes.

Hank Lavery and Chris Wilson first founded Pools and Spas, LLC over a decade ago as a small residential maintenance and service company. Pool Services’s dedication to quality service, innovation, and pristine, custom design quickly led Pool Services to emerge as one of the aquatic construction and design industry’s top leaders.

Our commitment to superiority, efficiency, and guaranteed customer approval are just a few of the ways in which Pool Services and Spas is reshaping and re branding the aquatic construction industry. At Pool Services , we understand our brand’s success is fully dependent upon the abilities of our team. For these reasons, Pool Services requires our team of highly skilled craftsmen, mechanical engineers, and design specialists to constantly engage in advanced courses in order to ensure we are continually providing the most cutting-edge and advanced services available. The value Pool Services places on expertise, innovative technique, and dedication has allowed our company to undertake and complete some of the most challenging and large-scale aquatic projects in the D.C. metro area.

In just 10 short years, Pool Services has developed a trustworthy and dependable reputation within the industry, which has allowed us to cultivate and sustain professional partnerships with a variety of others, thereby allowing us to bring the best possible solution and customized perspective to every project. Others we work with include: Millennium Pool Service and Renovation, Pool Services Construction Concrete, Pool Services Pool Management, Bradford Products providing Stainless Steel Pools, Kusser Fountain Works specializing in creative innovative fountains, Roman / Wesco fountain design, and many others. Our extensive network of qualified partners enables us to deliver the highest quality product in design excellence. Here at Pool Services, we recognize that no project, no fountain, and certainly no home, is “one-size-fits-all,” and we are excited for the potential to extend our invitation forexcellence to you.

Pool Services construction is an experienced Commercial / Residential Contractor fully licensed to conduct any sized projects in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia.

FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION

Our construction crews are highly skilled craftsmen, and are second to none in experience. Our design and construction management team will ensure the highest level of quality in our work, and the timely construction of the aquatic portion of your project. Our construction crews are well-versed in all types of aquatic construction, and will work alongside other trades and disciplines that may be on your project.

RENOVATION AND RESTORATION

Our design and construction professionals will be there during every step of your rehabilitation or restoration project. Our design team will help you bring your vision into a beautiful and functional design, and our construction division will make it a reality. We will take your entire project from concept through 100% turnkey construction, including the rehabilitation or new construction of the pool deck/sidewalks, landscaping and all required trade-work.

SERVICE DEPARTMENT

From weekly maintenance to installing a new safety cover, Pool Services offers many different pool service packages. We can take care of anything you want – from opening and closing your pool to upgrading your pool to a salt generator

Clients enjoy the ability to make their own choices, backed by the support of decades of professional insight on their side. They are never pressured and are encouraged to participate in the design-build process as much or as little as they desire. We understand the importance of staying on the leading edge of technology and material development in order to give clients the widest range of choices.

We look forward to hearing from you. To contact our office, please call +1 800 603 6035 or please fill out the requested information.

Some Commercial Projects and Clients include:

Projects

  • River Terrace Special Education Campus: (DC Department of Education) New indoor pool designed especially for special needs children.
  • South West Towers, Washington DC, 2 New Stainless steel pools on placed on existing 10 story rooftops
  • Cardoza Senior High School (DC Department of Education) Reconstruction of the indoor historic pool in the building that had been sealed up for 50 years.
  • 301 West Broad St, Falls Church VA., New pool in structural box, 2 nd floor
  • Town of La Plata, New interactive splash pad – Fresh Water
  • Palisades Recreation Center New interactive splash pad – Raindrop Design
  • Villages of Leesburg Community New interactive splash pad – Kusser Design
  • National Zoo Seal/ Sea Lion Exhibit – Splash Pad, Construct a new interactive children’s water feature.

Clients

  • City of Washington DC, Department of General Services
  • Federal Government, National park Service, Whitehouse
  • Fairfax County VA
  • Clark Construction
  • Hitt Construction
  • KT Enterprises
  • Coakley Williams Construction

Get started on creating a brand new pool at your commercial space today. Our team is committed to providing you with the highest quality service and ensuring that you are fully satisfied with all of our work. Call us now to learn more about our Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia pool service at +1 800 603 6035 in Virginia/DC or +1 800 603 6036 in Maryland!

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COMMERCIAL POOL SERVICE

Commercial Pool Service

Pool Services can provide all of your commercial pool, spa, and fountain repair, renovation, and service needs. We offer complete pool renovation, maintenance, and servicing for our commercial customers. We provide all our services to clients ranging from community pools, water parks, camps, amusement parks, hotels, condominiums, colleges/universities, and more.

We are committed to providing the highest quality pool service in the industry with well trained staff, quality equipment, staff support and advanced communications. We are up to date with all pool and spa rules and regulations and are capable of checking your facility to confirm you meet all current standards. Our staff of technicians is among the best trained in the industry and we maintain a comprehensive training program that includes bi weekly local classes and national training. We work with most major manufacturers to assist clients with warrantee claims and equipment updates. We also work with commercial pool builders to assist with warrantee claims and turnover of new facilities to commercial clients.

We can help you take advantage of some of the major technology advances in the industry to both save on energy and provide better water quality. Some of the new technology items that we can assist with include:

  • UV Disinfectant
  • Solar Heat
  • Chemical Controllers
  • Variable speed controls for pumps

Our services include every aspect of pool and fountain service that include some of the following:

  • Leak Detection that includes location and repair of leaks
  • Deck repair and upgrades
  • Tile and Coping repair and replacement with hundreds of options available and Pool resurfacing that includes many options from advanced Pebble Tec to basic paint.

We are also out daily providing such basic service as repairing heaters, pumps, filters and chemical feeders. Our crews are available 24 hours per day and we have technicians available throughout the region on call to quickly provide any service you may require.

EXAMPLES OF COMMERCIAL CLIENTS THAT WE HAVE PROVIDED SERVICE FOR INCLUDE

We can add features such as:

  • The National Park Service
  • The Management Group
  • Prince William County Parks
  • Lansdowne Resort
  • Washington DC Parks
  • Bowling AFB
  • The Gaylord Hotel
  • Reality Management
  • Perini Tompkins
  • Paddock Pools

Pool Services is committed to improving the quality of pool service and operations throughout the region. We are always available for reference, call or email with questions and we will do our best to assist with finding a solution for your problem.

Pool Services maintains 5 MILLION DOLLAR umbrella insurance coverage; we are licensed in all jurisdictions that we perform services and have all Federal, State and Local registrations to perform work.

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Residential Pool Services

A swimming pool can provide the perfect backyard getaway for you and your family. Pools are not only a great place to relax and spend time together, but also a wonderful way to stay in shape and enjoy better health. Pool Services can help you enjoy your swimming pool even more with our residential pool service—we’ll take care of pool cleaning, pool maintenance, and even pool opening and closing so your swimming pool will be ready to use whenever you want it.

OUR RESIDENTIAL POOL SERVICES
  • Repairs
  • Renovations
  • Equipment Install
  • Interior Pool Surface
  • Pressure Wash
  • Pool Tile
  • Pool Maintenance
  • Pool Automation
  • Pool Automation
  • Pool Inspections
  • Pool Openings & Closings
  • Filter Repair
THE BENEFITS OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL POOL SERVICE

Your pool should be a clean, safe, and beautiful place to spend time with your family. When you work with a professional pool service to maintain your pool, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a picture-perfect pool without needing to dedicate your free time to pool care or cleaning.

  • Proper pool care requires the right tools for the job. Your pool service will bring everything that is needed to maintain your pool, including chemicals and tools, so you won’t have to purchase or store these items at your home.
  • Pool care involves more than simply maintaining the pH balance of the water and keeping it clean. Your pool service will also check for pool damage or leaks, as well as service the pool’s filter and plumbing equipment regularly so you can be sure that your pool is safe and problem-free at all times.
  • Even simple pool maintenance takes time to complete properly, and maintenance must be performed diligently. When you hire a professional to handle your pool care, you can enjoy more free time in your own personal schedule.
  • Closing and opening your pool correctly are vital to the quality and longevity of your pool. Your pool professional will ensure that your pool is ready for winter or summer so you can rest assured that your investment is protected at all times.
SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE A POOL LEAK

Pool leaks affect the water quality and water level in your swimming pool. In addition to residential pool care and pool cleaning, Pool Services also offers pool leak detection and pool repair near the city; you can reach us at +1 800 603 6035 for a free estimate or call +1 800 603 6037 for a free estimate.

  • Normal evaporation tends to cause about 1/4” of water loss per day. If you notice a dropping water level that is greater than this amount, your pool may have a leak.
  • Pool leaks can cause water to drain into the surrounding area. This may cause pool decking to shift, crack, or rot, and can also affect nearby landscaping.
  • Water loss affects the efficacy of your pool chemicals. A leak may cause the water to feel uncomfortable or algae to grow quickly after treatment.
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