Adding Legionella testing to your list of pool services can not only create another revenue stream for your business but also help save customers’ lives. Legionnaires’ disease is a type of lung infection caused by inhaling small water droplets that contain the bacteria Legionella. Private and commercial pools could be putting swimmers at risk of…
How is this rise in interest rates affecting the pool industry, and what can builders expect in the coming months?
When it comes to plastering giant pools, Rob Burkett, owner of Burkett’s Pool Plastering and Remodeling Inc. in Ripon, California, knows what it takes to complete a job that’s up to snuff.
Tracy Bond, owner of Great Valley Pool Service in Frazer, Pennsylvania, pragmatically shares the benefits and drawbacks of paying per job and paying per hour, explaining that, while paying per job seems to create more incentive for techs to maximize their time, hourly pay tends to produce better-quality work.
How Maytronics helped change the way people cleaned their pools.
Pool pros and manufacturers alike attest to the benefits and challenges posed by different filters and filter media, but how do they choose which ones to use and recommend?
[letsinfoup] May is National Water Safety Month, but seasoned pool pros know reviewing chemical storage practices all year long is crucial for safety. As summer swimming increases across the country, experts identify some dos and don’ts for pool pros when it comes to chemical storage at commercial facilities. Jonathan Shapiro, CEO of Best Pool Service…
Tax season can be one of the most ominous times of the year for business owners. Even the most organized tax filers can be caught off guard when the proverbial smoke clears and they’re left with large and looming payouts. Pool companies looking to decrease their tax burden can start planning and adjusting now to…
An Austin, Texas, ordinance allowing pool builders to use third-party inspectors on their projects has fostered a more streamlined experience for both builders and city municipalities. “Due to the lack of available city inspectors [in Austin], it can take days or even weeks to move onto the next part of the pool installation process,” says…
Google has been a market leader in online advertising for years, and continues to crank out a plethora of tools that help advertisers and customers find each other. Garnering over 86% of the search market according to Search Engine Journal, Google is the most popular search engine available globally, which means potential customers see ads…
Great Valley Pool Service is celebrating a 30-year legacy of success and hard work. What started as a small garage-run business has grown into a vibrant, booming company zeroed in on customer satisfaction. Tracy Bond, co-owner of Great Valley Pool Service, came into the industry with what she says was virtually no experience save for…
Many aquatic facilities are turning to waterplay upgrades to bolster guest attendance. As the commercial pool industry emerges from the pandemic, commercial pool builders have the opportunity to guide facility owners toward the best upgrades for their spaces. From waterslides to sanitation systems, builders can advise what’s trending and what accessories will foster a better…