Pool advice from 30+ years in the industry
Straight answers to the questions North Texas pool owners ask us most.
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- RepairsHow to Protect Your Pool During a North Texas FreezeWhat to do before, during and after a hard freeze in DFW to keep your pool pump, filter, heater and plumbing from cracking.Read the guide
- RemodelingWhen Does a Pool Need Replastering?The signs that a pool surface is worn out, how long plaster, quartz and pebble finishes last, and what else to do while the pool is empty.Read the guide
- MaintenanceWhy Is My Pool Green?Green pool water is almost always algae. Here is why it happens in Texas heat, why it keeps coming back, and what it takes to clear it for good.Read the guide
- New PoolsHow Long Does It Take to Build a Pool in DFW?Most new pools in Dallas–Fort Worth take 8 to 14 weeks from permit approval. Here are the stages, and what speeds a build up or slows it down.Read the guide
- RepairsIs My Pool Leaking, or Is It Evaporation?Every pool in Texas loses water to the heat. Here is how to tell normal evaporation from a leak, where pools leak, and why waiting makes it worse.Read the guide
- RemodelingWhat Affects the Cost of a Pool Remodel?The things that move the price of a pool remodel up or down, and how to get a firm number for your own pool.Read the guide
- MaintenanceWhy Is My Pool Cloudy?Cloudy pool water is an early warning. Here is what causes it, why it often comes before a green pool, and how regular service keeps water clear.Read the guide
- New PoolsHow Much Backyard Do You Need for a Pool?There is no single minimum size for a pool. Here is what decides whether a pool fits your yard, and why smaller lots often have more options than expected.Read the guide
- RepairsWhy Is My Pool Pump Making Noise?Grinding, screeching, humming or rattling from a pool pump each point to a different problem. Here is what they mean and why to act before it fails.Read the guide
- RemodelingWhy Is Tile Falling Off My Pool?Pool tile that pops off or sounds hollow is usually a symptom of water getting behind it. Here is what causes it and why re-gluing rarely lasts.Read the guide
- MaintenanceHow Often Should a Pool Filter Be Cleaned?A dirty filter is behind most cloudy water, weak flow and overworked pumps. Here is how to tell yours is overdue and why to have it done properly.Read the guide
- New PoolsWhat to Ask a Pool Builder Before You SignA pool is one of the biggest projects you will do at home. These are the questions to ask any pool builder before you sign a contract.Read the guide
- RepairsWhy Won't My Pool Heater Turn On?A pool or spa heater that won't fire usually has one of a handful of causes. Here is what they are, and why heater repair isn't a do-it-yourself job.Read the guide
- RemodelingLoose or Hollow Pool Coping: What Causes ItCoping stones that rock, lift or sound hollow are a safety hazard and a sign water is getting in. Here is what causes it and how it is fixed.Read the guide
- MaintenanceHow Long Should You Run Your Pool Pump in Texas?Run a pool pump too little and the water turns; too much and the power bill climbs. Here is what decides the right schedule for a Texas pool.Read the guide
- RepairsWhat Do Cracks in a Pool Mean?Some pool cracks are cosmetic and some mean the shell is moving. Here is how to tell them apart and when a crack needs attention right away.Read the guide
- RemodelingWhat Is Pool Mastic, and When Should It Be Replaced?Mastic is the sealant between your pool coping and deck. Here is what it does, how to tell it has failed, and why fall is the time to replace it.Read the guide
- MaintenanceWhat to Do With Your Pool After a Heavy StormNorth Texas storms dump debris, dirt and rainwater into a pool in minutes. Here is what a storm does to your pool and what to leave to a professional.Read the guide
- RepairsHow North Texas Clay Soil Affects Your PoolExpansive clay soil is behind most pool leaks, cracks and loose coping in DFW. Here is what it does and what protects your pool from it.Read the guide
- RemodelingSigns It's Time to Remodel Your PoolRough plaster, loose tile, a cracked deck and tired equipment tend to arrive together. Here are the signs a pool is due for a remodel.Read the guide
- MaintenanceGetting Your Pool Ready for Summer in North TexasA pre-season check finds worn equipment, leaks and failing mastic before the first hot weekend. Here is what to have looked at before summer.Read the guide
- RemodelingPlaster, Quartz or Pebble: Which Is Right for Your Pool?The three main pool surfaces differ in feel, look, lifespan and cost. Here is how plaster, quartz and pebble compare and how to choose.Read the guide
- MaintenanceCalcium and Scale on Pool Tile: Causes and RemovalThe white crust on pool tile is calcium scale from hard Texas water. Here is why it forms, why scrubbing it can do damage, and how it is removed.Read the guide
- RemodelingCan You Add a Spa or Tanning Ledge to an Existing Pool?Yes, in most cases. Here is what adding a spa or tanning ledge to an existing pool involves, and why a remodel is the best time to do it.Read the guide
- MaintenanceSalt Water or Chlorine: Which Is Better in Texas?Chlorine tablets slowly build up stabilizer until the water has to be drained. Here is why a salt system avoids that, and what it is like to own one.Read the guide
- RemodelingIs a Variable-Speed Pump Worth It in Texas?Pools in Texas run nine months a year or more, which is where a variable-speed pump pays for itself. Here is how it saves and what makes it work.Read the guide
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