According to some real estate experts, a swimming country club pool can increase your home’s value by 4-6%. However, a backyard pool requires a substantial financial investment.

Country clubs can enhance their aquatic facilities by increasing capacity and adding luxury amenities. The result is an all-inclusive member experience that looks like a resort.

Pool & Spa Maintenance

Pools and spas are used by many Iowans, including at parks, school pools, hotels, motels, campgrounds, health clubs, and country clubs. To help ensure that public swimming pools and spas are clean and safe, the state's Swimming Pool and Spa Program sets minimum standards, 641 IAC Chapter 15, that all Iowa public pools and spas must meet. These standards address the design, installation and operation of these facilities in order to protect bathing patrons from illness and provide a healthy aquatic recreational environment.

Preventing recreational water illnesses (RWIs) is a multifaceted challenge, requiring participation from the entire community of pool owners and operators, swimmers, and health departments. Preventing RWIs requires establishing high disinfectant levels, educating the public about proper pool and spa use, and instituting policies such as large group orientations, bathroom break rules for young children, and communication chains for reporting problems with operations.

A pool may have a clear, vinyl, or insulating cover to prevent debris from entering the water. A clear cover also reduces water evaporation, saving energy and water. The cover can be manually, semi-automatically, or automatically operated. A manual cover can be folded and stored away from the pool site, while semi-automatic covers have motor-driven reel systems that either pull on the cover when unrolling or guide the cover onto the reel when rolling up the cover. An automatically operated cover is powered by an electrical system and operates from a control station, which can be built into the pool deck or housed in a separate building.

Pool Cleaning

Keeping a pool clean requires adding the correct chemicals, vacuuming the water, cleaning the skimmers, backwashing the filter, and blowing the deck area. If these tasks are left unattended, bacteria can develop and cause mild skin irritation in swimmers or serious illnesses like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which causes diarrhea and can be fatal in infants and the elderly. These conditions can be avoided by hiring a professional company that specializes in pool chemicals and cleaning.

Most pool cleaners offer online booking and recurring scheduling for residential and commercial clients. Some also provide detailed pricing information on their website, while others require potential customers to book an inspection appointment before a quote is provided. These appointments allow a pool professional to inspect the pool and its filtration system before offering an estimate.

In addition to basic cleaning services, some pool cleaners also offer specialized algae treatments and pool chemical balance programs. Some even specialize in treating specific pool materials, such as fiberglass and vinyl liner pools, that may be affected by certain contaminants.

It’s important that pool cleaning services have knowledgeable customer support personnel who can assist customers with their needs and questions. This can help set a business apart from competitors, especially when dealing with recurring scheduling, inspections, and providing access to the property for cleaning. For example, a customer service representative who can explain the process of using a suction-side cleaner versus a pressure pool cleaner to remove debris from a pool is essential for potential customers to make an informed decision.

Pool Repairs

A pool repair service can save homeowners a lot of time and money in the long run by catching problems before they grow out of control. A professional will be able to assess the problem and make recommendations for a quick and inexpensive fix.

The most common repairs for a residential swimming pool are cracks in the shell and leaks in the plumbing. A professional will be able to detect the source of a leak for around $110-500, and the actual repair is typically less expensive. Leak detection and repair costs are usually more expensive for inground pools.

Homeowners who have a vinyl liner in their pool may need to hire professionals to patch small tears in the liner. This task can be done by a homeowner with a patch kit from a home improvement store, but it is recommended that the pros do it to ensure a safe and secure repair. On average, vinyl liners will need to be replaced every 7 years.

If you want to add a tanning ledge to your pool, it will cost between $4,500 and $15,000. This popular feature is built into the bottom of your pool and provides a shallow surface for swimmers to relax or tan on. Changes to the shape or size of your pool will also come with a higher price tag, especially if it involves retiling the whole area.

Pool Equipment

There are a lot of pool equipment pieces that keep your pool working efficiently and looking great. Among the most important are your pool filter, which purifies every drop of water as it circulates through your system and keeps your swimming water clean and clear. There are a variety of different types of filters available, from sand filters for new pools to cartridge and DE options for existing systems, so it’s important to choose the right one for your needs.

Other helpful tools include leaf skimmers that snap onto the end of a telescopic pole to make it easier to clear debris off your pool’s surface. A vacuum hose that connects to your skimmer, providing the pressure necessary to swallow up the leaves and other debris you collect, is also convenient, especially for large pools.

Some pools have in-floor automatic vacuuming systems, which use a specialized booster pump to create a high-pressure swirl of water that sweeps dirt and other debris toward the main drains. This helps to remove heavy loads of material from the bottom of your pool, which can overtax your filtration system and cause it to run inefficiently.

Other useful equipment includes a range of pool chemicals, like chlorine tablets and floating chlorinators for ongoing chemical maintenance to keep your water safe and clean. We also carry a variety of replacement pool parts and accessories, from replacement pumps and connectors to automatic pool cleaners and chemical feeders.