Pool Service in Flower Mound, TX

1. Our fill water is soft, and soft water eats plaster

Fill water in Flower Mound runs about 180 PPM calcium hardness. That sounds harmless. It isn't.

Water is always seeking balance. When it does not have enough calcium, it takes what it needs from the nearest available source — and in a plaster pool, that source is the cementitious material your surface is made of. The water pulls calcium out of the plaster, weakening and damaging it.

The industry minimum standard is 250 PPM. We target 350 PPM, because at that level we keep control of water balance as temperatures swing through the seasons rather than chasing it.

A pool filled and left at 180 PPM is not stable. It is slowly dissolving its own surface.

And it shows up faster than people expect. Damage from unbalanced water can take six to ten years off the life of your plaster — on a surface that should be the single largest maintenance expense you plan for, not one you bring forward by a decade.

That is the real cost of a service company that tests strips and adds chlorine. Nobody sends you an invoice for it. You just replaster sooner.

2. The trees here don't just make a mess — they feed algae

Flower Mound's tree cover is oak, elm and crepe myrtle, and each drops something into pools: oak catkins in spring, elm leaves, crepe myrtle flowers through summer.

Here is what actually happens to that material:

• 1.It rinses. Pollen and dirt come off immediately, raising Total Dissolved Solids and loading your filter media.
• 2.It breaks down. As the organic matter decomposes it releases phosphates and nitrates.
• 3.Chlorine can't touch them. Phosphates and nitrates cannot be oxidized by chlorine. They stay in the water.
• 4.They wait. Phosphates and nitrates are a food source for algae. Nothing happens while sanitizer is holding — and then the sanitizer dips slightly and you have a full bloom in three days.

That is why a pool here can look perfect for six weeks and turn green over a weekend. The food was already in the water. Only the chlorine moved.

3. High cyanuric acid isn't something that happens to your pool

It is something a service company does to it.

The most common chlorine in our service area is trichloro-s-triazinetrione — the 3-inch tablets that sit in a feeder and dissolve slowly. Part of that compound is cyanuric acid, which protects chlorine from UV. Useful, and every service company uses it.

The problem is that cyanuric acid cannot be filtered out and cannot be chemically removed. It only accumulates.

The ideal range is 50–70 PPM. Once you pass 70, sanitizing the water requires a free chlorine residual of 7.5% of the CYA level:

Texas health code sets the standard range at 3–5 PPM. So at 70 PPM CYA you are already at the top of it — and that level has to hold for the full seven days until the technician returns.

Above that, the pool is no longer reliably sanitized between visits, no matter how clear it looks.

There is only one way to lower cyanuric acid: replace water. That is why a drain and refill sometimes appears on an estimate. It is not an upsell. It is the arithmetic.

We manage CYA down every winter instead of letting it climb

We use trichlor in swim season like everyone else. The difference is October.

After swim season we switch to unstabilized chlorine and let the cyanuric acid level come back down through seasonal rain and partial water replacement — removing pool water and adding fresh water that carries no stabilizer.

Over a single winter that brings CYA down by 50 to 70 PPM. Far enough that we usually have to add stabilizer back manually in spring before swim season starts.

Read that again, because it is the whole difference: every other pool in this market is climbing, and ours are low enough by April that we have to top them up. Do that year after year and the drain-and-refill conversation never happens.

We aim your return jets — and it is the thing we correct most often

It sounds trivial. It is the single most common thing we find wrong on a pool we take over.

Return jets are not there to push water out. They are there to set a direction. We aim them so the whole pool turns in one consistent direction — clockwise, say — so that anything landing on the surface is carried to a skimmer instead of drifting in place until it waterlogs and sinks.

And we aim part of that flow downward, so sanitizer reaches every depth rather than sitting in the top few inches where it was added.

Two consequences, and both of them are chemistry rather than tidiness:

• Debris that reaches a skimmer never becomes phosphate. Debris that sinks does. Every catkin and crepe myrtle flower that misses the skimmer is future algae food.
• Chlorine that only circulates at the surface isn't sanitizing the pool, it's sanitizing the top of it — and your test sample comes from the top.

Go and look at your returns. If they are all pointing in different directions, or all pointing straight out, nobody has thought about your pool's circulation.

We use chemistry to do two jobs at once

Most service companies add a base chemical when a number is off. We choose products for their molecular composition, so the routine chemical is also the correction.

Calcium hypochlorite is Ca(ClO)₂ — its primary component is calcium. Our fill water is calcium-deficient. So when a pool needs a small calcium adjustment, say 10 PPM, we make it gradually across several visits through the sanitizer we were adding anyway, rather than dosing straight calcium chloride and risking an overshoot.

Small, controlled corrections. Not a slug of something on a Tuesday.

Same price. Different service.

We are priced in the same range as everyone else in Flower Mound — around $225 a month. What that buys is not the same.

"Visual inspection" is not an inspection. Most weekly service includes one, and it means what it sounds like: as the technician walks past the equipment pad, if nothing looks obviously wrong, nothing is done. Nothing is tested. A pump drawing too much current, a filter pressure creeping up, a heater that has stopped firing on its first attempt — none of that is visible while walking past.

We test equipment on a quarterly schedule and keep the readings, so you can see how your equipment is aging rather than finding out the week it fails.

The same technician. Our weekly cleaning tech has been with us eleven years. You are not meeting a new face every few months, and you are not re-explaining your gate code, your dog, or the trick with the side valve to someone who started on Monday.

The same day, the same time. Your service day does not move around. The exceptions are genuine: an ice storm, and frankly nobody should be driving in that.

How much does pool service cost in Flower Mound?

Weekly service starts at $225 per month plus tax for a 15,000 gallon pool, with standard chemicals included. We give a firm number after a free site visit rather than guessing over the phone.

Why does my pool go green so quickly after looking fine for weeks?

Organic debris from oak, elm and crepe myrtle breaks down into phosphates and nitrates, which chlorine cannot oxidize. They accumulate as an algae food source and sit dormant while sanitizer holds. The moment chlorine dips, the bloom is immediate — the food was already there.

My cyanuric acid is high. Can you treat it?

No — and neither can anyone else. Cyanuric acid cannot be filtered or chemically removed. The only way to lower it is to replace water. We manage it down each winter with unstabilized chlorine and partial water replacement — typically 50 to 70 PPM over a single winter, far enough that we usually have to add stabilizer back in spring. Pools on our service do not reach the point where a drain is needed.

Why does my plaster feel rough?

Fill water here runs about 180 PPM calcium hardness, well under the 250 PPM minimum standard. Water short of calcium pulls it back out of the plaster, etching the surface. Left unbalanced, that can take six to ten years off the life of the plaster. We target 350 PPM to hold balance through seasonal temperature swings.

Will I have the same technician every week?

Yes. Our weekly cleaning technician has been with us eleven years. You are not meeting a new face every few months, and your service day and time stay the same — the only exceptions are genuine ones like an ice storm.

What is the most common thing you find wrong on a pool?

Return jet direction. Jets are there to set a direction of circulation, so surface debris is carried to a skimmer rather than drifting until it sinks, and so sanitizer reaches every depth instead of the top few inches. On most pools we take over, the returns have never been aimed at all.

Do you require a contract?

No. We are month to month — cancel any time with 30 days' notice. There is a service agreement that sets out what is included.

What areas of Flower Mound do you serve?

All of it, including Bridlewood, Canyon Falls, Wellington, Bella Lago and The Landing, plus Highland Village, Double Oak, Argyle, Lantana, Northlake and Lewisville.

Weekly Pool Cleaning & Maintenance

Imagine coming home to a pool that's always sparkling and balanced. We handle skimming, brushing, vacuuming, and chemical balancing with consistent, reliable weekly maintenance.

Pool Equipment Repair

Focus on relaxing, not on a broken pump ruining your weekend. We offer fast diagnostics and repair for pumps, motors, heaters, and filters—fixed right the first time.

Pool Leak Detection & Repair

Wonder where that water is going? We utilize advanced electronic leak detection to pinpoint structural and plumbing leaks, providing permanent repair solutions.

Green Pool Cleanup & Algae Removal

Picture transforming your swampy green pool back into a crystal-clear oasis. We offer rapid algae treatments, shock therapies, and deep cleanings to restore your peace of mind.

Pool Renovation & Resurfacing

Picture giving your aging pool a complete facelift with premium plaster, pebble finishes, and modern aesthetics. Complete remodeling services available.

Pool Equipment Upgrades

Realize the savings of upgrading to energy-efficient variable speed pumps, salt systems, or smart automation. Save money on energy bills and enjoy easier pool management.

Pool Tile, Stone & Coping Repair

Imagine restoring the beauty of your pool with expert tile replacement, mastic repair, and stone coping restoration. We fix loose tiles and crumbling grout.

Pool Maintenance Program & Oversight

Avoid costly surprises and unexpected breakdowns. Our bi-annual comprehensive system review catches equipment issues early, and members receive exclusive discounts on any recommended preventative maintenance or repairs.

Pool Inspections for Home Buyers & Sellers

Discover the exact condition of the pool and equipment before closing. We provide comprehensive visual and operational inspections for real estate transactions.

Pool School (Owner Training)

Pondering how to care for your new pool? We'll teach you everything you need to know about your equipment, chemistry, and routine maintenance to keep your pool perfect.

Pool Accessories & Custom Additions

Realize the full potential of your backyard experience with custom LED lighting, water features, safety covers, and automated cleaners tailored to your pool.