Why “Good Enough” Pool Service Is Never Good Enough
In the world of luxury homes, a swimming pool isn’t just an amenity—it’s a centerpiece of your outdoor living space and a reflection of your lifestyle. Yet many homeowners settle for what we call “good enough” pool service, not realizing the significant difference between adequate maintenance and true luxury care.
The True Cost of Cutting Corners
When your pool service technician spends just 8 minutes rushing through basic maintenance and dipping a 5-cent test strip into your water, you’re not getting what you deserve. Here’s what “good enough” is costing you:
- Hidden water chemistry issues that lead to equipment damage, skin irritation, and cloudy water
- Shorter lifespan for your expensive pool equipment and surfaces
- More chemicals used over time to “shock” your pool back to health
- Inconsistent water quality that can ruin a spontaneous swim
- More work for you between service visits
Our Difference: Precision, Time, and Technology
At BIG Family Pools, we reject the “good enough” approach. When we arrive at your property, we’re there to deliver an entirely different level of service:
2-3x More Time at Your Pool
Our technicians spend 2-3 times longer at your property than most standard services. This isn’t because we’re inefficient—it’s because proper care requires thorough attention. We inspect equipment, clean areas other services miss, and ensure every aspect of your pool is functioning perfectly.
$1,500 in Electronic Testing Equipment vs. 5-Cent Test Strips
Did you know that 1-in-10 adult males have some degree of color blindness? We don’t trust your water quality to paper test strips that change color “sort of like” the chart on the bottle. Our technicians arrive with professional-grade electronic testing equipment—the same technology used in commercial aquatic centers and research facilities.
Our digital analyzers measure:
- Precise chlorine levels (free, combined, and total)
- Exact pH to two decimal points
- Calcium hardness
- Total dissolved solids
- Cyanuric acid levels
- Metals content
- Temperature patterns
- Borate Level
- Temperature
- Phosphates
This precision allows us to balance your water chemistry with scientific accuracy rather than guesswork.
Proactive vs. Reactive Maintenance
Standard services react to problems once they’re visible. We prevent issues before they develop by tracking data trends in your water chemistry and equipment performance. Our electronic testing creates a digital history of your pool’s condition, allowing us to spot subtle changes that would otherwise go unnoticed until they become problems.
The Luxury Experience You Deserve
When you invest in a pool, shouldn’t your service match that investment? “Good enough” may keep your pool from turning green, but it won’t deliver the crystal clear, perfectly balanced, always-ready swimming experience that defines luxury.
The next time your current pool service rushes through maintenance with a quick dip of a test strip, ask yourself: Is “good enough” really good enough for my home?
Experience the difference that meticulous care, advanced technology, and genuine expertise can make. Your pool—and everyone who enjoys it—deserves nothing less.
BIG Family Pools provides premium pool care services for discerning homeowners who understand that excellence in pool maintenance is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. We specialize in Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Queen Creek. Contact us to schedule a complimentary pool assessment and see what you’ve been missing.