I'm kind of baffled by all the positive reviews for this company. We have had consistent problems…read morewith Patriot since not long after we started using them in 2022. The weekly pool service is generally fine, but if anything goes even remotely wrong (which it will because they're scaling rapidly and training new folks), Patriot is nowhere to be found. In the time we've been using them, they've incorrectly cleaned our filter twice, stained our white pool tiles, and caused our skimmer to operate incorrectly. It has been pulling teeth to get them to return to fix it - many calls over many weeks, and at present, our skimmer and pool tile are still not resolved. In the case of the skimmer, our pool has an in-ground cleaning system and generally stays crystal clear throughout the spring months. Twice now, Patriot has come to clean the filter, and the skimmer has stopped operating immediately after. The first time, a tech returned a week or so later and told us their filter crew had forgotten to switch something to do with the skimmer back on (it was immediately fixed once he corrected it). This time, it stopped operating correctly immediately after the filter-cleaning again (same timing, same issue) and Patriot (after failing to return our calls, then sending people who weren't trained to investigate or resolve the issue three separate times) is telling us there's nothing wrong. This has been going on for well over a month at this point, and apparently we're going to need to pay someone else to come out and fix it. In the case of the pool tile (see pics below) Patriot acknowledged fault for the issue, and tried a number of tactics to resolve it, none of which worked. So it seems we're stuck with the stains. There are lots of pool companies in Austin. I'd recommend you go with a company that stands behind their work and fixes their mistakes.

We have been using patriot for over a year and I have to say this is the worst experience we have…read morehad with a pool company to date. Their people are unreliable and inexperienced, they have caused several thousands of dollars or damage to our pool through their negligence and our pool has been mostly unusable this summer because of the issues caused by their team. For context the pool was a couple of years old when we hired them and In perfect condition and working order. We have been waiting on a resolution from them on fixing the damage for several months now.

Efficient diagnosing and effective problem solving. Dylon took a few minutes to get to the root…read moreproblem and then had a great solution that fixed the right problem in a timely manner and at super reasonable cost. I most definitely would recommend Balanced Blue for pool service and Dylon's problem solving.

Dylan was great. On the first cleaning and knowledgeable. Nothing but trouble after that. The guy…read morehe sent to clean after that would leve the pool with algae in the pool. When I called Dylan he said it would get better but it never did. He told me that on 2 seperate cleanings as I watched my pool get greener and greener. I think they are having growing pains, but can't live with a green pool.

We are so pleased with our pool pump repair, by Graham, with Prime Pools…read more He is so knowledgeable and was able to fix a pump, in one visit. We are so pleased to have found such a wonderful, smart, kind, skilled technician!

The General Manager, Stephen came out to visit, apologize, and rectify the issue that occurred in…read moreMay in which I was charged for a chlorine wash that didn't occur, and a filter clean that resulted in a huge mess. He offered a full refund and a free pool cleaning service and chemical balance. A rep came today to clean and balance the chemicals.

Great job and very professional. They used the correct parts and had the job done very quickly…read more Will use again.

Quick and easy. Reasonable quotes. They replaced my failed Paramont UV2 sanitizer with a Pentair…read moreIC40+ salt water generator

I'm surprised at the level rating of this company, because they are honestly top notch. Its very…read morepossible after receiving feedback, they have changed and or improved things, for those customers that left a low review, because any time I've had issues or concerns, they rectify right away. Wade manages a great team, provides coaching and feedback to ensure any issues are rectified, and then always follows up. Also, our tech is Daiveante and he is AWESOME! They should clone Daiveante and have him service all of the pools in Austin! He is not only technically sound, with a lot of pool knowledge on technical issues with the pool tools/pipes/machinery, etc... but also cleans/chem checks our pool with a great level of detail. Before he is done, he leaves a door tag with details notes on what he has done and anything to be aware of. Appreciate you Daiveante. HCP -- please retain him -- he makes HCP look good!

Hill Country Pools is absolutely phenomenal! I couldn't be…read morehappier with the service they've provided. Our pool has never looked better -- crystal clear, perfectly balanced, and consistently spotless. Their team is reliable, professional, and truly pays attention to detail. They show up on time, take the time to explain what they're doing, and make sure everything is done right. It's such a relief to have a company I can trust to keep our pool in perfect shape. If you're looking for high-quality, dependable pool service in the Hill Country/Austin area, Hill Country Pools is the one to call. Highly recommend!

This is my pool. Ready Clear Pools serviced it as of yesterday. This is only one week since their…read morelast visit. Unprofessional. Unreliable. Unresponsive... and clearly unchlorinated .... and they have been charging me up to $400 monthly for chemicals and *cleaning.*

Great service, great response time, and knowledgeable crew. Big fans of these guys, highly…read morerecommended.

Initially had a negative experience with another pool company and switched to Pristine Pools. The…read moredifference was night and day. They are great at communicating, are consistent on when they come to service the pool and are very friendly.

Such great service. I called looking for a service this company does not provide. They led me…read morethrough the process of what I needed and then called back a week later with a referral! Teanette even apologized for being delayed in responding. And I am not a paying customer of theirs, just asking for info. I can only imagine what they do for their paying customers. If we abandon our mission to take care of the pool ourselves, I will call Austin Pristine Pools.

Nate was great aqua clear is really good and attentive…read more Would recommend Nate and Aqua clear to anyone

My jacuzzi was not heating up and Steven came and fixed everything including helping me reconnect…read moremy app which had also gotten disconnected. While trouble shooting these issues he also discovered a leak which will be fixed after a part is ordered. Steven was polite and informative. Great service!

Freedom Pools offers quality installations using quality materials!…read more When you contact them request the best pool finish available on the market by name "Wet Edge Technologies"

Freedom Pools - Pool Cleaning Review (1/5)…read more I had my pool fully renovated in April 2024, investing over $23,000 in repairs. Following the renovation, I continued using the new brand "Freedom Pools," as Sandy was a part owner involved in my renovation project. I trusted the continuity would ensure quality -- I was wrong. Over the past two years, I've had to spend an additional $2,400+ in repairs from outside pool service representatives just to correct issues that Freedom Pools should have handled. There were stretches where my pool received no service for weeks at a time, leaving me to deal with problems that only compounded. I had surfaced the issues showing employees not coming for weeks at at time, while I still paid for service. To Sandy's credit, when I raised concerns and he finally responded, he acted to get service restored. I'll admit, I wrongfully held on, hoping he would make things right long-term. I continued making the wrong decision by maintaining my loyalty to Sandy and his team, giving them chance after chance. But here's the core problem: his team shows up for 8-10 minutes per visit - verified by cameras. That is simply not enough time to properly service and maintain a large and deep pool, especially one with a $23,000 renovation investment behind it. The work being done in those brief visits is surface-level at best. Getting leaves out and adding chemicals. Occasionally back-washing but not vacuuming or determining root cause issues. Today was the final straw after the fourth need to externally source and pay an external pool provider -- yet another event requiring an ad hoc service call, and yet another exorbitant charge ($800) from a repair service to fix what should have been caught and handled during routine maintenance. Looking back, I could have paid the right person a higher rate from the start and avoided all of this -- the headaches, the repeat repairs, and the thousands of dollars wasted trying to save a few bucks. Lesson learned. Bottom line: If you have a pool, don't cut corners on maintenance. Freedom Pools may seem affordable, but the lack of thorough service will cost you far more in the long run.

I've worked with the owner of Reliable Pool Care for several years now, and wholeheartedly…read morerecommend this company and its people. They are honest, smart, fair and hardworking. I recommend them often and everyone I refer to Reliable Pool Care reports back they are thrilled with their service. Hands down the best pool care service in Central Texas!

We had an issue with the pump not working right after the service man left. It would come on and…read morethen trip the breaker after about 5 seconds. I called the dispatcher and within 30 minutes a technician was here with a stock of spare parts on his truck. He switched out the capacitor and within 10 minutes it was up and running! Kudos to them and their staff for getting it fixed within an hour.