Vacation pool service

[evolver]

I maintain my pool on my own. We are planning a long trip this year and I think I will have to hire somebody to maintain the pool for a few weeks. There is a number of pool cleaning companies in my area but what perplexes me is how can I be sure that they don't do a half-a$$ job. Especially, if they know that nobody is home for a few weeks. How do you solve this problem?

[Dannyell]

You might be better off not telling them about the vacation at all. Just extremely busy with work that you won't have time to maintain it

[evolver]

Good point

[statdoc]

And tell them you just want a trial run of their service, for X weeks. Long enough for them to come do the work a week or two before you leave, and another week or two after you return.

[chilliwilli]

Have you considered a pool cover? You can cover it up and schedule a thorough cleaning and water treatment when you return.