Bel Air, MDCHANGE LOCATIONWe recommend having your pool serviced weekly in order to maintain a swim-ready, crystal-clear pool.
We specialize in ongoing cleaning and care for pools. Pool Scouts technicians are fully capable of doing most small repairs and will facilitate any larger repairs through our appropriate partner organizations. If you have questions about repairs, we would be happy to provide a quote or a referral.
Closing your pool when it is not in use will help reduce the leaves and debris in your pool and protect the integrity of your pool surface. But you must do it the right way. There’s a process to follow to close the pool in a way that keeps it primed and ready for the summer. Our professional opening and closing services will save you time and ensure a proper start or finish of the season.
Pool Scouts offers services to keep your pool clean and clear all year long. Many homeowners enjoy looking at their pool as a landscape feature even when it is too cold to swim. Keeping the pool running and serviced all year long keeps your pool swim-ready so that when temperatures warm back up, you can dive right in.
We bring the chemicals and our expertise in water chemistry to your backyard, so you won’t have to wait in line at a pool store or handle any chemicals yourself! Our Scouts/technicians are fully trained in using our 8-parameter mobile water lab and are equipped with the industry’s best pool cleaning equipment. We provide you with real time notifications when we are headed to your house and when your service is complete. Best of all, our system records your chemistry results, dosing amounts and even includes before and after pictures. We then combine everything into an easy-to-read report. We do the work to keep you swimming, Scout’s Honor!
Pricing depends on a variety of factors including the size and location of your pool. To determine pricing for your pool care needs, enter your information into the “Request a Quote” form below, or on our homepage. Additionally, you can reach out directly to our office at (240)575-1800.
Our primary focus and expertise are on residential pools. Contact our office at (240)575-1800 for more information.
Maintaining a pool necessarily requires the use of chemicals, which, if handled improperly, can pose a safety hazard. It’s best to have a trained Scout to safely handle them and ensure they work as intended. Our professional training ensures that every Scout understands how to measure and administer the precise timing and number of chemical treatments required for each specific pool.
No, Pool Scouts does not offer a full money-back guarantee. Under our Scout’s Honor commitment, if you are unhappy with your service, we will return to address the problem at no additional charge for the follow-up visit. Additional chemicals required during the follow-up may be subject to a separate charge. Our goal is to make things right and ensure you feel confident in the service you receive.
Cloudy pool water usually means the water chemistry is off, the filter is not working effectively, or the pool has a circulation issue. High pH, low chlorine, dirty filters, poor circulation, and early algae growth can all cause cloudy water.
A green and cloudy pool is usually caused by algae, often due to low sanitizer levels, poor circulation, insufficient brushing, heavy use, or bad weather. However, a green, but clear, pool could be due to oxidized metals. Clearing a green pool requires determining the true cause and addressing it appropriately.
How often you should shock your pool depends on usage, weather, water chemistry, and chlorine demand. Heavy use, hot weather, rain, cloudy water, or algae may mean your pool needs to be shocked, but testing the water regularly is more reliable than following a fixed schedule.
Most pools need their pump to run about 8 to 12 hours per day during the swimming season, but the ideal runtime depends on the pool size, equipment, temperature, and usage. The goal is to circulate and filter the water effectively, not simply run the pump for a set number of hours.
The amount of chlorine your pool needs depends on its size, current chlorine level, water chemistry, and the type of chlorine you use. Test your water before adding chlorine and follow the product’s dosing instructions. If your pool keeps using chlorine quickly, there may be an underlying water balance, algae, or circulation issue.
Some water loss from evaporation and normal pool use is expected, especially during peak summer months, but consistent or significant water loss can indicate a leak. If you are frequently adding water or notice that the water level keeps dropping, check for obvious causes and consider having your pool professionally inspected for a leak.
Pool service costs vary based on factors such as your location, pool size, service frequency, and the condition of your pool. Recurring cleaning and maintenance will have a different cost than specialty services such as filter cleanings, repairs, green pool cleanups, openings, or closings. Contact your local Pool Scouts location for a quote based on your pool’s needs.
For most pools, weekly service is a good starting point for maintaining clean, balanced, swim-ready water. Weekly maintenance helps catch issues with water chemistry, filtration, circulation, and equipment before small problems become bigger ones. Your ideal service frequency may vary based on pool usage, nearby trees, weather, and equipment.
In seasonal climates, pools are generally opened in spring once the risk of freezing weather has passed, but before the water temps get above 60F. Opening at the right time helps prevent algae growth and gives you a clean, balanced pool when swimming season begins.
In seasonal climates, pools should generally be closed when the swim season has ended and the water temperature is consistently below 60F. Proper pool closing includes removing any large debris, balancing the water, preparing the equipment, and installing the appropriate cover to help protect the pool during the off-season.
To get rid of pool algae, you need to treat the algae while also correcting the conditions that allowed it to grow. Balance the water, use an appropriate chlorine treatment, brush the pool, and make sure the filtration and circulation systems are working properly. If algae keeps coming back, there may be an underlying water chemistry or equipment issue.
How often you should clean your pool filter depends on the filter type, pool usage, surrounding environment, and water conditions. Rather than relying only on a set schedule, watch your filter pressure and water clarity. Rising pressure can indicate that the filter needs cleaning, while unusual pressure or persistent cloudy water may point to a circulation or filtration issue.
