What else do you offer with your service?

Hi everyone,I was wondering what else do you offer besides your regular pool service. I do pool service, leak detection and pressure washing of decks and sometimes homes.Does any one offer replastering, liner replacement, leak detection, new pool builds, or anything else related to pools in general?I know alot of you just service but I was just wondering.Also were did you go to school or get your pool training?I learned pools from working in the feild for 7 years before going out on my own and I still learn something new everyday. I learned leak detection through trial and error as I have not found any formal training coures. I also learned power washing through working with other companies.Looking forward to your replies. Thanks Brian

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ALLEN HUNZEKER February 9, 2010 at 2:17pm

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Bruce Hudson said:
Brin,

The trade shows have many seminars that are very informative. Like yourself, I had to learn leak locating on my own, but Leak Masters can usually be counted on for training seminars at the regional shows.

Does Horner Equip. still have their HITT classes? I know Lauderdale is a long drive from Key Weird but maybe they are offered online?

Manufacturers normally offer schools during the "off" season too.

And there is now the Forum right here on PGN!!! There is a lot of good info that gets passed around on this site, so stay tuned!!
Jeremy Hine November 19, 2009 at 4:58am

Do you become the middle man, the General Contractor for the home owner or are you merely doing the legwork and having each of the contractors go directly with the homeowner. I struggle with putting myself in the middle of all that, but being in the middle of all that allows the greatest benefit of revenues and establishing a relationship with the contractors who could become subs for your other projects.

-Jeremy
Florida Leisure Pool & Spa

Jacob Durand said:
Hey Brian,

Renovations are a great way to expand your business. When you find a customer with anything from deck issues to wearing concrete take the step to call around to see the cost of repairs and renovations. I like to act as if I am the customer so i talk to numerous companies to get not only competitive prices but also the highest quality of work. Before you know it you'll find companies that you truly enjoy working with and this will allow you to have more to offer for you customers.
Scott Heusser November 12, 2009 at 8:59am

Brian,

There isn't much we don't do in regards to the backyard experience. We have a Landscape Architect on staff for the design aspects. We also consult on new construction and renovations. We build pools and spas, both residential and commercial. Our Service department maintains and repairs those pools and spas. We offer educational classes (CPO) to our clients as well as more basic classes for the homeowner. We also offer remodeling of the pool, or even the entire landscape. Oh, did I mention the store that provides parts, chemicals, testing and other products our clients may need for the upkeep or repairs of their pool or spa.

My education started as a kid taking care of pools for relatives. This evolved into being a commercial operator and I eventually joined a pool service company as their service manager and later general manager. This gave me a pretty solid back ground in all aspects of the pool world. Along the way there have been a lot of manufacturer's training sessions, seminars and certifications. Most importantly, I have learned (and continue to do so) a great deal from the people I work with who have been in this industry 30+ years. I continue to find a new aspect I had not considered or learn something new about the industry every day.

If you are looking for a great industry specific education I suggest the seminars during the Pool and Spa Expo. Every time I have gone I have had a great educational experience. I suspect this is true of the other trade shows as well.

I also suggest non-industry specific training such as business classes, safety training, first aid and even design classes.
brian thomas November 11, 2009 at 9:14am

Thank You for the response. I have been to several trade shows and talked to vendors and also established relationships with them over the phone as well. I was just wondering what others do for services as well as pool maintinece. I think next time
I get a day off I will give you a call and see what your up to.
Thanks.
Jeremy Hine November 10, 2009 at 5:53pm

I specialize in equipment repair for pools, spas, and hot tubs only. I also offer liner replacements, leak detection, aboveground pool installations & repairs, as well as hot tub repairs. I also build custom spas. I've learned mostly by trial and error, lots and lots of erroring while trialing. I've found the tradeshows to be the biggest resource of help. Everyone there is so willing to help with questions. you are more than welcome to run with me for a week or two if you get slow. I'd be glad to have the help and share what I know.

-Jeremy
Florida Leisure Pool & Spa

Florida Leisure Pool, Spa, Hot Tub Repair, Pumps, Filters, Heaters, Salt Chlorinators, Automation

We repair pools, spas and hot tubs, pumps, motors, heaters, filters, automation equipment in Gainesville and North Central FL
Bruce Hudson November 9, 2009 at 10:24am

Brin,

The trade shows have many seminars that are very informative. Like yourself, I had to learn leak locating on my own, but Leak Masters can usually be counted on for training seminars at the regional shows.

Does Horner Equip. still have their HITT classes? I know Lauderdale is a long drive from Key Weird but maybe they are offered online?

Manufacturers normally offer schools during the "off" season too.

And there is now the Forum right here on PGN!!! There is a lot of good info that gets passed around on this site, so stay tuned!!
Gail Heinzerling November 9, 2009 at 8:53am

Hello Brian,
We also build pools- see our website at www.tortorella.com. In regard to your second question, there is a ton of training available through APSP and NSPF. Just google the website and follw the link that says "education"

Regards, Gail

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