Pool Cleaning — West Austin, TX

Pool Cleaning in West Austin, TX

West Austin is the umbrella region covering several distinct pool-cleaning markets across the 78746, 78731, and 78735 zip codes — Far West, Northwest Hills, and the Tarrytown edge. The Pool Police runs weekly routes through all of it, and the common thread is age: a lot of these homes date to the 1970s and 80s, with aging plaster and legacy equipment that needs a gentler hand than a cookie-cutter cleaning service brings. Our weekly protocol protects older surfaces with calibrated pH and calcium management to avoid etching, skims and brushes through the heavy leaf and debris load that the area's mature tree canopy drops year-round, then tests and adjusts chlorine, alkalinity, and stabilizer every visit. We clean baskets, cycle filters, and check pumps, heaters, and timers — flagging worn legacy gear before it fails. In a market where high property values mean pool condition directly affects home value, that consistency matters. Same tech weekly, all chemicals included. For city-specific service and pricing in the City of West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, or the Lost Creek community, see the dedicated pages for those neighborhoods — each has its own construction era and water-chemistry pattern.

Typical Pricing $195–$385/month flat rate, all chemicals included Larger pools, water features, and spa-combo builds price higher. Call for an exact quote. See full pricing guide →
What's Included

What We Do

Skim the surface and brush walls, steps, and tile to prevent algae footholds
Vacuum the pool floor — manually or with our professional-grade equipment — to eliminate debris
Test and adjust pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and stabilizer levels for safe, balanced water
Clean skimmer and pump baskets to maintain proper flow and protect your pump motor
Inspect and backwash or clean filters (cartridge, sand, or DE) on a regular cycle
Check pool equipment operation — pumps, timers, salt cells, and heaters — and flag issues early
Why Choose Us

Why The Pool Police?

Keith Mallette brings over 25 years of pool care expertise to every account
Consistent, same-tech service — you'll know exactly who is at your pool each week
We carry commercial-grade chemicals and adjust every visit, not just dump-and-go
Digital visit reports so you always know what was done and what's coming up
Locally owned since 2000 — not a franchise, not a gig-worker app
On the Ground in West Austin

Local Conditions We Account For in West Austin

Every pool cleaning visit in West Austin is calibrated to the conditions that make pools here different — not a generic checklist:

Older homes often have aging pool equipment and outdated plumbing
Mature tree canopy creates heavy leaf and debris load
Some pools date to the 1970s and 80s with plaster and coping that need careful handling
High property values mean pool condition directly impacts home value
Service Area

Neighborhoods We Serve in West Austin

Far West Northwest Hills Tarrytown edge 78746 78731 78735
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm in West Austin — which page should I look at?

Depends on the exact location. If you're inside the City of West Lake Hills (78746), see our dedicated Westlake Hills page. If you're in the City of Rollingwood, use the Rollingwood page. If you're in the Lost Creek master-planned community (78735), use the Lost Creek page. For Far West and the other West Austin zip codes, this umbrella page covers you — we serve all of it weekly.

Can you service older pools with outdated equipment?

Absolutely. We work on pools of every era, including systems from Purex, original Jandy, and early Pentair equipment. When parts are no longer available, we know the modern equivalents that fit without requiring a full replumb. West Austin's older housing stock is full of these legacy systems and we see them every week.

How often should I have my pool cleaned?

For most Austin pools, weekly cleaning is ideal. Our hot climate, heavy pollen loads from oak and cedar, and long swim season mean water chemistry shifts quickly. Weekly visits keep algae at bay and catch equipment issues before they become expensive repairs.

What's included in a weekly pool cleaning visit?

Every visit includes surface skimming, brushing of walls and tile, vacuuming, chemical testing and adjustment, basket cleaning, and an equipment check. We also clean the waterline and inspect for leaks or developing problems.

Do I need to be home during service?

No. Most of our customers give us gate access so we can service the pool on schedule whether you're home or not. We leave a service report after every visit so you know exactly what was done.

Ready to Get Started?

No contracts, no hidden fees. Just reliable, professional pool service from a family that's been doing it for 25+ years.

(512) 300-4136