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AQUASOL POOLS AND SPAS LLC
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There was a terrible storm overnight and my pool and spa looked horrific my pool was green and had a bunch of leaves and branches in it, I was hosting a big party for an engagement celebration the next day, so I was very stressed out, I had called other pool companies and received no response, when I reached out to Marco, he responded right away, was very empathetic to the urgency of my situation and he was able to come first thing in the morning and he made my pool look amazing! He’s a very honest and extremely professional person, I will only ever trust him to work on my pool from now on! He’s the best person you can ever hire to work on any and all of your pool needs!"
Winter cover install.
Winter cover install.
Winter cover install.
Drain and clean pool
Drain and clean pool

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Handy Hands
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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Hi neighbor! My name is Ryan, and I’ve been working as a handyman for the past 5 years, building on a wide range of hands-on experience along the way. I take pride in delivering quality work and making sure every job is completed the right way—no shortcuts, no loose ends.\nWhen you invite someone into your home, trust matters. I focus on clear communication, attention to detail, and making sure your vision is fully brought to life. No task is left unfinished, and no concern goes unaddressed.

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Pool Busters
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Have MaterialsSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Need Materials

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were originally scheduled for an early December job, but a slot opened and we were inserted two months earlier. Doug and his crew showed up early in the morning on the first day to drain the pool and begin tearing down the safety fence, removing accessories and making way for the machinery to gain access to the pool area. Once everything was cleared, a bobcat and a backhoe were used to remove the concrete and break up the marcite as necessary to meet code. All waste and concrete remnants were hauled away. Day two involved filling the pool after approval by the town inspector, then putting down topsoil and seeding the area. The entire job was completed in two days. Now, three weeks later, the seed is sprouting with an expectation that the lawn will establish well next spring. All in all, it seems that Pool Busters did a great job! The final proof will be seeing how much the pool area settles after the winter season. So far, so good after a couple of saturating rains."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Elite Flow Pool Care
5.0(
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I started off the season and was having lots of trouble with previous pool company then i found Elite Flow Pool Care. I will start off by saying they are very responsive and pricing was very reasonable. I will always recommend Elite Flow Pool Care!!!"
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Install Above Ground Pools questions, answered by experts

Delaying winterization before the first late October freeze causes severe equipment damage across IL. Homeowners also frequently underestimate spring opening timelines, which require several weeks of preparation. Another major error involves using materials unsuited for freezing temperatures or ignoring local clay soil conditions. Always hire a licensed professional for pool and spa service to ensure proper winterization, correct material selection, and accurate water chemistry management.

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Before calling a professional for pool construction and installation, monitor water levels after a freeze to check for structural cracks. You should also test and adjust the basic chemical balance of your moderately hard Chicago municipal water. During winter, inspect your pool cover for debris buildup after heavy snowfalls. Always verify your open permit status with the city before attempting structural fixes to avoid violating local IL building codes.

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Combining pool and spa service with other projects makes perfect sense for your Chicago home. Since the outdoor season is short, schedule upgrades during the off-season between October and March. Bundle winterization with deck resurfacing or coping repairs while the water is drained. Grouping electrical or gas line upgrades also streamlines inspections and local permit approvals, saving you significant time before the summer rush begins.

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When planning pool construction and installation, account for the short outdoor building season in IL, which runs from April through October. Heavy clay soils and elevated water tables near Lake Michigan require proper geotechnical testing to ensure structural stability. You must also secure building permits, adhere to strict zoning setbacks, install a mandatory four-foot barrier fence, and call the state utility locating service before any excavation begins in Chicago.

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Watch for hairline cracks or deck separation appearing in early spring, as these indicate severe frost heave damage to your pool construction and installation. Water loss exceeding one-quarter inch per day points to an active structural leak. Rust staining around return fittings signals corroding steel reinforcement inside the shell. Address shifted equipment pads immediately, as this highlights subsurface soil movement common in heavy Chicago clay and across IL.

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