# Imagine Swimming Pool Service

> Residential and commercial pool service, cleaning and repair in Lakeland, Polk County and surrounding Central Florida areas: weekly service from $150 a month, chemical-only and salt water balance plans, hurricane cleanups, new-home-buyer inspections, green pool cleanups, repairs, equipment installs, renovations, openings and closings, and pool lighting. Also sells the Pool School Starter Package ($499 one time): a 90-minute coaching session at the homeowner's own equipment pad, custom valve labeling, a professional drop-test kit, laminated field guides and 90 days of text support, so a homeowner can care for the pool in 15 minutes a week. Owner and instructor: Dennis, a Certified Pool Operator. Rated 4.7 from 29 Google reviews (October 2026). Saltwater and chlorine pools.

- Phone / text: (863) 409-1355
- Email: dgrice2064@icloud.com
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM. Sessions by appointment.
- Request a quote or book Pool School: https://imagineswimmingpoolservice.com/contact-us/#book
- Serves: Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Plant City, Auburndale, Mulberry, Polk County and surrounding Central Florida areas

## Pool services and starting prices (https://imagineswimmingpoolservice.com/services/)

- Weekly Pool Service: from $150/month. Full service, one visit a week. The plan most homeowners pick. Includes: Service 1 day a week, Full service included, Overall diagnosis of pool, Clean filtration system, Chemically balance, Clean filters and brush sides, Check pump and operation.
- Chemical Only: from $100. Balancing and sanitation for a pool you clean yourself. Includes: Chlorine, Salt, Muriatic acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate, Cyanuric acid.
- Salt Water Balance: from $100. A new salt system started up and balanced to the right levels. Includes: Balance the new install, Test the salt water pool, Overall diagnosis of pool, Clean filtration system, Chemically balance, Clean filters and brush sides, Check pump and operation.
- Hurricane Service: from $175. Removal of all objects and debris from the pool, full service included.
- New Home Buyer Inspection: from $80. Documentation of the condition and working order of the pool, whether you are buying or selling.
- Green Pool Cleanup: from $500. We bring a green pool back to life so you can enjoy it again.
- Pool Repairs: Leaks, valve replacement, pumps, motors, plumbing and emergency repairs.
- Pool Maintenance: Weekly cleaning and chemistry that does more than prolong your fun in the sun.
- Commercial Pool Service: Commercial pool and fountain repair, renovation and service.
- Renovations: Design and restore an old pool to look brand new.
- Equipment Install: New pumps, filters, salt cells, timers and chlorinators installed right.
- Pool Inspections: Equipment inspected so it conforms to safety and works as it should.
- Pool Openings & Closings: Take the headache out of getting the pool ready for the season.
- Pool Lighting: Pool lights troubleshot and fixed.

### Full weekly service includes

- Chemical testing and water balancing using chlorine, salt, muriatic acid, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate and cyanuric acid
- Service one day a week
- Brush walls, net or scoop out leaves and debris, and vacuum as needed
- Clean gutters and skimmer baskets of debris
- Check pump operation, valves, plumbing, motors, flow rate, gauges and seals, and grease as needed
- Check filter operation and backwash or clean as necessary
- Check chemical feeders, drums and output readings, and calibrate as necessary
- Clean tiles, filters and salt cells on an as-needed basis

### Service questions

- How often should I have my pool serviced? It's recommended that you have your pool serviced at least once a week for residential and 3 times a week for commercial.
- What specific services are included in your pool cleaning package? Our weekly pool cleaning package includes skimming the surface, vacuuming the pool floor as needed, brushing the walls, cleaning tiles, emptying the skimmer and pump baskets, testing and balancing the pool chemicals, checking pump and filter operation, and cleaning and backwashing the filter as needed. Every 6 months we lube all gaskets and seals and clean salt cells. Stain or metal removal is extra.
- How do you ensure that the pool chemicals are balanced? We use professional-grade pool testing equipment to measure the chemical levels in your pool, and then add the appropriate chemicals to balance the pH, alkalinity, CYA and chlorine levels.
- Do you offer any additional pool maintenance or repair services? Yes. Beyond weekly service we do repairs, equipment installs, renovations, inspections, openings and closings, pool lighting, hurricane cleanups and green pool recoveries, for residential and commercial pools.

## The $499 Pool School package (https://imagineswimmingpoolservice.com/pool-school/)

- 90-minute in-person coaching session: Complete hands-on walkthrough at your specific equipment pad: pump, filter, timer, salt cell or chlorinator. Live water testing and dosing demonstration right in your backyard. Your questions answered at your own pad, not from a textbook.
- Custom valve and equipment labeling: Waterproof, color-coded tags placed directly on your valves ("Skimmer", "Main Drain", "Spa Return" and more) so you never guess again.
- Professional drop-test kit included: A full drop-test kit, included right out of the box, so you have the right tools from day one.
- Laminated field guides and dry-erase log: Everything you need at the pad, waterproof and ready. Waterproof pool chemistry cheat sheet: ideal chemical ranges and step-by-step low/high fixes. Laminated 15-minute weekly routine checklist. Reusable dry-erase monthly water tracker card, dry-erase marker included.
- 90 days of direct text support: Got a question or an unusual chemical reading in your first three months? Text us a picture for quick expert guidance.

### How Pool School works

1. Book your session: Schedule a convenient time for us to visit your home.
2. 90-minute backyard masterclass: Learn your equipment, label your pad, and test your water together.
3. Enjoy lifetime confidence: Follow your laminated quick guides and spend just 15 minutes a week keeping the water clear.

### Pool School questions

- Do I need any prior experience with pool equipment? None at all! We start from scratch and teach you step-by-step on your exact pool equipment.
- Does this work for saltwater pools as well as chlorine pools? Absolutely! We tailor the training and laminated field guides specifically to your pool setup, whether it's saltwater or traditional liquid chlorine.
- What if I get confused after the lesson is over? You're covered! Every package includes 90 days of direct text support. Send us a picture of your test kit or pad anytime you have a question.
- Are the test kit and laminated guides really included in the $499? Yes! The $499 price is all-inclusive: in-person coaching, valve labeling, professional test kit, laminated reference guides, dry-erase log, and 90 days of text support.

## Pages

- [Home](https://imagineswimmingpoolservice.com/): services, plans, the savings calculator (#math)
- [Services, plans and repairs](https://imagineswimmingpoolservice.com/services/)
- [Pool School: the package, chemistry quick check, 15-minute routine](https://imagineswimmingpoolservice.com/pool-school/)
- [About the owner](https://imagineswimmingpoolservice.com/about-us/)
- [Gallery](https://imagineswimmingpoolservice.com/our-gallery/)
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