I sent George Flanigan a request for quote and service of my 2023 Sundance Cameo 880 series Spa after I looked over his website and saw what a great job he did at listing all his spa services and the associated charges. I had a hell of a time with both mildew or mold growth in my spa where I did a complete change of water and a deep cleaning along with a chemical cleaning of the jets just two months ago. Yet I was still getting brown flecks that were coming out the Jets and floating around my spa and I had really lost my patience with it. George contacted me back the same day via email with some very useful information and said he could make it out the next day to look things over and come up with a game plan. He said it sounded like it would be a two-day service where he would have to drain the spa and use a commercial jet cleaner one day and let the spa sit overnight, then refill it and super shock the spa the next day before refilling it and balancing all the chemicals. The knowledge he imparted to me about water chemistry that first day was beyond anything I had ever heard before and there were a few different reasons why I was dealing with the issues that I had. He mentioned there were no guarantees this would take care of the problem but he had handled spas worse than mine before and been able to solve their issues. I have been a spa owner for over 30 years but this new spa has been a real challenge and obviously my chemical balancing wasn't preventing the growth in the spa. Two days later my water is crystal clear and my chemical levels are all completely within safety levels. It's refreshing to find someone in their field of expertise who knows what needs to be done and communicates it flawlessly then executes on the plan with stellar results! I was so impressed with his timeliness and service, I decided to hire him for weekly maintenance on my spa so I wouldn't have to worry about whether I was balancing the chemicals correctly anymore or not. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Alumni Pool Service for any kind of pool or spa servicing based on my experience with them! read more

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We've had a pool since 1980 and in all those years, no company has ever matched the level of service, professionalism, and consistency that George and Alumni Pool Service deliver. George has been taking care of our pool since August 1, 2012, and from day one he has been reliable, knowledgeable, and incredibly detail-oriented. He doesn't just "service the pool"--he makes sure it is always clean, sparkling, and perfectly maintained year-round. He's proactive about spotting potential issues before they become problems, and he explains everything in a clear, honest way. What sets Alumni Pool Service apart is George's pride in his work. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and treats every pool as if it were his own. After having tried other services in the Bay Area over the years, I can confidently say Alumni Pool Service is the Best in the Bay Area! If you're looking for a pool service that is dependable, trustworthy, and delivers top-quality results every time with great value, look no further. Thank you, George, for over a decade of outstanding service!!! read more

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George has done an excellent job with our hot tub. He made sure everything was working correctly before he started his service, saving us a lot of time and money. Highly recommend him! read more

George has been servicing our pool and spa for several years. He has always made sure the pool is clean, pristine and well maintained. He is very conscious of performing the best service and always the professional. He has as also been proactive in recommending upgrades & extra support (tile cleaning, equipment upgrades and maintenance, etc). He is consistent, timely and attentive to our schedule and requests. We would HIGHLY recommend Alumni Pool Service for any of your pool or spa needs!!!! read more

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George and his team are fantastic. George is a true professional and his certification for commercial and residential pools allows us to enjoy our pool to its fullest. We had a lot of pool service companies over the years until we found George - nobody is going to provide better service than George!! Thank you George! read more

We purchased our house in the 80's and remodeled our pool three times and had a lot of pool services. I can confidently say George is the best! Our latest pool is very high tech pool and systems, including a very complex system of Mineral Sanitizers, Salt Chlorinators, fast heaters, multiple spa blowers, etc. George is the only pool service that can operate the equipment. I never have to worry, the water is always crystal clear and feels great on the skin. In addition after a recent winter storm, he came over on a minute's notice to fix the pool cover pumps and clean off the debris from the storm. You can't go wrong with George. read more

George runs a great service, and kept our hot tub clean - always looking out for our health and safety. Reliable weekly service and very communicative. Highly recommend. read more

George has been taking care of the swim spa for a number of years. He does a great job of keeping the unit and the water clean and healthy. He has to be one of the best pool service people around. Peace of mind that everything is done right read more

APS not only does a great job revitalizing then maintaining our pool, they go above and beyond expectation in helping us fixing problems (it's a very old pool), which is exceptional given they are really the best subject matter experts in the field. Definitely highly recommended. read more

George is great and does a wonderful job. He is very responsive and easy to communicate with. His work is extremely thorough and our overall experience each time we have worked with him has been great! Alumni pool service is our go to spa cleaning service and always will be. I highly recommend them! read more

Not often do you have a service vendor who is direct, honest and take pride in their work. George and Ken are great. Why they're great: - You can txt George directly when you need something and hes super responsive. - George is proactive about additional maintenance needed outside of the regular job - Doesn't nickel and dime on items/services that are needed - George is willing to let clients go that don't want to take his expert advice Long story short - use Alumni for a worry-free, crystal clear pool service. read more

I know this guy very well he's one of my customers great down to earth dude knows his stuff if I had a pool I want him in my back yard very knowledgeable about the pool business.George flannigan gets my approval. The peninsula is well taking care of with alumni pools. read more

Hi， this is Jessie Hui from foster city. George has been my pool guy for almost two years now. George is doing a great job keeping the pool clean. He's always on time, and does very nice work. I should have found him earlier, the pool guys I had before were terrible, it is hard to find a trustworthy and reliable pool maintenance team. and I'm very happy that i have found Alumni pool service. read more

We purchased our home, inheriting a 1965 kidney shaped pool, along with an OK pool service. We resided to the fact that the pool was old and the service we were getting was as good as it was going to be. Fired the old service thought I could maintain the pool myself, disaster upon disaster, spending way too much on chemicals trying to find solutions to our ever growing pool problems. Along comes Alumni Pool Service, they not only fixed our pool issues, they take our weekly pool service to a new level. Checking in to see if we are happy with the service, and informing us of maintenance should be considered to keep our 1965 pool up and going. I use my pool daily and I am so grateful for this team of professionals that take so much pride in the services they provide. read more

George did a great job on our pool startup, we hired Alumni Pool to do our monthly service. Our pool has been crystal clear ever since. He made great recommendations on equipment and installers and always responds quickly for any questions or issues. read more

APS does a great job for us. Very dependable, and good communicators. Recommended!

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Honestly, can not say enough good things about George and Alumni Pool Service. They are so responsive and even proactive about ensuring your pool is in great condition. There are not many service providers I've dealt with who are as good as these guys. Highly recommend!!! read more

We had pool service with the place closest to our house and they messed it up big-time. Pool green, constant excuses..ick. We switched to Alumni and have been consistently impressed with George's professionalism, the sparkling clean pool and his suggestions (like tweaking our heater down a few) to help us preserve our older pool in great shape as long as possible. We've had a really great experience and smooth sailing with Alumni. And on a personal note, George is a swell guy and quality human being. Unfailingly kind and considerate, a real gentleman. You'll be glad you hired him! read more

I have a pool equipment company in San Jose, we dont offer weekly cleaning in this area, whenever a customer asks for this service I always recommend Alumni, They are always responsive and very knowledgeable about pool chemistry and maintenance. read more

Until February of this year, I had been using a pool service that I "inherited" when I bought my house. It was one of the larger services in the area - a big corporate-type outfit, very well known (if you are reading this, you may be using them now). While my pool always looked fine, I didn't feel like I was "in partnership" with the company, and I really lacked any clear visibility into how the pool was doing or if anything needed attention. When the heater stopped working this winter, I decided to look around a bit, and gave George a try (George runs Alumni). We've been very, very happy. George came in, reviewed our pool, and identified a lot of problems that hadn't been brought to my attention (including the fact that the chlorine cell was melted out and useless, and that the filters were all way past time for replacement, and many other things). The pool is in great shape now, and I feel a level of partnership with George that I never felt before, and a level of visibility into the pool situation that I sorely lacked. George is reasonably priced, and well worth a call if you are looking to make a change. We've very glad we did. read more

I've gone through 2 pool service companies in the last year and so far Alumni has been the best! George and his assistant have been consistenly showing up on the appointed days and time - something that the other 2 were somehow unable to do. Pool looks nice and clean and is well cared for. read more

George is a great guy, very reliable. My spa sparkles now. He is very conscientious and shows up like clockwork every week. His charges are reasonable. Great guy, great company. Good work George. I recommend you to everyone with a pool or spa. read more

Our pool has never been cleaner! We've been with George for a couple of months now, and we're very happy with his service, friendliness, attention to detail and professionalism. Quotes are detailed, rates are good, on time every week so far, both the pool and hot tub are lookin' great. read more

George at Alumni Pools has rescued our pool from pond scum! We were considering raising frogs and water lilies.....just ready to give up. He diagnosed our equipment failures and returned the pool to a sparkling water feature. Since then he has maintained its clarity - a constant battle with the nearby pines!! We're very happy to be among his clients! read more

After toiling with my pool maintenance for years, I finally can enjoy a sparkling clean pool! Alumni Pool Service is doing a great job in cleaning and maintenance and they are responsive to questions and requests. I'm so glad I signed up with them! read more

I had a pool for the past 30 years all along I had an ok service I thought that was the usual service. A year ago the service got very lousy and decided to change, looking for new service some how I conected with George Flanigan of Alumni Pool Service. My pool has never been so nice and the water so clear like never before. I do recomend George as the best of the best pool service. I am a Hillsborough resident since 1976. Tony Batarse read more

Having my pool for almost 20 years. Change several pool service/company and finally I found the most dedicated, reliable and professional pool service I want, George at Alumni Pool Service. The most important that is George does not skip service. Before I had once a week service with other people but after a while they automatically change to once per two weeks and gave me a bad excuse. You can count on George and now I really feel I own a pool. read more

As a new spa owner, George provided great service deeply cleaning it from the prior homeowners. Even more, George actually came out twice before begging the work and suggested that he not do the cleaning until I had other services done, saving me money and wasted effort. read more

I cannot say enough good things about George and Ken from Alumni Pool Service. Having purchased a home recently, we have had our share of service providers come through, and believe me when I say, it doesn't get any better than Alumni Pool Service. They're not just "pool guys" they've become partners in this journey with us. I thought I was rather comfortable in a pool environment, but I had no idea the equipment and systems required to run it smoothly. George came in and really walked us through the entire process. The pool hadn't been cared for properly by the former homeowners, so there was quite a bit of remedy work to be done, included replacing and upgrading the majority of the pool equipment. George was patient and worked with us to find the best solution for our home. They continue to provide unmatched chemical and full cleaning service for us and we couldn't be happier. We would fully recommend Alumni Pool Service for your pool needs without reservation. read more

Brought George in when my pool was a mess, looked terrible and needed a fix fast because of an upcoming kid party. George dealt with the problem immediately, and even continued to visit several times during the following weeks without charge to get the pool to the clarity he apparently insists on! I've brought Alumni on for weekly maintenance and pool looks great. read more

After moving into a new home, I was very displeased with the service of the previous provider: total lack of communication, seemed incompetent, etc. When I had an "emergency" leak, I asked George to come out to assess. He instantly gave me a suggestion how to deal with it with the previous service, didn't charge me a dime and said if I needed anything else to call him. Needless to say I signed up with him the next month. He is always friendly to my family and is very responsive on questions. He has teamed with an "amateur first time pool owner" to educate me on how everything works so I'm prepared to deal with minor stuff. Good guy, good team, good service. read more

We just started using Alumni and have already noticed great progress in the restoration of an aging pool thanks to this team. Also, since we didn't have the rhythm of their schedule down yet, we didn't realize they'd be over on a day the grandchildren had just begun a summer day in the pool. Because the chemicals need three hours to their job (without the children marinating in them), these guys kindly agreed to return after the kids enjoyed their visit. Thank you, Alumni! read more

Alumni Pool Service is the best. They are courteous, efficient and very knowledgable about caring for my pool. Our previous pool person had screwed up the chemicals and George had it running perfectly after the first visit. I couldn't recommend him more. read more

After struggling with my pools cloudiness for several months, I knew something was very wrong and I needed to call someone for help. I could see that sand was filtering back into the pool so I had a big problem on my hands. I called Alumni because I heard great things and wanted the best service. I called George, the owner. He came out, changed the sand, fixed a plumbing issue, and balanced the chemicals! My pool has truly never looked better, I am beyond happy with Alumni and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting the highest quality of pool care there is to offer! Thanks again George, you're the best! read more

Had a horrible experience with another pool service company and was looking for a new pool service company. I took a shot with Alumni pool service and have been very happy so far. George is very responsive and always keeps the pool spotless. George keeps me updated on any equipment issues and recommends when its time to replace certain items. George was able to fix a pump leak the first time that the previous pool company had tried to fix and failed numerous times. George is polite, punctual and knowledgeable about pools. Very happy so far with the service.. read more

George is great! He has been servicing our pool and jacuzzi for almost a year. He is responsible, dependable and hard working. He has patiently explained things about pools and jacuzzis that I never knew, never having had them before. When a problem arose, he came over without even being asked. He has high standards for pool maintenance so I trust his judgment when he tells me something is needed. He is also a good guy! I endorse him! read more

We recently remodeled our circa 1968 pool and hired Alumni to do the start up and weekly full service. I'm so glad that we found them! George and Ken are very knowledgeable, responsive and all around great guys. After the heavy El Nino rain last month, mud flowed into our new pool and it looked terrible. George and Ken did their magic and it's clear and sparkling again! We are very happy with their service. read more

Alumni Pool Service is great! I like how George (the owner) keeps us informed about our pool and the service via email. He lets us know when it's time to replace things. He services it weekly and the pool is always clean & sparkling! Also, on the rare occasion when something doesn't seem to be working quite right, George responds really fast by email and drops by the same day to check things out. We had a different pool company when we first moved in, and I never knew if they had serviced the pool or not, they sent different people each time, and were disorganized when I would call them on the phone. George is always reliable, always knows what is going on with our pool and our service, and responds to email immediately! read more

We use George to clean and maintain our spa. He has been great. He is very fair with his pricing, very efficient and neat. He has gone out of his way on his own time to help us find a better cover for the spa. If you don't like doing it yourself give George a call-you won't be disappointed read more