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Yucca Valley, CA

Blue Octopus Pool & Spa

4.7 (13 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Pool chemical testing and balancing

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Tanya C.

There is no need to look elsewhere. If you want a beautiful sparkling Pool and Spa, Blue Octopus Pools is your company. Before finding Blue Octopus, I spoke with another company up in YV first. I found the company on a locals Facebook group. We had an appointment set up for him to look at my pool/spa set up. The morning of our appointment, the owner did not show up and never ever called. So glad that happened. The last thing I want is to be in business with a Flake. I then turned to YELP and found Blue Octopus. The owner, John, immediately picked up. He let me know he would have his business partner, Robert, would call me to set up a time to see our set up. The day of the appointment, Robert was on time to meet with us. We liked everything he said regarding how services the pool/spa, and we hired him on the spot!!! Robert has been extremely reliable and responsive. He even sends photos after he dies the service, which is something I truly appreciate, as we don't currently live full time at the home. As I said in the beginning of this review, there is no reason to look any further!!! This company is the BEST! THANK YOU both John and Robert!!! *See the photos. This is some of what gets emailed to me after our service. Like I said before

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John was very thorough during a very busy time in the high desert. Much appreciated. I would highly recommend his service.

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“John and his team have been cleaning and servicing the hot tub at my property for over a year now and it's always kept in great shape.”

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