It seems we primarily have 2 types of pool services in the area... builders and cleaners. We wanted to upgrade an existing pool to a state-of-the-art automation system with wireless controls and expandability, and after fighting through supply shortages to finally locate the system we wanted, we couldn't seem to find anyone with experience to install it for us. I would say the same about "pool electricians" if there is such a thing. Dutch Guy Pool Service came out and evaluated our needs, explained what we needed our electrician to do first, and then came back and installed everything when we were ready. The install is great, the plumbing work is excellent as well, and everything was cleaned up and set up for us to use. In addition, I should mention that they showed up when they said they would, which is unfortunately rare these days. Highly recommend for your pool needs of any type... they are truly full service, knowledgeable and reasonable. We'll be using them to clean our tile next... read more

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I truly believe we have discovered a "unicorn" in the pool service industry. A mythological pool-guy who really knows everything there is to know about pools, has many years of experience, takes pride in the quality of his work, cares about customer satisfaction, and most importantly... He returns phone calls and actually shows up!!! Who knew those sort of professionals still existed? Earnest IS a true professional. He returned my call within 24 hours, arrived at the scheduled time and emailed our bid within a day or two. The repairs were completed in the agreed upon time frame our final bill matched his original bid. No surprise up-charges! We could not be happier with his work. Earnest, Dutch Guy Pool Service, is definitely the man to call for pool repair. (209) 277-9561 read more

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Ernest does it again!!! I've since moved away, but I recommended Ernest to my mother and he took care of her issues. My mother immediately called me to gush about Ernest and how he was so nice and professional. My mother needed Ernest to establish pool cleaning service. He came up with a good plan and gave her a good rate. Plus, he even recommended a guy that could do more work around her house. I was a little worried about how my mother would manage her pool without me around, but Ernest has definitely put my mind at ease. Bottom line, have you called Ernest yet? Why not? If you have a pool issue, call him. He'll take care of it. read more

Friendly, knowledgeable gentleman at Dutch Guy Pool Service worked on our pool pump. Ernest went above and beyond to check everything to find the issue. Most companies would have just sold me a new pump. He also was very helpful in advising me about pool chemicals and salt water levels. 2018 - Another save by Ernest. Pump out and pool so green couldn't see drain. Within 2 days back looking better than it had in last couple years. Miracle chemicals? Miracle pool guy? Thanks again Ernest! read more

Ernest did such an amazing job getting my pool ready for summer. He was very thorough and took time to educate me on how to best maintain the equipment. He identified some parts I needed to replace and made recommendations based on cost and quality. It's hard to find smart and honest pool companies, and I felt he had my best interest in mind. He's the first person I'm calling whenever I have a problem! read more

Ernest is the best pool guy I've ever known.And at my age,I've used dozens over the past 30 years,and four different pools. Earnest is honest. He recently installed a new Pentair variable pump system for us. He's helped me out with the programing & operation of it many times. If you want the best go Dutch Guy. read more

I had a great Hayward warranty experience with Ernest. Ernest was helpful and very knowledgeable with the repair of Hayward pumps. I would highly recommend him for pool service to anyone in the area. Ernest you are welcome back anytime. Thank you! Erik read more

Ernest did an amazing job for us!! The stone in our waterfall was all marred with calcium and he worked his magic to bring that stone back to life. Thank you so much for all your hard work, your professionalism and your kindness. It is truly appreciated. You definitely have our recommendation!! read more

Dutch Guy Pool Service - You can easily see where the calcium was built up and how clean it was after he cleaned and sealed the stone. - Pool Cleaners Near Me

Ernest is always willing to make time for his customers. He has educated us greatly on our pool system and is always willing to help when we are in a panic! read more

VERY BAD SERVICE: without an official test he wanted to drain my pool 'because of excess Cyanuric Acid (120 PPM) for a huffy sum of money. He did not do a formal test and so I did not receive any official paperwork stating my pool chemistry. So I took my pool water to Leslie's Pools and my pool showed normal Cyanuric acid. So, he was not honest. Then when I asked him to tell his pool service man to stop using my outside acreage as his toilet he had the guy call me. Did he apologize? NO! Then they dropped me from my service without a phone call, just an email I noticed a month later because 'I would not drain my pool' as he advised. When I called to find out why the pool was not getting cleaned I never received any return calls and my pool was getting worse. WORSE POOL SERVICE AND VERY DISHONEST AND IMPOLITE and CRUD. read more

We recently purchased a home that had a pool with a ton of tile in really bad shape. I spent 30 minutes burning though two $6 pumice stones and was able to clean the scale build up off like 4 tiles. There was no way this job was going to be done by hand. So I did a lot of research on the pros and cons of soda blasting vs. bead blasting on pool tiles. My choice was soda blasting and based on the reviews here I went with Ernest and Dutch Guy Pool Service. He answered all my questions and showed up on time for all scheduled appointments. The bottom line is Ernest is a Tile Cleaning ROCKSTAR! But don't take my word for it, just look at the pictures that I added. The tiles look 100% brand new... the original glaze has not been dulled at all (an issue with poor bead blasting or a rushed job). We had an epic tile cleaning job and Ernest came through for us! read more

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February freeze and ERCOT did a job on our pool equipment. The Dutch Pool Guy came to our rescue and did a top notch repair job for us on a timely basis and even obtained a scarce part through a contact. In the business for years before relocating to Texas. We can unconditionally recommend him. Phone 209-277-9561. read more

Our pool was put in 1.5 years ago and our Hayward pump quit working! Our pool service, Pure Water Pools, said we should look up the local Hayward repair man. We found Ernest, the Dutch Guy, and he not only replaced our filter "brain" at no cost, he also made the adjustments to our heater that will make our warranty stand in the event that it ever has future problems. He completed the work quickly and efficiently! I can not recommend him enough! read more

We had some bad weather and Power Outages in Georgetown and even with a freeze guard my pool ended up freezing over. I texted Ernest for advice and he helped keep me from having more damage. Once the weather got better he came our immediately & repaired any damage that my pool incurred. He was responsive, repaired the damage, did not try to add repairs that were not needed and charged a fair price. Thanks Ernest! read more

Ernest is the most knowledgeable person I have dealt with regarding my pool issues. I contacted Leslie's and Crystal pool and spa. They sent out technicians but I was not impressed. Ernest is the expert. He knows his craft and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my pool equipment. He restored our pool and spa systems and we are enjoying our time in the backyard for the first time in 4 years! If you want to get it right the first time, call Dutch Guy Pool Service and ask for Ernest. read more

If your looking for a pool repair man Ernest is your man. He is very knowledgeable and knows his stuff. He always there to answer your questions and does a great job. Our pool was like a swamp and we needed a new filter system and pool sweep. He came in and took it from a swamp and made it all clear again. We are very happy in his service and workmanship. I highly recommend Ernest for your repair needs!! read more

Great 4 years together, thanks for all your hard work and honesty. Enjoy your retirement (Pool services no longer offered).

Ernest was extremely knowledgeable about my system and immediately saw flaws on the installation and made simple changes where he could free of charge. You really get what you pay for with Ernest and his enthusiasm about his products and his trade really show. I've had others come in and look at the same system with zero recommendations and even quote me higher prices for the same job. Anyone with new pool or who wants to build a pool should consult him. He knows a ton about everything and understands the need to save money while getting high quality equipment. read more

Absolutely Great customer service! Not only does Ernest know his stuff, but he knows how to treat his clients. After spending 10 or so hours trying to get my pool to be swimmable, I gave up and called Ernest. He worked with my busy schedule to come out to my house and help me out. It took minutes for him to diagnose the numerous problems of why my pool was misbehaving. He then explained it all to me in a way that I could understand it. It simply does not get any better than him! I highly recommend! read more

My parents hired Ernest of Dutch Guy Pool Service, Waterford to rewire their pool from analog to digital, since they have had our pool for over 25 years. In addition, he installed a new sweep. They couldn't be happier with his service. It was an expensive operation, but carried it out in three months, interest free. They were apprehensive about the timing on the pool sweep, but Ernest assured them it would lower the electric bill, which it did. Ernest was also hired to maintain the pool on a weekly basis. Ernest has arrived consistently every single time. When there was a minor problem, he was called on his cell phone and he walked us through the problem and resolution. My parents experience is that he is a honest, hard-working man that provides great customer service. My parents have had several pool services over the last 25 years, and have found Ernest to be the best! read more

There is no other word to use for this guy but ripp off merchant..He comes across as pleasant and honest but is just a snake..He works at the Bakery in Costco, and on the side preys on vulnerable consumers weaknesses. We had called him out to check our pump which wasn't performing properly. He made an estimate for over $1400 dollars. This arsed my suspicion. SO I called another Tech out and for $150 dollars he got my pool up and running by cleaning the filters and other fine tuning.. Please get a second opinion and do not trust him at all read more

What else can I say, the owner came out on Tuesday, had an estimate sent to our email by Thursday and completed the work on Saturday. He didn't push us to buy anything and even did some minor repairs without charge. He is fair and polite. 5 stars from us. read more

Ernest has been taking care of my pool for over a year and I have had nothing but a positive experience. He explains everything that is done and needs to be done. His customer service is above and beyond and I appreciate his knowledge and work. read more

Fantastic service, highly recommend! I called Ernest based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. He came on time, was able to explain what was wrong and what was needed, and could answer all of our questions. Reasonable prices, and top notch customer service. He even came back out in pouring rain to fix an urgent issue! Could not ask for more. We recently moved (and no longer have the pool) but will pass Ernest/Dutch Guy contact info on to new owners since he did such a great job. read more

If your looking for someone who is honest, trustworthy and does the job right the first time without excuses, this is it. Highly recommend!

The Dutch Guy has been servicing our pool and handling repairs for over 5 years now. He is honest, kind and even plays with my dogs. I have never felt pressured to buy anything he has in way of parts or repairs. He enters the back yard with a smile, asks me how the kids are doing and sits to talk to my dogs. Can't get any better than that. He is a humble man and loves what he does! read more

I was fortunate enough to meet Ernest of Dutch Guy Pool Service by chance through my employment. At the time he gave me advice on pool maintenance. I found Ernest to be friendly and direct. Several months after meeting Ernest my pool equipment broke down so I contacted him first due to the positive contact I had with him before. Ernest was extremely helpful. He came to my house promptly and assessed what needed to be done to get my pool back to good working order. Knowing the expense of new pool equipment (Filter system and pool sweep) I was braced for a very expensive bill. Ernest gave me several options to choose from and I was able to choose equipment that fit into my budget. Once we had come to an agreement Ernest began work promptly which included pressure cleaning my plaster and deck that took him the better part of an entire day. A few days after cleaning my pool Ernest installed my new equipment and had my pool back in great condition. Ernest did my work in early April. It is now July 2nd and everything continues to work flawlessly. Ernest has called me a few times during this time frame to make sure that everything was still working properly. To me that shows that he really cares about customer satisfaction. Ernest may not be the cheapest pool service out there but he is nowhere near the most expensive. His prices are very fair and the quality of work he provides is outstanding. In my opinion the few extra dollars you pay Ernest over the bargain basement guys will more than make up the difference in the quality of work you will recieve. One last note on Ernest's professionalism. I cant say enough how much of a nice guy he is. He is a very patient person and will spend as much time as needed answering questions or speaking about any concerns you have in regard to your pool. I would highly recommend Ernest of Dutch Guy Pool Service to anyone in need of all aspects of pool maintenance, equipment repair or equipment replacement. B.M. Modesto, CA read more

Very pleased with service. Pool wasn't working properly, Ernest came out and diagnosed the problem quickly. He knows his stuff and very honest. I was able to get an appointment quickly and job completed within a few days. Ernest took the time to explain everything to me and made me feel comfortable. I would recommend Ernest to my family and friends any day! read more

Ernest soda blasted my pool tile and sealed it. It looks like new! Reasonable price, cleaned up like he'd never been there. He is very knowledgable and professional. read more

I am a developer of commercial properties and I work with many different contractors in numerous trades at different levels and I must say Ernest at Dutch Guy Pool Service Inc is clearly one of the WORST I have EVER experienced. I used him at a house in Del Rio, Modesto because he persuaded me that he had the most efficient way to clean pool tile and stone. Ernest was hired to clean the glass pool tile and stone on my pool from built up calcium deposits. My back yard is a showcase in which I spent $300k for a renovated pool, large kitchen and outdoor living room which is immaculate. I state this to get a better understanding all of the damage he caused. I was out of town when Ernest completed the work who contacted me when the work was done. I contacted 2 individuals in my office which is also in the backyard to ask how the work looked and they stated "the pool, kitchen and living room looks like a bomb hit it." When I asked them what they meant they said the soda or solvent he was using was all over the back yard on the appliances, televisions, counter tops, furniture and decking. I demanded he clean the back yard and he initially resisted it was necessary but came to the property and cleaned for a few hours and contacted me that he was done. By then I came back from my trip after the soda blast and the cleaning was done and couldn't believe what I saw. Most of the concrete which I just spent $5,000 refinishing was white with his soda, Large clumps of soda was on the property which looked like snow. I allowed him to dump excess water on my vacant lot across the street. He had large clumps of soda which he didn't clean up and said it would disintegrate yet 2 weeks later it was still there until he cleaned it up. My neighbor's property had soda all of their sidewalk and street. It was so bad he had to come by twice to clean my property and my neighbors after he already came once to clean. After he cleaned the first time he blamed the white in the concrete on the concrete contractor. I had the concrete contractor come out and inspect it and he said Ernest was "a sloppy and filthy contractor who disrespects other's work". He is requesting $2,000 to put the concrete work back to the condition it was in when he finished and before Dutch Boy completed their work. After they cleaned the third time I noticed my outdoor kitchen sink was clogged and when a plumber unclogged the sink he pulled out a large clump of white soda from Ernest's work. My pool pumps and equipment weren't working as efficiently and the pool company checked the filters and said they were clogged with the soda from Ernest's work another $750 to replace the filters as a result of his horrible work. The pool service company couldn't believe how sloppy he was in not cleaning up after themselves and vacuuming the pool. When I asked the individual who was at the office while he was working how the water was left she said it went from sparkling blue to a "milky and creamy white" when he left because he didn't clean his debris out of the pool. I should sue him for the damages he caused and I am seriously considering it. The best analogy I can give for Ernest's work is if you were to lock your keys in your car and you called AAA to open the door and they use a stick of dynamite to do so. They would have done what you asked by opening the door however caused a whole litany of other problems in the process. DO NOT USE ERNEST AT DUTCH GUY POOL SERVICE TO CLEAN YOUR POOL! YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU DO! read more

Ernest Steggink did a fantastic job on cleaning our pool tile. Years of hard water buildup disappeared like magic. He was perhaps the hardest working individual we have had work on our home in years. The service was fast, reliable, professional and always friendly. The cost was very reasonable considering the long hard hours he worked. He was very informative and knowledgeable in his field of expertise. I highly recommend Dutch Guy Pool Service!!! read more

After Ernest claimed our salt generator was faulty and although it was only two years old and any warranty issues we had to deal with ourselves, it turns out that Leslie Pools tested our salt generator and it was okay. When we told them what Ernest charged for the salt generator ($900) they couldn't believe it. None the less, I still spent $500 for a new cell that I didn't need. read more

We were fortunate to be able to have Ernest out to estimate a repair to our fairly new $1600 variable speed Zodiac pump, as he must be very much in demand as the only Zodiac/Jandy authorized service company for this region. Ernest is a very professional and friendly person and arrived promptly at the agreed upon time. His lovely daughter assisted him as she is home for the summer from college. He immediately diagnosed the problem and suggested an approach that saved me over a thousand dollars. It would have been simple to offer a sizable estimate giving the situation and value of the pump, but he was upfront suggesting what to do and his fee would be $85.00. Yes that's right, and it included a return trip where he kept in contact via text and arrived promptly at his stated time to finalize the job on a day when the temperature was 106 degrees. I highly recommend Dutch Guy Pool Service to anyone, and would suggest to you any negative comment a person may have been angry enough to post, research the number and quality of the post(s) the person has made and you will understand why Ernest can be relied on to honestly and efficiently serve any need you may have with your swimming pool. Thanks very much Ernest :) read more

Dutch Pool Service is one of nicest service man i have ever met. Called him with a problem I had with my pool and that day he showed up. Ernest was very professional and a outstanding guy... He troubleshooted my problem and even came back to help me with testing a new pool cleaner. I would HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND Ernest. Seriously would be stupid to go with anybody else... Thanks again Ernest... Jason from Modesto, CA read more

Earnest did a fantastic job. I purchased a new pump on line and he installed it. He even fixed some of the issues the previous repair people did. He guaranteed his work and followed up with make sure everything was done to specifications. I highly recommend him to anyone and will be using his services again in the future. read more

Ernest is the BOMB!!! He knows everything there is to know about pools, and then some. When we had limited funds, he fixed our pump for very little to last us until finances improved. He was very honest that this was a temporary fix and recommended a new pump that would save us on our energy bills and that would run our pool effeciently. We had the pump replaced twice before and they kept blowing up on us. Ernest found a great solution for us and did not try an up-sell us to larger equipment which we did not need. Our new equipment is running great and the infloor cleaning system has never run better. Thank you Ernest! read more

My review got erased somehow. I have used Ernest on a few occasions, and good HONEST, and or caring pool people are very hard to find. He has always went above and beyond in helping me. I have a couple of extreme situations, and he just gets it done. Thanks again Earnest !! read more

Another excellent job by Dutch Guy Pool Service. We've had Ernest taking care of our equipment for a couple years without a hitch. The problem with being good it that he gets in demand and that fills his schedule ... even so, for "emergencies" he's always been there and gets the job done. Highly recommended once again... read more

VERY BAD SERVICE. Said I had high Cyanuric Acid without any official water testing report from my pool, just his word. He wanted to drain my pool for additional costs. When I was unable to get back to him because of family matters, he dropped cleaning my pool without a call just an email. Plus his pool service man was impolite using my ranch for his toilet! Instead of apologizing about his uncouth manners he just said he respected my point. Shortly after that I received the email that terminated his pool service. VERY BAD SERVICE. read more

The Dutch Guy pool service owner is just that, a Dutch guy. A family guy, a patient guy. His daughter was with him on the first actual service call. She was sweet and going to college. This has nothing to do with his skills, just a tribute to a hard working man that helps his family succeed. Ernest, THE Dutch Guy knows his stuff. I don't. He was patient and kind with his explanations, knowledge and follow up service for me. He arrived early, the actual service date was moved UP, getting it done just before the horrible hot weather started! When I called with a minor problem, due to my knowledge, not his work...I needed extra training! Lol anyway, he said he had just been in my town the day before and he'd call me when he was back in my area. Imagine my surprise when he showed up THAT EVENING!! I liked this guy when I first met him, he was good at getting back to you quickly on email and with professionally written estimates giving you options and advice for rebates. If you need something done with your pump filter or pool in general....give this guy a try, you'll be happy you did! read more