I called this pool company and the owner got back to me right away. He took the time to really listen to what I was looking for in a pool cleaning service and immediately sent out his best technician so I could meet him in person. The tech was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and made me feel confident about starting service with them. So far, they've been amazing. I'm excited to begin regular service and look forward to receiving the same high-level care and professionalism moving forward. Highly recommend! read more

We decided to switch pool services as our prior service was unreliable when problems arose. We recently had a situation that we believed to be electrical and they wanted to charge us $175 for a "service call." We contacted Dante and within minutes he sent out one of his guys, who has been with him for 8 years, and minutes later the problem was solved AT NO CHARGE!!! Even though we are just starting with Dante, his experience and reviews speak for themselves and we are confident that his services will be reasonable, expeditious and professional. We look forward to a long relationship with South County Pool Techs! read more

Dante and his crew came out promptly to install a new salt water system. And they also repaired my pool heater. Dante communicated both processes and was very professional. I highly recommend them for pool service needs. read more

I can't recommend South County Pool Techs enough! We had a last min pool heating emergency (on a Saturday no less) and Dante came to our rescue. He arranged his schedule so that he could get to our house within an hour and fixed the problem. We will use Dante going forward for everything. read more

Contacted about a pool inspection which they unfortunately don't provide, but did spend time on the phone with me to tell me about what he would get done and which other companies to investigate and what to look out for which I did find to be very helpful. read more

Dante and the team replaced my pool lights and salt system, saving me money by avoiding an unnecessary control system upgrade. They are highly responsive and have communicated recommendations for our existing pool and spa. They are friendly, professional, and reliable service (commit to show up and are there when they say)! read more

I have been working with Dante and his team for eight years. My last pool company did not do half as good a job as South County Pool Techs. They always return my calls, and explain anything that I may have a question about (warranties, repairs, maintenance, parts. . . ) My salt water pool is always sparkling clean and balanced when they service my pool . Besides maintenance, I would highly recommend them if you need repairs, resurfacing and other updates to your pool They refinished my pool slide , painted the rockscape, replaced my pool and spa lights with color changing LEDS, and replaced my fire ring. It still looks amazing several years later. And with all the new technology I can control all my pool function, waterfall, and lighting remotely with an app. Really one of the best updates I have made to my house. read more

Dante and team are transparent, reliable and experts in their craft. They communicate very well and are on top of the pool maintenance to keep the pool inpristine condition all year long. read more

Thank you, Dante and team, for an excellent pool service. Before during the first six months at this new house, we constantly worried about the pool; we had the bottom resurfaced, a whole new pool system was installed, and a solar heater as well. After all of that and all the money spent, the pool still had issues our old pool guy kept brushing us off about. Examples: mold at the bottom, constantly low water, the pump was erratic, leaves all over, dirt, the list goes on, but then we found Dante. Since then, the pool has been sparkling clean; he and his team fixed the system that was installed incorrectly, added a backlash that was always supposed to be there, tests the water every week, etc. Now the pool is clean and nice and ready to use. No more headaches. Dante is reliable, very knowledgeable and reasonably priced as well. We'd highly recommend him. read more

Been using these guys for over 20 years. Very reliable and service was top notch whenever I had a leak or other problems.

I have struggled a bit with keeping my pool maintained. I searched high and low for someone in the area that would really be diligent and attentive. Previous experience with another "pool guy" left me wanting as the chemicals always seemed out of balance and algae continued to be a challenge. After researching I found Dante/SC Pool Techs. Really glad I did. Dante discussed the benefits of a salt system for my pool. Being someone who likes to research I followed up on his information. He was right, and so I followed up with him to help me get one installed. Within a week it was installed and ready to go. With the price of chlorine now and other chemicals it should prove to be a money saver long term--both in terms of ongoing chemical consumption but in overall maintenance as well. Dante has been a great communicator and explained everything we had installed and the benefits. He talked about items we'll want to keep an eye on for possible maintenance or even replacement some time in the future. I like that he "educates" to bring your personal knowledge up to what's necessary to have a happy and healthy pool long term. Looking forward to having SC Pool Techs as my partner for maintaining and improving our pool. I feel like it's becoming a lifestyle asset now and not just a thorn in my side for maintenance. read more

Dante has serviced my pool for more than a decade. He's helped upgrade old equipment, converted to a saltwater system, performed various repairs, and worked to help me coordinate with other professionals when it came time to re-plaster and re-tile. He is always available via text message and very responsive. If ever there is a problem, I have the utmost confidence in Dante and his team to help. read more

Dante responded back to me within 10 mins of me requesting a quote. He not only responded back to me quickly, but at 9 pm. I wasn't expecting a response until the next day, but he was dedicated enough to text me and follow up with a phone call. In our conversation, he gave me a thorough explanation on how the process will unfold. I never felt rushed or that I was bothering him. I appreciate that a lot. Thanks Dante. read more

Dante has been servicing our pool for over 10 years!!! Dante and his team are professional, quick to address any concerns and all around professional!!!:-) read more

I have used two other pool service companies in the past 5 years. Danta Pools is by far the most reliable. The quality of work is outstanding, their service is reasonable and there knowledge of new equipment technology is extremely helpful. I highly recommend Danta Pools. Kevin read more

We built our pool last year and Dante was referred to us by the pool builder. Since then he has been very responsive to texts with questions and help with the app when necessary. Also reliable weekly service. Would def recommend. read more

Dante has been servicing our pool in Laguna Niguel For years ! We called him in after our last pool guy was a complete disaster. He always responds promptly and has helped out with some big repairs we've had done. He just recommended an awesome new system to control the pool/spa/spillways all from your iPhone. The best thing ever! I wish we would have done it years ago! I'd highly recommend him for pool service and repairs! read more

Just started with Dante and am very impressed and happy for the change. He came out and checked everything and showed me how all the levels were off. He explained why that happens and what could be done to fix it. He went to the effort to rearrange their schedule to have someone over next day (at his suggestion not my urging). Tech came and spent a considerable amount of time cleaning/correcting. Within a few days everything was as it should be. What I very much appreciate about Dante is his thoroughness and communication. He explains everything, puts a plan together, delivers on that plan, then follows up with me to explain what they did, what they found, and the results. I've had others that seem inconvenienced when asked a question, whereas Dante goes above and beyond with his service. Thanks Dante! read more

Dante and his team have been cleaning and maintaining our pool since we put it in about 10 years ago. South County Pool Techs are reliable and keep out pool in pristine condition. Jonathan Robertson read more

Dante and his team are very meticulous and consistent each week making sure our pool and spa are in top shape (especially after epic pool parties) read more

(It'll be worth your time perusing this lengthy review.) I'm extremely grateful to have found Dante+crew. They've: A) repaired Major Pool Cracks (holding 2-YRS strong!); B) handled Equipment Fixes & Upgrades; C) provided no-worry Wkly Service. Pool Cracking severity -- H2O levels were dropping below level to run auto cleaning equipment. This, the culmination of 15 yrs of issues. Professional Leak Detections performed twice (2010, 2015). Latest Recommendation: Punch holes to obtain Core Samples. Removal & analysis necessary to determine repair needed. (Brentwood pool pal verified this as industry protocol.) But it made no sense to me -- $500 (Hole Punching) + $450 (Leak Detection already spent) = Zero towards the $$$-Unknown repair?!? Dante came to my rescue. I was outside his service area, but he was willing to talk over the phone. Learning of above leakage history, he agreed to drive over & perform a visual inspection himself. Finally, sensing my desperation at wit's end, he took on the Job. Dante's approach: What's the CAUSE? (He's the ONLY person in 15-yrs to look at neighboring properties by climbing ladder to look over high perimeter walls!) It was only then that I learned our pool cracking was due to pool's location on a hilltop.) A) Crack Repair. Because Dante possesses a background in Concrete, he was able to offer an alternate Resolution -- Drain pool; Open cracks down to their level of structural integrity; Assess & repair (e.g. some needed add'l Rebar reinforcement; all cracks were stapled along length, then concreted over.) B) Equipment Repair-Replacement. Leak Detection Co's repairs were performed by my (then) pool guy. Saved me $150, but req'd 6-months for completion. Flagstone finishwork was so sloppy (from his untested subcontractor) that it required redo. (It was just 1-1/2 months afterward when Pool Levels took a nosedive.) Dante's assessment: old Pool Guy did NOT implement Leak Co's recommendations, opting instead for a substandard workaround. [Wish I'd found Dante-SC Pool Techs earlier.] C) Weekly Service. Have not had any worries or complaints since Dante's Cruz took over. Payments are easy (auto-paid via credit card); no more check writing. LOOK NO FURTHER for ALL your pool needs -- crack repair, equipment maintenance; weekly service. Pool Resurfacing, Equipment Upgrades? For those, too, I will use Dante. I wouldn't consider anyone else -- Dante's a nice/caring individual who takes pride in his profession; he's a sound communicator who gives honest assessments, fair pricing, & no up-sell pressuring! Dante is a true GEM in the Pool Service Industry. read more

I love this pool company. They are always there for me when I have issues with the pool. They are very responsible and very knowledgeable with the pool and spa. They takes care of my pools at two different properties. They are the best. I will definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a professional pool service. read more

We called South County Pool Techs to see about having our salt system repaired. We were not having a good experience with our regular pool service, who had not responded to our calls for service after six months of trying. When we called South County Pool Techs, Dante responded to our call immediately, came out to look at the pool and offered us a very good rate for pool service and repair. He insisted on earning our business, and boy did he so far. He immediately set up both a weekly service and a time to have a tech look at our salt system. he was completely upfront about the problems with salt systems, and also their benefits. He also look at other aspects of our pool that might need service, and let us know with no pressure to have the repairs done ... but that he could offer us very reasonable rates if and when we decided to do the repairs. So far, I think this is a very ethical business that wants to earn our business through quality and reliability. We are looking forward to continued good relationships with Dante and his company in the future. read more

Definitely recommend Dante & South County Pool Techs! We sold our house in RSM and need to replace our pool heater pronto! Dante squeezed us in to install the heater so that things would be wrapped up prior to close of escrow. He also sent one of his technicians to go over the specifics of the new heater with the new owners which was awesome! He takes pride in his work and is very knowledgable about pool repair! It was a pleasure working with him! Please do consider Dante and South County Pool Tech!! You won't be disappointed! read more

Fantastic spa repair company - look no further! My spa equipment was ancient - and I'm talking 1988 ancient. The pumps were LOUD and leaking. The heater sounded like it was going to blow up every time I turned it on and it would take 6 hours just to get the water temperature to 100 degrees. Oh and the filter was rusting out and the filter media was back flowing into my spa. Did I mention the brown rust stains on my white spa walls? Ok - I needed to fix this broken eyesore or remove it entirely. It was time - actually - it was way past time. I made some phone calls and I started with 2 bids - one guy was really delayed in getting back to me and his bid was crazy high. The other company was really quite responsive when answering my questions, but they weren't going to install the best equipment. Then I found Dante. I emailed him and called and left a message. He came out the same day to look at the problem even though I couldn't be there. He gave me an estimate by the end of the day and answered all of my husband's questions regarding exactly what equipment he was going to use so we could do our research. He started on the job the day after I signed the contract. He performed the job fast and perfectly. He even found a cover for my old timer for free instead of charging me to install a new one. The whole job was done within 3 days and it was a complete overhaul of the 30 year old spa equipment. My spa looks AMAZING! The red rust stains are gone. The filter media is gone. The pool water is sparkly clean and pristinely clean. Oh - and the heater heats the water to 104 degrees in like 10 minutes. Pumps are quiet and the heater doesn't sound like it's going to blow up. So here's the crazy part. I've never actually met Dante! He did the bid, the work, the cleanup and took my payment over the telephone with a credit card. No down payment. Total trust and professionalism. HIRE DANTE! Hire HIS company. You will not regret it! read more

I have been using Dante and SC Pool Techs for 12 years now but passing the torch to the new owners of my beautiful home and pool. Dante has been awesome with hands on service and has been very knowledgeable and helpful all these years. If I was to move to a home in San Clemente I would still be using his pool service. I have a salt system on the pool and he has taken very good care with all filter changes, system checks and water testing. The pool is beautiful at all times and I will miss him and the service provided. Thank you Dante It's been great getting to know you. Lisa read more

There sure was a misunderstanding between the staff and management , which got addressed and hopefully the service will stay good and there won't be any negligence moving forward. Pool got cleaned algae removed there is few other things needs to be addressed and fixed so hopefully we can get all this resolved and have a clean pool all the time. read more

I called SC Pool Techs to ask about repairing the rooftop solar heater for my pool. Dante answered the phone and explained that they did not work on rooftop solar water heaters. HOWEVER - when I explained to him that I was having problems finding anyone to do it, he immediately said he would go find someone for me. Today he called me back and said he had found someone he trusted to come out and fix the problem. There was no money in it for him, and I randomly called him after finding his website. In spite of this, he went out if his way to help someone in need. This is the type of customer service that will be rewarded and he went well above and beyond what I would have expected. I cannot thank him enough for his help and would highly recommend his company for any needed pool repairs. I will certainly be calling him again as well the next time I need service. Thanks Dante and SC Pool Techs. read more

I have been a client of Dante's for over 10 years and I can unequivocally say he is a reputable, fair, and service related business person. He has done both service and repair work, and I've never had a problem and the quality of work is excellent. In addition, his prices are very competitive and he has done a great job in explainable reasonable alternatives to fix problems. Adam Ray, San Clemente read more

"I have used SC Pool Techs here in Talega for well over 5 years now and am very pleased with their swimming pool service. Not only the pool and spa maintenance, but the customer service as well. Any time I have a question or concern they have been more than helpful and timely in taking care of any concern I may have. Whether it be regarding filter pump issues, salt system, pool heater on the brink or whatever, I feel they have made sure I get the answer and service I desire at a fair price. Customer service is key in my book and they always deliver." Lee Aellig, pool owner read more

Dante and his team are incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of pool management and repair, from the basic day-to-day maintenance to complex tile and equipment repairs. They are very responsive and always quick to handle any regular issues that arise. On repairs and improvements, Dante is honest and transparent and provides a range of recommendations that meet your budget. South County Pool Techs provide great service, quality repairs and are a trustworthy team...I definitely recommend Dante and his team to anyone looking for pool service. read more

We have been working with Dante and his team for maintenance of our pool and repair. We have worked with another pool maintenance person before and have noticed that South County Pool Techs' customer service is superior. Dante is a pool expert and is very responsive and takes the time to explain issues and resolutions over the phone or in person. Victor, the pool tech, is a true professional and keeps our pool looking wonderful! read more

We hired Dante and his team to repaint the horribly faded rocks and coping around the pool of our new house. They completed the job in a timely manner and were very patient with us as we were particular about the paint colors. Dante also recommended an acid wash for our Pebble Tec surface which really made a difference. Now, our pool looks brand new! If you are looking to remodel/refresh your existing pool, these guys are great! read more

Dante is all talk and no action. He did repair my heater, but now that its broken again haven't heard from him despite 3 calls and voicemails. Could be he's so busy doesn't need the business. Would not recommend him at all. read more

Had my pool services done by these peeps, very polite, well knowledged staff. I had repairs done to my salt water pool and some parts replaced. All I can say is they were great and I highly recommend all your pool needs to them. read more

Dante is wonderful. I called with a question about the pool in a home I recently purchased. I suspected it had a leak. Dante took the time to discuss the different options available to me as well as what his professional opinion was based on what I was describing. Why was this so fantastic? He took the time to do all of this AFTER we had already established that my home was well outside of his service area! There really are nice people left in the world and he is certainly one of them. Thanks, Dante! read more

Dante, Well I wish you the very best kind sir, but anyone can put good reviews on their web controlled site sir. Please don't treat people like they're all idiots out there.... and if you think $1850 is a good price for the installation of the salt water system, where mine just needed to be repaired...Well that's NOT being honest... and sir I paid you for all the work you did.... But I welcome anyone out there to get a price quote on any of Dante's work. You won't be sorry that I can assure you, cause this guy is off the charts.... Now Dante I have a new pool contractor that I am very happy with and he ACTUALLY is very honest- my pool is being maintained at $95.00 per month where you were charging me $135.00 per month...Now I was willing to pay him the same, since it wasn't a big deal for me the extra few bucks, but he refused stating that $95.00 was very fair to maintain my pool.. Now Dante, that's being honest sir. Live and learn by example... And please do enjoy your life! Cause it is short... read more

This company is all professional with a smile. Very knowledgeable and you don't get the upsell unless you ask for it. Honest, helpful and available. Reasonably priced. Always show up. I didn't get that experience with my previous services. read more

I have been a customer of SC Pool Tech since I had my pool built seven years ago. With the service I have received from Dante and his team, I have never felt the need to look for another service provider. Dante's team is always there on their scheduled day and leaves a log in the case you want to check up on them. If tree are ever any issues with your pool, it is handled immediately. The best part of SC Pool Techs is that he sends the monthly invoice via email which to me is a positive. I highly recommend Dante and his team for your pool service needs. Brad G. read more

Texted Dante and he came out. Said he had people to service pool and restore rocks. He never came back. I texted him back a week later with no response. Not trustworthy. read more