Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Inground Pool Service Experts in Chicago
Established in the late 1990s, AAA Pool Service has built a reputation for excellence in inground pool maintenance, openings, closings, renovations, and repairs. With over 25 years of combined family expertise, our team of certified professionals delivers personalized service tailored to the unique needs of each client. We prioritize punctuality, direct communication, and thoroughness, ensuring every pool under our care remains safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.Our commitment to old-school valuesanswering calls promptly, avoiding overbooking, and maintaining transparencyhas earned us trust across Chicagoland. Backed by certifications from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance, we serve the North Shore and Western Suburbs with a focus on long-term customer relationships and community-driven service.
Services
Weekly Maintenance
Pool Openings
Pool Closings
Renovations
Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in inground pool maintenance and repairs.
- Our team includes certified maintenance specialists and pool operators.
- We guarantee punctual service and never overbook appointments.
- Family-owned with a commitment to personalized, community-focused care.
- We provide free water analysis and cloud pool resolution services.
Associations and certifications
- Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)
What people say
Best service
Polite professionals
Prompt response
Trustworthy family team
Exceptional customer care
Services
Weekly Maintenance
Our weekly maintenance ensures balanced water chemistry, clean filtration systems, and debris removal to keep pools safe and inviting. Certified technicians perform water analysis, skimming, vacuuming, and equipment checks. Services include all necessary chemicals and free cloudiness callbacks, tailored to Chicagoland's climate and usage patterns.
Pool Openings
We prepare pools for summer with thorough cleaning, equipment reinstallation, and water balancing. Options include traditional drain-and-clean or vacuum-based methods to minimize water loss. Technicians ensure systems function optimally, allowing immediate use while preventing seasonal algae growth.
Pool Closings
Our winterizing process includes draining, line blowouts, equipment protection, and safety cover installation. We balance water chemistry and add winterizing chemicals to prevent damage and algae. Custom GLI safety covers ensure security and peace of mind during harsh Midwest winters.
Renovations
We restore pool aesthetics and functionality through tile replacement, replastering, and repainting. Services address wear like rough surfaces, faded paint, or loose tiles, using modern materials to enhance durability and appearance while maintaining structural integrity.
Repairs
Our team diagnoses and fixes equipment issues including pumps, filters, heaters, and skimmers. We prioritize minimizing downtime with prompt repairs, offering Polaris system maintenance and winter cover replacements to maintain pool functionality year-round.
People
Matt Downes
Founder
Industry veteran with 50+ years of experience, Matt laid the foundation for AAA Pool Service's family legacy through decades of hands-on pool expertise.
Harry Downes
Former Owner
Son of Matt, Harry established AAA Pools in the late 1990s, growing it into a trusted regional service before passing leadership to the third generation.
Pat Downes
Current Owner
Third-generation leader Pat upholds family values while modernizing operations, ensuring AAA remains a reliable choice for Chicagoland pool owners since 2020.
Questions
Do you service above-ground pools?
No, we exclusively service inground pools in the Chicagoland area.
Are your technicians certified?
Yes, our staff includes Certified Maintenance Specialists (CMS) and Certified Pool Operators (CPO) accredited by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance.
What service areas do you cover?
We serve Chicago's North Shore and Western Suburbs, including Barrington, Lake Forest, and Wheeling.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, contact us via phone or our website for a free quote on any service.
How do you handle pool emergencies?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize prompt repairs during regular business hours.
Can you help with winter cover installation?
Yes, we sell and install GLI Pool Products safety covers as part of our closing services.
Reviews (7)
Bill Collins
Mar 30, 2022
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We hired AAA last year to close our pool down and provide service over the summer. We have worked with several other pool companies over the years and they are by far the best. Services: Water treatment, Winterization, Filter cleaning, Vacuuming
Jr Galante
Feb 26, 2020
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AAA Pool Service is outstanding. They go above and beyond for their clients. We have used them in Morton Grove for years and are so glad they are trustworthy and reliable!
Michelle R.
Aug 17, 2019
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I would NOT recommend this company. They serviced my pool just before Fourth of July and never checked the chemical levels in the pool before their "treatment ". The left the pool unsafe and unusable for the holiday. I had to purchase additional chemicals to neutralize what they had done. Irresponsible and incompetent, good thing I checked before my children got in the pool!
Douglas Kempler
Apr 10, 2019
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AAA Pools has been taking great care of my mother's pool in Northbrook for a long time. We have worked with Pat for many years and Harry for many years before that. They are honest and fair. They also do great work. I highly recommend AAA Pool for your pool maintenance and services.
Edward Whorton
Feb 01, 2018
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We have had them as our service for over 10 years, best service and the best people! If you need a pool service, they are fantastic!
Meg D.
Jan 23, 2016
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I could not be happier with the service my parents received from AAA pools. When I called them they were very helpful and went above and beyond when they came to the house. I would highly recommend them and plan on using them again this summer.
Cc Steu
Jan 11, 2015
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AAA Pool Service has serviced my in ground pool for the last ten years. I have been extremely satisfied with their exemplary service, knowledge and expertise in all dealings I have had with them over the last ten years. My pool has been in excellent condition the past ten seasons due to AAA's attention to all that that needs to be done in order to keep my pool in perfect working order. AAA's staff has always been easily accessible if I ran into any glitches during the season and always handled any problems with expediency.
I rely on AAA for the upkeep of my pool and equipment and have been confident in their honesty and expertise in in taking care of any problems that arose. I would highly recommend AAA Pool Service to anyone who owns an inground pool and likes to have that pool in top condition from spring opening to fall closing. I will continue to use AAA Pool Service for as long as I have a swimming pool.
I rely on AAA for the upkeep of my pool and equipment and have been confident in their honesty and expertise in in taking care of any problems that arose. I would highly recommend AAA Pool Service to anyone who owns an inground pool and likes to have that pool in top condition from spring opening to fall closing. I will continue to use AAA Pool Service for as long as I have a swimming pool.