East County Pools Inc.

East County Pools Inc runs pool service work out of El Cajon and covers the East County area of San Diego. Tony owns the company and handles the main calls while Adrian and the rest of the crew take care of the weekly routes. They clean pools on a regular schedule, fix heaters, replace pumps and valves, install automation gear, patch plaster, and handle equipment swaps like skimmer assemblies or control modules. The business lists pool cleaning, maintenance, heater repair, and tile work as its core offerings.

Customers call on them for the same set of problems year after year. Tony has cleaned up algae so a pool was ready for the weekend, replaced a leaking valve the same day it was reported, and patched exposed rebar so it blended back into the plaster. He has also drained a pool after a landslide, rebalanced chemicals on a badly mismanaged spa, and put in new heaters on rental properties. Reviewers note that the same tech shows up each week, knows the equipment, and keeps the water clear without constant callbacks.

Tony answers texts and calls quickly and often arrives the same day for urgent repairs. He gives straight advice on upgrades like variable-speed pumps that cut electric bills and works with homeowners on pricing instead of pushing the most expensive option. The crew stays on schedule for weekly visits even after the company grew, and they keep the same person on each route so the tech learns the quirks of every pool. Service stays inside East County San Diego with no mention of farther travel.

All the reviews rate the work at five stars and keep coming back to the same points: Tony and the crew show up when they say they will, charge a fair amount, and leave the pool looking clean and running right. Homeowners who tried other outfits first say they switched back or stayed for years because the communication stayed direct and the results held up.

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“So very happy with my pool guy! If you have a pool, you know sometimes it feels just like a hole in the ground you pour money into🤣 Since I was lucky enough to find Tony, I haven’t had any problems with my pool it’s always sparkling and beautiful. I highly recommend East County pools.”

“Tony was recommended to me by my home's previous owners and my neighbors who also used him. I tried someone else briefly and ended up going back to Tony and have used him for my weekly service and repairs for over 6 years now. His service is outstanding and he is incredibly easy to work and communicate with. He has always been honest and straightforward to deal with. I highly recommend that anyone in the East County area use Tony for your service requirements! You will not be disappointed!”

“Tony and his team have always been courteous and professionally in all our interactions. From regular weekly pool/spa services, replacing solar pump sensors, replacing the pool skimmer assembly, sanding calcium nodules off the plaster, or fixing your pumps control module; they'll have you covered. Highly recommend this company for any pool/spa related needs.”

“We have been with East County Pools since moving to East County in 2014. The company has grown just a bit since then but has never missed a weekly appointment and has always been available for urgent repairs. We took their advice for equipment upgrades when we added solar heating and ended up saving money with variable pumps and lower electrical usage. Communication with Tony, the owner, is great. The guy who comes out to the house these days is Adrian. It’s nice to see the same person weekly and know that it’s someone who knows our pool.”

“Incredible work! Tony was super responsive! Got the Algae all cleaned up in time for the weekend!!”

“Excellent service and real expertise. Our pool had been so mismanaged that the chemicals were off the chart and the sides discolored, Tony advised us how to get an outside service to externally filter the water without draining the pool and then he rebalanced the chemicals. It saved us money and the pool is like new. Even the plaster is back to normal color. Highly recommend his services.”

“Tony from East County Pools did an amazing job for me! He was fast, courteous, and professional. I had him install a new pool heater for me in one of my rental units. I will definitely be using him again if I have the opportunity. Thank you Tony!”

“I should’ve left this review months ago. Tony came out and fixed our pool. He patched up a couple of areas and it looks great. He was reasonably priced. Very responsive, and showed up when he said he would. I highly recommend him and his company.”

“I've been with Tony for 3 years now. Pool looks great, ALWAYS. Never cloudy, no excuses. He changed the pump a few years ago, that's how we met. I had a valve handle that was leaking. I texted him and he was here that same day. Great service and reasonable.”

“Solid, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Replaced a pump and worked with me on optimizing the whole pool. Very glad that I found them.”

“Tony the owner at ECP is a Master at his craft!!!  Do yourself a favor and reach out to Tony at East County Pools, he will exceed your expectations. Our Family had recently purchased a new home with a very large Pool, That was in need of some major TLC, I previously had several pool builders and pool service companies come out and give me quotes, with major costs to replace three lights, heater, valves and plumbing on the pool equipment. Tony responded the same day, spent time evaluating the overall repairs and scheduled repairs the next day. Tony repaired the control valve, added a water feature, redid the plumbing, got the heater and lights working, dialed in the Pentair automation and showed me how to use the Pentair app. Tony now does the weekly Pool service, Our Family gave him the nickname, "The Pool Whisperer" Thank you Tony, We are Blessed to have met you, Bob & Family”

“It’s rare nowadays to find someone that is not only extremely knowledgeable at their craft, but also Extremely efficient, nice, respectful, reliable and Very fair priced. I first spoke with Tony and he was the only fair priced quote I got out of a half dozen other companies. Tony came and installed my pool heater to my exact specifications and exceeded my expectations. Tony was friendly and put me at ease immediately. I will never go elsewhere for my pool needs. Thanks again Tony!!! You da man!!!”

“We have spent the past year searching for an amazing pool service company and finally found it! Our pool has never looked better. Tony immediately fixed all the mistakes that our previous company had made & our pool is now sparkling. We also had a landslide into our pool after the recent storms. Tony was able to drain our pool, clean out all the mud and get it back in running order in time for a big party we were hosting. He is super responsive, always on time and does great work! I can't recommend him enough!”

“Before we found Tony/East county pools our pool was frequently turning green!! The last pool company was horrible. But this company came in quickly and has kept our pool pristine!! He had a super competitive price for the pool heaters and was great at communication to ensure we had all information we needed to make a decision about type of heater to purchase!”

“I had Tony come out and patch a good sized highly-exposed rebar spot in our pool, and i can't recommend him enough. He is kind, knowledgable, and not only did he fix the spot in the pool but he did it so seamlessly that you literally can barely see it at all! I'm blown away not only at the service, but at what a kind individual he is. Would HIGHLY recommend him!”

“Wow! Refreshing to meet someone who is upfront and honest and not just trying to sell you something! I called Tony and was lucky enough to catch him in between appointments ~ TLDR he came over to check out my pool/spa issue and fixed it and gave me some great tips too! I definitely recommend. 👍”

“Great to have a company and owner that is responsive to any issues. Great workers!!”

“It is my pleasure to recommend East County Pools! Tony can take care of any issues that your pool needs. I am happy to have him as my pool service and know that he will always be there to take care of it.”