River's Pool Services

River's Pool Services handles pool cleaning and weekly service for residential swimming pools in Richmond, TX. The owner Gersain runs the operation along with team members including his son, and they also perform repairs, filter cleanings, and maintenance plans. They balance pool chemistry, address equipment problems such as burned motors, and remove buildup like salt or calcium deposits around features such as waterfalls. New customers receive a discount on filter cleaning as part of the standard offerings.

Customers report jobs that include turning green pools back to clear conditions, clearing black algae that prior services could not handle, and restoring filters on older equipment. Angel assists with solutions for pool equipment issues while Gersain handles chemistry adjustments and shows owners the steps involved. Reviewers note that the team removes calcium buildup effectively and keeps water balanced through regular visits, with weekly reports that include photos and details on chemicals added.

They arrive on time each week without missing scheduled days, even during bad weather, and send email updates with pool photos and chemistry summaries. Response times are quick for urgent cleanings, and prices stay competitive with other local options. Service extends to Houston and nearby cities, with maintenance plans suited to summer conditions, and the team avoids rushing through steps to ensure the pool meets the desired condition.

Google shows a 5 rating from 56 reviews, with recurring comments on consistent arrivals, clear communication, and reliable results over periods of months or years. DIRT Score 4.7 from reviews on Finds.

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“Angel does a really great job of maintaining our pool. Also helpful in finding solutions to a pool equipment problems.”

“Mr. Rios is knowledgeable about all types of pools, pool chemistry, and their maintenance. He has been a lifesaver bringing my pool from green to pristine multiple times. In addition to pool cleaning and educating pool owners, he also offers maintenance plans which are crucial in these hot summer months. I highly recommend Mr. Rios for all pool needs and pool services.”

“River's pool has done a great job on my pool. There was a section by the waterfall that had a lot of salt / calcium build up and they were able to do a great job removing it.”

“Half the battle in life is just showing up! Rivers has been excellent. Been using them for past 2 months. They show up on time, every week without excuses, maintain my chemical levels, got rid of my black algae initially that was starting up because the last company could not manage. They cleaned my filters. Very happy with the service, they also email the weekly pool report with picture. So when I was on vacation I saw they came and what they did. Highly recommend to everyone that needs a reliable service that maintains the pool well. My pool is crystal clear since they took over !”

“River’s pool service has been cleaning our pool for a year now and they’ve kept it lovely and refreshing all year! Their prices are competitive with others. The owner & his son are very nice too.”

“I’ve my pool serviced by these gentlemen, outstanding people , great service, very professional . i’ve my motor burned, they installed a new one at half the price . Will recommend to anyone who is looking for a dependable and courteous service !!!!”

“We've had the weekly cleaning service for over a year, and couldn't be happier. Gersain does an excellent job, is dependable, and leaves the pool looking beautiful. He has never missed a week, and is always here when expected. He is professional, polite, hard-working and a super nice guy. I highly recommend him for any pool services.”

“We've had many pool services over the years, so we know what good service looks like. Many pool companies go through the motions as quickly as possible with inexperienced staff (due to their high turnover rate). They call it done even if there is green algae on the side of the pool. Rivers Pool Services goes through all the steps but ALSO makes sure that the end objective of a clean pool is achieved. They come when they agree to, and they send us a photo of our sparkling pool as well as a report on the pool chemistry and amount of chemical added.”

“The best pool service provider in Houston! I previously had a very bad pool guy who overcharged and never kept our pool clean. I tried doing it on my own after that bad experience but I could never balance the water correctly. After my pool turned green from the heat, I called River’s Pool Service to help me clean my filter and pool. In less than a week, they were able to rehab my pool to sparkling blue. We loved it so much that we hired them for weekly cleanings! Gersain is extremely kind, patient, respectful, and always shows up on time. Him and his team really take their time in ensuring my pool is spotless. I’ve never seen my pool so clean and blue! They offer very fair prices with the best services all around! They also provide weekly reports with each visit so you know how much chemicals were added. If you’re looking for an affordable pool cleaning service provider in the Houston area, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Gersain and his team at River’s Pool Services!”

“River's Pool Services exhibit the level of professionalism and expectations that customers look to receive. Reliably, trustworthy, accuracy and accountability. Always on time for weekly services. I've been using them for 3 years now. Still satisfied with their services. Mrs. Kathy”

“Rivers Pool Service does weekly pool service on our 12,000 gallon in ground pool. They do a great job, and are always at our home on Tuesday mornings rain or shine. If weather is bad that day, they may come later in the day due to safety concerns of lightening. Keep chemicals well balanced. Email you a report giving you picture of pool that week, and chemistry report, and brief summary of what they do. That is great service. I had pool replastered 3 years ago an plaster failed. The plaster company claimed it was chemistry issue. Was able to provide weekly reports of chemistry, Plaster company had no choice but to warrant the repairs. I highly recommend Rios, and Rivers pool service”

“We are happy with the service the team at River's Pool Services provides. We were looking for a company that knew what they were doing, and we have definitely found it! A great thing that I noticed from the first visit is that they don't rush the service; they take the proper time to do everything. I definitely recommend them to anyone that asks!”

“I called them on a short noticed to clean my pool because I was afraid it would become infected with algae and bacteria. They responded very quickly and came out to my home the next day. They left it looking like new and charged me a great price. I am more than happy with the work they did and highly recommend this company. Thank you!”

“I can't thank the guy enough! He was very honest & helpful.”

“RIVER POOLS IS THE BEST OUT THERE! The owner Gersain of River Pools is Amazing. He is professional, on time and does a great job. He really knows his stuff. I needed my filter cleaned and he showed up a few daysahead of schedule. The filter is about 20 years old so i knew it needed someone who knew what they were doing. Gersain showed me how he did everything so I could understand the whole process. The previous pool guy always broke something and could never keep my pool free from alge. Gersain knew exactly how to fix the alge problem and my pool has never looked better. Super honest guy. I highly recommend River Pools, you won't be disappointed. Price is extreamly reasonable.”

“The service I have received has exceeding my expectation. I started getting my pool cleaned about 4 months ago and I have never seen my water sparkle like this. If you need a pool guy, I highly recommend River's Pool Services.”

“Rios has been phenomenal and has kept our water crystal clear. He's very clear on items we need to clean other items. We're very happy with their service.”

“Excellent service, very professional and on schedule. Have been using them for almost a year, shows up every week even in bad weather, takes care of all the work and communicates well. Highly recommended!”

“Very helpful doing the maintenance with my new pool while I was getting settled in after a move and very respectful on my property.”

“Showed up for initial appointment on time, went over everything in detail. Has shown up as scheduled every week and kept my pool looking great all summer. Would highly recommend, very dependable!”