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Pool chemistry confuses most people. pH, alkalinity, chlorine levels—everything affects everything else, and one wrong move can cost you time and money.
Our free water quality testing takes the guesswork out. You get a clear breakdown of what’s off, what’s working, and what to add. No trial and error with expensive chemicals that might not fix the problem.
Your family swims in that water. You’ve invested thousands into that pool. Testing twice a week sounds like overkill until you realize how fast things can go sideways after a rainstorm or a pool party. We help you stay ahead of problems before they become expensive repairs or safety concerns.
We’ve been serving families across South Georgia since 2014, built on over 30 years of hands-on pool construction and maintenance experience. We’re not just testing water—we’re applying decades of knowledge to your specific situation.
We’ve seen what happens when pool owners skip testing or rely on guesswork. Damaged liners, green water, equipment failure. Most of it’s preventable with regular residential water testing and the right guidance.
In Axson and throughout South Georgia, pool owners deal with specific challenges—heat, humidity, heavy summer use. We understand how local conditions affect your water chemistry because we’ve been working with pools in this climate for years.
Grab a clean container and collect a water sample from about elbow-deep in your pool—not right at the surface, not off the bottom. Bring it to us.
We test for chlorine levels, pH balance, total alkalinity, and sanitizer effectiveness. The whole process takes minutes. You’re not waiting days for lab results.
Then we walk you through what we found. If your pH is too high, we’ll tell you exactly what that means for your pool and what to add. If your chlorine is low, you’ll know how much to use and why it matters. You leave with a clear action plan, not a sales pitch.
This isn’t a one-time thing. Pools change. Weather changes. Usage changes. We recommend testing at least weekly during swim season, and we’re here whenever you need us. No appointment necessary, no charge ever.
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We test the levels that actually matter for safe, clear water. Chlorine concentration tells us if your pool can kill bacteria—too low and you’ve got a problem, too high and you’re damaging your liner. pH affects everything from swimmer comfort to how well your chemicals work.
Total alkalinity acts as a pH buffer. When it’s off, your pH swings wildly and you’re constantly chasing balance. We also check your sanitizer levels to make sure your pool is actually protecting your family from contaminants.
In Axson, GA, we see common patterns. Summer heat burns through chlorine faster. Heavy afternoon thunderstorms dilute your chemicals. Kids’ pool parties introduce contaminants that throw off your balance. We factor in what’s normal for this area when we give you recommendations.
You’re not just getting numbers on a printout. You’re getting context from people who’ve maintained pools in South Georgia for decades. We’ll tell you what needs immediate attention and what can wait. We’ll explain why something matters instead of just handing you a shopping list.
At minimum, test weekly during swim season. That’s the baseline for keeping ahead of problems.
But you’ll want to test more often in certain situations. After heavy rain, test within a day—rainwater dilutes your chemicals and throws off balance. After a party or heavy use, test before the next swim. When you first open your pool for the season, test every few days until you’ve got it dialed in.
New pool owners should test twice weekly at first. You’re still learning how your specific pool behaves, how fast it uses chlorine, how stable your pH stays. Once you know your pool’s patterns, you can adjust. Some pools are rock-solid stable. Others need constant attention. Testing frequently early on teaches you which type you have.
You’re swimming blind. That’s the short answer.
Without regular testing, you don’t know if your chlorine is actually killing bacteria. You don’t know if your pH is eating away at your pool liner or causing scale buildup on your equipment. You’re guessing, and guessing costs money when you buy the wrong chemicals or use the wrong amounts.
Low chlorine means bacteria and algae can take hold. You’ll notice when the water turns cloudy or green, but by then you’re looking at shock treatments and extra chemicals to fix what could’ve been prevented. High chlorine irritates skin and eyes and degrades your pool surfaces. Improper pH causes the same issues—plus it makes your chlorine less effective, so you’re wasting money on chemicals that aren’t even working right. Equipment damage from corrosion or scale buildup can run into thousands of dollars. Regular testing catches these issues before they become expensive problems.
Test strips work for quick checks between professional tests. They’re not a replacement.
Strips give you a ballpark reading. They’re helpful for monitoring between visits, especially if you test your pool regularly and know what to look for. But they’re less accurate than professional testing, and they don’t catch everything.
We use more precise methods that measure exact levels, not color approximations. We’re also checking your sample with fresh eyes and experience—we’ve seen thousands of water tests and know what patterns indicate bigger issues. A slightly off reading might not mean much, or it might be the early warning sign of a problem developing.
Use strips at home if you want. Test mid-week between your weekly professional tests. But bring us a sample regularly so you’re working with accurate information. Our testing is free, so there’s no reason to rely solely on strips when you can get expert analysis at no cost.
Because we’d rather help you maintain your pool correctly than profit from your confusion.
Pool owners who understand their water chemistry make better decisions. They buy the right products in the right amounts. They avoid the expensive mistakes that come from guessing. That benefits everyone—you’re not wasting money, and we’re building a relationship with someone who knows we’re not just trying to sell them something.
We’ve been in the pool business for over 30 years. We’ve built our reputation on straight answers and quality work, not on nickel-and-diming customers for basic services. Free water testing is part of how we serve South Georgia pool owners.
When you need chemicals, equipment, or maintenance services, you’ll come back to people who’ve already proven they’re helpful. That’s worth more to us than charging $10 for a water test. We’re here for the long term, and so is your pool.
Just a clean water sample in any container with a lid. That’s it.
Collect the sample from about elbow-deep in your pool—12 to 18 inches below the surface. Not from the top where debris floats, not from the bottom where sediment settles. Middle depth gives us the most accurate reading of your actual pool water.
Use a container that’s been rinsed with pool water, not tap water. Tap water has its own chemistry that can throw off results. A clean plastic bottle works fine. Bring it in as soon as you can after collecting—same day is best, but within 24 hours is acceptable.
You don’t need to bring anything else. No paperwork, no appointment, no purchase necessary. We’ll test it while you wait, walk you through the results, and send you home with clear instructions. The whole process takes just a few minutes.
Experience and motivation. That’s the real difference.
Most pool stores offer free testing because they want to sell you chemicals. That’s not necessarily bad, but it does create a conflict of interest. We offer free testing because we’re pool builders and maintenance professionals first—we make our living on quality work, not chemical sales.
We’ve been building and maintaining pools in South Georgia for over 30 years. We’ve seen every water chemistry problem this climate can throw at a pool. When we test your water, we’re not just reading numbers—we’re applying decades of hands-on experience to your specific situation.
We know how Axson’s water supply affects pool chemistry. We know what problems are common in this area and what solutions actually work long-term. We’re not reading from a script or following a corporate formula. We’re giving you the same advice we’d give our own family. That’s the difference professional experience makes.
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