Residential pool service & chemical supply for Chicagoland homeowners.
Seasonal openings and closings, weekly chemistry service, on-demand chemical supply, and equipment repair for 60+ homeowners across Inverness, Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Long Grove, and Schaumburg. Same CPO-certified crew that runs 200+ commercial pools across Chicagoland.
What we do for home pools
Pick the service that matches where you are in the season — or ask us about a combined monthly plan that bundles opening, weekly service, and closing into one contract.
Seasonal pool opening
Winter cover removal, equipment startup, initial chemistry, VGB drain cover inspection, and a walkthrough of anything that needs attention this season. Booked April–May.
Seasonal pool closing
Equipment blow-out, heater and pump drain-down, chemical stabilization, safety cover install. Chicagoland winters don't forgive a skipped closing. Booked September–October.
Weekly chemistry service
Weekly or bi-weekly testing, chemical dosing, basket cleaning, and skim. Monthly service plans include chemicals and digital service reports. Ideal for homeowners who want clear water without managing it.
Equipment repair & replacement
Pump, filter, heater, salt cell, and automation diagnostic and repair. Factory-trained on Hayward, Pentair, Jandy, and Raypak. Same-day dispatch for existing clients.
Leak detection & liner coordination
Pressure testing, dye testing, and leak location on pool + spa plumbing. Liner and plaster repairs coordinated through licensed subcontractors — one point of contact, one invoice.
Pool chemical supply
Bulk and per-visit chemical supply for homeowners who run their own pool. We deliver trichlor, cal-hypo, muriatic acid, algaecide, stabilizer — commercial-grade chemistry at volume pricing. A major slice of our residential business.
Where our residential crew runs week to week
These are the suburbs where the bulk of our 60+ homeowner clients live. Pool in one of these towns? You're on an active route — add us to your schedule and we plug into the week we already work your neighborhood.
Inverness
Cook County
10 mi from HQ
Barrington Hills
Cook County
12 mi from HQ
South Barrington
Cook County
7 mi from HQ
Long Grove
Lake County
9 mi from HQ
Schaumburg
Cook County · HQ
Our HQ
Outside these towns? We still cover the broader Chicagoland area — call and we'll confirm routing and frequency options for your pool specifically.
Not the guy who shows up with a bucket of shock.
Homeowners choose Aqua-Guard because they want someone with a commercial-grade service standard on their own pool — without having to manage another vendor every week.
Commercial-grade discipline
We service 200+ commercial and HOA pools to IDPH compliance alongside roughly 60 residential homes. Your backyard pool gets the same chemistry protocols, equipment expertise, and documentation standard — not a weekend side hustle.
Certified pool operators
Every tech on your property is a Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO). That means someone who legally qualifies to run a public pool — handling your backyard.
One team, one phone number
Dispatch, chemistry, equipment repair, and seasonal scheduling all run through our Schaumburg office. No subcontractor chain, no "I'll check with the owner," no ghosted voicemails.
34 years in Chicagoland
Family-owned since 1992. Chris still answers the phone at extension 1. Every piece of advice you get has been tested against Chicago freeze-thaw cycles for three decades.
Residential pool service FAQ
The questions homeowners ask us every spring.
Where do you service residential pools?
Our primary residential territory is Inverness, Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Long Grove, and Schaumburg — with active work across the broader Chicagoland northwest and North Shore corridors. If you're in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, or McHenry County and unsure whether we cover your town, call and ask.
What residential pool services do you offer?
Seasonal pool opening and closing, weekly or bi-weekly chemistry service, bulk and per-visit pool chemical supply, equipment repair (pumps, heaters, filters, salt systems), vinyl liner and plaster repair coordination, and seasonal safety cover install or removal. Our residential entity (AGM Pools) runs chemical supply as a major line — many homeowners start there before adding full service.
How much does residential pool service cost?
Every pool is scoped individually — pricing varies by size, equipment, and service frequency. As a reference point, a typical service call in our residential book runs between a few hundred and roughly $600 depending on scope (hours of labor plus parts and chemicals). Season deposits for full-service homes can land in the mid four figures. Request a written quote and we will price your specific pool.
Are you insured and licensed for residential work?
Yes. Aqua-Guard Management is a licensed Illinois pool contractor with full liability insurance. Our technicians are CPO-certified and background-checked — the same standards we apply on commercial and HOA accounts.
Can you do emergency residential pool repairs?
Yes. For existing clients, we dispatch same-day on pump, heater, and filter failures in peak season. Call (847) 277-9840 and ask for dispatch.
How many residential pools do you service?
About 60 homeowners across Chicagoland's northwest and North Shore corridors — primarily Inverness, Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Long Grove, and Schaumburg. Our commercial side serves another 200+ HOAs, condo associations, and clubs, so residential techs benefit from the same chemistry discipline and equipment expertise.
Ready for a quote on your home pool?
Our team reviews the details the same day. Most homeowners have a written scope and price in hand within one business day.
Join the
Aqua-Guard Team
We hire lifeguards, pool managers, lead service techs, and service technicians for seasonal roles across Chicagoland. Phone interviews and online training are available.