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How to Prevent Green Pools

With Spring and Summer around the corner, we’re all excited to get back to typical First Coast weather so we can Float Happy™. However, many pools go green in March. Because there are so many factors that lead to a green pool, a DIY solution is not the way to go....

When & How to Remodel a Pool

Considering that the average lifespan of a pool’s interior finish can have a lifespan anywhere from 10 to 30 years (with 20 being the “real average”), it might seem like you don’t really need to worry about remodeling your pool. I mean, who needs to worry about...

Rising Cost of Chlorine Tablets and a Solution

As we all know, Covid-19 has brought everyone and every industry its share of challenges in 2020. The pool industry has seen an overall increase in demand, which has naturally led to an extremely high demand for disinfectants and sanitizers. Meanwhile, manufacturing...

How to Winterize a Florida Pool

The holidays are here, and Florida Homeowners are prepping their pools for the holidays. We recently gave you some holiday pool decorating tips, so today I want to talk about winterizing your pool. Sure, Florida doesn’t provide “White Christmas” — isn’t that the...

Now is the Time to Convert to a Saltwater System

Have you been considering a saltwater system for your pool? In addition to the many health benefits associated with these, you can also enjoy some serious cost savings as well - and we are making it even easier for you to convert! From December 1, 2020, through...

Preparing Your Pool for Hurricane Season

With Hurricane Isaias potentially affecting our area this weekend, it’s a good time to review steps you can take to protect and prepare your pool before a tropical storm arrives. And as this hurricane season in Florida is expected to be a busy one, this information...

COVID-19 and Pool Service

SurfSide Pools wants to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers and employees very seriously. We are closely monitoring the developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) while taking all the necessary precautions, and our...

COVID-19 Service Update

SurfSide Pools will remain open and continue to provide pool maintenance and repair services during the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage everyone to stay safe and to see the guidelines from the Florida Swimming Pool Association regarding swimming pool safety and...

Preparing Your Pool for Hurricane Isaias

Memorial Day and Pool Season are Here

Memorial Day Weekend is here already, and it's a chance to remember and honor our service men and women for their past sacrifice. Traditionally it also heralds the start of summer and this year more than ever Americans could use some time outdoors while enjoying their...

Water Safety Month 2020

It's May and National Water Safety Month is here again. This annual event is designed to raise awareness of how important safety is when having fun in an inground pool or with any water activity. And with more people choosing to stay home due to COVID-19, use of...

COVID-19 Service Update

COVID-19 and Pool Service

Pool Safety and COVID-19

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (also referred to as the coronavirus) many of our customers have been asking about the possible transmission of the disease through the use of their inground pool. Here is some information from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Winter Tips for Maintaining and Enjoying Your Pool

The pool season is different in Florida. Even in Jacksonville and throughout North Florida, many people enjoy their pool for most of the year. Whether you like to swim all year long or if you prefer just to sit by your inground pool during those cool winter months,...

Happy Holidays from SurfSide Pools

Everyone at SurfSide Pools would like to extend Season's Greetings to all of our friends and customers. We truly appreciate your patronage throughout the years and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season.

SurfSide Pools is Beaches Favorite Two Years in a Row

SurfSide Pools is proud to announce that we’ve garnered the Best of the Island Award in the Pool Service Company category for the second consecutive year. The annual awards are presented by the Beaches Leader and Ponte Vedra Leader publications, with the awards based...

Water Safety Month 2019

It's May and National Water Safety Month is here again. This annual event is designed to raise awareness of how important safety is when having fun in an inground pool, or with any water activity. And with Memorial Day (and the official start of swimming season) just...

5 Festive Looks for Your Pool This Holiday Season

Each holiday season, you probably deck your front yard out with lights and holiday cheer. Now that Christmas is almost here, did you forget about your pool? Even in Florida, you can still turn your backyard and pool area into a Winter Wonderland. Check out these four...

SurfSide Pools Captures Beaches Favorite Award

SufSide Pools is proud to announce that we’re the recipient of the 2018 Beaches Favorite Award in the Pool Service Company category. The awards are given out every year by the Beaches Leader and Ponte Vedra Leader publications. Winners are awarded purely based on...