DIY vs. Professional Pool Service

Deciding on whether or not you should learn to DIY your pool care or hire a professional pool service can be a challenging one. At Doughboy® Pools, we know that it can really depend on your location and the professionals available to you to know what the best choice might be. 

For these reasons, we offer you all the information you could need for your DIY pool maintenance but know that professional pool service is always an option. 

We Recommend You Start With Our Instructional Videos

No matter what choice you decide to make, we recommend always being informed. 

We offer our own instructional videos and information to all of our customers online. Using these resources, you can learn anything and everything you need to know about your Doughboy Pool. 

Once you have familiarized yourself with how to assemble and care for your Doughboy pool, you will be able to complete your DIY pool care and maintenance on your own. Or, if you decide to hire professionals, you will know enough to be able to supervise any of the work that they do.

We Recommend You Supervise Any Professional Pool Service

If you do decide to hire a professional pool service, we still want you to first watch and read our informational materials so that you are familiar with how things should work. 

Having this knowledge firsthand will prepare you to supervise any professional pool service on their initial visits. Knowing what to look for and subsequently feeling confident that things have been done correctly by the professional pool service is hugely important for the longevity and warranty associated with your Doughboy Pool.

We Recommend You Use Authorized Doughboy Dealers

When you are ready to purchase your above-ground pool, buying a high-quality and trustworthy option is in your best interest. This means finding an official Doughboy pool dealer near you.

It can be tempting to go the cheapest route up front, but long term, it will cost you more money as lower-quality options will have more problems and need to be replaced sooner. 

An Authorized Doughboy Dealer will also have all the same instructional information at their disposal that you have. They also have direct access to our experts in case of unusual circumstances. 

They will also have knowledge of our amazing Doughboy Premium 5-year warranty and how to ensure that your above-ground pool is kept intact, avoiding errors in installation or care that would void any warranty you are entitled to.

We Recommend You Check Reviews Online or With Friends

As with any other purchase or service, it is always in your best interest to check reviews of any professional pool service you plan to employ.

Since you have the information you need upfront, there is no need for a middleman unless you just want one. We aim to empower all of our customers to be able to DIY pool service and installation. 

Reach out to your nearest Doughboy dealer today to learn more about the Doughboy difference. 

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Summerville

Round 8′, 12’, 16’, 18’, 21’, 24’, 28’
Oval 20’X12’, 24’X12’, 28’x12’ (only 48” sidewall), 32’X12’,
24’X16’, 28’X16’, 32’X16’, 34’X18’ (only 48” sidewall)

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Silver Lake

Round 12′, 16′, 18′, 21′, 24′, 28′
Oval 20’X12′, 24’X12′, 24’X16′, 28’X12′, 28’X16′, 32’X16′, 34’X18′, 38’X18′ and 41′ x 21′

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Copper Canyon

Round 12′, 16′, 18′, 21′, 24′, 28′
Oval 18′ X 12′, 20′ X 12′, 24′ X 12′, 28′ X 12′, 24′ X 16′, 28′ X 16′, 32′ X 16′, 34′ X 18′, 38′ X 18′ and 41′ X 21′

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Palm Shore

Round 12′, 16′, 18′, 21′, 24′, 28′, 32′
Oval 18′ X 12′, 20′ X 12′, 24’ ′ X 12′, 28′ X 12′, 32′ X 12′, 24′ x 16′, 28′ X 16′, 32′ X 16′, 34′ X 18′, 41′ X 21’

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Desert Spring

Round 12′, 16′, 18′, 21′, 24′, 28′, 32′
Oval 18′ X12′, 20′ X12′, 24′ X12′, 28′ X12′, 32′ X12′, 24′ X16′, 28′ X16′, 32′ X16′, 34′ X18′, 38′ X18′, 41′ X21′

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Pearl River

Round: 8′, 12′, 16′, 18′, 21′, 24′, 28′, 32′
Oval: 18′ x 12′, 20′ x 12′, 24′ x 12′, 28′ x 12’ , 32′ x 12′, 24′ x 16′, 28′ x 16′, 32′ x 16′, 34′ x 18′, 38′ x 18′, 41′ x 21′

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Autumn Breeze

Round: 8′, 12′, 16′, 18′, 21′, 24′, 28′
Oval:20′ x 12′, 24′ x 12′, 28′ x 12′, 32′ x 12′, 24′ x 16′, 28′ x 16′, 32′ x 16′, 34′ x 18′, 38′ x 18′, 41′ x 21′, 44′ x 12′, 40′ x 16′

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Saratoga

Round:  8′, 12′ , 16′ , 18′, 21′,  24′, 28′
Oval: 24′ x 12′, 24′ x 16′, 28′ x 16′,  32′ x 16′, 34′ x 18′, 38″ x 18′, 41′ x 21′

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Cypress Ridge

Round: 8′, 12′, 16′, 18′, 21′, 24′, 28′
Oval: 20′ x 12′, 24′ x 12′, 28′ x 12′, 32′ x 12′, 24′ x 16′, 28′ x 16′, 32′ x 16′, 34′ x 18′, 38′ x 18′, 41′ x 21′, 44′ x 12′, 40′ x 16′

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Doughboy’s Hydrosphere Series Pools are the perfect solution when recessing your pool 2 feet or more into the ground. Simple Shapes + Simple Installation + Simple Designs = Inground quality at affordable prices.

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