Swimming pool contractor in Atherton, CA

Atherton is a fully residential town spanning five square miles on the San Mateo Peninsula, where the housing stock ranges from classic Peninsula estates built in the early to mid-20th century to custom-built contemporary compounds on lots that are among the largest in the region. Pools, spas, tennis courts, and resort-style outdoor living spaces are standard features on many properties here. The town's inland position and mild Mediterranean climate, with warm sunny days and less coastal fog than western Peninsula communities, means pools get heavy use and benefit from consistent maintenance. Older estate pools on properties that have changed hands often need full remodels to bring them up to current standards.

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Atherton, CA

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  • Family Owned Since 1964
  • Customers For 30+ Years
  • Full-Service Pool Experts
  • Veteran-Staffed Team
A pool technician checking water chemistry at an Atherton estate pool, with a large custom-built contemporary home visible behind the pool deck.

Atherton, CA

Swimming Pool Contractor

Estate-Scale Pool Service Built on Decades of Peninsula Work

Atherton's estate pools are often complex systems with multiple water features, integrated spas, and automation tied to the home's infrastructure. Working on them requires experience with large-scale pool construction and remodeling, not just routine maintenance. Our family-owned company has been doing this work across the Peninsula since 1964, and we bring that depth to every Atherton property we service.

Many Atherton properties have pools that were built in the 1950s through 1970s and have never been fully updated. These older shells often have plumbing that no longer meets current standards, interior finishes that have deteriorated, and equipment that is well past its service life. A full remodel on one of these pools is a significant project, and we handle every phase from demolition through final startup.

Atherton's mild, sunny climate means pools here are used more months of the year than in coastal cities like Pacifica or Daly City. That heavier use puts more demand on filtration, sanitizer systems, and heating equipment. Consistent pool service and repair keeps these systems performing through the full season and catches problems before they become expensive failures.

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Every service, available in Atherton, CA

Pool remodel is the primary service need in Atherton, where many estate pools were built in the mid-20th century and now require interior resurfacing, updated plumbing, or a complete redesign to match how the property is used today. Pool automation is equally in demand, as owners of large properties want integrated control of heating, lighting, sanitizer systems, and water features. Pool new construction is a regular request on properties where a pool was never built or where an existing pool is being replaced entirely. We also provide ongoing pool service and repair to keep these systems running between larger projects.

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Excellent pool supplies company and top rated technians that work for Hills Pool Service. Will has helped us out many times and I highly recommend them.

Scott Google review · July 2018

Hills recently completed a BIG job at our house, replacing our old pool plumbing and re-doing our entire patio area with colored stamped concrete. Their team did a GREAT job, busting up the old aggregate and putting down a beautiful new patio. The guys were great, they cleaned up after each workday. I would highly recommend them for patio re-surfacing!

Lanah Hotchkiss Google review · January 2025

Best experience ever in my liking I would recommend him too everyone that I know

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Swimming Pool Contractor FAQ for Atherton, CA

Common questions from Atherton, CA customers about our services, process, and coverage.

A full remodel typically covers interior resurfacing, replumbing, equipment replacement, deck work, and any structural repairs to the shell. On older Atherton estate pools, we often find plumbing that has degraded underground and equipment that is no longer serviceable. We assess the full system before scoping the work so nothing is missed.

Automation systems connect to your pump, heater, lighting, sanitizer, and water features, letting you control everything from a single interface inside the home or remotely. On large Atherton properties where the equipment room is far from the pool or house, automation removes the need to walk out to adjust settings manually. We install and configure these systems and can retrofit them to existing pools.

Yes, though mature trees and established landscaping require careful planning during excavation to protect root systems and existing hardscape. We assess the site before construction begins and plan the work to minimize disruption to the surrounding property. Atherton's large lots generally provide enough space to route equipment and materials without major damage to existing landscaping.

Atherton's warm, sunny climate means pools are used heavily and exposed to more UV and heat than coastal properties. Higher bather load and sun exposure consume sanitizer faster and can cause algae to establish quickly if chemistry is not maintained consistently. Regular pool service keeps the water balanced and the equipment running efficiently through the full season.

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Hours

  • Monday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Friday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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