The Ultimate LA Pool Checklist: Prep, Protect, and Perfect Your Pool for Summer

The Ultimate LA Pool Checklist: Prep, Protect, and Perfect Your Pool for Summer 

Whether you're gearing up to list your home or just want your backyard to live up to the lifestyle, a beautifully maintained pool can make all the difference. At LA Pool Homes, we believe your pool isn’t just a luxury—it's a statement. And whether it’s sparkling for showings or just Saturday sunbathing, it deserves care that goes beyond the basics.

Here’s our three-tiered checklist to get the most out of your pool, protect your investment, and (if you're selling) give buyers a reason to linger a little longer.

If your home is about to hit the market, don’t overlook the power of a polished pool. It signals luxury, relaxation, and year-round California living.

1. Deep Clean + Shock Treatment

   • Your water should be crystal clear before a single buyer walks in.

2. Balance All Chemicals

   • pH, chlorine, alkalinity—don’t wing it. Either hire a pro or test and balance precisely.

3. Check & Service Equipment

   • Pumps, filters, heaters, and lighting should be silent, seamless, and issue-free.

4. Stage the Space

   • Think: fresh towels, neutral loungers, curated poolside trays. It’s not just a backyard—it’s a vibe.

5. Install or Update Lighting

   • Soft, subtle pool lighting works magic during evening showings.

6. Address Wear + Tear

   • Cracks, peeling plaster, or broken tile? Fix it. Buyers see dollar signs otherwise.

7. Shoot at Golden Hour

   • Always schedule photography for late afternoon or early evening to capture that luminous, resort-like glow.

Want your pool to feel like a five-star escape every week of the year? Here's what to keep on your radar:

• Skim + Vacuum Weekly

• Test Water Chemistry Biweekly

• Clean Filter Monthly

• Equipment Inspections Quarterly

• Shock + Cover Off-Season

• Update Accessories + Planters Seasonally

Regular care = fewer surprises, better water quality, and a pool you actually want to swim in (not just post about).

Even if you’ve outsourced the hard work, oversight matters. Here’s what to expect from a good pool service:

• Detailed water chemistry test (pH, chlorine, alkalinity) every visit

• Skimmer + basket emptying

• Equipment check (pumps, valves, heaters)

• Surface inspection for chips or cracks

• Backwashing filters as needed

• Timers + automation verified

• Lubricating o-rings quarterly

• Simple communication: a note, text, or digital service log

If they’re not doing this? Ask. If they won’t explain it? Let us introduce you to someone who will.

We know who to call, what to stage, and how to sell the lifestyle.

Reach out to LA Pool Homes for a pool-prep consult—or just some no-pressure advice.

Matthew B. Sweeney
310.972.1183
[email protected]