I called several pool service companies before choosing Desert Gator Pool Service.
When we bought our house I insisted to my husband that we could take care of the pool...all we needed was someone to come check the chemicals once a month. Oh sure. After about one week, mustard algae, a bad storm, and a cranky pool pump, we were looking for a pool guy.
We called them on a Saturday and the owner of Desert Gator was kind enough to come to our home at 6:00am the following Monday to fit with our schedules. We had our service set up that week and have been very happy ever since.
They definitely got our pool under control and taught us quite a bit along the way. We still have them coming once every week - it's so worth it. Our pool was in bad shape after a recent storm and they were incredibly responsive. I think they came two or three times that week without charging us more.
$85 per month...but can be a bit more if you need parts and chemicals.