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Gary Pools

Pool service Company in San Antonio, Texas.

Gary Pools is a pool company based in San Antonio, TX. Its Licensed, insured and background-checked service technicians is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with Company statement before work starts.

4.6on Google · 799 reviews72 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

Gary Pools has built pools in San Antonio since 1954 and is now run by Leif Zars II, the second generation of the founding family. Its headquarters sits on its own lot at 6865 Camp Bullis Rd on the far North Side. Besides construction and remodeling, the company runs weekly maintenance routes and a repair department that installs and upgrades equipment, finds and fixes leaks, handles drain and cleans, and performs inspections and safety covers. Repair work carries a 90-day workmanship warranty, weekly plans come with a satisfaction and algae-free guarantee, and the site says technicians are licensed, insured and background checked. Gary Pools holds 4.6 from 799 Google reviews, read November 11, 2026.

  • Best for owners who want an established builder's service department for repairs and weekly care
  • Building pools in San Antonio since 1954, now second-generation family-run
  • Two recent one-star reviews describe short weekly visits and slow responses

Company Facts

Gary Pools at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.6out of 5
Customer reviews
799on Google
In business
72years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on November 11, 2026. Years counted from 1954.

The work

Best for
Owners who want an established builder's service department for repairs and weekly care
Primary service
Pool service

Where

Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Service area
San Antonio
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Not advertised
Financing
Available
Workmanship warranty
90-day workmanship warranty on repairs; algae-free and satisfaction guarantee on weekly plans

Credentials

Licensed, insured and background-checked service technicians
Licensed, insured and background-checked service technicians (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Gary Pools

Gary Pools brings seventy years of local building experience and a full repair department to the job. Recent complaints about short weekly visits and slow follow-up keep it from ranking higher. Best for equipment, leak and repair work.

Best forOwners who want an established builder's service department for repairs and weekly care

What We Like

  • Building pools in San Antonio since 1954, now second-generation family-run
  • Repair department for equipment, leaks, drain and cleans and inspections
  • 90-day workmanship warranty on repairs
  • Weekly plans with satisfaction and algae-free guarantees
  • Site says technicians are licensed, insured and background checked

Things to Consider

  • Two recent one-star reviews describe short weekly visits and slow responses
  • Construction is the main business, so service is one department of many
  • Google and the website list different phone numbers

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Gary Pools

Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.

Google rating

4.6

Based on 799 Google reviews

Review data updated November 11, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars87%
  • 4 stars3%
  • 3 stars1%
  • 2 stars1%
  • 1 star8%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 799 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on November 11, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Suzanne Rohan5.0

    Jacob Martinez is a very knowledgeable person and fixed my negative edge pump. Thank you Gary Pools for always helping me.

    November 2026Google
  • Edwardo Rios5.0

    Joshua was super helpful.<br>going through “Pool School” Has so much information and he broke it down very logically in systematically. I recorded audio and videotaped it, and he made sure to answer all my questions and spent so much time walking me through all the steps<br>Really felt like a Concierge service.

    November 2026Google
  • April Martini2.0

    REVISION: We wanted to provide a stellar review for Gary Pools however, their attention to detail in the final steps was less than perfect. The design, initial construction process etc. was good but the follow up & service is completely unacceptable.<br><br>Joe Breuer in design was a true pleasure to deal with, very upbeat and willing to work with our timeline & budget.<br><br>Our pool school tech JJ was also great, Gary had to send him out about 4-5 times to troubleshoot the issues we continue to have with our jets and the auto fill. When we reached back out to the head of service at Gary, they basically told us that they would need to charge us if they sent anyone else out to troubleshoot. The autofill continues to not work correctly but somehow that is our problem.<br><br>Our pool is beautiful, but no one ever came out to inspect it upon completion and we were left with missing pieces and issues. I think that if you build with Gary be prepared for many hiccups along the way. They are quick to ask for a review immediately after they accept your final payment, however no representative ever actually checked to make sure we were satisfied with the end product.

    November 2026Google
  • Leif Wilson5.0

    Mike Wells was very professional and helpful in providing pool services AND identifying a potential motor leak problem. I’ll definitely keep the service from Gary Pools & Michael for sure.

    November 2026Google
  • Kara Horowitz5.0

    Mike Wells is the most exceptional employee we’ve worked with at Gary Pools. He is genuinely caring, considerate, attentive, knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, and perhaps most importantly, communicative. He takes pride in his work & pays attention to every detail.<br><br>Our pool has never been cleaner or better maintained. It’s refreshing to have someone who truly cares about the quality of his work and the customers he serves. Mike is an invaluable asset to Gary Pools, and I hope they recognize the value he brings to their company. We wouldn’t want anyone else maintaining our pool!

    November 2026Google
  • Cheryl Vance5.0

    Mike always goes above and beyond just cleaning my pool. Today he gave some suggestions on how to clean some tough calcium stains on the area surrounding the pool. Super nice guy.

    November 2026Google

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Ranked#5of 10 pool services in San Antonio, TXre-checked November 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Gary Pools Made Our Top 10

It holds position 5 in 10 Best Pool Services in San Antonio, TX (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in San Antonio, TX.

iAbout service coverage

Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.

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Company Background

About Gary Pools

Gary Pools calls itself South Texas' original pool builder, and the history backs the claim: the company has built pools in San Antonio since 1954. Founder Leif Zars, an engineer, ran it for more than six decades, and Leif Zars II now leads the family business. The headquarters sits on a company-owned lot at 6865 Camp Bullis Rd on the far North Side, with other offices serving Boerne, New Braunfels and Bee Cave.

Construction is the main business, but Gary Pools also keeps a service side that matters for this list. Weekly maintenance includes filter inspection and cleaning, an equipment check, water testing for pH, alkalinity, stabilizer, chlorine and salt, chemical treatment, basket cleaning, and brushing, skimming and vacuuming the whole pool. Customers get a recap after each visit and an on-the-way notice. The repair department handles equipment installs and upgrades, leak detection and repair, drain and cleans, masonry repair, manufacturer warranty work, inspections and safety covers, and the repair page advertises 24-hour service. Repairs carry a 90-day workmanship warranty, weekly plans include a satisfaction guarantee and an algae-free guarantee, and the site says its technicians are licensed, insured and background checked. The repair page also points owners to a CPS Energy rebate for Energy Star pool pumps.

Reviews split along the line between building and servicing. New owners praise JJ, who runs the company's pool school, for patient walk-throughs of equipment. Two recent one-star reviews are about service: one owner says weekly visits lasted five to seven minutes on camera with little scrubbing, and another says a technician broke a water feature and the office stopped responding. Gary Pools holds 4.6 from 799 Google reviews, read November 11, 2026.

Gary Pools suits owners with a Gary-built pool and anyone who wants a long-established firm for equipment and leak repair. It suits less well owners who want close attention on a weekly route. Before booking, ask how long a weekly visit should last, how service complaints are escalated, and for the TDLR licence number on any electrical work. Note that Google lists 210-233-9147 while the website shows 210.880.9773.

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Credentials

  • Licensed, insured and background-checked service techniciansCompany statementReported
iWhat verified means here

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Other Sources

Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.6/ 5

    799 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #5 in San Antonio pool services, November 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Financing
Available
Workmanship warranty
90-day workmanship warranty on repairs; algae-free and satisfaction guarantee on weekly plans

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Gary Pools FAQs

  • Are Gary Pools technicians licensed?

    Gary Pools says its service technicians are licensed, insured and background checked. For pump, heater, light or automation installs, ask for the TDLR licence number and check it on the state's licence search.

  • What warranty does Gary Pools give on pool repairs?

    Gary Pools offers a 90-day workmanship warranty on repairs. If a problem returns within 90 days, the company says it will send a technician to fix it at no charge.

  • What are Gary Pools' hours on Camp Bullis Rd?

    Google lists the 6865 Camp Bullis Rd office as open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, closed Sunday.

  • Is Gary Pools licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 1 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Gary Pools serve?

    San Antonio. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Gary Pools offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    90-day workmanship warranty on repairs; algae-free and satisfaction guarantee on weekly plans. There are usually two warranties on a job: the manufacturer covers materials, the contractor covers workmanship. Get both in writing and check whether the workmanship coverage transfers if you sell.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
November 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
November 11, 2026
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
Licensed, insured and background-checked service technicians (reported only)
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship
Gary Pools4.6 on Google · San Antonio, TXVisit Website