About Hurst Pool Service
CSLB #1078065 — C-61/D35 | Bonded & Insured | 19 Years Experience | Northwest Bakersfield, CA
Chris Hurst owns and operates Hurst Pool Service in Northwest Bakersfield, bringing 19 years of hands-on pool experience to every account he takes on. He holds CSLB License #1078065 (C-61/D35), is bonded at $25,000, and carries full workers' comp insurance. He relocated to Bakersfield about two and a half years ago and has been building his client base in Northwest Bakersfield since. Call (661) 933-8885 to talk with Chris directly.
How Chris approaches a pool
Chemistry tells the whole story
The first thing Chris does when he takes over a new or neglected pool is test the water chemistry. A full test tells him whether the water is worth saving or whether it needs to be drained and refilled. High calcium or high cyanuric acid can make water impossible to correct chemically, no matter how much treatment gets added. Chris makes the call based on what the test shows, not on what's easier or faster.
When to save it and when to drain it
Not every neglected pool can be fixed with chemicals. When levels are too far out of range, a drain and refill is the only honest answer. That kind of straightforward diagnosis is what homeowners who've dealt with other services tend to appreciate most. The detailed explanation of what causes those chemistry problems in Bakersfield specifically is on the weekly pool service page.
What makes Bakersfield pools different
Over-stabilization and phosphates
The most common water chemistry problem Chris sees in Bakersfield is cyanuric acid buildup from overuse of chlorine tablets. When it climbs too high, chlorine stops working regardless of how much is added. Draining and refilling is the only fix. High phosphate levels from local agricultural runoff feed algae and compound the problem, which is more persistent here than in most markets Chris has worked in.
Soft water and calcium balance
Bakersfield tap water tests soft, around 100 parts per million in calcium. A balanced pool needs to be closer to 300 ppm, so Chris and his crew add significant calcium to every pool they fill. Left unbalanced, mineral-hungry water causes long-term damage to pool surfaces. Testing and correcting calcium hardness on every new or refilled pool is one of the first things Chris does.
Why customers switch to Hurst Pool Service
What they were missing before
The most common thing customers tell Chris when they switch is that they weren't getting consistent communication from their previous service. The technician kept changing. Small details got missed. The owner was hard to reach or slow to respond. What they were really describing is a lack of peace of mind, which is what most pool owners are looking for when they hand over the gate code.
What they find instead
Mike Grigg said it simply: he never has to worry about Chris showing up. Christine Renz had Chris transform her pool in one day, never tried to upsell her on anything, and came back for an unprompted follow-up visit a few days later to make sure everything held. Those two experiences describe the same thing. Chris shows up, does the work right, and doesn't disappear once the job is done.
"I never have to worry about them showing up to make sure the pool is clean."
— Mike Grigg, Hurst Pool Service customer
Frequently asked questions
Does Chris do the work himself or send a crew?
Chris personally oversees every account and handles all new customer visits and repairs directly. His crew assists with ongoing weekly service under his supervision. You're always dealing with Chris when something needs attention.
What areas does Hurst Pool Service cover?
Hurst Pool Service primarily serves Northwest Bakersfield and the surrounding areas. Call (661) 933-8885 and Chris can tell you directly whether your address falls within his current service area.
Is Hurst Pool Service licensed and insured?
Yes. Chris holds CSLB License #1078065, classified C-61/D35 for pool and spa maintenance. The business is bonded at $25,000 and carries full workers' comp insurance. That documentation is available if a homeowner or property manager needs it.
A straightforward way of doing business
Chris doesn't upsell. If a homeowner asks about something their pool doesn't need, he says so. If a repair can wait, he tells them it can wait. Marcos Cintora came to Chris after his previous service left his water green on a regular basis. After switching, his pool is sparkling clear and his family is back in it every week. That result came from doing the job correctly, not from selling more than was needed.
Chris personally oversees every account and handles new customer visits and
pool repairs directly. His crew of two assists with ongoing weekly service under his supervision. There's one person to call and one person accountable for the outcome.
