In 1964, Herb Hill saw an opportunity and a responsibility. Pools were becoming a centerpiece of Bay Area life, but the people caring for them treated the work like it was temporary. Herb believed differently. He built Hills Pool Service on a simple promise: show up on time, do the work right, and treat every customer's pool like it matters because it does.

How it started, how it grew

Herb's son Jerry started working alongside his father at 16. He wasn't handed a business; he was handed a shovel and a standard. Every filter cleaned, every chemical balance checked, every crack inspected—he learned by doing. As pools grew more complex and customers began asking for repairs, then remodels, then full new builds, Jerry understood what his father had always known: staying small wasn't the goal. Staying true was.

Today, Hills Pool Service does it all. Service. Repair. Complete remodels. New construction from the ground up. Decks. Leak detection. Lighting. Automation. Startups and cleanups. What hasn't changed is what we're known for: the same families have trusted us for over 30 years because we treat their pools the way we'd treat our own.

What 60 years taught us

Family ownership means accountability. You don't cut corners on your neighbor's pool. You don't hire people who treat the work as temporary. We employ veterans who understand precision, responsibility, and what it means to stand behind your work. They're not just employees; they're partners in what we do.

Doing everything means expertise. A small pool company does one thing well. We do everything because Burlingame families need one trusted number, not a different contractor for each service. Whether it's detecting a hidden leak, automating your system, or building a deck that lasts, we know the details that separate quick fixes from real solutions.

Long-term relationships are built on honesty. Thirty-year customers stick around because we tell you what needs to happen now and what can wait. We don't pressure you into unnecessary work. That trust is worth more than any single job.

Working with us

You'll notice we take time to understand your pool and your needs. We show up when we say we will. We explain what we're seeing and why, not in technical jargon but in language that makes sense. When we're done, your pool works better and you understand what was done and why.

If you're in Burlingame and your pool needs attention—whether that's routine service, a repair, a full remodel, or new construction—we'd like to hear from you. Give us a call. We're here because we believe in the work, and we believe in doing it right.