Family-owned in Schaumburg since 1992
2027 Pool Management for Chicagoland Communities
Lifeguard staffing, pool openings and closings, water chemistry, and IDPH records for HOA, condo, townhome, and apartment pools in the Chicago suburbs. Boards are setting 2027 budgets now. Request a written 2027 proposal for your community.
What Our Pool Management Covers in 2027
Every 2027 proposal lists each service separately, so a board can see what it is paying for and compare it line by line with other bids.
Lifeguard and pool attendant staffing
Certified lifeguards and attendants scheduled for your pool's hours, with a supervisor who checks on the pool through the season.
Pool opening and closing
Spring opening and fall closing scheduled around your community's calendar, including equipment start-up and winterizing.
Water chemistry and maintenance
Daily water testing, chemical balancing, cleaning, and filter and pump care for the full season.
Equipment repair
Pumps, heaters, filters, and chemical feeders repaired or replaced, with the work written up for the board.
IDPH inspection records
Chemistry logs, equipment checks, and incident reports kept where an Illinois Department of Public Health inspector can review them.
Monthly board report
Water quality, staffing, and repairs summarized for your board meeting.
Community and Commercial Pool Management
In most associations, the community manager at the management company and the board president choose the pool vendor together. We work with both.
HOA pools
Homeowners association pools and clubhouses, staffed and maintained for the season, with reports for the board.
Condominium association pools
Outdoor and indoor condo pools, coordinated with the building's property manager.
Apartment community pools
Pools at apartment properties, with hours and staffing set to the leasing office's schedule.
Townhome communities
Smaller community pools that still need certified staff and daily water testing.
Commercial pools
Clubs and other commercial pools that fall under the Illinois Swimming Facility Code.
Why Boards Move on This Now
A written bid in hand before your budget vote means the board is deciding with a real number, not an estimate from last year.
Nov-Dec 2026
Boards Vote on Budgets
Most boards vote on next year's pool budget during fall and winter meetings.
Early March 2027
Vendors Lock In
Pool management vendors are typically locked in for the season by early March.
April-May 2027
Pool Openings Begin
Pool openings start across Chicagoland as the weather turns.
May 31, 2027
Memorial Day
The unofficial start of pool season, when most communities want the pool open and staffed.
IDPH Pool Compliance for the 2027 Season
Association and apartment pools in Illinois are regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health under the Swimming Facility Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code 820. An inspector can ask for water chemistry records, equipment checks, and safety equipment at any visit. Drain covers must also meet the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
- Daily water chemistry logs
- Chemical adjustment records
- Pump room and equipment checks
- Drain cover documentation
- Incident reports
- Certified staff on the schedule
More detail: IDPH pool compliance in Illinois.
A Chicago Suburbs Pool Management Company Since 1992
Aqua-Guard Management is a family-owned pool management company in Schaumburg, Illinois. Christopher Strzalka founded it in 1992 to run community and multifamily pools, and the family still runs it today. We manage pools for homeowners associations, condominium associations, townhome communities, and apartment properties across the northwest and west suburbs.
Our team includes Certified Pool/Spa Operators (CPO), and we train and certify our own lifeguards through StarGuard Elite. The people at your pool were trained by the company that schedules them.
Call (847) 277-9840 or email [email protected].
Pool Management Across the Chicago Suburbs
From our office in Schaumburg we serve communities in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, and McHenry counties, including:
- Pool management in Arlington Heights
- Pool management in Barrington
- Pool management in Buffalo Grove
- Pool management in Des Plaines
- Pool management in Elgin
- Pool management in Evanston
- Pool management in Glenview
- Pool management in Gurnee
- Pool management in Highland Park
- Pool management in Lake Forest
- Pool management in Libertyville
- Pool management in Mundelein
- Pool management in Northbrook
- Pool management in Palatine
- Pool management in Park Ridge
- Pool management in Schaumburg
- Pool management in Skokie
- Pool management in Vernon Hills
- Pool management in Wheeling
- Pool management in Wilmette
2027 Pool Management Questions
What does a pool management company do?
A pool management company runs the pool for the property. That covers opening and closing, staffing pool attendants and lifeguards, testing and balancing the water, keeping the equipment running, and keeping the records an inspector will ask to see. The board or property manager gets one company to call instead of several.
When should our HOA or condo board request a 2027 pool management proposal?
Now. Most boards vote on next year's budget in November and December, and many management companies settle their pool vendors by early March. A written proposal in hand before the budget vote lets the board approve a real number.
How much does pool management cost in the Chicago suburbs?
It depends on the pool. The main factors are how many pools and spas there are, the hours the pool is open, whether lifeguards or attendants are required, and the length of the season. We price each property after reviewing those details, and the written proposal shows each line separately so the board can compare it with other bids.
Which Illinois rules apply to HOA, condo, and apartment pools?
Pools that serve an association or apartment community are regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health under the Swimming Facility Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code 820. Drain covers must also meet the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act. We keep the water chemistry logs and equipment records those rules call for.
Do you provide lifeguards for the 2027 season?
Yes. We recruit, train, and schedule lifeguards and pool attendants for community pools. Our lifeguards are certified through StarGuard Elite, and our training is run in-house.
What areas do you serve?
We serve HOA, condo, townhome, and apartment communities across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, and McHenry counties. Our office is at 1034 Lunt Ave in Schaumburg.
We already have a pool company. Should we still get a proposal?
If your contract renews for 2027, a second written proposal gives the board something to compare against at renewal time. If your current company is working well, keep the proposal on file.
Tell Us About Your Pool
We will follow up with a written 2027 proposal for your community.