# Doherty pool & spa

**Trade:** Pool Cleaning · **Phone:** (508) 296-8139 · **Website:** https://dohertypoolandspa.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (low confidence) — from 3 reviews across 4 sources.

## The honest read

Doherty Pool & Spa is a family-owned Cape Cod pool-service business built around the legacy of Brian Doherty. Its own site says the company handles seasonal openings and closings, weekly maintenance, equipment and liner repairs, and spa service, and names Cape Cod, Plymouth, and the Islands as its service area.

The three 2026 Thumbtack reviews describe concrete repair work: a pump motor replacement completed in less than 24 hours, troubleshooting and repair of an above-ground hot tub, and a liner repair. Reviewers consistently mention responsiveness, professionalism, communication, and respectful service. Thumbtack shows a 5.0 rating from three reviews, while Angi lists the business without reviews and shows two projects.

The review history is recent but small, so a homeowner should confirm current availability, the exact service area, pricing, and emergency coverage before booking. Doherty is a good fit for routine pool care, seasonal work, equipment troubleshooting, liner repairs, and spa maintenance when those needs match the services the business currently offers.

**Strengths:**
- Prompt repairs — reviewer reports pump motor replaced within 24 hours
- Pool care range — site lists maintenance, openings, closings, and repairs
- Clear communication — recent reviewers praise professionalism and responsiveness

**Concerns:**
- Review depth — only three customer reviews are available
- Scope confirmation — confirm current availability and exact service area before booking

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Recent customers describe prompt pump repair, hot-tub troubleshooting, and liner repair with positive communication and professionalism. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/mashpee/swimming-pool-maintenance/doherty-pool-spa-services/service/583553565903986697) — “5★ Great service. Responded quickly and came over, diagnosed, and replaced my pump motor in less than 24 hours. Details: In ground • Outdoor…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/mashpee/swimming-pool-maintenance/doherty-pool-spa-services/service/583553565903986697) — “5★ Owen Doherty was professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. I'd highly recommend him to family and friends. Details: Above …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/mashpee/swimming-pool-maintenance/doherty-pool-spa-services/service/583553565903986697) — “5★ Repaired my liner did an amazing job!! Good communication and respectful as well!! Highly recommend!”
- The company presents itself as family-owned and founded to honor Brian Doherty's reputation. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://dohertypoolandspa.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Doherty Pool & Spa was founded to honor the reputation Brian Doherty built through honesty, reliability, an…”
  - [Official Website](https://dohertypoolandspa.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family business continuing Brian Doherty's legacy.”
  - [Official Website](https://dohertypoolandspa.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
- Pool and spa care includes openings, closings, weekly maintenance, equipment repairs, liner work, and spa service. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://dohertypoolandspa.com) — “Doherty Pool & Spa provides pool and spa care including seasonal opening and closing, weekly maintenance, equipment and liner repairs, and s…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/doherty-pool-and-spa-reviews-163411221.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Swimming Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Service, Swimming Pool Heaters Repair or Service, Swimming Pool Opening & Cl…”
- Thumbtack shows 5.0 stars from three ratings; Angi has no reviews for the pro. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/mashpee/swimming-pool-maintenance/doherty-pool-spa-services/service/583553565903986697) — “Thumbtack: 5.0★ from 3 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/doherty-pool-and-spa-reviews-163411221.htm) — “Angi lists Doherty Pool and Spa as a Cape Cod pool-service provider offering cleaning, maintenance, openings, closings, liner and equipment …”
- The customer-review track record is recent and limited to three reviews. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/mashpee/swimming-pool-maintenance/doherty-pool-spa-services/service/583553565903986697) — “5★ Great service. Responded quickly and came over, diagnosed, and replaced my pump motor in less than 24 hours. Details: In ground • Outdoor…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/mashpee/swimming-pool-maintenance/doherty-pool-spa-services/service/583553565903986697) — “5★ Owen Doherty was professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. I'd highly recommend him to family and friends. Details: Above …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/mashpee/swimming-pool-maintenance/doherty-pool-spa-services/service/583553565903986697) — “5★ Repaired my liner did an amazing job!! Good communication and respectful as well!! Highly recommend!”
- Specializes in Pool Cleaning _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://dohertypoolandspa.com) — “Doherty Pool & Spa provides pool and spa care including seasonal opening and closing, weekly maintenance, equipment and liner repairs, and s…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/mashpee/swimming-pool-maintenance/doherty-pool-spa-services/service/583553565903986697) — “Thumbtack shows Doherty Pool and Spa Services in Mashpee as a pool and spa maintenance and repair provider with a 5.0 rating from 3 reviews …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/doherty-pool-and-spa-reviews-163411221.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Swimming Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Service, Swimming Pool Heaters Repair or Service, Swimming Pool Opening & Cl…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Doherty%20pool%20%26%20spa&query_place_id=ChIJeTWoD8EdHQkRbJfX74A4qP0): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Official Website](https://dohertypoolandspa.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/mashpee/swimming-pool-maintenance/doherty-pool-spa-services/service/583553565903986697): 5.0★ from 3 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/doherty-pool-and-spa-reviews-163411221.htm): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Thumbtack · Dan M. · 2026-08-10**: Owen Doherty was professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. I'd highly recommend him to family and friends. Details: Above ground hot tub • Jets not working • Not turning on • Outdoors • Fits 3 to 4 people • Residential • A month ago or longer
- **5/5 · Thumbtack · Max D. · 2026-07-24**: Great service. Responded quickly and came over, diagnosed, and replaced my pump motor in less than 24 hours. Details: In ground • Outdoors • Non-functional pump
- **5/5 · Thumbtack · Selina C. · 2026-06-28**: Repaired my liner did an amazing job!! Good communication and respectful as well!! Highly recommend!

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