--- title: "THE POOL SHED" description: "The Pool Shed carries a 4.8-star Google rating across 152 ratings. On its Better Business Bureau profile, the company says it is engaged in the sale and se" doc_version: "2026-10-05" last_updated: "2026-10-05" --- # THE POOL SHED **Trade:** Pool Cleaning · **Address:** 172 Bonny Eagle Rd, Hollis, ME 04042 · **Phone:** (207) 727-5181 · **Website:** https://www.thepoolshed.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.8/5** (low confidence) — from 4 reviews across 7 sources. ## The honest read The Pool Shed carries a 4.8-star Google rating across 152 ratings. On its Better Business Bureau profile, the company says it is engaged in the sale and service of swimming pools and spas and employs twenty-four people; its website claims 54 years in business. Its Houzz profile describes it as a full-time in-ground swimming pool dealership. A recent Google customer described an easy water test, with an expert showing which additives were needed before they were out the door. A recent reviewer said they have traded with the Pool Shed for over 35 years and won't use anyone else. In a 2024 review, a customer called the prices decent. The website lists Scarborough, Gorham, Cumberland, Saco, Portland, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth and Westbrook as its service area, and Houzz lists pool maintenance, openings and closings, cleaning, repair, pumps, filters and liners among its services. **Strengths:** - Pool water testing — a recent customer was shown which additives they needed - A 35-year customer — a recent reviewer won't use anyone else - Decent pricing — a 2024 customer called the prices decent ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.8 stars on Google from 152 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Pool%20Shed&query_place_id=ChIJe2jdIzvrskwR2qunanikr-A) — “Google: 4.8★ from 152 ratings” - A recent customer described an easy water test and was shown which additives were needed _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5YVdqTmxPRmRPYW1VM1pHdEZhVWR2YTA1SVkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe0afa4786aa7abda!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9aWjNlOFdOamU3ZGtFaUdva05IY1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Easy water test, kind expert who showed me what additives I needed, and I was out the door. Kind old shop dog was a lovely greeter.” - A recent reviewer said they have traded with the Pool Shed for over 35 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tvMU5tRlBhMFIxUlhCeVVESjBiMU55WVVNNE5VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe0afa4786aa7abda!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOko1NmFPa0R1RXByUDJ0b1NyYUM4NUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I've traded with pool shed over 35 years. Always 1st rate!! Kind, knowledgeable and always take time with me like I'm the absolute only a…” - A 2024 customer called the prices decent _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNieXVMdC1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe0afa4786aa7abda!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbyuLt-QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Knowledgeable and friendly. Prices are decent too.” - Says on BBB it is engaged in the sale and service of swimming pools and spas _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/buxton/profile/pool-supplies/the-pool-shed-inc-0021-10989) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): The Pool Shed, Inc. is engaged in the sale and service of swimming pools and spas. Establish…” - Describes itself on Houzz as a full-time in-ground swimming pool dealership _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/the-pool-shed-pfvwus-pf~152351027) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): The Pool Shed, Inc. was established in 1972. We are owned and operated by brothers Shaw…” - States a service area of Scarborough, Gorham, Cumberland, Saco, Portland, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth and Westbrook _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.thepoolshed.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Scarborough, Gorham, Cumberland, Saco, Portland, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Westbrook” - Specializes in Pool Cleaning _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5YVdqTmxPRmRPYW1VM1pHdEZhVWR2YTA1SVkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe0afa4786aa7abda!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9aWjNlOFdOamU3ZGtFaUdva05IY1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Easy water test, kind expert who showed me what additives I needed, and I was out the door. Kind old shop dog was a lovely greeter.” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/the-pool-shed-pfvwus-pf~152351027) — “Services offered (Houzz): Pool Maintenance, Pool Openings and Closings, Pool Cleaning, Pool Repair, Pumps, Filters, Pool Liners” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/buxton/profile/pool-supplies/the-pool-shed-inc-0021-10989) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): The Pool Shed, Inc. is engaged in the sale and service of swimming pools and spas. Establish…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License ME doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/the-pool-shed-pfvwus-pf~152351027): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/14ln8jz/the_pool_shed_tapes_are_a_window_into_trumps/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=THE%20POOL%20SHED&query_place_id=ChIJe2jdIzvrskwR2qunanikr-A): 4.8★ from 152 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/buxton/profile/pool-supplies/the-pool-shed-inc-0021-10989): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.thepoolshed.com): 54 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=THE%20POOL%20SHED&query_place_id=ChIJe2jdIzvrskwR2qunanikr-A): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a44360249/pool-shed-papers-trump-tapes-recording/): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Leigh Kiesman · 2026-09-23**: Great people, great service. Extremely knowledgeable. Love them. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Hatch · 2026-07-12**: I've traded with pool shed over 35 years. Always 1st rate!! Kind, knowledgeable and always take time with me like I'm the absolute only and favorite customer. I won't use anyone but pool shed. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Emily Mercker · 2026-06-30**: Easy water test, kind expert who showed me what additives I needed, and I was out the door. Kind old shop dog was a lovely greeter. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · jim madgey · 2024-07-25**: Knowledgeable and friendly. Prices are decent too. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-05T16:06:58.115Z. Cite as: THE POOL SHED — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/the-pool-shed-hollis) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/the-pool-shed-hollis ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)