New Swimming Pool Retail Store Now Open

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Local swimming pool business, ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company, expanded its reach of services by opening a full service retail store in Chattanooga. The store is at 319 Cherokee Blvd. next to the Suck Creek Cycle Shop.  The grand opening celebration will be Friday, April 5,from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

The retail store provides a full array of swimming pool chemicals, cleaning and maintenance equipment, pumps, filters, swimming pool toys and accessories. They also provide comprehensive water testing, free of charge, to insure a tailored chemical program that will meet the specific needs of a swimming pool and family.

Opened in 2009, the local ASP – America’s Swimming Pool Company has built their business by serving homeowner and commercial properties with pools in Hamilton County and the Greater Chattanooga area.  ASP specializes in swimming pool cleaning, equipment diagnostics, equipment repairs, and complete swimming pool renovations.  

“Our hope is this addition to our business will allow us to better serve all of our existing customers and fill a void for the 'do it yourself' pool owners in Chattanooga, stated John Baldschun, owner/ operator of ASP of Chattanooga. “We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our loyal customers over the last four years for making this possible.”

For more information about ASP of Chattanooga and the store hours visit their website http://www.chattanoogapoolservice.com


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