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Pool Shimmer

4.6 (22 reviews)

QLD · Small local business

About this business

Pool Shimmer provides swimming pool maintenance, servicing, repairs, equipment installation, and one-time care for residential and commercial pools throughout Cairns and surrounding areas. It is a family-owned and operated, full-service pool care company focused on professional, quality service and tailored maintenance for customers’ swimming pool needs.

Works on
Residential and Commercial
Job types
Repairs and maintenance

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  • SHsheree H31 Jan 2026

    Best pool service team ever. Coming up to 2 years. Joe's team has gradually upgraded and repaired our set up alongside our regular services and we are very grateful. Professional, respectful and depen...

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    Best pool service team ever. Coming up to 2 years. Joe's team has gradually upgraded and repaired our set up alongside our regular services and we are very grateful. Professional, respectful and dependable service every time. Recommended.

  • JHJharna H18 Jan 2026

    We used Joe to look after our pools at our Freshwater and Stratford houses between 2018 to 2026 - one a brand new pool and one an older style pool. We have never encountered a better pool technician t...

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    We used Joe to look after our pools at our Freshwater and Stratford houses between 2018 to 2026 - one a brand new pool and one an older style pool. We have never encountered a better pool technician than Joe (and we tried a lot before him). He is extremely diligent, honest, hard working and just a lovely guy. We trusted him to access our property when we weren't there and he was always careful with our dogs around. If we hadn't sold our properties and moved interstate, we would absolutely have continued to use his services. Highly recommend Pool Shimmer!

  • MAMatt1 Nov 2025

    Joe & team looked after my pool for 4 years while living in Cairns. Awesome service, very fair pricing, great communicators, and Joe was able to come at short notice on several occasions (after cyclon...

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    Joe & team looked after my pool for 4 years while living in Cairns. Awesome service, very fair pricing, great communicators, and Joe was able to come at short notice on several occasions (after cyclones etc) to get the pool sorted quickly.

  • DPDavid P6 Oct 2019

    Joe gives excellent service at a very reasonable price. Extremely reliable and conscientious. Joe does not add unnecessary chemicals to your pool, unlike some others, and will always give good advice...

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    Joe gives excellent service at a very reasonable price. Extremely reliable and conscientious. Joe does not add unnecessary chemicals to your pool, unlike some others, and will always give good advice on keeping your pool in great shape. I have no hesitation in recommending Joe, I wish that I had discovered him years ago!

  • MHMichelle H23 Apr 2020

    Joe is a hard worker and always pleasant to talk to. Joe’ s fees are really reasonable and he spends a significant time each visit at our pool. It has been noticed since Joe has taken on this job, how...

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    Joe is a hard worker and always pleasant to talk to. Joe’ s fees are really reasonable and he spends a significant time each visit at our pool. It has been noticed since Joe has taken on this job, how the pool looks so clean and sparkling +++ then ever before!! I highly recommend Joe to attend to your pool, 👍

  • RHRod H3 May 2018

    Joe has been servicing my pool for several months now after trying other pool guys in the area. Previously, with the other guys I was paying big $ for servicing and chemicals. When Joe started my pool...

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    Joe has been servicing my pool for several months now after trying other pool guys in the area. Previously, with the other guys I was paying big $ for servicing and chemicals. When Joe started my pool was green, even though, it had recently been serviced by a perceived reputable other company. Joe got rid of the green, identified some problems with my filter and rectified that which also disappeared my evaporation problem, turned out to be a leaky pipe not evaporation. Yet with all this above and beyond professional and happy service his monthly bills remain significantly lower than the previous guys. I strongly recommend Joe as the best pool service guy and he is the most affordable without cutting any corners. Well done Joe

Frequently asked questions

How much do pool technicians typically charge?
Costs vary widely depending on the type of job, its complexity and whether parts or full equipment replacements are required. Call-out fees, diagnostic time and after‑hours attendance often increase the total. This page shows live pricing to help you compare quotes for your specific job.
Do pool technicians charge call-out fees?
Many pool technicians charge a call-out fee to attend and carry out an initial diagnosis, which is usually separate from hourly labour and parts. After‑hours or emergency visits often attract higher rates. Check the live pricing shown on the page and confirm any call-out or minimum fees when getting quotes.
When do pool technicians need a licence?
Registration or a contractor licence is required in some states, with NSW, QLD and SA commonly requiring a current state contractor licence that can be verified on the public register. Whether a licence is needed often depends on the scope of work, so it's wise to ask for licence details and proof of insurance for larger installations or contractor-level work. Industry memberships and qualifications such as SPASA membership and Certificate III or IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service are common indicators of experience.
How do I get a quote from Pool Shimmer?
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