Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance
is hereby recognized as a
TOP GUN Professional Business!
Dorothy and James Sullivan, you are considered a champion business owner for building and managing Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance, a Pool Service company in Pender County.
Small businesses are the backbone of an economy.
The owners of these small businesses are entrepreneurs who often take significant financial and business risks, provide employment opportunities, and add their creativity and ingenuity to the overall commerce of their local communities, towns, cities, and counties. Many business owners work long hours, endure challenging times, and make personal sacrifices.
Our research team at Expansion Support Services, owners of the County Advisory Board, identified Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance as a business that is appreciated by its customers and provides valuable pool services throughout Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick Counties, North Carolina.
The story of Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance is one of family, ambition, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to standing behind every job they perform.
The journey began in 2012, when Dorothy and James Sullivan learned they were expecting a child. Determined to provide an even better future for their growing family, James decided to start a side business to bring more income into the household. What began as a small entrepreneurial venture steadily grew into Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance, built on hard work, integrity, and a commitment to serving others.
Like many small businesses, their journey has included unexpected challenges.
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the pool industry and many pools shut down, Dorothy and James adapted by pivoting into handyman services. Rather than allowing circumstances to define their future, they found another way to continue serving customers and providing for their family.
Before long, however, their loyal customers began calling—and even begging—them to return to pool maintenance. The reputation they had built for dependable service and quality workmanship had left a lasting impression. Answering that demand, Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance was reborn stronger than ever and recommitted to delivering the exceptional service customers had come to expect.
Today, Dorothy and James bring more than 50 years of combined industry experience to every project. Their philosophy is simple: stand behind your work, treat customers honestly, and never compromise on quality.
One of the things that truly sets Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance apart is their accessibility. The owners personally answer the phones seven days a week, at virtually any hour, ensuring customers always have someone they can rely on when questions or unexpected situations arise.
They also believe that taking care of customers begins with taking care of employees. By paying good people well, Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance attracts and retains highly qualified technicians, giving customers confidence that experienced professionals are caring for one of the biggest investments in their home.
When they’re away from work, Dorothy and James cherish time with their family. They enjoy taking family vacations, especially trips to Disney, and have recently developed a passion for cruising, creating memories together while exploring new destinations.
Their commitment to serving others extends well beyond their business. Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance proudly supports and donates to local churches that actively serve and strengthen communities throughout Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick Counties, reflecting the same values of faith, service, and compassion that guide their business every day.
The company’s continued success speaks to the dedication and perseverance of Dorothy Sullivan, James Sullivan, and their team as they continue overcoming the many obstacles that come with business ownership while maintaining an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
What started in 2012 as one father’s determination to better provide for his growing family has become one of the area’s trusted pool service companies, built on experience, accountability, integrity, exceptional customer service, and standing behind every job.
We take this moment to acknowledge and thank Dorothy Sullivan and James Sullivan for the past, present, and future contributions that Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance and its staff have made and will continue to make throughout Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick Counties, North Carolina.
Dorothy Sullivan and James Sullivan, you are highly commended and appreciated for being local business owners and playing the business owner game throughout Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick Counties, North Carolina.
Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance is accepting new customers for its pool maintenance and pool services.
If you’re looking for a pool company with over 50 years of combined experience, owners who personally answer the phone seven days a week, highly qualified technicians, and a company that truly stands behind its work, Sweetwater Cleaning and Pool Maintenance is ready to earn your trust.
To schedule service or learn more, call (910) 409-9051.
Please shop local and support this Top Gun Pender, New Hanover & Brunswick Counties local business!
Very Well Done Dorothy and James Sullivan!
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