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Lifeguard On Duty - Pool Fences, Nets and Covers for California Homeowners

Fence contractor · Sacramento, CA · reviewed since 2019

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 33 swimming pool installation servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 97%
5.0 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Lifeguard On Duty - Pool Fences, Nets and Covers for California Homeowners at a glance

Customers consistently praise the company for punctual, efficient installations of pool fences, nets, and covers, noting clear communication and helpful guidance on product placement. Reviewers highlight the quick turnaround from inquiry to installation, competitive pricing, and the quality of the finished safety barriers. The owner responds to every review, addressing inquiries and issues promptly to maintain high customer satisfaction.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 76 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 76 Google reviews (62 with written comments, 12 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 19, 2026.
  • Service: Swimming Pool serving Sacramento, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other swimming pool installation services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction99Reliability94Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 99 (median 79)Reliability: 94 (median 72)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companySwimming Pool Installation Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Lifeguard On Duty - Pool Fences, Nets and Covers for California Homeowners: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.A
99
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Lifeguard On Duty - Pool Fences, Nets and Covers for California Homeowners: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 78.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 89.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Lifeguard On Duty - Pool Fences, Nets and Covers for California Homeowners: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 48.–
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Star ratings

76 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars76100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 62 written reviews

  • Praise15999%
  • Complaints11%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response3924%
  • Would recommend2918%
  • Staff & attitude2818%
  • Quality & results2113%
  • Communication2013%
  • Price & value1912%
  • Honesty & trust43%

What customers talk about

We read 62 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Great experience, on time and completed work in a timely manner”
  • “I would highly recommend using Lifeguard on Duty for all your pool fencing needs.”
  • “He was fast, professional, took the time to explain different things to us, and did a professional job.”
  • “Todd and Jeff did a great job installing our fence and had creative ideas on the layout to achieve the look we wanted.”
  • “Gary, at our first meeting, explained the products and installation.”
  • “The result was that it was way more affordable AND way more attractive than I had originally anticipated.”
  • “I trust this fence will work well as long as we need it.”

People customers mention

  • Spencer 7 reviews
  • Todd 6 reviews
  • Jeff 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Kim13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

A big thanks to Lifeguard on Duty for a second time. We are so happy to have the fencing to keep the grandkids and puppies safe!

Parr94Local Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Jeff did an amazing job. He was fast, professional, took the time to explain different things to us, and did a professional job. Everything turned out perfect, aligned, and tight!

Customer photo from Parr94's reviewCustomer photo from Parr94's reviewCustomer photo from Parr94's reviewCustomer photo from Parr94's review
Joseph4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

Todd and Jeff did a great job installing our fence and had creative ideas on the layout to achieve the look we wanted.! I would highly recommend using Lifeguard on Duty for all your pool fencing needs.

Kelsey2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Our fence turned out great. We weren’t sure how it would look in the yard but were pleasantly surprised. Jeff was very informative and had answers to all of our questions. We have a retaining wall that we thought would be tricky but he had no issues. Would definitely recommend!

EpicLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Jeff with LOD, was so easy to work with. He fast, thorough, the fence looks great. Highly recommend LIFEGAURD ON DUTY!!!

Hazel9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Gary and his son, Chase, just completed installing our pool fence and we couldn't be happier. Gary, at our first meeting, explained the products and installation. We talked a bit about the fence including our waterfall so it needed to go through the plant bed. He made it easy and effortless for us. He and his son…

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 76 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
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steve cippa3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They under promised and over delivered. Simple as that!

  • Fence type: Other
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled to have exceeded your expectations.

Jesse Saenz3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jesse has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience, on time and completed work in a timely manner

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you for the positive feedback! Our team always strives to be punctual and efficient. We appreciate your kind words!

Adriane Boykin4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Adriane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service and communication

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you for the kind words! Our team always strives to provide excellent service and effective communication. We appreciate your feedback!

Kim Johnson13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A big thanks to Lifeguard on Duty for a second time. We are so happy to have the fencing to keep the grandkids and puppies safe!

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

We're thrilled to hear that you're pleased with the fencing for your grandkids and puppies! Our team is always here to help keep your loved ones safe. Thank you for choosing us again!

Annie Culbertson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Annie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great job! 👏 installed quickly and efficiently!! Would definitely recommend 👌

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Hey there! Thanks a bunch for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with the speedy and efficient installation. Our team is always here to help out. If you need anything else, just give us a shout! 🌟

Parr94Local Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Parr94 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jeff did an amazing job. He was fast, professional, took the time to explain different things to us, and did a professional job. Everything turned out perfect, aligned, and tight!

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Jeff provided such excellent service. Our team always strives to be fast, professional, and thorough. We're glad everything turned out perfect for you!

Joseph Zanze4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Todd and Jeff did a great job installing our fence and had creative ideas on the layout to achieve the look we wanted.! I would highly recommend using Lifeguard on Duty for all your pool fencing needs.

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with our team. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted we could bring your vision to life. Looking forward to any future projects you may have!

Kelsey G2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kelsey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our fence turned out great. We weren’t sure how it would look in the yard but were pleasantly surprised. Jeff was very informative and had answers to all of our questions. We have a retaining wall that we thought would be tricky but he had no issues. Would definitely recommend!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you, Kelsey! Glad the fence exceeded expectations and Jeff was able to handle the retaining wall without any trouble. We appreciate the recommendation and the 5 stars!

Epic Air BeasLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Epic has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jeff with LOD, was so easy to work with. He fast, thorough, the fence looks great. Highly recommend LIFEGAURD ON DUTY!!!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you! Glad Jeff made the process smooth and the fence turned out great. We appreciate the recommendation and the kind words for the Lifeguard on Duty team!

Hazel Clendening9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hazel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Gary and his son, Chase, just completed installing our pool fence and we couldn't be happier. Gary, at our first meeting, explained the products and installation. We talked a bit about the fence including our waterfall so it needed to go through the plant bed. He made it easy and effortless for us. He and his son arrived on time today and efficiently installed the pool fence. Gary explained how to open/close the pool gate and how to remove the fencing. We are so relieved that we have the pool fence now when we have our granddaughter visits us. We highly recommend Lifeguard on Duty and Gary.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you, Hazel! So glad Gary and Chase made the process easy, even with the waterfall and plant bed to work around. Enjoy the peace of mind with your granddaughter visiting. We appreciate the recommendation!

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