Cabana buys H&H Pool Services in California expansion

Cabana has completed its acquisition of H&H Pool Services, the Dublin, California-based pool maintenance company established by industry veteran David Hawes. This transaction represents a significant move in Cabana’s push into California’s key markets, while ensuring H&H retains its existing leadership and operational structure. The acquisition marks a significant transition for both companies, bringing the 55-year-old H&H under Cabana’s ownership while helping the consolidator complete its expansion into California’s major metropolitan markets—and eventually grow nationally.

Hawes launched H&H as a small business during his teenage years and grew it into one of California’s largest pool service providers. Across more than five decades, he developed a strong reputation for operational efficiency and became a prominent figure in industry education. A longtime member of the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association (IPSSA), Hawes has served as its president and chief financial officer, while regularly teaching business classes for service professionals.

He also founded California’s Pool & Spa Appriceship and Training Committee, where he continues to serve as president and chairman, and has held director roles at Pool Industry Expo. The company will maintain its current headquarters as Cabana’s primary service center for the San Francisco region.

Cabana’s growth strategy prioritizes collaborations with well-established, owner-operated businesses while offering operational support. The company has stated that H&H fits its model of partnering with established, owner-led pool companies, providing additional resources without disrupting their operations. Since its founding in 2024, the company has already acquired 12 firms, expanding its footprint from San Diego into Los Angeles, Sacramento, and now the Bay Area. With H&H and an earlier Bay Area acquisition, 34-year-old Aqua Pool Company in Concord, Calif., formerly owned by Todd Ferro, Cabana now serves every major metropolitan area in California.

The company distinguishes itself from other consolidators by securing backing from individual investors rather than private equity firms. Cabana plans to develop its own proprietary software to improve efficiency across its expanding network. Founder Jeremy Yamaguchi has stated the company’s ambition is to establish a nationally recognized brand, with expansion plans targeting Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Georgia. The company projects partnerships with over 70 firms within five years, positioning itself as the first branded national pool service network.