Vintage Pool Service brings green, cloudy, and neglected pools in Manteca back to clean, balanced water you can swim in, and then sets up the care that keeps them from sliding back. Whether the pool turned overnight in a heat wave or has been sitting untouched for months, we have a plan to recover it.
Call us if the water has a green or yellow tint, if you cannot see the floor at the deep end, if the walls are slimy or spotted with dark patches, if there is a musty or swampy smell near the water, if leaves and debris have settled into a layer on the bottom, if mosquitoes or bugs are gathering on the surface, or if you just bought a home and the pool came in rough shape.
Recovery work is done in partnership with Nevergreen Pools and under their contractor license, CSLB #1066482. You can walk into our store at 1780 East Yosemite Ave to talk it through, or send us photos and details using the form on this page.
A green pool is a symptom, so we look for the reason behind it. Our technician checks the chemistry, the circulation, the filter, and the equipment to learn why the pool lost control. If a broken pump or a clogged filter caused the problem, clearing the algae alone would only buy a few days.
The cleanup itself follows a clear sequence. We remove the heavy debris, treat the water to kill the algae, brush the surfaces so the treatment can reach everything, and run the system to filter out what is left. The filter usually needs one or more cleanings during the recovery because it catches so much dead algae. If we find equipment that needs work, you get a written quote before any repair, and an honest call on whether to fix or replace it. Once the water is clear, the same team can keep it on a weekly schedule so the work holds.
The local climate makes green pools common. Summers bring long runs of days over 100 degrees from June through September, and that sun and heat drain chlorine fast while evaporation pulls down the water level. Wind carries dust, grass, and orchard and field debris into the pool, feeding algae with organic material. Spring pollen and cottonwood fluff and the heavy fall leaf drop add more. In winter, rain and fog keep owners indoors, and a pool left alone through those months often greets spring in green. Older plaster pools with aging equipment can lose circulation without warning, while newer pools with salt systems can still turn if the cell or flow drops off.
Green pool services include:
When the cleanup is finished, you have clear, balanced water, clean surfaces, and equipment that is running the way it should. You also have an explanation of what caused the problem and what will keep it from coming back. For many homeowners, that is the moment the pool goes from a worry back to something the family enjoys.
Waiting makes recovery harder. Algae grows quickly in warm water, and each week it sits, it stains the plaster more deeply and packs more material into the filter. Debris on the floor breaks down and adds to the problem. Standing green water draws insects and can become a concern for neighbors. A pool that could have been cleared in a short series of visits can end up needing much more work, more product, and a longer wait before anyone can swim.
Keeping it clear afterward is the easy part. Moving straight onto our Essential or Complete weekly plan, with the cost of chemicals added, means the chemistry is checked every week and problems are caught early. Many of our weekly customers first called us about a green pool.
Every recovery looks a little different, so we start by seeing the pool in person. The amount of algae, the depth of debris, and the state of the equipment all shape the plan, and we explain what to expect before work begins. That way there are no surprises halfway through.
We were voted Readers Choice Best of Manteca, and bringing back a pool that looked lost is some of the most satisfying work we do. Call us today to schedule your green pool cleanup.