Vintage Pool Service restores green, murky, and long neglected pools in Modesto to clear, balanced water, taking care of the cleanout, the algae treatment, the filter, and any equipment issues that let the pool turn in the first place.
Call us if the water is so green or brown that the bottom has disappeared, if slime coats the steps and walls, if leaves and muck have piled up on the floor, if the pool gives off a stagnant smell, if mosquitoes have moved in, if the pump has been off for weeks and you are afraid to turn it back on, or if you inherited a neglected pool with a new house.
Each recovery is done in partnership with Nevergreen Pools, with the work covered by contractor license CSLB #1066482. Reach us by phone or through the form, and we will come assess the pool and explain the steps to bring it back.
Our first job is to figure out why the pool turned. The technician checks the pump, the filter, the plumbing, and the controls along with the water, since a green pool almost always means circulation or sanitizing stopped working somewhere. Treating the algae without solving that problem just sets you up for a repeat.
With the assessment complete, you receive a written quote that covers the cleanup and any repairs the system needs. If a piece of equipment is worth fixing, we say so, and if it is old enough that replacement will serve you better, we say that too. No work starts until you sign off.
A typical recovery means pulling out the heavy debris, treating the water to kill the algae, brushing all surfaces to loosen growth, running the system continuously to capture dead material, and cleaning the filter several times as it loads up. When the water clears, we bring the chemistry into balance so it is ready to swim. Badly neglected pools can take several visits, and the same crew stays on the job from the first day through the final check after it clears.
Pools in this region turn green for predictable reasons. From June through September, many days top 100 degrees, and bright sun burns through chlorine quickly, so a missed visit or a failed pump can flip the water in days. Afternoon winds deliver dust, grass, and orchard debris that feed algae. Spring pollen, cottonwood fluff, and the heavy leaf drop of fall add more organic load, and through damp, foggy winters many pools go unused while the chemistry drifts off course.
Green-to-clean work covers:
At the end of a recovery, you can see the floor again, the walls are clean, and the pump and filter are moving water the way they are supposed to. A pool that was an embarrassment becomes a place to cool off. For anyone selling a home or settling into a new one, that change also removes a big item from the to do list.
Delay makes recovery harder and more expensive. Algae left in place works into plaster and can leave lasting stains. Rotting leaves and muck consume chemicals, so treatment takes more product the longer it waits. Standing water breeds mosquitoes and can bring complaints from neighbors, and equipment that has sat idle or struggled for weeks may need repairs that grow with time.
After the pool is clear, keeping it that way is the next step. Many customers choose one of our weekly packages, Essential or Complete, with chemicals billed separately, so the water is checked every week and the equipment is watched for trouble. If you plan to handle the maintenance yourself, we will show you what to watch for and how often to test.
It also helps to know that a green pool is rarely a lost cause. Even water that looks hopeless can usually be brought back without draining, as long as the equipment can circulate and filter. We will tell you upfront if your pool is one of the rare cases where draining makes more sense, and why, so you are not paying for treatment that will not work.
Throughout the cleanup, we keep you updated on what was treated, how the water is responding, and when the pool should be ready. You will not be left guessing about where things stand.
Got a green pool on your hands? Contact our office or fill out the form, and we will get out there with a plan.