Vintage Pool Service rescues green and neglected pools in Ripon, taking them from cloudy, algae-filled water back to a clean pool you can swim in. The job covers algae removal, filter restoration, chemistry correction, and a look at why the pool went green in the first place.
Call us if the water is so dark you cannot make out the main drain, if the color has shifted from clear to pea green or swampy brown, if the surfaces feel slimy underfoot, if mosquitoes or frogs have taken up residence, if the pool was empty of attention while a house sat on the market, if a family member or tenant let maintenance slide, or if winter left you with a pool you would rather not look at.
Green to clean work is performed with Nevergreen Pools as our partner, under California contractor license CSLB #1066482, by our team based in Manteca. Pick up the phone and describe what the pool looks like, and we will plan the recovery from there.
Algae grows when something in the system breaks down, so we check that system before we start treating water. Our technician confirms whether the pump runs, whether the filter is blocked or damaged, and what the chemistry looks like. Knowing whether the cause was a mechanical failure or simple neglect changes how we approach the cleanup.
Most recoveries take several visits. We pull out leaves and heavy debris, treat the water to kill the algae, and scrub the walls, steps, and floor. The filter catches a large amount of dead growth, so it gets cleaned again and again as the water clears. As particles settle, we vacuum them out and steadily bring the chemistry back into balance. If equipment needs repair, you get a written quote before we touch it and a straightforward recommendation on whether repairing or replacing it makes more sense. Our same crew stays on the job until the water is clear.
The local climate gives algae plenty of chances. From June to September the Central Valley sees a long run of dry days, many of them above 100 degrees, and intense sun strips chlorine from the water quickly. Winds carry dust, grass, and orchard and field debris into pools, giving algae food to grow on. Pollen and cottonwood fluff arrive in spring, shade trees drop leaves in fall, and through winter the rain and fog mean pools go unchecked for weeks while the chemistry slips. Many pools turn green over exactly those quiet months.
Our green pool recovery covers:
How long recovery takes depends on the starting point. A pool with a light green tint can clear in a short time, while one that has sat for a season with a layer of leaves on the floor needs more visits. We give you an honest estimate after seeing the pool in person.
At the end of the recovery, you have a clean pool, working equipment, and water that is safe and inviting again. For new homeowners, that means finally using the pool that came with the house. For sellers, a clear pool photographs and shows far better than a green one.
Waiting makes recovery harder. Algae works its way into plaster and grout, decaying leaves leave stains on the surface, and still green water draws mosquitoes into your yard and your neighbors' yards. A filter left clogged with algae for too long can be damaged, and in the worst cases the pool must be drained and refilled rather than treated.
The smartest move after a cleanup is keeping the pool on a regular schedule so you never pay for another one. Many customers who start with a recovery move straight into our Essential or Complete weekly package, with chemicals billed separately, and the water stays clear from that point on.
Throughout the process, we keep you posted on progress so you know how the water is changing and when you can swim again. If we come across other issues, like a cracked skimmer lid or a worn pump gasket, we bring them up before they lead to the next problem.
Done staring at green water? Use the form on this page to reach us, and we will call back to get the cleanup started.