Vintage Pool Service brings green, neglected, and algae-filled pools in Tracy back to clean, balanced water, handling everything from debris removal and treatment to filter work and equipment checks. Whether the pool turned overnight or has sat untouched for months, we have a plan to recover it.
Call us if you cannot see the floor or the main drain, if the water has gone light green, dark green, or brown, if the walls and steps feel slimy, if there is a thick layer of leaves and silt on the bottom, if you smell a swampy odor near the water, if mosquitoes or bugs are gathering around the pool, or if you just bought a home and the pool came in rough shape.
We handle recoveries in partnership with Nevergreen Pools, with work performed under CSLB #1066482. Send a few details through the form on this page, or phone us, and we will schedule an assessment so you know what it will take.
Every cleanup starts with an assessment of the full system, not just the water. We check the pump, the filter, the plumbing, and the controls, because a green pool is often a sign that something stopped circulating or sanitizing properly. Clearing algae without fixing the cause only means the pool turns again in a few weeks.
After the assessment, you get a written quote that covers the recovery work and any repairs the system needs. We are honest about what is worth repairing and when an older piece of equipment should be replaced to keep the pool from slipping back. Nothing proceeds without your approval.
The recovery itself usually involves removing heavy debris, treating the water to kill the algae, brushing every surface to break up growth, running the filter hard while the dead algae is captured, and cleaning the filter more than once along the way. Once the water clears, we balance the chemistry so it is ready for swimming. Depending on how far gone the pool is, this can take a few visits. The same crew handles each stage and then checks back after it clears, so you are not handed off between people.
Several local factors make pools here prone to turning green. Summer heat regularly passes 100 degrees from June through September, and strong sun burns off chlorine quickly, so a missed week or a pump failure can tip the water fast. Wind carries dust, grass, and field debris that feed algae. Spring pollen, cottonwood fluff, and fall leaves add organic matter, and during wet, foggy winters many pools sit unused while the chemistry quietly drifts out of range.
Green pool services include:
Once the recovery is done, you have water you can see through, surfaces free of slime, and a system that is actually circulating and filtering again. The pool goes from something you avoid looking at to something your family wants to use. If the home is going on the market or you just moved in, a cleared pool also takes a major worry off the list.
The longer a green pool sits, the bigger the job becomes. Algae grows into the pores of plaster and can leave stains that are hard to lift. Decaying leaves and debris raise the demand for chemicals, which makes treatment more expensive. Stagnant water attracts mosquitoes and can draw complaints from neighbors. Equipment that has been off or struggling for weeks may also have damage that adds to the repair cost the longer it is ignored.
Keeping it from happening again is the next step. After a cleanup, many homeowners move to one of our weekly packages, Essential or Complete, plus the cost of chemicals, so the water is tested and balanced every week and the equipment is watched for early warning signs. If you would rather maintain it yourself, we will walk you through what to watch and how often.
We will give you a straightforward picture of where things stand at each visit, including what was treated, how the water is responding, and when you can expect to swim. There are no surprises at the end of the job.
Is your pool green right now? Call our team or send the request form, and we will come out and lay out the plan to clear it.