Green pool cleanup in Houston

Green pool cleanup in Houston means getting rid of algae fast and the right way. We shock, brush, vacuum, clean the filter and visit as needed until the water is clear. You get before and after readings.

Signs your pool needs a green-to-clean

  • Water is green, dark green or black
  • You cannot see the bottom
  • Walls feel slippery
  • Strong chlorine or musty smell
  • Algae on steps and corners
  • Filter pressure is high
  • The pool sat unused for weeks

How a green-to-clean works

  1. 1Test and planWe check chlorine, pH, alkalinity and stabilizer to choose the treatment.
  2. 2Shock and brushHeavy shock and algaecide go in, and the walls and floor are brushed.
  3. 3Filter and vacuumWe clean the filter and vacuum debris.
  4. 4Repeat until clearWe return as needed until the water is clear and balanced.

Green pool cleanup costs in Houston

Mild: cloudy, light green$150–$300 (typical)

Usually one or two visits.

Moderate: green, bottom not visible$250–$550 (typical)

Several visits with filter cleaning.

Severe: dark green or black$400–$900 (typical)

May need partial drain and refill.

Drain and refill$300–$900 (typical)

Quoted separately, plus the water bill.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • Pool size.
  • How green and how long it has been green.
  • Filter type and condition.
  • Whether water must be drained.
  • Number of visits needed.

See the full cost guide →

Good to know in Houston

Houston heat and rain turn a neglected pool green fast, sometimes within a week in summer. After a storm or a vacation, we often see pools with high stabilizer and low chlorine. Draining a pool needs care: water cannot go into the street or storm drain.

Never drain or backwash pool water into the street or a storm drain. Water goes to the sanitary sewer with permission, or onto the lawn after it is dechlorinated.

Questions about green-to-clean

How long does a green-to-clean take?

A mild pool may clear in a day or two. A dark green pool can take several days to a week.

Do I need to drain the pool?

Sometimes. If stabilizer is very high, partial draining and refilling can help.

How much does it cost?

It varies by size and condition. Typical Houston prices run a few hundred dollars. Get a written estimate.

Can I swim after?

Not until the water is clear and balanced. We tell you when it is safe.

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