Green Pool Cleanup in Orlando
Green or cloudy pool in Orlando? What an algae recovery involves, how long it takes, typical prices and a free quote.
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A pool can go from clear to green in a few days in Florida. Rainy-season storms from June to September dilute the chlorine and wash in phosphates and lawn fertilizer, and algae feeds on both. Vacations, a broken timer or a missed service week do the rest.
A green-to-clean recovery usually means a heavy chlorine shock, hard brushing of every surface, running the filter around the clock and cleaning it more than once, then follow-up visits until the water tests right. Mild cases clear in a couple of days; a swamp can take a week.
Do not drain a Florida pool to fix algae unless a professional tells you why. High groundwater can push an empty pool out of the ground. Most pros quote the recovery as a one-time price and then offer weekly service so it does not happen again.
Typical costs
Market ranges collected from published price guides and local price lists. Your pro quotes the exact price after seeing the pool.
License to look for
Florida does not require a state contractor license for cleaning and water treatment that does not touch the structure or equipment (s. 489.105). Replacing or modifying equipment does require one.
Check any Florida license at myfloridalicense.com before you hire.
- Green-to-clean recovery$250–$800one time
- Filter cleaning$69–$99per cleaning
$ / mo
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Typical monthly price
$120–$175/mo
Market estimate, not a quote. Chemical prices, trees, access and equipment change the final price.
Orlando
Why Orlando pools need more care
Afternoon storms, June to September
Rain dilutes chlorine, lowers pH and washes in fertilizer and phosphates. Algae can bloom within a couple of days after a heavy storm.
Hard water
Orlando Utilities water averages about 129 ppm of hardness. Out-of-balance water leaves calcium scale on tile and salt cells.
Screen enclosures everywhere
Screened pools collect far less debris and usually cost less to service. The screen itself needs replacing as the sun breaks it down.
Oaks and pollen
Live oaks drop leaves and pollen in late winter and spring. Open pools under trees need longer visits and cleaner filters.
Hurricane season
June 1 to November 30. Do not drain the pool before a storm; afterwards, remove debris by hand, let equipment dry before restoring power and rebalance the water.
Before you hire anyone
Florida licenses pool contractors through the DBPR. Ask for the license number for repair, equipment and resurfacing work and look it up at myfloridalicense.com. Ask for proof of insurance too.
myfloridalicense.comAreas for this service
Independent pool professionals who work these cities and the neighborhoods around them.
- Central Orlando
- Kissimmee
- Buenaventura Lakes
- St. Cloud
- Poinciana
- Celebration
- ChampionsGate & Reunion
- Four Corners
- Hunters Creek
- Meadow Woods
- Lake Nona
- Horizon West
- Winter Garden
- Windermere
- Dr. Phillips & Bay Hill
- Winter Park
- Belle Isle & Conway
- Pine Hills & Orlo Vista
- Apopka
- Ocoee
- Clermont
- Minneola & Groveland
- Sanford
- Altamonte Springs, Casselberry & Longwood
- Oviedo, Winter Springs & Lake Mary
Other pool services
Weekly pool cleaning
Weekly pool service in Orlando: skim, brush, vacuum, baskets and balanced chemicals. Typical prices and a free quote from a local pro.
Typical range: $99–$250 per month
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Pool repair and leaks
Leaks, noisy pumps, low pressure, broken lights and filters in Orlando. Typical repair prices and a free quote from a local pool pro.
Typical range: $400–$1,000 one time
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Pumps, heaters and salt systems
Variable-speed pumps, heat pumps, heaters and salt cells in Orlando. Installed price ranges and a free quote from a local pool pro.
Typical range: $300–$1,600 installed
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Resurfacing and remodeling
Plaster, quartz and pebble finishes, new tile and coping, full remodels in Orlando. Typical prices and a free quote from a local pool contractor.
Typical range: $6,000–$8,000 about 1,000 sq ft
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Screen enclosures
Torn panels, full rescreens and enclosure repairs in Orlando. Typical prices and a free quote from a local enclosure pro.
Typical range: $200–$900
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