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Green Pool Recovery
Don't panic. We've seen worse — and we'll have it sorted within 48 hours.
Don't panic. We've seen worse — and we'll have it sorted within 48 hours.
A green pool almost always comes down to algae getting the upper hand. It happens to the best of us. Here are the most common culprits.
Even a day or two without adequate sanitiser gives algae the window it needs. Heat accelerates this dramatically.
Auckland's hot summers burn through chlorine fast. What held in spring might not be enough come January.
Two weeks' holiday, no one watching the pool, and suddenly you're home to a swamp. It happens to loads of our customers.
pH that's drifted too high can neutralise chlorine completely, making your pool a perfect algae breeding ground even if you've been dosing.
Every green pool recovery follows a clear, methodical process. Here's exactly what we do — and why.
We start by testing your water to understand exactly what we're dealing with — chlorine level, pH, alkalinity, and the severity of the algae bloom. This tells us what treatment is needed and how long it'll take. No guesswork, no blanket treatment.
We apply a heavy-dose shock treatment — super-chlorination — to kill off the algae bloom. This is the most critical step and needs to be done correctly to be effective. We use the right product at the right dose for your pool size and water chemistry.
Once the algae is dead, we vacuum out the remains from the floor and walls. This is physical work — a green pool recovery isn't a quick flick of a brush. We're thorough because leaving dead algae behind just feeds the next bloom.
We retest everything and bring your water into perfect balance — pH, chlorine, alkalinity, stabiliser. Your pool needs to be in the right range before we leave, not just "close enough." This step is what prevents the green from coming back quickly.
Depending on the severity, we'll either check in the next day or give you clear instructions on what to monitor. For severe cases, a follow-up visit ensures everything is holding. We won't just leave you hoping for the best.
Green pool recovery pricing depends on how bad the situation is and how big your pool is — so we give you a flat-rate quote upfront, not an open-ended hourly rate. You'll know the full cost before we start.
Everything — chemicals, labour, and the follow-up check — is included. No surprise line items.
48-hour response guaranteed · Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm
Here's what our customers typically experience coming into and out of a green pool recovery.
Green or murky water — maybe you can't see the bottom. Possibly a smell. Equipment may still be running but not making any difference. You're not sure if the pool is salvageable. You feel like you've let it go too far.
You haven't. We've seen pools that looked like pea soup come back beautifully.
Clear water, balanced chemistry, clean walls and floor. A full summary of what was done and what your chemistry readings are now. Clear advice on how to keep it that way, or an invitation to discuss a regular maintenance plan so this doesn't happen again.
Most pools are swimmable again within 24–48 hours of treatment.
The sooner we get there, the easier and cheaper the fix. Don't leave it another day.