Specialty pool services for the jobs weekly cleaning can’t fix, from green pools to salt and automation upgrades.
Some pool problems don’t go away with a weekly visit. Maybe the plaster is stained and gray. Maybe the pool has been sitting green since the last owner moved out. Or the filter sand is so worn out it can’t catch the dirt anymore. Around here, heat, hard water and summer storms speed all of that up.
That’s what our specialty pool services are for. Sunwave Pool Pros handles the bigger jobs that restore a tired pool or make it easier to own. It’s all part of our full pool service in Central Florida, done by the same local crew.
Our specialty services cover five areas. Pick the one your pool needs, or call us and we’ll tell you where to start.
When the plaster looks stained, blotchy or gray, an acid wash can bring back a brighter finish. We drain the pool and wash the plaster to lift stains, algae marks and mineral buildup. Then we refill it and balance the water. When the surface is still in good shape, it usually costs far less than replastering.
A pool can go from clear to swamp in one week of Florida heat and storms. Our Green to Clean service kills the algae, clears the water and gets the filter working right again. It can take a few visits, depending on how far gone it is. And the sooner the better, since the CDC notes that mosquitoes lay their eggs near standing water.
Pool automation lets you run your pump, heater and lights from your phone or a control panel. We install and set up automation systems and help you pick the features that fit your equipment. So you make fewer trips to the equipment pad, and it’s easy to run the pump at smarter times.
A salt system makes chlorine from salt in the water, so you’re not hauling jugs home from the store. Plenty of folks also like how the water feels. We install, service and inspect salt systems, and that includes cleaning the salt cell so it keeps making chlorine.
Filter sand wears out over time and stops catching the fine dirt that makes water look dull. We empty the old sand, check the parts inside the filter and refill it with fresh media. After that, your filter catches more and the water clears up a lot easier.
We work on pools across Seminole and Orange counties every week, so we’ve seen what this climate does to plaster, water and equipment. We’ll tell you straight which fix your pool actually needs, and we won’t sell you a bigger job than it takes. If a simpler fix will do the trick, we’ll say so.
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Specialty jobs are only part of the picture. For weekly cleaning, repairs or new equipment, the same crew can handle it.
Weekly service plus filter, spa and tile cleaning to keep the water clear all year.
New pumps, heaters, filters and lights, sized right for your pool and put in the right way.
Pump, heater, filter and spa repairs to get your water moving, heating and filtering again.
See everything we do for pools around Central Florida, from weekly visits to repairs and new equipment.
Here are the specialty service questions people ask us most, plus a few that come up online all the time. Don’t see yours? Call us at (689) 312-9063.
Yes, you can upgrade an existing pool without tearing it out. Popular upgrades include switching to a salt system, adding automation so you can run everything from your phone and acid washing stained plaster so it looks bright again. A newer pump and LED lights make a big difference, too. Most of that work happens at the equipment pad, so your pool stays right where it is.
The best pool upgrade for a Florida pool is the one that saves you time and money every week. A variable-speed pump cuts power use, and automation lets you run the pool from your phone. A salt system makes its own chlorine. LED lights are an easy way to make the whole backyard look better at night. Which one comes first depends on what bugs you most about your pool right now.
You can modernize an old pool without a full remodel. An acid wash brightens tired plaster, clean tile lines make the pool look newer and LED color lights change the whole look at night. Behind the scenes, automation and a salt system bring the equipment up to date. If the plaster is cracked, rough or peeling, though, that's when resurfacing comes into the picture.
Restoring a neglected pool starts with the water, then the equipment, then the surface. First, get the water from green to clear with shock, round-the-clock filtering and a lot of brushing. Next, check that the pump, filter and heater still work, since sitting can be rough on them. Once the water clears, you'll see whether the plaster needs an acid wash or the filter needs new sand.
The pool that requires the least maintenance is one set up to take care of itself. A salt system makes chlorine on its own, automation runs the pump and lights on a schedule and a robotic cleaner handles the floor. Smooth surfaces like fiberglass also give algae less to grab onto than rough plaster. Even then, someone still needs to test the water and clean the filter every week.
No, you shouldn't leave an inground pool empty in Central Florida. Our high water table can push an empty pool right up out of the ground, and the plaster can crack as it bakes in the sun. An empty pool also collects rainwater and turns into a mosquito pond fast. If you don't plan to swim, keep it full and on a basic service plan, or let us bring it back with Green to Clean.
You can often fix a stained pool without replastering. An acid wash takes a thin layer off the plaster, and a lot of stains, algae marks and mineral buildup go with it. Tile cleaning takes care of the crusty calcium line at the waterline. But if the plaster is rough, cracked or peeling, no amount of washing will fix it, and it's time to talk about resurfacing.
You can set up a pool to mostly run itself, just not all the way. Automation runs your pump, heater and lights on a schedule you control from your phone. A salt system makes chlorine for you, and a robotic cleaner keeps the floor clean. You'll still need someone to test the water, clean the filter and keep an eye on things, which is where weekly pool service comes in.
Specialty pool services are the jobs in between weekly cleaning and a full remodel. Think acid washes, green-to-clean recoveries, salt conversions, automation and sand changes. A remodel changes the pool itself, like new plaster, new tile or a new shape. Specialty work makes the pool you already have look better, run easier or come back from a rough patch.
Yes, a salt water pool still needs regular maintenance. The salt system makes chlorine, but it doesn't skim, brush, vacuum or clean the filter. Salt pools also tend to push pH up, and the salt cell needs cleaning to keep working. That's why plenty of salt pool owners around here stick with weekly service, so the cell and the water both stay in good shape.
