Poolcadia Pool Care

Enjoy a crystal-clear, swim-ready pool year-round with our most comprehensive maintenance package. At Poolcadia Pool Care, we pride ourselves on precision and transparency, treating every pool with meticulous attention to detail so you never have to worry about your water.

Each weekly visit includes:

• Precision Water Chemistry: Expert water testing and balancing. All basic maintenance chemicals are included in your rate.
• Thorough Cleaning: Meticulous netting of surface debris, full vacuuming of the pool floor, and brushing of all walls, steps, and tile lines.
• System Maintenance: Emptying all skimmer, pump, and inline leaf baskets, plus a full visual inspection of your equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Transparent Reporting: A detailed digital service report sent directly to you after every visit, complete with time-stamped photos and your exact chemical readings.
• Poolcadia Customer Portal: Exclusive 24/7 access to our customized portal to easily manage your account, view your service history, and communicate with our team.

Note: The price listed is a starting base rate. Your final monthly rate will be confirmed during our first on-site evaluation, based on factors like pool size, enclosure type, and surrounding landscaping.

Transform your pool from a green, cloudy eyesore back to a crystal-clear, swim-ready oasis. Our "Green to Clean" recovery is a multi-day, intensive treatment process designed to eradicate algae blooms, remove debris, and restore safe water chemistry.

Because every green pool is different, this service is broken down into multiple visits over a 3 to 5-day period. Throughout the process, you will receive daily digital service reports via the Poolcadia Customer Portal, complete with photos, so you can watch your pool's transformation step-by-step.

Our standard recovery process includes:

• Initial water testing and heavy chemical shock treatments (Liquid Chlorine, Algaecide, and Clarifiers)
• Intensive brushing of all walls, steps, and floors to break up algae spores
• Heavy debris netting and removal
• Continuous vacuuming and circulation management
• A complete filter breakdown and cleaning at the end of the process to ensure all dead algae is removed from your system

Note: Please select the option below that best describes your pool's current condition. Final pricing may be adjusted upon visual inspection if the condition requires a full drain and acid wash.

Price Level 1: Mild / Moderate Algae Recovery

Condition: Your pool water has a green or cloudy tint, and there are visible algae patches on the walls or floor, but you can still generally see the bottom of the shallow end. 

What to Expect: This level typically takes 2 to 3 consecutive visits. We will heavily shock the water, scrub the surfaces, and apply commercial-grade algaecides. Once the algae is dead (turning cloudy white or gray), we will vacuum the debris, balance your chemistry, and perform a final filter cleaning to restore perfect clarity.

Price Level 2: Severe Algae / Swamp Recovery

Condition: Your pool has turned dark green, brown, or black. The water is completely opaque (you cannot see the bottom), and it may contain heavy organic debris, leaves, or aquatic pests (frogs/bugs). 

What to Expect: This is an intensive 4 to 5-day rescue operation. It involves "scooping" the bottom for hidden debris, massive doses of specialized shock and enzyme treatments, and aggressive daily brushing. We will meticulously manage your filtration system to clear the thick water, vacuum out the dead organic matter, and perform multiple filter cleanings until the water is fully sanitized, balanced, and safe for swimming again.

Gain Confidence and Clarity with Poolcadia Pool School

Owning a pool in St. Petersburg should be about relaxation, not guesswork. If you are a new pool owner, or an existing owner who feels lost whenever they look at their equipment pad, Pool School is designed just for you. This interactive, 60–90 minute on-site tutorial transforms your confusion into confidence, teaching you exactly how your pool operates and how to keep it safe, balanced, and crystal clear.

Your session is led by a Poolcadia expert and focuses entirely on the unique systems in your backyard.

A Very Detailed Curriculum of What is Covered:

• 1. Equipment System Walkthrough: We will identify and explain the function of every component on your equipment pad.
  
  • The Pump: How to check for prime, how it moves water, and how to program efficient run schedules on variable speed pumps (if applicable).
  • The Filter: Explaining the difference between Sand, Cartridge, or D.E., and demonstrating exactly how to perform backwashes or clean cartridges to ensure optimal water flow.
  • Automation & Timers: Mastering your main control panel, setting schedules, and understanding how your automation manages lights, features, and the pump.
  • Valves & Plumbing: The crucial understanding of suction vs. return lines, and how to correctly position valves to operate features like a waterfall or spa.
  • Heating Systems: Basic operation of your heat pump or gas heater, and setting target temperatures.

• 2. The Science of Water Chemistry: We break down pool chemistry into simple, actionable steps using the same precision testing methods you saw in our maintenance service (image_12.png).
  
  • Testing Your Water: Demonstration of how to pull a proper water sample and use a complete 5-way testing kit.
  • Reading Results: Understanding what Chlorine, pH, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, and Cyanuric Acid levels mean and why they are critical.
  • Adjusting Water: How to safely add common maintenance chemicals to balance your specific readings (testing kit included with the session).
  • Chlorination Options: Operation and care of specialized sanitizers, such as Salt Water Chlorine Generators (SWCGs).

• 3. Your Personal Maintenance Routine: What needs to be done between professional Poolcadia visits.
  
  • Routine Tasks: A detailed schedule of weekly brushing, netting, vacuuming, and emptying skimmer/pump baskets.
  • Chemical Safety & Storage: Safe handling practices and identifying when it's time to call in a professional for specialty treatments.

Who is this for? This service is essential for any new homeowner inheriting a pool, and perfect for existing owners who feel uneducated about their pool's operation or wish to reduce reliance on service calls.

Benefits of Pool School:

• Confidence: You will be empowered to handle routine tasks and identify potential problems before they become costly repairs.
• Knowledge: You will understand why clear water requires balanced chemistry.
• Clear Water: Access to cleaner, safer, more balanced water for your family and guests.

Note: This is a standalone educational tutorial. It does not include standard cleaning service or repairs. All pricing listed is an estimated base rate; final pricing may be adjusted based on the size and complexity of your pool's equipment and plumbing systems (as set by your initial booking customization choices).

Service & Diagnostic Call

Is your pool equipment making strange noises, failing to turn on, or flashing error codes? Guessing the problem can lead to unnecessary and expensive parts replacements. Let our experts pinpoint the exact issue so you can get back to swimming.

Our Service & Diagnostic Call is a dedicated troubleshooting visit designed to identify the root cause of your pool system's malfunction. Whether it's a pump that won't prime, a heater that won't ignite, or a faulty automation system, our trained technicians will thoroughly inspect your equipment and provide a clear path forward.

What this service includes:

• On-Site Troubleshooting: A comprehensive inspection of your problematic equipment, plumbing, and electrical connections at the pad.
• System Testing: Diagnostic testing of pumps, heaters, salt cells, valves, and automation panels to isolate the exact point of failure.
• Detailed Repair Quote: A transparent, itemized estimate for the required repair or replacement parts.
• Expert Advice: Clear communication regarding the condition of your equipment and honest guidance on whether a repair or a full replacement is the most cost-effective option.

Note: The standard diagnostic fee covers our time and expertise to travel to your property and find the problem. If you choose to approve the quoted repair, this initial diagnostic fee will be fully credited toward your final balance.

Complete Filter Teardown & Cleaning

Your pool’s filter is its primary defense against cloudy water and algae outbreaks. Over time, filter media becomes clogged with organic debris, oils, sunscreen, and microscopic particles. This not only ruins your water clarity but also forces your pool pump to work much harder, driving up your energy bill and reducing the lifespan of your equipment.

We recommend a complete filter teardown and deep clean every 3 to 6 months to ensure maximum water flow and pristine clarity.

Our comprehensive filter cleaning process includes:

• Complete Teardown: Safe depressurization and full disassembly of your filter housing.
• Deep Cleaning: Thorough, high-pressure rinsing and chemical degreasing of all cartridge pleats or D.E. grids to remove embedded oils and scale.
• Internal Inspection: A detailed visual inspection of the filter manifold, internal elements, and the tank's structural integrity to catch tears or cracks before they cause major issues.
• Seal Maintenance: Cleaning and fresh lubrication of the tank's main O-ring to ensure a watertight seal and prevent future air leaks.
• D.E. Recharge (If Applicable): For D.E. filters, we include precisely measuring and adding fresh Diatomaceous Earth powder back into the system after reassembly.
• Digital Confirmation: Once the system is restarted and optimal pressure is verified, you will receive a digital service report via your Poolcadia Customer Portal, complete with before-and-after photos of your filter internals.

Note: Please select the option below that matches your equipment type (Cartridge or D.E. Filter). If you are unsure what type of filter you have, feel free to contact us or select the standard cartridge option, and we will adjust it upon arrival.