Green Pool Cleaning & Algae Recovery in Cape Coral & SWFL
Pool turned green? We respond fast. Multi-visit algae recovery for green, yellow, and black algae pools — starting at $275 with all chemicals included. Most light green pools restored crystal-clear in 3–5 days.
What Type of Algae Is in Your Pool?
Different algae need different treatment plans. Identify what you’re seeing below — and we’ll match the right recovery package. Not sure? Text us a photo at (941) 257-3033 and we’ll diagnose for free.
🟢 Light Green Algae
Cloudy water, slight green tint, can still see bottom
- Most common SWFL algae
- Blooms after chlorine drops
- 2-visit recovery cycle
- Restored in 3–5 days
🟢 Dark Green / Swamp
Can’t see bottom, dark murky water, may have debris
- Often after long neglect or storm
- Requires extended treatment
- 4-visit recovery cycle
- Restored in 5–7 days
🟡 Yellow / Mustard Algae
Yellow patches on walls, behind ladders, in shaded areas
- Resistant to standard chlorine
- Specialty algaecide required
- 4-visit recovery cycle
- Restored in 5–7 days
⚫ Black Algae
Hard black spots/nodules on plaster, won’t brush off easily
- Hardest to remove, deep roots
- Wire brush + acid + algaecide
- 4-visit recovery cycle (heavy scrub +1)
- Restored in 5–10 days
Not sure what you’re looking at? Algae types can overlap, and severity matters as much as color. Text a photo to (941) 257-3033 and we’ll diagnose for free within hours, then send you a same-day written quote.
Algae Recovery Packages & Pricing
Multi-visit recovery cycles — all chemicals, shock treatment, algaecide, vacuum-to-waste, and filter backwash included. Prices shown are Cape Coral starting rates. Other cities priced per zone — see full table below.
Light Green
2-visit cycle · most common
- 2 included visits
- Shock treatment
- Algaecide application
- Vacuum-to-waste cycle
- Filter backwash
- Complete chemistry restoration
- All chemicals included
- 3–5 day restoration
Dark Green / Swamp
4-visit cycle · most common rescue
- 4 included visits
- Heavy debris removal
- Extended shock cycle
- Multiple vacuum-to-waste passes
- Multiple filter backwashes
- Chemistry rebuild from scratch
- All chemicals included
- 5–7 day restoration
Yellow Algae
4-visit cycle · specialty chemistry
- 4 included visits
- Specialty yellow-algae chemicals
- Targeted wall/ladder treatment
- Multiple vacuum cycles
- Filter backwash & chemistry rebuild
- All chemicals included
- 5–7 day restoration
- For chlorine-resistant blooms
Black Algae
4-visit cycle · upgrade to 5-visit heavy scrub if severe
- 4 included visits
- Wire brush mechanical removal
- Acid spot treatment
- Black algae specialty algaecide
- Chlorine puck scrubbing
- All chemicals included
- Heavy scrub upgrade: $1,080 (5-visit cycle)
- 5–10 day restoration
Algae Recovery Pricing by SWFL Zone
All prices include shock + algaecide + vacuum-to-waste + filter backwash + chemistry rebuild. North Port is priced as the Naples/PC/PG zone. *Black algae final pricing is confirmed with a free on-site inspection.
Catching it early? Our Green-to-Clean Booster Dose is a single-visit early intervention for slight green tint or cloudiness — $35 for active weekly clients, $55 for non-clients. Stops algae before a full recovery is needed.
Our 5-Step Algae Recovery Process
Same proven multi-visit workflow whether it’s light green or full swamp. Every visit documented in your customer portal.
Diagnosis & Quote
Send a photo or we visit. Algae type identified, package matched, written quote in hours. No surprise pricing later.
Visit 1 — Shock & Treat
Heavy debris removal, shock treatment, algaecide application, brush walls. Sets up the chemical kill cycle.
Visit 2 — Vacuum-to-Waste
Dead algae vacuumed out via waste line. Filter backwashed. Chemistry rebalanced and stabilized.
Visits 3–4 (if needed)
Repeat vacuum + chemistry cycles for dark green, yellow, or black algae. Multi-day cycles ensure full kill, not just clear water.
Final Walkthrough
Crystal-clear water confirmed. Chemistry stabilized. We discuss weekly maintenance plan to prevent recurrence.
What Happens After Recovery?
Critical: green-to-clean is a one-time emergency service. Without weekly maintenance, algae returns in 7–14 days during summer.
❌ Without Weekly Service
- Algae often returns within 7–14 days in summer
- Chemistry drifts daily without verification
- Salt cell & filter performance degrades
- You’ll be back here paying for another recovery
- Total cost over 12 months: $1,000+ in recoveries
✅ With Weekly Service
- Algae blooms caught and stopped early
- Chemistry verified & corrected weekly
- Equipment monitored for early warnings
- Digital reports after every visit
- Starting at $115/mo Cape Coral
Green Pool Recovery Across Southwest Florida
Same-week response across SWFL. Tap your city for a tailored quote.
Green Pool Cleaning FAQ
Straight answers about pricing, timing, and what to expect during recovery.
How much does green-to-clean pool service cost?
How fast can you clean a green pool?
What causes a pool to turn green?
What’s the difference between green, yellow, and black algae?
Do I need weekly service after recovery?
Will I need to drain my pool to remove algae?
Do you guarantee you can fix my green pool?
Do you do green-to-clean in Fort Myers and Punta Gorda?
Related Pool Services
Round out your pool care after recovery — and prevent the next green-up.
Pool Turned Green? We Respond Fast.
Same-week response across SWFL. Free diagnosis from a photo. Multi-visit recovery from $275 with all chemicals included. Licensed, insured, 5-star rated.
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