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.
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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
- 4–5 visit cycle (varies by severity)
- On-site quote · text photo to (941) 257-3033
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. Same flat pricing across all SWFL cities we service — no zone surcharges on green-to-clean recovery.
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
4–5 visit cycle · severity varies
- 4–5 visits based on severity
- Wire brush mechanical removal
- Acid spot treatment
- Black algae specialty algaecide
- Chlorine puck scrubbing
- All chemicals included
- Heavy scrub upgrade available
- 5–10 day restoration
- Text photo to (941) 257-3033 for free estimate
Same Price in Every SWFL City We Service
Green-to-clean pricing is flat across all 9 cities — Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port, Sanibel, Bonita Springs, and Estero. No zone surcharges for emergency algae recovery.
Black algae jobs and severely-neglected pools are quoted on-site after a quick inspection or photo review, since severity drives both visit count and chemistry requirements.
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. Same flat pricing in every city. Tap your city for local context.
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, top-rated.
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