Pool Draining & Cleaning in Sacramento
For pools that are too far gone to treat, we drain the pool completely, shovel out the sludge and chlorine wash the surface and tile, with a one-day turnaround. Text us a photo for a quote, or send the short form below.
A drain is the right call when
You can’t see the bottom
The water is so dark that the floor has disappeared. Treating it would take longer than starting over.
Sludge and debris on the floor
Leaves, mud and whatever else settled in while the pool sat.
It has been green for a long time
Months, not weeks. The longer it sits, the less sense chemicals alone make.
Hard-water buildup
Fresh water is the reset when the old water has simply had enough.
If that is your pool, here is the whole job, start to finish.
BeforeAfter
From swamp to spotless in one day
This pool was past treating. Instead of spending weeks fighting water that could not be saved, we emptied it, shoveled it out and sanitized it, so it could start over with fresh water.
Tap “Before” and “After” on the photo to compare.
Treat it, or drain it?
The honest answer depends on the pool. Text us a photo and we will tell you which one makes sense.
Green-to-clean
- You can still see the bottom, or close to it
- The water is balanced and treated with algaecide
- Debris is vacuumed out, not through your filter
- Usually back to blue in 2 to 3 visits
Drain and clean
- You cannot see the bottom
- It has been green a long time, or there is sludge on the floor
- The pool is emptied, shoveled out and chlorine washed
- One-day turnaround, then fresh water
What a drain costs depends on two things
The size of the pool, and whether there is excessive black algae to deal with. Every drain is quoted upfront from your photos, before any work starts. Rebalancing the water after the refill is available for an additional charge.
Pool draining questions
How long does a pool drain and clean take?
The drain and clean has a one-day turnaround. We drain the pool, clean it out and chlorine wash it, and then it is ready to refill.
When does a pool need to be drained instead of treated?
Usually when you cannot see the bottom. How long the pool has been green and the time of year matter as well. Send us photos and we will tell you whether a green-to-clean treatment or a drain makes more sense.
What is a chlorine wash?
After the pool is drained and cleaned out, the surface and the tile are washed with chlorine to completely sanitize the pool before it is refilled.
What affects the price of a pool drain?
It varies with the size of the pool. Excessive black algae may add to the cost. Every drain is quoted upfront from your photos, before any work starts.
Do you balance the water after the pool is refilled?
We can. Once the pool is refilled, we can come back out and rebalance the water for an additional charge.
Pool drain and clean across greater Sacramento
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Other services: Weekly pool service · Green pool cleanup · Pool repair & installs · Pool inspections
Let’s plan your drain.
Send your details and we will reach out within 24 hours. A few photos of the pool let us quote it accurately.