What does weekly pool service cost?
Most weekly plans on the islands land in a predictable monthly range, and we quote yours for free after a quick look. The price depends on your pool's size and depth, whether it is saltwater or traditional chlorine, the equipment you run (heater, salt system, automation), and how much screen enclosure or coastal landscaping drops debris into the water. Seasonal versus year-round service can move it too. Whatever those add up to, you get one flat monthly number before we ever start, with chemicals included and no per-visit surprises. No contract locks you in, so the price stays honest and you stay because the pool stays perfect, not because you are trapped.
Which islands and neighborhoods do you serve?
Longboat Key is home base, and we also cover Lido Key, Bird Key, St. Armands Key, Siesta Key, the bayfront and canal-front neighborhoods of Sarasota, and Anna Maria Island. These barrier islands are what we are built around, so our routes stay tight and we are rarely far from your pool when something comes up. That local density is part of why we can be reliable: we are already driving your street most weeks. If your home is nearby but not on that list, just ask - we would rather tell you honestly whether we can reach you than overpromise and stretch a route too thin to serve you well.
Do I need to be home for service?
No. Almost all of our owners are away when we come - at work, up north for the season, or simply out enjoying the day. As long as we can reach the pool equipment, which usually means a gate code, a lock box, or a lanai left accessible, we arrive on your set day, do the full service, and leave everything tidy. You will know we were there because the water is clear and balanced and the deck is clean. If we ever spot something that needs your attention, a failing salt cell or a pump starting to complain, you hear from a real person, not a note left on the gate.
Is there a long-term contract?
No contracts. Weekly service is month to month, and we would rather keep your pool looking so good that you never think about leaving. You can cancel or pause anytime, which matters a great deal for seasonal owners who only need us part of the year and do not want to pay for months they are gone. We earn the next week by getting this one right, which is how a white-glove service should work. There is no cancellation fee and no fine print; if the fit is not right, that is completely fine, and we will part on good terms.
Can you look after my pool while I'm away for the season?
Yes, and this is a large part of what we do. Snowbird and seasonal owners across Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and the surrounding islands have us tend and watch the pool for months at a stretch, so you fly back to clear, balanced water instead of a green surprise. While you are gone we keep the chemistry steady, clean the cell, watch the equipment, and flag anything that needs attention before it becomes a bigger, more expensive repair. Many owners also have us handle storm prep and any cleanup during hurricane season. One local number, and the pool is simply ready whenever you return.
What happens during hurricane season?
Before a storm we can lower the water level to the right point and secure or stow loose equipment and pool furniture, protecting the pad and the deck. After one, we handle the cleanup and the green-to-clean recovery that a heavy storm and a power outage usually leave behind. Living on a barrier island, storm prep is part of keeping a pool healthy here, not an afterthought we scramble to figure out. Because we are local and know your pool already, we can get to it when you need us rather than routing through an out-of-town number. It is the kind of thing you only think about twice a year, which is exactly why it helps to have someone who thinks about it for you.
Saltwater or chlorine - do you handle both?
Both. Saltwater systems are popular out here, and we maintain the salt chlorinator and the cell, watch for the scale that our hard coastal water loves to leave on tile and equipment, and keep the water balanced every visit. Traditional chlorine pools get the same careful chemistry and attention. If you are weighing a switch to saltwater, we will give you a straight answer about what it costs up front, how it holds up in our salt-air climate, and whether it makes sense for how you actually use the pool - not a sales pitch. Whichever you have, you get water that is genuinely swim-ready, not just clear-looking.
How fast can you get a green pool clear again?
Most green-to-clean recoveries clear within a few days to about a week, depending on how far the pool has gone and the condition of the equipment. A pool that sat vacant for a few warm weeks is a very different job than one neglected for months, so we assess it up front, check that the pump and filter can actually do the work, and tell you a realistic timeline before we begin. No guessing, and no open-ended bills. Once it is swim-ready again we can put you on weekly service so it never gets there a second time - which is usually cheaper and far less stressful than another full recovery.