Your Pool Start-Up Company in Collier County
Your pool will look its best the day it goes in. And keeping it that way will take some work. The first 30 days really set the tempo for almost everything. Fresh plaster, pebble, and quartz finishes are notoriously soft/reactive when the water first hits them. Getting everything handled in that fragile first month, you’re setting yourself up for success. The result after 30 days is a smooth, even surface that’ll last for years.
Jeff Wilson Pool Service has been here in Collier County since 1985, and we run each and every new finish through a tried and tested schedule.
What Is a Pool Start-Up?
A start-up is the daily and weekly care that a brand new interior finish needs during its curing period. There’s a lot riding on those first few weeks, and it’s a pool service we offer to homeowners and pool builders alike.
The 30-day clock starts the instant your pool’s filled all the way and the pumps start running. The finish is cured right underwater while water chemistry keeps on shifting the whole time. Jeff Wilson Pool technicians keep ahead of problems with brushing and adjusting chemicals so the plaster will set evenly.
Why Should You Get a Pool Start-Up Service in Naples, FL
From the get-go, your pool’s finish is at its most fragile. During this critical window, it’s at risk for three main things:
- Staining: Minerals in the water (like calcium, iron, copper, manganese, etc.) can bond right to the soft plaster and leave a mess of multi-colored stains.
- Scaling: Naples has notoriously hard municipal tap and well water, (plus high alkalinity), which will leave a rough, chalky crust all over the finish.
- Discoloration: Brush unevenly or don’t take care of any chemistry issues, it can leave streaks and blotches in the finish in no time.
Who Needs a Pool Start-Up in Naples?
Does everyone need a pool start-up? Here’s when you’ll want this service from Jeff Wilson Pool Service.
- A brand new pool built and filled for the first time
- An interior finish replaced during a renovation, (like new plaster, pebble, or quartz)
- Any resurfacing that puts fresh material on the pool walls and floor
Plus, if you’re a Naples-based pool builder, we’re happy to help you handle start-ups for clients so your crews can focus on the build 100%.
Protect Your Investment From Day One with Jeff Wilson Pool Service
A new finish is one of the biggest costs of owning a pool. Since 1985, Jeff Wilson Pool Service has been setting the standard for good pool care in Naples and Collier County. We treat your finish like it’s ours. Get in touch with us today and we can set up a pool start-up schedule that works for you and your pool.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pool Start-Ups in Naples
Why does a new finish need so much attention?
The pool finish hasn’t cured yet. That means that minerals and a skewed pH balance can easily cause stains and scaling. Since our water’s so hard here in Naples, that means your pool finish needs even more care.
Do I need a start-up if I just had my pool resurfaced?
Yes! Any time a fresh material goes into your pool walls and floor, (both new builds and renovations) the finish needs the full start-up service from Jeff Wilson Pool Service. Think of resurfacing as the same thing as a brand new pool.
Can I do a pool start-up myself?
You can try, but we don’t recommend it. That means daily brushing and tight pH control. Those take time and know-how, and if you get either even a little bit wrong, those mistakes are then locked-in to the finish. It’s better to leave it to a crew that’s done it thousands of times over the years. Jeff Wilson Pool Service has been helping Naples homeowners with pool start-ups and everything in between.