Mesa Pool Acid Wash Pool problems, symptom by symptom
Start with what the pool is actually doing. Each page below explains what you are looking at, whether it needs a drain and acid wash or something cheaper, and the price range we publish for the fix. Several of them end with you not needing a drain at all, which is the point.
Mesa pool gone green? Whether you can shock it back or need a drain and clean depends on one test you can do yourself. What each costs, from $250.
What is wrong and what it costs →Black spots that will not brush off a Mesa pool are usually black algae rooted in the plaster. Why chemicals rarely win, and what removal costs.
What is wrong and what it costs →That white crust on Mesa pool tile is calcium from hard water. Why it keeps coming back, what removal costs, and the difference between scale types.
What is wrong and what it costs →Brown, rust, or grey-green stains on Mesa pool plaster are usually metal or organic. The vitamin C test tells you which, and it decides the fix.
What is wrong and what it costs →Plaster that feels like sandpaper or leaves chalk on your hand is worn, not dirty. Why an acid wash can make it worse, and when to resurface instead.
What is wrong and what it costs →Draining a pool yourself in Arizona heat can crack the plaster in hours or float the shell. Why it happens, and how a professional drain avoids it.
What is wrong and what it costs →A Mesa pool can lose real water to evaporation in summer. The bucket test tells you whether you have a leak or just July, in 24 hours, for free.
What is wrong and what it costs →When a Mesa pool comes back cloudy after a refill or acid wash, it is usually normal and usually chemistry. What causes it, what to do, and when to worry.
What is wrong and what it costs →Prices on these pages are the same ranges on our pricing page. If your symptom is not here, the FAQ and services pages cover the rest, or send photos through the form.