Coastal Pool and Property Services Inc.

We are asking customers to please be patient.. Service resumes Monday October 13th, 2024.
Customers can expect their scheduled pool service to be pushed out due to the hurricane aftermath.

DO NOT drain your pool. If it needs to be drained we will assess and inform you of what needs to be done. Ultimately, if your pool has to be drained, it needs be filled by a proper water source IMMEDIATELY after draining, and balanced properly. If you drain your pool now you risk the chance of it popping out of the ground, not having a good water source to fill, and lack all necessary chemicals needed to balance the pool properly.

You can help speed up the process by doing the following until we arrive.

• If possible remove debris from your swimming pool. This will help prevent staining. Skim or net any debris from the pool if possible.

• After removing debris, you can brush the surface and get any dirt or sediment moving around (not staying in one spot). This also helps prevent staining. If you do have working equipment, all heavy debris must be removed before running equipment as your equipment can be clogged and damaged. If you are unsure, you can email us or wait for us to arrive.

• If you have access to liquid chlorine and/or shock you can add it to your pool to prevent the pool from turning green or getting worse. If not just continue to remove debris and brush to move around dirt and sediment.

If you do have access to liquid chlorine and/or shock and have any questions on how much to add you can call or email us for guidance. You can use chlorine tablets as well but DO NOT put chlorine tablets on the pool floor as they will stain the surface. If you have a tablet flotation you can use that. If not put the tablets in the skimmer basket. We will be there soon. Stay Safe

Do you or someone you know have a green pool with non working equipment in serious need of help, but unable to afford the cost? Coastal Pool & Property is looking to pay it forward by helping someone in need. If there is someone you know who could use our help, please contact us at 239-270-9257 or reach us via email at [email protected]. Must be in the Fort Myers or Cape Coral area.

Maintaining and Chemical Balancing Residential Swimming Pools. (Advancement Opportunities exist after 3 months)
Prior experience is a plus but not a requirement. Training Is provided.

* Must have a valid Driver’s License
* Drug test and background check prior to employment.

Pool Maintenance and Chemical Balancing for Local Residential Pools. (Growth Opportunities within the company.)
* Must have a valid Driver License
* Drug test and background check prior to employment.

We are asking customers to please be patient. We will get to you. Customers can expect their scheduled pool service to be pushed out due to the hurricane aftermath. Your pool service day may be pushed out anywhere from 1 to 7 days. We are working and WILL get to you.

DO NOT drain your pool. If it needs to be drained we will assess and inform you of what needs to be done. Ultimately, if your pool has to be drained, it needs be filled by a proper water source IMMEDIATELY after draining, and balanced properly. If you drain your pool now you risk the chance of it popping out of the ground, not having a good water source to fill, and lack all necessary chemicals needed to balance the pool properly.

You can help speed up the process by doing the following until we arrive.

• If possible remove debris from your swimming pool. This will help prevent staining. Skim or net any debris from the pool if possible.

• After removing debris, you can brush the surface and get any dirt or sediment moving around (not staying in one spot). This also helps prevent staining. If you do have working equipment, all heavy debris must be removed before running equipment as your equipment can be clogged and damaged. If you are unsure, you can email us or wait for us to arrive.

• If you have access to liquid chlorine and/or shock you can add it to your pool to prevent the pool from turning green or getting worse. If not just continue to remove debris and brush to move around dirt and sediment.

If you do have access to liquid chlorine and/or shock and have any questions on how much to add you can call or email us for guidance. You can use chlorine tablets as well but DO NOT put chlorine tablets on the pool floor as they will stain the surface. If you have a tablet flotation you can use that. If not put the tablets in the skimmer basket. We will be there soon. Stay Safe

As we near the Spring, so do the Noseeums! A good way to help keep them out is daily netting and a cylinder skimmer weir for your pool's surface. A skimmer sock can also help keep them from clogging the filter. For more tips you can call us at 239-270-9257 or email us at [email protected].

We are closed this week for the Christmas Holiday but will be out to test and balance chemicals. Regular service resumes next week. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours. 🎄

Please note that during rainy season your scheduled service day could be pushed out one to two days due to weather.

If you are having trouble with phosphates this time of year or want to know more about high phosphates and what this can mean in your pool, click “See More” on this post for an article on phosphates. If you are having trouble with reoccurring algae in your pool, you might need a phosphate test. With Spring here and summer approaching, pollen, fertilizer, and vegetation can have an impact on your phosphate levels. If you need a phosphate removal or have reoccurring algae issues, please call Coastal Pool and Property for help. 239-270-9257

What are Phosphates and How Do They Affect Your Swimming Pool?

Sixty percent of pool owners experience two full algae blooms every season. So, what causes these blooms and how can we prevent them? Algae blooms place a high demand on the chemicals present in your water and cost time and money in clean up. While everyone agrees on how to kill algae once it’s taken over your pool, PoolSupplyWorld will teach you how to take a proactive approach to preventing anything from blooming in your backyard but your prized begonias.

With that, we’d like to introduce you to phosphates: a biological building block that is constantly being introduced to your water and nourishing algae spores. In this blog, we’ll explain how being proactive with phosphate-fighting chemicals – instead of reactive with huge amounts of chlorine shock and a scrub brush – will help prevent algae blooms and make your sparkling pool water the crown jewel of the neighborhood.

Algae reproduction depends completely on the presence of five key things:

•Sun
•Water
•Air
•Nitrates
•Phosphates

Phosphates are compounds of the nonmetallic element phosphorous and are a primary food source for aquatic plants, including all types of algae. Phosphate compounds are broken down into their simplest form, orthophosphates, in one of the following three ways:

•Oxidation
•Hydrolysis (decomposition by water)
•Enzymatic digestion

Regardless of how it happens, if phosphates are allowed to remain present in pool, spa, or pond water, they will be reduced to orthophosphates, which are the only form of phosphates that algae can digest.

Orthophosphate levels should remain below 100-125 ppb (parts per billion). Once levels exceed 200 ppb, algae becomes increasingly resistant to sanitizers, including chlorine shock. Excessive levels of orthophosphate, such as 1,000 ppb or more, should be brought under control with Natural Chemistry phosFREE Commercial Strength.

Who invited phosphates to the party, anyway?

The challenge with phosphates is that they are constantly being introduced into your swimming pool water. They are found in lawn and garden fertilizers, decaying vegetation, municipal water, cosmetic items on bathers, and even other pool chemicals. This means a fresh batch of phosphates enter your water when any of the following occur:

•The wind blows dirt into your pool
•Sprinkler run off from your lawn
•Landscaping enters your pool
•Your water leveler adding water into the pool
•Leaves, twigs, or bark enters your water
•Using chemicals containing TSP, or any amount of phosphoric, phosphonic or other phosphorous based ingredients in your pool

As such, you can never completely remove phosphates. Instead, we refer to it as maintaining a “near zero” level with a long-term solution that includes a blend of using Phosphate-free products, regular water testing, correct sanitizer levels, and limiting exposure to phosphates. Refer to your pool servicing company for assistance.