Maintenance for Your Gunite Pool: Keeping Up To Date Year-Round

Having a gunite pool as part of your outdoor space offers infinite recreation possibilities, but it does require regular maintenance and care to keep it in optimal condition. Proper gunite pool upkeep is vital to ensure your pool remains beautiful, safe, and in perfect functional condition for many years to come. Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas, the premier gunite pool designer, builder, and maintenance company on Cape Cod & The Islands, stands ready to provide experienced maintenance services to your exacting standards and needs, making sure that your gunite pool remains in top condition.

Understanding Your Gunite Pool

Gunite pools have a well-earned reputation for their flexibility of design as well as their durability. Gunite pools are constructed using a mixture of cement, sand, and water, and sprayed over a rebar framework to create a long-lasting and solid structure. Their versatility in design and shape makes them an extremely popular choice for homeowners. However, routine and consistent cleaning and maintenance are mandatory to enjoy the benefits of your Cape Cod gunite pool for many years. Living Water Gunite Pools & Spas expert technicians understand all aspects of the unique construction of gunite pools, and offer services tailored to maintaining the integrity of your gunite pool’s interior.

Routine Maintenance Checklist

Keeping a gunite pool in tip-top condition involves many different routine tasks, including brushing, skimming, vacuuming, and making sure that the chemical balance of the pool water is maintained. Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas provides a plethora of maintenance packages that cover all these required tasks so you can enjoy your pool without having to endure the hassle of day-to-day upkeep yourself.

Brushing & Vacuuming: To ensure that algae growth doesn’t occur, Living Waters’ expert technicians routinely brush the pool’s gunite interior, which disrupts any algae formation. Our state-of-the-art, industry-standard best practices are used to vacuum up all debris and algae from the pool floor, ensuring your pool water Is and remains crystal clear.
Skimming & Removal of Debris: We also provide regular skimming and cleaning services so that your pool remains free of bugs, leaves and other types of debris. This keeps your pool looking great and ensures your filtration system is clog-free.
Cleaning & Maintenance of Filters: Pool filters are vital for keeping water safe and clean. Living Waters offers routine pool filter cleaning and maintenance; this includes cartridge, sand, and DE filters. Result: your pool filtration system ends up running efficiently, maintaining water clarity and prolonging the life of your equipment.

Water Balance & Chemistry

Making sure that the chemical balance of your pool water is hands down one of our top priorities for proper gunite pool maintenance. Our expert pool technicians at Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas routinely test and adjust the levels for chlorine and pH, ensuring that the water in your pool is always balanced and safe.

Chlorine & Sanitization: We maintain all proper chlorine levels in your pool, effectively preventing algae and bacteria bloom. We also offer alternative sanitization methods, (i.e. saltwater systems), tailored to your exacting preference.
Testing & Balancing Pool Water: Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas uses professional-level testing kits to keep an eye on your pool’s chlorine and pH levels. We adjust the chemical balance to prevent any damage to the surfaces of your pool and to ensure a safe environment for swimming.
Shock Treatment: For pools that may require shock treatment, Living Waters provides up-to-date interventions to restore chemical balance, especially after heavy use or when addressing algae blooms. Our many years of expertise ensures that your pool inviting and safe.

Consideration for All Seasons

Depending on the season, gunite pools require different types of care. Our seasonal maintenance services at Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas include everything from pool openings in the spring to pool closings in the winter, with our goal to ensure your pool is maintained and ready for use when needed.

Pool Openings for Spring: As part of our maintenance packages, Living Waters will handle the entire opening and start-up process in the spring, from debris removal to cleaning and inspecting pool filters, balancing of pool chemicals and ensuring that your pH and chlorine levels for your pool water are ready for the forthcoming season.
Pool Closings for Winter: Our pool winterizing services ensure your gunite pool is wholly prepared for the colder months. We add winterizing chemicals, lower water levels, and cover your pool securely to protect it from any freeze damage or debris.
Tips During the Off-Season: Even in the off-season, Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas offers routine maintenance checks to make sure your pool cover stays secure and is free from any potential algae growth or debris. We offer this proactive care to also make sure that the pool opening in the spring goes smoothly.

Common Issues Addressed

Even with the best of regular maintenance, gunite pools may sometimes encounter staining, algae growth, and issues with surface wear. That’s where Living Waters comes in: with our gunite pool experts that are equipped to address these challenges in a timely fashion, ensuring your pool remains in top optimal condition.

Discoloration & Stains: If any stains appear on your pool’s gunite interior, we can diagnose its cause and provide professional services for stain removal. We work to monitor and adjust the pool’s pH levels and chlorine levels to make sure there are no staining and discoloration issues moving forward.
Algae Growth: Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas helps prevent algae growth by maintaining optimal chlorine levels and regularly brushing your pool’s surfaces. Our prompt treatment services, including algaecides and shock, should algae appear, will keep your pool clear and healthy.
Surface Wear & Cracks: We offer regular inspections that look to detect surface wear or cracks in your gunite pool. Our prompt repairs and resurfacing services can also keep any minor issues from escalating into major problems, ensuring your pool remains a beautiful and safe retreat.

Top Gunite Pool Professional Maintenance Services

Yes, it is true that a homeowner can potentially handle many aspects of maintenance on a gunite pool. However, it is highly recommended to have a gunite pool company like Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas provide professional services that takes away that burden from the homeowner. From routine care and maintenance to more complex repairs, we offer a full selection of services to keep your pool in tip-top condition. We have years of experience in pool maintenance (in addition to our custom pool design and construction), ensuring that every area of your pool’s care is handled professionally and in full.

Year-Round Peace of Mind Is the Best Reward

Maintaining a gunite swimming pool properly and consistently requires dedication and attention to detail. With Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas, you can enjoy your pool without the stress of regular upkeep.

We provide a full range of maintenance services year-round, including pool openings, pool closings, routine maintenance, and professional repairs to keep your gunite pool pristine.

Whether you’re looking for routine maintenance, or if you are looking for a renovation or brand new gunite pool project for your yard, Living Waters Gunite Pools & Spas has the commitment and expertise to design, build, and upkeep your pool so that it remains functional and beautiful throughout the year. Contact us today at (774) 368-4221 or at info@capecodpooldesign.com and put your trust in Living Waters to take care of all your gunite pool needs, so that you can focus on enjoying your luxury outdoor pool area!