Before a dinner party or event
A green pool before guests arrive is one of the more visible problems a home can have. Lumen handles urgent recovery with a fixed-fee quote on the first call and a clear estimate of how long the process will take.
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AfterGreen Pool Recovery · Melbourne Inner East
Green pool recovery for Melbourne's inner-east homes.
Most inner-east residential pools cleared within 48 to 72 hours. Fixed-fee quote before a single chemical goes in. Photo confirmation when it's swim-ready.
Request a QuoteWhat's Included
A complete green pool recovery, not just a shock treatment.
Green pool recovery involves more than adding chlorine and waiting. Lumen's process addresses the algae, the underlying water chemistry, and the filtration system, so the pool stays clear after we leave.
- Initial assessment: pool condition, algae type, water chemistry readings
- Shock treatment: high-dose chemical application to kill active algae
- Brush and vacuum: walls, steps, and floor to lift settled algae
- Filter run and backwash: extended filter operation to clear water
- Follow-up visit: second chemical balance once the pool clears
- Digital water testing at start and close of recovery process
- pH, chlorine, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and salt level adjusted
- Chemical cost included in the recovery fee, no separate chemical bill
- Photo report sent when the pool reaches swim-ready standard
- Written record of all readings for your pool file
For severely neglected pools or pools that have been green for more than four weeks, a second full treatment visit may be required. This is confirmed and quoted before work begins, never added to the invoice without agreement.
Who This Is For
It happens to every pool eventually.
After a storm or extended absence
Melbourne summer storms, extended travel, or a skipped service can tip a pool into algae growth within days. Early professional treatment is significantly cheaper than letting it progress, and faster.
Property managers and pre-sale owners
A green pool appearing in real estate photography or a short-stay listing is a problem with financial consequences. Most inner-east residential pools are ready for photography within the week, subject to condition at booking.
The Process
From green pool to swim-ready, what actually happens.
01
Quote before we start
Call us or submit an enquiry. We'll ask about your pool size, current condition, and how long it's been green, and give you a fixed-fee quote before booking the visit.
02
First treatment visit
Your technician arrives in the scheduled window, assesses the pool, and begins the shock treatment. Walls and floor are brushed, chemicals are applied, the filter is set to run extended hours.
03
Filtration and monitoring
The filter works over 24 to 48 hours to clear the treated water. You don't need to be home. For most pools in our service area, significant clearing is visible within 48 hours.
04
Follow-up and sign-off
Once the water is clear, we return to rebalance, clean the filter, and test all readings. You receive a photo of the cleared pool and a written report with final chemistry numbers.
Why Lumen for Green Pool Recovery
The difference between a treatment and a recovery.
Fixed fee. No scope creep.
Your quote is confirmed before any chemicals are applied. If the scope changes, a second treatment is needed, or the pool condition is worse than assessed, we tell you before we proceed.
Photo confirmation when it's done.
"It should be right" isn't a standard we work to. You receive a photograph of the cleared pool and a written chemistry report before the job is closed.
We explain the cause, not just the fix.
Every recovery includes a brief written explanation of what caused the algae growth, whether it was chemistry imbalance, extended filter downtime, or storm contamination.
Ongoing service available.
Many clients who call Lumen for a recovery move onto a fortnightly maintenance plan after the first visit. A pool that's well maintained doesn't go green.
Where We Work
Green pool recovery across Melbourne's inner east.
Lumen Pool Care provides green pool recovery for homes in Toorak, South Yarra, Armadale, Malvern, Hawthorn, Kew, and the immediately surrounding suburbs. We don't cover all of Melbourne, this focus is what makes same-week response realistic.
ToorakSouth YarraArmadaleMalvernHawthornKewHawthorn EastKew EastMalvern EastCamberwellGlen IrisPrahran
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about green pool recovery.
How long does green pool recovery take in Melbourne?
Most inner-east residential pools show significant clearing within 48 to 72 hours of the first treatment visit. Full water clarity and confirmed swim-ready status typically follows the follow-up visit, scheduled 24 to 48 hours after the initial treatment. For severely neglected pools, allow up to five days.
Why does the pool look worse before it gets better?
This is normal and expected. The shock treatment kills the algae, but dead algae turns grey-white and clouds the water before the filter removes it. If your pool appears greyer or cloudier after the first visit, the process is working.
How much does green pool recovery cost?
Pricing is confirmed on the initial call or enquiry based on your pool size, current condition, and how long it's been affected. There are no surprises, the quote is fixed before we start. Contact us with your pool details for a specific number.
Do I need to be home during the recovery process?
No. We access the pool via the gate (key or code on booking), complete the first treatment visit, and send you a report before we leave. We arrange any additional access for the follow-up visit in advance.
Will the pool go green again after recovery?
A properly recovered and maintained pool should not return to green under normal conditions. Algae growth is caused by a breakdown in water chemistry. The written report from your recovery visit will identify the likely cause.
Get Started
Green pool? Let's sort it out.
Tell us your suburb, pool size, and how long it's been green. We'll give you a fixed-fee quote and confirm availability. No commitment until the quote is agreed.
Or call us directly: 03 9961 6078
Toorak · South Yarra · Armadale · Malvern · Hawthorn · Kew and surrounds