We test before we treat
Reading the water first isn't optional to us.
Swimming Pool Cleaning in Al Durrah, Jeddah
Al Durrah is a new subdivision in north Jeddah with active construction and vacant plots between newly built homes. Water in Al Durrah pools often carries construction sand and dust from digging and equipment operation from the start. The first treatment requires patience and careful testing before any strong chemical adjustment.
- A full team, not one person
- Price agreed before we start
- Our own pumps and test kit
- Reworked in the same visit
What changes about swimming pool cleaning in Al Durrah
Construction around Al Durrah pools is ongoing, and fine construction dust enters the water constantly. Pool floors may hold fine sand and metal particles from foundation digging and the exposed earth of neighbouring unbuilt land. For the method itself, see the full swimming pool cleaning page.
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The first reason
Continuous construction dust loads the filter at abnormal speed
In Al Durrah, building work never stops. Heavy equipment, digging and mixing operations raise ultrafine dust that enters any uncovered pool. The filter clogs at double normal speed, and the floor collects fine sand and mineral particles invisible to the eye. Physical filtration and vacuuming matter more here than chemistry alone.
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The second reason
Water from development boreholes may carry unusual mineral loads
Vacant land and fresh excavations around Al Durrah mean boreholes may fill pools with water carrying unbalanced minerals or even foundation contamination. The first test must be thorough and detailed, and the first treatment cycle may take weeks rather than days to achieve safe chemistry.
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The third reason
New pools in an active building zone need patience, not aggression
Every new pool in Al Durrah waits for construction to end around the villa. Sediment may continue entering the water until building and development work around the pool finishes. Treatment needs patience and acceptance that water may not be perfectly clear until nearby construction ends and dust stops falling.
What swimming pool cleaning covers in Al Durrah
Al Durrah is a subdivision of Obhur Al Shamaliyah in north Jeddah, part of the new urban extension mostly made up of newly released land and housing, served by main roads linking to the Jeddah Madinah Road and King Abdulaziz Road.
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Water chemistry tested first
Water from development boreholes may carry unbalanced minerals; the first test must be comprehensive before any strong chemical adjustment is attempted. Baseline assessment guides all later treatment.
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Brushing walls and waterline
Walls in new pools may be protected with fresh paint or new ceramic tile; brushing must be gentle to avoid damaging new surfaces while removing any initial film.
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Vacuuming the pool floor
Floor vacuuming must be deep and weekly at minimum because construction sand and fine particles accumulate at abnormal speed in the active building environment.
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Skimmer and baskets cleaned
Skimmers and baskets fill rapidly with fine sand; weekly cleaning is essential to remove sediment and particles that chemistry alone cannot clear.
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Filter backwash
The filter needs aggressive weekly backwashing or even more frequently during heavy building season, because sand and dust load it far faster than normal water does.
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Chemical balance reset
Chemical balance may be less critical than physical filtration in the first year; focus must be on particle removal first, then chemistry adjustment second.
Not included
- Repairing pumps, filters or pool plumbing
- Fixing cracks, leaks or replacing tile
- Draining and acid-washing an empty pool, that is a separate service
- Removing permanent staining from metals or long-neglected plaster
How a pool is actually cleaned
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Test before we add anything
pH, sanitiser and hardness are read at the start.
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Skim and net first
Floating leaves and debris come off before we brush.
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Brush walls, steps and waterline
Algae and the oily waterline film cling to the surfaces.
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Vacuum the floor
Silt settles in the deep end and the corners the return jets never reach.
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Clean the filter and baskets
The skimmer and pump baskets are cleared and the filter checked or backwashed.
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Balance, dose, and walk it with you
With the water clean, we balance and dose, then walk the pool with you before leaving.
The character of Al Durrah
New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes
New development means vacant land and active construction between homes, and construction dust enters every uncovered pool. First-fill water carries sand and minerals from digging and foundation work, and physical filtration matters more than chemistry.
Why us for this service in particular
A full team arrives together
The company runs a large crew, and we send a team rather than one person.
Our equipment, not rented
Pumps, vacuum heads and the test kit come with the team.
We say no when it's no
If the pump or the plumbing is the real problem, we tell you.
From our work
Photographs from real jobs carried out by the crew.
The job isn't closed until you approve it
The commitment is simple enough to actually keep: we don't leave until you've seen the result and had your say on it.
Landmarks of Al Durrah
Jeddah Madinah Road and King Abdulaziz Road define access to Al Durrah for equipment delivery directly to pools. Abhor Mall nearby shares the same newly developed character, but without the pressure of ongoing construction.
- Jeddah Madinah Road
- King Abdulaziz Road
- Abhor Mall
Questions about swimming pool cleaning in Al Durrah
Is fresh water in a new Al Durrah pool always cloudy on the first day?
Almost always, especially in the first year. Development boreholes carry fine sand and metal particles. The filter needs strong backwashing and the floor needs deep vacuuming. The clarification process may take two weeks or more until the water becomes completely clear.
Does ongoing construction dust greatly increase filter and maintenance load?
Substantially. Heavy equipment, concrete mixing and foundation digging raise fine dust that enters any uncovered pool. The filter may need backwashing every week or even more, not every two or three weeks.
Will water quality improve noticeably once construction around the pool ends?
Yes, markedly. When building and development work near the villa finishes, dust falls sharply and sediment stops arriving. Pool maintenance becomes lighter and simpler.
Is chemical treatment alone sufficient or is physical vacuuming more critical in Al Durrah?
Vacuuming and physical filtration matter more than chemistry here. Fine particles and sand do not respond to chemical treatment; they must be removed physically. Weekly vacuuming is minimum, and more frequent vacuuming may be necessary during peak building season.
How often per year should a new Al Durrah pool be serviced in the first year?
Full treatment at least every three weeks, potentially more if construction is heavy around the pool. The first year may demand heavier maintenance than in established quiet neighbourhoods.
Do pool covers reduce construction dust entering the water?
Covers help, but ultrafine dust enters through any gap or small opening. Partial covers reduce dust somewhat but do not solve it. Regular vacuuming and physical filtration are the only reliable solutions.
Do you repair pumps or filters?
No. We clean and balance the water and clear the baskets and filter, but repairing pumps, motors or plumbing is a separate trade. If we find a mechanical fault, we tell you what it is so you can get it fixed.
Do you drain the pool to clean it?
Not for a normal clean. Vacuuming, brushing and balancing are all done with the pool full. Draining and acid-washing is only for specific cases like heavy staining or a full reset, and that is a separate service we'd discuss first.
How much does swimming pool cleaning in Al Durrah cost?
It is set after the inspection, because it follows the size of the job, the materials involved and their condition. Send photos on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Durrah.
Other services in Al Durrah
We provide these in Al Durrah too, and more than one can share a single visit.
