We test before we treat
Reading the water first isn't optional to us.
Swimming Pool Cleaning in Al Rayyan, Jeddah
Al Rayyan lies east of the Haramain Expressway between the air base bridge and Al Kawthar, with the Al Thuraya and Al Sultan schemes on a broad street grid that is relatively new. Pools here are simple, in modern apartments and villas, but incomplete drainage work and ongoing excavation affect water quality and pools need treatment adapted to developing conditions.
- 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 Rayyan
Pools here retain less humidity than the coast but fine dust enters them quickly, and the filter may clog faster because the ground beneath houses carries fine sand that migrates upward. For the method itself, see what swimming pool cleaning involves.
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The first reason
The new urban area still has incomplete drainage work
Al Rayyan is relatively new and some streets have excavation and sewerage work ongoing. This means more dust from the digging and moisture from untested pipes being installed. Water may turn cloudy very quickly as a result of the construction.
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The second reason
Dry air speeds evaporation but dust enters forcefully
East Jeddah is drier than the coast, so water evaporates fast and the tank needs constant refilling. But fine dust from bare ground and construction blows into the pool fast and clogs the filter. Better protection and a strong filter are necessary.
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The third reason
New villas and apartments are mixed without clear zones
Al Rayyan is a recent scheme where villas and blocks are interleaved without clear separation. Pools vary greatly in size and age. Testing each pool on its own is essential: no single schedule suits all.
What swimming pool cleaning covers in Al Rayyan
The district sits in a newly developed urban stretch east of the city far from the sea, where the air is dry and dust is coarser, but sewerage lines remain under construction in some streets.
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Water chemistry tested first
Water from a new tank may carry mineral deposits from new piping, so testing first checks salinity and total dissolved solids: if dangerously high, we may need partial water change before dosing begins.
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Brushing walls and waterline
Walls in new houses are clean but moisture from excavation around the house can cause mould fast. Brushing is moderate because tile is new. Precise testing prevents mould from establishing at all.
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Vacuuming the pool floor
Vacuuming may find very fine sand: moderate suction rather than force is better because sand spreads instead of collecting otherwise. Water may stay slightly turbid always until construction ends.
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Skimmer and baskets cleaned
The skimmer and baskets need frequent checking: dust from digging enters fast. You may need emptying mid-visit during this phase.
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Filter backwash
The filter clogs very fast: strong backwashing is essential and we may need to backwash twice in one service. We test pressure after washing: if it stays weak, a stronger filter is recommended.
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Chemical balance reset
After dosing we walk the pool with you and test again: the district is new and ground conditions may affect stability. We explain that things may improve once construction finishes.
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.
Landmarks of Al Rayyan
Pools here sit near the Air Base Bridge and the Al Thuraya and Al Sultan schemes, accessed by the broad relatively new residential streets. Al Rayyan Health Centre and Uqbah ibn Nafi Mosque help pinpoint the location on first visit.
- Air Base Bridge
- Al Thuraya Scheme
- Al Sultan Scheme
- Al Rayyan Health Centre
- Uqbah ibn Nafi Mosque
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.
What is different about East Jeddah
East Jeddah lies furthest from the sea and closest to the open ground and hills beyond the ring roads, so the air is drier and the dust is coarser and paler than on the coast. It comes in under doors and settles on every flat surface overnight, making sofas, mattresses and curtains the heaviest part of the routine. Floors are mostly ceramic tile in the apartment districts and marble in the villa areas, both scratched by grit that is mopped rather than swept. Roof tank water leaves a grey film of sediment in baths and basins.
Questions about swimming pool cleaning in Al Rayyan
Do incomplete sewerage works in the street affect the water under the house?
They may: untested new pipes can leak or carry unfiltered water to your tank. Initial testing may show higher than normal salinity levels. If there is doubt, drain the tank and test fresh water thoroughly.
Dust enters the pool very fast. Is construction shade cloth better than nothing?
Shade cloth helps partly. Better cover with tight seals reduces dust but does not stop it entirely. A strong filter and good skimmer are more important than shade cloth in a district like this.
The filter clogs weekly. Is the problem the water or the filter itself?
It may be both: the water carries fine sand and the filter may be standard duty, not rated for this environment. Testing water pressure before and after backwash tells you: if it does not improve, you need a stronger filter.
Are the new pipes connected recently actually safe to use?
Usually yes but they are not always fully tested. Testing the water on day one with precision tells you: if readings are odd, contact the contractor before anyone swims.
Do I need special treatment because the district is new and the ground is sandy?
No special treatment but more precise testing: test every three days for the first month, then weekly. Fine sand enters quickly so regular testing prevents problems before they start.
How often should the filter be cleaned in a new district like this?
Weekly at minimum until construction around your house ends. After that it may drop to every two weeks. Dust is temporary but maintenance now is unavoidable.
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 Rayyan 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 Rayyan.
Other services in Al Rayyan
We provide these in Al Rayyan too, and more than one can share a single visit.
