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Harvest, TX · 76226 · 76247

Pool Acid Wash in Harvest, TX

Stripping a microscopic layer of plaster or pebble to remove embedded mineral scale, copper stains, and dead algae roots. Drained, washed, neutralized, and prepped for refill in a single service window.

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What our acid wash covers in Harvest

A full physical and chemical surface stripping procedure for gunite, plaster, and pebble pools. We drain the pool, apply a balanced dilution of commercial muriatic acid to remove stained surface cement, neutralize the runoff with soda ash to protect plumbing, and rinse the shell thoroughly before starting the refill.

  • ✓Submersible pump setup and controlled pool draining with hydrostatic relief valve monitoring
  • ✓Manual application of diluted HASA muriatic acid across floor and walls
  • ✓Specialized scrubbing of calcium scale deposits along the tile line and steps
  • ✓Neutralization of acid slurry in the bowl using soda ash before pumping out
  • ✓Targeted treatment of deep black algae spore sites embedded in plaster pores
  • ✓PebbleTec and exposed aggregate brightening without aggregate dislodgement
  • ✓Localized spot treatments using specialized underwater acid wash equipment when full draining is not indicated
  • ✓Initial fill-water testing and start-up chemical balancing plan once the pool is filled

What we don't do (just so you know)

  • • Vinyl liner and fiberglass pools — acid washing will dissolve or bleach these surfaces
  • • Structural plaster failures, delamination, hollow spots, or gunite showing through worn plaster
  • • Subsurface soil stains migrating through porous gunite from the exterior of the shell

Common acid wash symptoms we see in Harvest

Plaster looks yellow, brown, or mottled even after chlorine shockRough, sandpaper-like calcium carbonate scale along walls and floorBlue-green or black metal stains caused by dissolved copper or ironStubborn black algae heads returning in the exact same spots every summerDull, gray pebble aggregate hidden under years of mineral buildupSevere staining left behind after clearing an abandoned swamp-green pool

If you're seeing any of these, call (469) 455-1054 — most are diagnosable in one visit.

About acid wash in Harvest, TX

Harvest is a globally recognized "agrihood" master-planned community that anchors the growth between Northlake and Argyle. Built around a working farm, a community lake, and massive lifestyle amenities, Harvest attracts families who are highly engaged in their property upkeep. Because we are headquartered right next door in Northlake, we are essentially the "hometown" pool service for Harvest residents. The pools in this community are predominantly newer, family-centric designs featuring tanning ledges, sheer descents, and cartridge filtration systems.

Harvest water profile

Municipal water supply yielding relatively soft, balanced water. The primary maintenance challenge in Harvest stems from the high density of new construction dust in the newer phases and the heavy bather load common with young families.

Harvest pool & equipment mix

Family-friendly designs, heavily leaning toward modern rectangular shapes, integrated spas, and salt water sanitation.

Neighborhoods we serve in Harvest

Harvest TownsideHarvest MeadowsHarvest WestThe Back Porch

Working acid wash jobs near…

Harvest FarmHarvest LakeThe Farmhouse CoffeeArgyle West Elementary
"We brought Simplified Pools on after our builder's pool company stopped showing up. They balanced the water perfectly and the salt cell is finally working right."
— Mark T., Harvest Resident

Other things we handle in Harvest

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Pool Drain and Refill

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Black Algae Treatment

From $350

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Green-to-Clean Recovery

From $300

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Pool Filter Cleaning

Pool chemicals

Muriatic Acid

Same-day delivery in Harvest

Pool chemicals

Liquid Test Kits

Same-day delivery in Harvest

Harvest acid wash questions

How fast can you get to my Harvest pool for acid wash?
Our usual Harvest response time is 24-48 hours after the first call, and we're already routing through Denton County most days. Diagnostic visits are scheduled within 1-2 business days.
Does Harvest water affect acid wash?
Harvest is on municipal water (typically Upper Trinity Water District or DCUD), which is relatively clean — TDS under 500 ppm — but summer irrigation demand and Texas heat still push chemistry around. For acid wash that's mostly good news — the failures we see in Harvest are heat-cycle and chemistry-drift related rather than mineral, so they're more predictable and cheaper to stay ahead of. Many Harvest pools run salt chlorine generators, which changes how we dose the other chemicals.
Do you charge for the diagnostic visit even if I don't book the repair?
Yes — there's a flat diagnostic charge that we quote on the call before we send a tech. We waive it if you book the repair on the same visit. The diagnostic includes a written estimate so you can compare or get a second opinion before any work starts. We don't publish a fixed repair price online because every job is genuinely different — but you'll never get a surprise number.
Are you licensed and insured for pool work in Harvest?
Yes — we carry full general liability + workers' comp, and our techs are trained on every major brand (Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, Sta-Rite). We're a real local business in Argyle serving Harvest (76226, 76247), not a referral marketplace that sells your details to whoever answers first.
Do you bring parts on the first visit, or do I wait for a second visit for the repair?
We stock the most-common parts on every truck — pump seals, basket lids, cartridges, sand, filter o-rings, ignition components, salt-cell test kits. About 70% of repairs in Harvest finish on the first visit. The other 30% need a part order; we book the return for the next available slot, usually within 48 hours.
How often can a plaster pool be acid washed?
Most traditional white plaster finishes can handle an acid wash every 5 to 7 years. Each treatment removes roughly 1 to 2 millimeters of surface paste, so excessive washing exposes the rough sand and aggregate beneath. Pebble and quartz finishes tolerate the process better because the aggregate itself is impervious to acid.
Will an acid wash fix rough spots or plaster cracks?
No. Acid removes mineral scale and stains, but it does not repair structural cracks or smooth out degraded, pitted plaster. In fact, if the plaster is already thin, an acid wash can make rough patches more noticeable by removing the surrounding smooth cream coat.
What happens to the acid after scrubbing the walls?
The acid collects in the deep end bowl where we neutralize it using soda ash until the pH reaches a neutral 7.0 to 7.4. Once safe and inert, the slurry is pumped out according to local municipal drainage regulations so it does not damage storm drains or pool pumps.
Can I leave the pool empty after the wash to save on water bills?
No. In North Texas clay soils, an empty concrete pool risks floating or shifting from hydrostatic ground pressure, and direct summer sun will crack bare plaster. Refilling begins immediately once the neutralization and rinse-down are finished.

Harvest acid wash — call (469) 455-1054

Family-owned in Argyle. Real techs, real same-day service when we have parts on the truck.

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Free checklist

The DFW month-by-month pool checklist

What it covers (12 months · 76 tasks · 12 marked critical):

  • Freeze nights (January and December): keep the pump running, and what to drain if the power goes out
  • The March opening: test everything, brush, shock, then balance alkalinity, pH and calcium
  • Summer: testing two or three times a week, the weekly shock, and what to do after rain or a party
  • Fall leaves, and easing the chemistry down for winter
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