Allen Pool Service provides professional pool cleaning services for homes and commercial properties throughout North Metro Atlanta. Since 1972, our technicians have been skimming, brushing, vacuuming and balancing Atlanta pools through pollen season, summer storms and fall leaf drop.

From our home base on Shallowford Road in Doraville, our crews clean pools in 18 communities across Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett and Cobb counties, from Alpharetta and Johns Creek to Decatur, Buckhead and Vinings.

Whether you need weekly pool cleaning, a one-time cleanup before a big weekend, or a green pool brought back to blue, our team handles it. We quote the price before we start and do the job right the first time, because when it comes to your pool, you don’t like surprises.

Pool Cleaning Options for Every Situation

Weekly Pool Cleaning

Weekly cleaning is the most dependable way to keep an Atlanta pool swim-ready. Regular visits keep chemistry stable, prevent algae, and stop debris from staining the surface. We offer weekly pool cleaning with no contract required, and annual contracts that add year-round service, pool opening and closing, and no service call fees.

One-Time Pool Cleaning

Hosting a party, listing a home, or coming back from a long trip? A one-time pool cleaning gets your pool back in shape without an ongoing commitment. If you’re buying or selling a home with a pool, pair it with our real estate pool inspection.

Green Pool Cleanup and Algae Removal

A green pool means algae has taken hold. Our green pool cleaning process kills the algae, removes it from the water and the filter, and rebalances the chemistry so it doesn’t come right back. Details on how we do it are below.

Drain and Acid Wash

When a pool has been neglected for a long time, shock alone may not restore it. Our team can drain the pool and acid wash the interior to remove stains and embedded algae. An acid wash typically restores the interior finish. If the finish is badly damaged, it may need resurfacing or replastering, and we’ll tell you honestly which one your pool needs.

Commercial Pool Cleaning

HOA, apartment, hotel and club pools face heavy bather loads and health code expectations. Allen Pool has kept Atlanta’s commercial pools clean since 1972, whether you manage one pool or several properties. Learn more about our commercial pool services.

Why Is My Pool Green?

Your pool turns green when algae grows faster than your sanitizer can kill it. That happens when chemistry falls out of balance, even for a short time. The most common causes are:

• Low chlorine. Heat, sunlight, heavy use and organic debris burn through chlorine quickly.
• High pH. When pH climbs, chlorine loses much of its ability to sanitize.
• Poor circulation or filtration. A short pump schedule, a clogged filter or a failing pump leaves dead spots where algae starts.
• Heavy rain. Storms dilute chemicals and wash in soil, pollen and phosphates that feed algae.
• Missed cleanings. Debris left on the floor and walls gives algae a foothold.

Our Green Pool Cleaning Process

1. Test and inspect. We test the water and check the pump and filter to find out why the pool turned.
2. Remove debris. We skim, empty baskets and clear out leaves before treatment.
3. Brush every surface. Brushing breaks up algae so the treatment can reach it.
4. Shock the pool. After shock is applied, the water will look cloudy for about 24 hours, and you should not swim for 24 hours.
5. Clean the filter. Dead algae clogs filters fast, so we clean the filter during the cleanup.
6. Vacuum the dead algae. We remove the debris that settles to the floor.
7. Rebalance the water. We bring pH, alkalinity and chlorine back into range.
8. Prevent the next one. We’ll recommend the cleaning schedule or equipment fix that keeps it from happening again.

Most green pools clear with this process. Severely neglected pools may need a drain and acid wash to fully restore the finish.

Pool Cleaning Built for Atlanta Conditions

Atlanta pools face challenges that pools in drier climates don’t. After more than 50 years cleaning pools here, we plan each season around them.

• Spring tree pollen. Atlanta’s pollen season peaks from mid-March to mid-April, when oak, pine, sweetgum, sycamore and birch trees coat everything in yellow. On March 29, 2025, Atlanta Allergy & Asthma recorded 14,801 pollen grains per cubic meter of air, the highest count in 35 years of record keeping and nearly ten times its 1,500 “extremely high” threshold (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Pollen clogs filters, consumes chlorine and feeds algae, so we skim more often and clean filters more frequently during the peak.
• A city in a forest. Atlanta has one of the largest urban tree canopies in the country. A Georgia Tech assessment found 45.7% of the City of Atlanta under tree cover in 2023, with 72% of that canopy on single-family residential land, the same backyards where pools sit (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Wooded neighborhoods across our service area, from Druid Hills to Roswell, carry the same leaf and pollen load.
• Summer heat and afternoon storms. Warm water and long swim seasons demand steady chemistry. Pop-up thunderstorms dilute chemicals and wash debris and Georgia red clay into the pool.
• Red clay runoff. Clay that washes in after a storm clouds the water and can stain plaster. Prompt cleaning prevents lasting stains.
• Fall leaf drop. Skimmers fill fast in October and November, and leaves left in the water can stain surfaces. A pool cover cuts cleanup dramatically.
• Mild winters. Many Atlanta pools stay open year-round. Our annual contracts include year-round service, so your pool stays clean in the off-season too.

Why Atlanta Homeowners Choose Allen Pool for Pool Cleaning

• More than 50 years in Atlanta. Since 1972, Allen Pool Service has been one of Atlanta’s oldest and most respected pool companies.
• Experienced technicians. Many of our pool care technicians have been with us for years. You get trained, uniformed professionals, not a rotating crew.
• Cleaning and repair under one roof. Our technicians can diagnose and repair equipment, so problems found during a cleaning get fixed without calling another company.
• The price we quote is the price you pay. We get the job done right the first time for the price quoted.
• Licensed and fully insured. We offer complete warranties on new equipment and repairs.
• Built on referrals. Many customers have depended on us for decades, and most of our new business comes from customer referrals. Read our customer reviews.

Learn more about our approach to full-service pool care and our history.

Pool Cleaning Service Areas in North Metro Atlanta

From our home base in Doraville, Allen Pool provides pool cleaning services across four North Metro Atlanta counties:

Communities we serve:

Fulton: Alpharetta, Buckhead, Johns Creek, Roswell, Sandy Springs

DeKalb: Brookhaven, Chamblee, Decatur, Doraville, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, North Decatur, North Druid Hills, Tucker

Gwinnett: Duluth, Peachtree Corners

Cobb: Marietta, Vinings

Our technicians clean pools in neighborhoods such as Windward, Country Club of the South and Crabapple in Alpharetta; Tuxedo Park, Garden Hills and the Chastain Park area in Buckhead; Horseshoe Bend and Brookfield Country Club in Roswell; Huntcliff, Riverside and North Springs in Sandy Springs; and Oakhurst and Winnona Park in Decatur. See all of our Atlanta pool service areas.

Not sure if we serve your neighborhood? Call (770) 451-1621 and we’ll let you know.

More Ways We Care for Your Pool

Pool cleaning is often the first step. When your pool needs more, the same team can help:

• Pool maintenance: weekly and annual care plans
• Pool repair: pumps, filters, heaters, leaks and lighting
• Pool renovation: resurfacing, tile, coping and decks
• Salt water pool systems
• Pool opening and closing
• Pool covers

How much does pool cleaning service cost in Atlanta?

The cost of pool cleaning depends on your pool’s size, its current condition, how often you want service, and how much tree cover surrounds it. A weekly cleaning costs less per visit than a one-time cleanup of a green pool, which takes more labor and chemicals. Allen Pool provides a free, no-obligation quote, and annual contract customers pay no service call fees.

How often should a pool be cleaned?

Most Atlanta pools should be cleaned weekly during swim season. Weekly service keeps chemistry stable and prevents algae. Pools under heavy trees, and pools during spring pollen season or fall leaf drop, may need extra attention.

How long does it take to clean a green pool?

Most green pools clear within a few days of treatment, depending on how much algae is present and how well the filter is working. A pool that has been neglected for months may need a drain and acid wash to fully restore the finish.

Can I swim right after a pool is shocked?

No. After shock is applied, the water will look cloudy for about 24 hours, and you should wait 24 hours before swimming.

What is the difference between pool cleaning and pool maintenance?

Pool cleaning is the physical work of removing debris, brushing, vacuuming and clearing algae. Pool maintenance is the ongoing plan that includes cleaning plus water chemistry, filter care and equipment checks. Allen Pool’s pool maintenance service includes cleaning on every visit.

Do I have to sign a contract for weekly pool cleaning?

No. Allen Pool offers weekly pool cleaning with no contract required. Annual contracts are available and include year-round service, pool opening and closing, and no service call fees.

When does a pool need an acid wash?

A pool needs an acid wash when stains or embedded algae remain after normal cleaning and shock treatment. An acid wash requires draining the pool and usually restores the interior finish. If the plaster is badly damaged, resurfacing is the better fix.

How do I keep Atlanta’s spring pollen out of my pool?

You can’t keep pollen out entirely, but you can keep it from causing problems. Atlanta’s pollen season peaks from mid-March to mid-April. During that window, skim frequently, clean the filter more often, and keep chlorine in range, since pollen consumes sanitizer. A pool cover also helps.

Do you clean saltwater pools?

Yes. Allen Pool cleans and maintains salt water pools, including the salt cell, which needs periodic cleaning to keep producing chlorine.

Do you offer commercial pool cleaning?

Yes. Allen Pool has cleaned and maintained commercial pools in Atlanta since 1972, including HOA, apartment and hospitality pools. See our commercial pool services.

What areas do you serve for pool cleaning?

Allen Pool serves 18 North Metro Atlanta communities, including Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Chamblee, Decatur, Doraville, Druid Hills, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Marietta, North Decatur, North Druid Hills, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Tucker and Vinings.

Schedule Pool Cleaning in Atlanta

See blue again. Call Allen Pool Service at (770) 451-1621 or request a free quote. We’re open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with Saturday appointments available.