Hillside Pool & Spa removes stubborn stains and restores plaster brightness with a measured, controlled acid wash that is safe for your surface and your equipment.
A focused pool acid wash visit covers the specific problems that show up on Jarrell pools. Here is what we handle on every repair.
The harder water on some Jarrell properties leaves a scale line on the plaster, and wind-blown dust from the I-35 corridor adds a dull film on top. We figure out whether the discoloration is scale, organic, or metal before we commit to a wash, because acid only lifts certain stain types. A correct diagnosis is what keeps you from paying for a wash that does not work.
We pump the water down to a working depth and shield the tile, the fittings, and the deck so acid touches only the plaster. The newer Sonterra builds often have equipment pads close to the house, so we cover the pump and the salt cell before we start. Protecting everything outside the plaster is what prevents a wash from turning into a repair.
We brush a measured muriatic acid solution across the plaster in controlled sections, working from the deep end up so the strength stays even. The scale stains common to harder Jarrell water often need a focused pass along the waterline. Even, section-by-section application is what lifts the stains without over-etching the finish.
We neutralize the acid and rinse the surface so the plaster is safe and ready to refill. Proper neutralizing is what protects the surface and the surrounding deck after the wash.
We refill the pool and rebalance the water so it is clear and safe from the first day. The harder water in some Jarrell properties means we plan the rebalance around the calcium from the start.
We hand you a clear written quote before any acid wash starts, so you know the plan and the scope. Knowing the plan is what keeps the work on track and the surface protected.
We use a measured muriatic acid solution worked across the plaster in a controlled way, because an acid wash that is too aggressive etches the surface and shortens the life of the plaster. The harder water in some Jarrell properties leaves scale stains that an acid wash can lift, so we inspect the plaster first to confirm the stains will respond. The right strength is what brightens the surface without taking years off the finish. We never acid wash a pool we have not inspected.
We protect your tile, your equipment, and the surrounding deck from acid contact, because muriatic acid can damage anything it touches outside the plaster. We neutralize and rinse the surface so the plaster is safe and ready to refill, and we rebalance the water around the harder water common to some Jarrell properties. Careful preparation and cleanup is what keeps the wash from causing a new problem. The goal is a brighter surface with no collateral damage. For the full scope of our pool acid wash work across the area, see our Pool Acid Wash overview page.
We diagnose the real cause, send a clear written quote, and verify the fix before we leave your Jarrell backyard.
We inspect the plaster to confirm the stains will respond to an acid wash and that the surface is sound enough to handle it.
We drain the pool, apply a measured acid wash, work it across the plaster, and neutralize and rinse the surface so it is safe to refill.
We refill the pool and rebalance the water so it is clear and safe from the first day, planned around the harder water in your area.
The harder water in some Jarrell properties leaves scale stains that brushing will not lift, and a dull or stained plaster is the most common reason for an acid wash. These signs tell you an acid wash is the right call.
An acid wash is a surface refresh, not a daily service, so we only recommend it when the stains will actually respond.
We always look at whether an acid wash is the smarter call before recommending a remodel, because many stained pools just need a surface refresh and not a full resurface. An acid wash lifts scale and organic stains and brightens the plaster without the cost of a remodel, and it is the right fix when the plaster itself is still sound. The harder water in some Jarrell properties leaves scale stains that an acid wash handles well. We give you an honest read on both options.
When the plaster is too far gone or the surface is etched too deep, we tell you straight up and recommend a resurface or a remodel instead. We give a free written quote after seeing your situation, no pressure, so you can decide between an acid wash and a remodel with the real facts in front of you. The goal is the right fix for your surface, not the bigger job. There are no surprises after the work starts.
Describe the staining on your plaster and we will send a clear written quote for an acid wash, no pressure.
Get A Free QuoteFrom the newer pebble and aggregate finishes in Sonterra that hold up well to the older plaster on properties further out that reach stain-refresh age, we know the surface types common to each Jarrell neighborhood. See our full Jarrell pool service page for everything we offer in the area.
Pool acid wash in Jarrell is shaped by the harder water that leaves scale stains and the mix of newer and older finishes. Here is what we plan around on every wash.
Being further out from the main municipal supply, some Jarrell properties run harder water than the pools closer to Georgetown, and that hardness leaves a scale line on the plaster that brushing and chemicals will not lift. An acid wash is often the right fix for these scale stains, because the acid lifts the scale and brightens the surface without a full resurface. We inspect the plaster first to confirm the stains will respond, because not every stain is scale. Planning the wash around the water is what keeps the surface bright here.
The newer master-planned builds in Sonterra tend to run pebble and aggregate finishes that hold up well and rarely need an acid wash, while the older properties further out may have older plaster that reaches stain-refresh age. We adjust the acid strength to the finish, because a pebble finish can take a different approach than older plaster. Knowing the surface type on your pool is what keeps the wash safe and effective. We never acid wash a finish we have not inspected.
Beyond pool acid wash, our team handles the full range of pool work across Jarrell. One crew covers the cleaning, the repairs, and the remodels.
Answers to what Jarrell homeowners ask before booking an acid wash.
Call now or request a free quote and we will send a clear written plan for your pool.
