Green or cloudy pool water, or want a maintenance contract for summer? Before you agree with anyone, read this: what you can safely notice yourself, the difference between one visit and a contract, and the questions that keep your pool clean and safe.
Just things to notice. Don't mix or add pool chemicals yourself, and don't open the pump or the electrics.
Green, cloudy or clear? Take a photo in daylight.
Mark the water level and check it a day later. A big drop could mean a leak.
Simple test strips show the chlorine and pH. Write down the result and send it to the company.
Loud or strange? Note it. Checking and repairs are for the technician.
⚠️ Don't mix or add pool chemicals yourself; leave them to the company. And never leave children alone near the pool.
Only the company can say for sure, but this helps you understand what they tell you.
Algae from too little chlorine or a filter that isn't running enough. It needs treatment by the company and cleaning.
Usually the filter needs backwashing, or the water balance (pH) is off.
Usually unbalanced pH, not necessarily too much chlorine. Test with strips and tell the company.
Riyadh wind and dust. A pool cover helps a lot.
Evaporation in summer is normal, but a big drop can mean a leak. Get it checked.
Usually air in the pump or a blocked basket. Call the technician to check it.
It depends on how much you use the pool.
A single clean, e.g. before an occasion or after a dust storm.
Regular visits, especially in summer.
Ask the company how many hours a day to run the filter in summer for your pool's size.
A cover cuts dust and evaporation and keeps the chlorine in.
It cuts the creams and sweat that cloud the water.
Never leave children alone near the pool, and keep pool chemicals out of their reach.
Ask before you agree. A good company won't mind.
Cleaning, chemicals, water testing, pump and filter? Every item in writing.
In summer a pool needs more visits. Ask how many a week.
Ask them to record the chlorine and pH reading at every visit.
Ask what they use, especially if you have children.
If the pump fails, is the repair included or charged separately?
Look for genuine reviews, and ask customers who've had a contract for a year.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
Just "cleaning" with no items. Ask for every item in writing.
You can't know if the water is balanced and safe.
You have a right to know what goes in the water your children swim in.
Water goes bad fast in the heat. Ask how many visits.
Rough prices for home and rest-house pools. Use them to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices. The price depends on the size and state of the pool, and the number of visits.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Small pool (under 20 m²), per visit | SAR 150 – 250 |
| Medium pool (20 – 40 m²), per visit | About SAR 350 |
| Large pool (40 – 60 m²), per visit | About SAR 500 |
| Annual contract (8 visits a month, pool up to 22 m²) | About SAR 5,000 |
💡 Read the contract carefully: many cleaning contracts cover labour and chlorine only, not repairs to pumps and filters.
🏗️ Building a new pool: we couldn't find reliable published prices. It depends on size, design and finish, so get detailed quotes from several companies.
A rough guide from 5 sources in Riyadh (October 2026), including a published maintenance contract from a well-known company and cleaning companies' price pages. The final price is agreed between you and the company. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
In summer usually twice a week or more; less in winter. It depends on use and dust.
Not always. Most pools just need treatment and cleaning; full draining only if the water won't clear or for repairs.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the company directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026
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