You are heading up north for the summer and can’t help but think of your pool in your absence. The prospect of returning to green water or some broken equipment, let alone an unanticipated repair bill, is enough to give one pause. And with your Naples home to be empty for months, it is a question of who to put in charge of looking after things.

We get these questions and more. There is no need to be concerned, however. For as long as we have been in business at Pool Service Unlimited, 2005 to be exact, we have seen to the needs of seasonal residents in Collier and Lee Counties. Or if you would prefer to speak to someone face to face, (239) 306-6630 is our number.

There is much to be said for a life of seasonal living in Southwest Florida. Yet one does not want to leave a pool to its own devices for any length of time; it is an easy way to make trouble for yourself. Here is the information a part-time resident ought to have.

The perils of an unattended pool

Do not think you can walk away from a pool and expect it to be as you left it. The humidity and rain in Florida, not to mention the heat, will have their way with still water on a daily basis. Left without oversight, what was a small matter becomes a big one in short order.

When a pool is unmonitored you will see:

• Green water from an algae bloom in a matter of days
• Surfaces and equipment being compromised by unbalanced chemicals
• A clogged or failed pump that goes unnoticed
• The floor and walls stained by an accumulation of debris
• Stagnant water inviting in mosquitoes and other pests
• An equipment fault that puts a dent in your wallet

It is entirely avoidable though. Put a plan in place ahead of time and the pool will be in order when you are back.

Getting ready before you go

Some forethought before you are off to the airport will spare you a lot of headaches down the road. We recommend:

• An inspection of your equipment to rule out anything on borrowed time
• A good cleaning and balancing of the pool
• Checking the settings on your timer and pump for the coming months
• Scheduling service for while you are gone
• Making sure your pool company has a means to contact you

A local company has its advantages. Our technicians put in a branded 10-Step process at every seasonal home we service. You can count on an equipment check, tile scrubbing, skimming and vacuuming, chemical work, a look at gate security and so forth. A post-visit email report is sent your way, so you can tell at a thousand miles what has been done and how the pool is faring.

Make it a habit

Ongoing maintenance is what a seasonal resident should rely on. A pool that is attended to will not cause problems; one that is not will.

Our customers in the area expect:

• A background checked employee to come out, not a subcontractor
• Standard chemicals as part of the call
• Should there be a need for a fix, our in-house department is there
• No contracts of any kind
• Peace of mind with a full report by email after we are done

Some will put it in the hands of a friend or neighbor to “check in” occasionally. It is not the same thing. Proper care requires the right chemicals and consistency. Ours is a team of trained professionals, including a Certified Pool/Spa Operator and Contractor, not someone doing you a favor.

Your return to Florida

With professional seasonal service the idea is to have a pool you can swim in, not a project. You should not have to drain it or put in hours of scrubbing or put up with repairs you did not see coming. Clear water is what should be there.

From Marco Island to Bonita Springs, Estero and South Fort Myers, we are of service to part-timers in all of Naples and the environs, Pelican Bay, Lely Resort, Naples Park, Island Walk and the rest of Collier and Lee Counties.

This season, do not put your pool at risk. We would be glad to provide a free estimate. Get in touch with us at Pool Service Unlimited, (239) 306-6630, and we can discuss a plan to have your Naples pool in fine shape all year. We are here Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm.