Pool Service and Resurfacing in Stuart

Stuart pools face salt air on the island, high groundwater near the river, and screen enclosures that take a beating in storms.

County: Martin County
Permits: Usually the City of Stuart for addresses inside city limits, and Martin County for unincorporated areas. Confirm for your address.

Pools in the Stuart area range from small 1970s pools behind block homes near downtown to large newer pools in the gated river and golf communities. On Hutchinson Island and Sewall's Point, the pool also deals with constant salt air. Each setting brings its own problems.

Groundwater and draining a pool

Much of Stuart near the St. Lucie River, the Manatee Pocket and the lagoon has a high water table, especially in the summer rainy season. An empty in ground pool can be pushed up by groundwater pressure, which can crack the shell. That is why draining for a resurface or a crack repair should be planned with someone who knows how to relieve groundwater pressure and pick the right time of year. Ask any contractor how they handle it before they drain.

Salt air, equipment and enclosures

Near the ocean and the wider parts of the river, pumps, heaters, light fixtures and enclosure fasteners corrode faster. Screen enclosures also took heavy damage in past hurricanes, and many owners replaced them after 2004. Rescreening or rebuilding an enclosure may need a permit and, in many HOAs, approval of the frame color and screen type.

Permits, fences and HOAs

Resurfacing, equipment changes with new electrical work, heaters and new pools usually go through the City of Stuart Building Department inside city limits or the Martin County Building Department for unincorporated addresses. Florida's pool safety law requires barriers, alarms or other safety features for new residential pools, and a building department may look at that when you do major work. Many Stuart HOAs and condos also have rules about pool heaters, noise from equipment, and drainage of pool water. Do not drain pool water into a canal or storm drain without checking the rules, since chlorinated water hurts the river.

Algae and summer storms

Heavy summer rain dilutes chemicals and washes in yard debris and fertilizer, which feeds algae. A weekly service schedule may need an extra visit after big storms.

For general information, see our pool service guide and the Stuart area page. Related: pool deck pressure washing in Stuart and electricians in Stuart.

Check before you hirePool construction, resurfacing and many equipment repairs fall under Florida pool and spa contractor licenses. Look up the license at myfloridalicense.com and ask for proof of insurance. Routine cleaning has no state license.

Pool service questions in Stuart

Is it safe to drain my pool in Stuart for resurfacing?

It can be, if it is planned. Many Stuart lots near the river and lagoon have a high water table, and an empty pool can lift or crack from groundwater pressure. Experienced contractors check the shell for a pressure relief valve and avoid draining at the wettest times of year. Ask how they will handle it before you agree to drain.

Do I need a permit to resurface or rebuild my pool enclosure in Stuart?

Often yes for an enclosure rebuild and for work that adds electrical or plumbing changes. Resurfacing alone may or may not need one depending on the scope. Inside Stuart city limits, ask the City of Stuart Building Department, and for unincorporated addresses the Martin County Building Department. Your HOA may also need to approve frame color and screen type.

Where can I drain pool water at my Stuart home?

Rules vary, but in general you should not send chlorinated pool water straight into a canal, the river or a storm drain. Many owners let chlorine levels drop first and drain onto their own lawn slowly. Your HOA may have its own rules. Ask the pool service and check with the city or county about what is allowed at your address.

Why does my pool equipment on Hutchinson Island wear out so fast?

Salt air near the ocean corrodes metal parts on pumps, heaters, timers and light fixtures much faster than inland. Shading the equipment, keeping it rinsed, and choosing corrosion resistant parts when you replace things all help. Ask the service company what they see fail most often on the island and how they would protect your setup.

For the general guide, see Pool service and resurfacing on the Treasure Coast. For more about the town, see Stuart.

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