Sarasota pools range from 1960s ranch-house pools under old oaks to new salt systems behind Palmer Ranch screen cages and bayfront pools on Bird Key. Palmway Pools is a local, licensed and fully insured pool cleaning company focused on residential pools, spas and hot tubs.
Our pool service in Sarasota covers the city ZIPs west of I-75, from North Sarasota and Whitfield down to Gulf Gate and the 34238 side of Palmer Ranch. Every visit ends with a photo service report.
Palmway Pools serves Sarasota as part of our Sarasota County pool service area. Call 844-307-1680 or book online.
Pool and Spa Services for Sarasota Homeowners
Most customers start with weekly cleaning and add repairs as needed.
Weekly Pool Cleaning
Weekly visits keep pace with summer sun and storm rain, which strip chlorine within days. Lightly used, screened pools at winter homes can go bi-weekly.
Spa & Hot Tub Cleaning
Many Sarasota pools have an attached spa sharing the pool equipment, while others have a standalone hot tub. We clean the shell, check jets and balance the water.
Pool Equipment Repair
Pumps, filters, heaters, salt cells and automation all take a beating in Gulf Coast heat and humidity. Our pool repair work starts with a diagnosis and a clear explanation of what failed and why.
Vacation Rental Pool Care
Rental homes near St. Armands Circle, Lido Key and downtown see heavy pool use from guests. We time visits around turnovers and document each one with photos for owners and property managers.
Pool Care Challenges Specific to Sarasota
Sarasota mixes older canopy neighborhoods with newer planned communities, and their pools fail in different ways. In Southgate and Kensington Park, live oaks drop leaves and acorns that stain plaster if left on the floor. In newer developments, scaled-up salt cells and untuned automation are the usual culprits.
Near the bay and on the keys, salt air attacks metal parts and heater cabinets. From June through September, near-daily afternoon storms are followed by bright sun that burns off chlorine, so we test and balance chemistry on every visit.
- Oak leaves and acorns in older canopy neighborhoods
- Salt cell scaling in newer saltwater pools
- Corrosion on equipment near Sarasota Bay
- Storm runoff and rain dilution in summer
- Gate and service rules in HOA communities
Neighborhoods and ZIP Codes We Serve in Sarasota
Our technicians visit these Sarasota neighborhoods regularly.
- St. Armands: Homes around St. Armands Circle sit close to the Gulf, so salt spray on equipment and sand tracked into the pool are regular concerns.
- Lido Key: Lido Key pools catch steady onshore breezes that blow sand and sea grape leaves into the water.
- Bird Key: Bird Key’s waterfront homes on Sarasota Bay often have larger pools and spas with heaters that need protection from salt air.
- Downtown Sarasota: Downtown and the bayfront blocks have compact pools and courtyard spas where small water volumes swing out of balance quickly.
- Gulf Gate Estates: Many Gulf Gate homes date to the 1960s and 70s, and their older pools and plumbing benefit from a technician who watches for leaks and worn equipment.
- Southgate: Southgate’s tall oaks and established yards mean plenty of leaf litter, especially in spring.
- The Meadows: The Meadows is a golf course community off Honore Avenue where association rules shape when and how service vehicles visit.
- Kensington Park: Kensington Park’s mid-century homes often have original pool shells that need careful brushing and chemistry to protect the surface.
- Palmer Ranch (34238 side): On the 34238 side of Palmer Ranch, newer screened pools with salt systems and automation are common, and gated villages have their own access rules.
- Fruitville (west of I-75, 34232/34235): We serve the Fruitville area west of I-75 in 34232 and 34235, where established subdivisions have a mix of screened and open pools.
- North Sarasota / Whitfield (34234, 34243): In North Sarasota and the Whitfield area near the airport and the bay, we see both bayside homes exposed to salt air and inland pools shaded by large trees.
ZIP codes: We cover Sarasota ZIP codes 34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34235, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239 and 34243. Sarasota addresses in 34240 and 34241, east of I-75, are outside our service area, so call 844-307-1680 or book online and we will confirm whether your address is covered.
What Happens During a Sarasota Pool Visit
Every weekly visit follows the same seven steps.
- Inspect. We look over the water, surfaces, cage and equipment pad.
- Skim. Leaves and bugs come off the surface.
- Brush. Walls, steps and tile are brushed.
- Vacuum. Sand, acorns and settled dirt are removed.
- Empty baskets. Skimmer and pump baskets are cleared.
- Check equipment. Filter pressure gets logged, and the pump, heater and salt cell get a quick look.
- Test and balance. Chemistry is adjusted and logged in your photo report.
Why Sarasota Homeowners Choose Palmway Pools
We assign the same technician each week whenever possible, so the person at your pool knows its quirks, from a loud pump to the corner where leaves collect. Scheduling is reliable, and we are open seven days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM.
After every visit we send a detailed report with photos, which snowbirds and rental owners rely on. We are licensed and fully insured, and we explain any repair before doing it.
What Our Customers Say
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“Outstanding customer service at every level at Palmway pools. I called in a filter issue over the weekend and they had a technician out on Monday. The technician was on time, extremely knowledgeable and diagnosed and addressed the issue. I’m a very happy customer and will definitely be calling palmway pools if any future need arises. Highly recommend!!!”
“Palmway Pools has been fantastic since taking over our service. Their communication is clear, their work is thorough, my pool sparkles, and they are consistently reliable. The technician is friendly, provides pictures and a report after … More”
“I made one call and knew I had the right company. Rubin came and addressed my issue on a holiday weekend. He was able to present a cost effective fix and had me all fixed up just after the holiday. We were able to discuss future projects as well. I appreciate the time he spent explaining everything to me. If anyone needs a pool company you won't be disappointed calling these guys. Thanks Rubin.”
“We recently hired Palmway Pools to help with our backyard oasis, and I have to say, I’m impressed! I can’t say enough good things about the experience! From the first interaction, the team was professional and friendly. They really took the time to explain what they were going to do and answered all of my questions without making me feel clueless. Scheduling was super easy, and they were punctual, which I really…”
“I had a great first experience with this company had emergency hot tub service that was necessary. They were there within 30 minutes and squeezed me in their schedule. Many pool companies don’t want to touch hot tubs. This company knows … More”
Sarasota Pool Service FAQs
No, and we want to be upfront about it. We cover Sarasota ZIPs 34231 through 34239 plus 34243 in the North Sarasota and Whitfield area. Homes east of I-75 in 34240 and 34241, which include eastern Fruitville and the area near Lakewood Ranch, are outside our current routes. Give us a ring at 844-307-1680 to verify a borderline address.
Weekly brushing and balanced chemistry help keep new stains from forming, especially the tannin stains left by oak leaves that sit on the floor. Existing stains on older plaster may need more than routine cleaning. Our technician will note what they see in your service report so you know what you are dealing with.
Yes. We regularly service pools in gated and HOA communities. Share your gate code or access process when you book and let us know about any association rules for service vehicles, and we will plan around them. Our 9 AM to 5 PM hours usually fit within community service windows.
Often the salt level is fine and the cell itself is coated with calcium scale, which is common in Sarasota heat. A dirty cell reads low and produces less chlorine. We can inspect and clean the cell, check the readings and tell you whether it needs replacement.
Yes. Plenty of Sarasota owners leave between spring and fall, exactly when heat and storms are hardest on a pool. We keep your visits going and send photo reports after each one, so you can confirm the water and equipment are in good shape from wherever you are spending the season.
Once we confirm your address and pool details, we schedule you on the route that already covers your neighborhood. Book online or call 844-307-1680 between 9 AM and 5 PM any day of the week to get set up with a regular service day.
Our Sarasota Service Area
Get a regular technician, a clear seven-step visit and photo reports every week by calling 844-307-1680.
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