San Diego Pool Tile Cleaning was founded in 2005 with a clear mission: give Southern California pool owners a better solution to calcium and mineral buildup — one that didn't require draining thousands of gallons of water, exposing plaster to damaging dry conditions, or waiting days for a pool to refill and rebalance. What started as a single-truck operation has grown into San Diego County's most recognized name in specialty pool tile restoration.
We are not a general pool maintenance company that added tile cleaning to a service menu — pool tile cleaning is all we do, and that singular focus has made us exceptionally good at it. Our technicians are trained specifically in bead-blast technique, tile identification, and the chemistry of calcium carbonate and silica scale so they can make real-time decisions about pressure, media selection, and approach angle based on what they see on your tile. We take the water-conservation dimension of our work seriously: in a region that periodically faces drought restrictions and where water costs are among the highest in the nation, the ability to clean your tile without draining your pool isn't just a convenience — it's a responsible choice. Every project we complete is backed by our commitment to transparent communication, which means no surprise charges, no upselling services you don't need, and a clear explanation of what we found and what we did.
The company was founded by a San Diego native who spent years working in the pool industry and grew frustrated watching homeowners drain perfectly good pools — wasting tens of thousands of gallons of water and risking plaster damage — just to get their tile scrubbed. After researching bead-blast technology being used in commercial and industrial applications, he adapted the process specifically for residential pool tile and launched San Diego Pool Tile Cleaning in 2005 with a focus on doing one thing exceptionally well. In the years since, the business has remained independently owned and operated, which means customers speak directly with experienced professionals rather than call-center dispatchers who've never held a blast nozzle. That independence also means the company's values — honest assessments, fair pricing, and genuine respect for customers' time and property — are never compromised by corporate quotas or franchise requirements. Today, with nearly twenty years of San Diego pools in the portfolio, the founding commitment to water-wise, chemistry-safe, precision tile cleaning remains the core of everything the company does.
Tell us your pool size, tile type if known, and how bad the buildup looks. We'll give you a quote range on the spot — no visit required to get a number.
Our technician arrives at the scheduled time with all equipment. We assess the tile, confirm pricing, and get your go-ahead before starting.
Using precision bead-blast equipment, we remove calcium, scale, and staining from your tile — no draining, no harsh acids, no damage to your pool chemistry.
We rinse all surfaces, do a final walk with you to confirm results, clean up completely, and you're done — pool ready to enjoy the same afternoon.
“I'd been embarrassed by our pool tile for two years — white crust all the way around the waterline. These guys knocked it out in under four hours and the tile looks brand new. Didn't drain the pool, didn't mess with our chemicals. Absolutely worth it.”
“Called on a Tuesday, they were out Thursday. Very professional, explained exactly what they were doing and why. The bead blasting was way more effective than I expected — zero waterline scale left. Will book every season from now on.”
“Tried acid tabs, brushing, everything — nothing touched our calcium buildup. San Diego Pool Tile Cleaning got it all off in one visit. Our spa tile looks better than it has in years. Pricing was fair and there were no hidden fees.”
Free in-home consultation and 3D concept — no pressure, just ideas.