After a tropical storm or hurricane, Houston homeowners face an unwelcome surprise: murky, debris-filled swimming pools that can’t simply be shocked with chlorine. Floodwater introduces silt, bacteria, and chemicals that seep past the tile line and into equipment. Draining, cleaning, and refilling become mandatory for safety—and homeowners want clear numbers on what that process costs.
Total project range: $850 – $2,400 for a standard 15,000-gallon in-ground pool.
• Draining & disposal permits: $75 – $150
• Pump rental or removal service: $90 – $250
• Flood debris extraction and pressure washing: $250 – $600
• Acid wash or surface treatment: $200 – $500
• Filter media replacement: $120 – $300
• Water refill and chemical start-up: $115 – $350
Prices trend toward the upper end when heavy silt demands multiple passes or when the pool interior needs resurfacing. CountBricks uses live local material pricing and labor rates, so homeowners receive an exact figure—not a rough estimate—before work begins.
1. Pool size and depth
2. Presence of plaster staining or etching
3. Accessibility for submersible pumps and service trucks
4. City of Houston discharge regulations and permit fees
5. Availability of potable water for refill during drought restrictions
• Our AI captures your voice description of damage while you walk the job site.
• Integrated blueprint takeoff tools confirm pool dimensions from your property survey.
• Live supplier feeds pull current prices for muriatic acid, filter sand, and startup chemicals.
• Local trade labor databases update hourly, reflecting seasonal demand after major floods.
• The system produces a line-item estimate, exportable to a branded PDF quote within seconds.
1. Secure discharge permit and verify downstream storm drain capacity.
2. Deploy multiple 2-inch submersible pumps to reduce drain time.
3. Remove debris using fine-mesh leaf rakes and sump vacuums.
4. Pressure wash walls and floor, flushing residue to deep end for removal.
5. Apply 1:1 acid wash to stains; neutralize with soda ash.
6. Inspect for hairline cracks or delaminating plaster.
7. Replace filter cartridges or backwash sand filters.
8. Refill pool at controlled rate to prevent hydrostatic popping.
9. Balance water chemistry—pH, alkalinity, hardness, stabilizer.
10. Submit final water sample for bacterial testing if required by HOA.
Some pools endure prolonged submersion of coping and deck, causing heave or structural shift. CountBricks partners with structural engineers to scan for shell movement. If micro-settling is detected, the cost model expands to include:
• Soil stabilization via pressure grouting
• Crack injection using epoxy resin
• Partial plaster chip-out and resurface
Because our AI estimator automatically layers these tasks onto the base job, you never receive a surprise change order.
Voice-First Estimates: Talk through the flood damage on your phone; AI converts speech to a complete scope of work.
Accurate Local Pricing: CountBricks’ supplier network updates every four hours, capturing post-storm price spikes.
Instant Documentation: One tap generates insurance-ready quotes, invoices, and progress payment schedules.
Integrated Scheduling: Confirm the job, and our platform auto-books certified pool technicians in your zip code.
• Document the waterline on exterior walls before draining—insurers often request proof of flood height.
• Ask for a hydrostatic relief valve check; clogged valves can cause shell float when the pool is empty.
• Time the refill to avoid off-peak water surcharges—CountBricks automatically factors municipal rate cycles.
• Upgrade to glass filter media during replacement; it traps smaller particles and reduces backwash frequency.
• Add an enzyme-based clarifier during startup to consume organic contaminants left by floodwater.
Ready to bring your backyard oasis back to life? Speak into the CountBricks mobile app or schedule a live call. In less than five minutes you’ll receive a detailed, insurer-compliant estimate outlining every cost to drain and clean your Houston pool after a flood. Visit CountBricks.com/services to get started.
When the May storms pushed Buffalo Bayou over its banks, a Briar Forest homeowner found two feet of river water sitting in a 16,000-gallon plaster pool. Using the CountBricks mobile app, the homeowner narrated the damage while walking the backyard. Our AI instantly produced a 14-line scope with labor, equipment, and chemical allowances totaling $1,730.
• Dual high-flow pump setup to drain in under five hours
• Five-stage debris removal and 3,500-psi pressure wash
• Targeted acid wash for iron stains along the waterline
• Filter sand replacement and O-ring kit
• 12,400 gallons of refill water calculated at current COH tiered rates
• Startup chemical kit and 48-hour follow-up water test
CountBricks scheduled a vetted pool crew within 24 hours. The homeowner signed off on a digital change order when minor tile grout repairs surfaced, and AI re-priced the project in real time. Final invoice: $1,842—just 6.5 % over the initial estimate, well below Houston’s average post-flood variance of 15 %.
• Seamless link between voice capture and material lists slashes office time.
• Built-in permit fee tables keep bids compliant with City of Houston ordinances.
• Auto-generated Gantt charts integrate with popular scheduling apps, aiding crew planning during peak season.
• Digital signature workflow accelerates client approvals, freeing contractors to move to the next job.
Whether you are a homeowner seeking transparency or a contractor juggling multiple storm-related projects, CountBricks delivers clarity on the true cost to drain and clean pools in Houston after a flood. Explore our portfolio of recovery projects at CountBricks.com/portfolio, or request a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
