Your pool sand has stopped filtering.
After 12 to 18 months, the rough grains that trap dirt are worn smooth. Cloudy water, algae you can't shift, filter pressure climbing on the gauge. We pull the old media, fit new silica or Eco Glass, check the laterals, and your filter is back to peak in 1 to 2 hours.
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Pick your filter. See the price.
Filter media is sized in bags. Pick what matches your filter below to see silica and Eco Glass pricing. Not sure? Send us a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you which size you have.
Match your filter size.
Tap a bag count below. Your matching pool size auto fills the form.
Prices include the new media, the technician's visit, backwash and disposal of the old media. Side mount plastic filters. Top mount filters quoted separately, similar pricing.
Tell us about your filter.
60 seconds. We WhatsApp the quote back within the hour.
Silica or Eco Glass.
Both do the same job. Silica is the traditional choice and costs less today. Eco Glass costs a bit more upfront but lasts up to 3 times longer, uses less water on every backwash, and works with less chlorine. Over 5 years, Eco Glass works out cheaper.
For a 1 bag filter. Bigger filters scale up. New media, labour, backwash and disposal all included.
- ✓ Lasts 12 to 18 months, 24 months absolute max
- ✓ Lowest upfront cost
- ✓ Industry standard high grade silica
- ✓ Quantity tailored to your filter size
- ✓ Old media removed and disposed properly
- ✓ Filter laterals inspected while open
For a 1 bag filter. Bigger filters scale up. 100% recycled, lasts up to 3x longer than silica.
- ✓ Lasts up to 3x longer than silica sand
- ✓ Filters finer, down to 4 microns
- ✓ Up to 25% less water used on backwash
- ✓ Up to 50% less chemicals over time
- ✓ 100% recycled amorphous fused silicon dioxide
- ✓ Discourages bacterial growth in the tank
Prices by filter size.
Starting prices for side mount plastic filters. Top mount filters quoted separately at similar rates. New media, labour, backwash and disposal all included.
| Filter size | Silica sand | Eco Glass |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bag Small spa or plunge |
R900 | R1,800 |
| 2 bag Up to 30,000L pool |
R1,099 | R2,099 |
| 3 bag Standard home pool, up to 50,000L |
R1,199.99 | R2,997 |
| 4 bag Larger home pool, up to 70,000L |
R1,599 | R3,997 |
| 5 bag Lap pool, up to 100,000L |
R2,199 | R4,797 |
| 7 bag Large or commercial pool |
R3,199 | R6,497 |
What's not included. If we open your filter and find broken laterals, a cracked multiport valve, a leaking lid gasket, or damaged internal fittings, those are quoted separately with photos sent on WhatsApp before any work goes ahead. We don't surprise customers with extras on the invoice.
Why does pool filter sand need replacing?
Most pool owners assume sand lasts forever. Sort of true, sort of not. The sand itself lasts forever. But its job as a filter media does not.
Fresh sand is rough on purpose
Pool filter sand looks like regular beach sand to the naked eye. Under a microscope, the grains are jagged and textured. Those tiny burrs are what trap dirt, algae, dead bugs and dust as water passes through. Clean water comes out the other side.
Old sand has been worn smooth
Years of water flow grind those rough edges down. Think of pebbles on a beach or in a stream. The same weathering that smooths river rocks happens inside your filter. Once the grains are smooth, there is nothing left for dirt to grip onto. The muck passes straight through, back into your pool.
The signs your sand is done: cloudy water that will not clear, algae that comes back no matter how much chlorine you dose, filter pressure climbing on the gauge, and shorter and shorter intervals between backwashes. If your pool is fighting you, the sand is the first thing to check.
What we actually do.
Same six steps, every filter. We document each one with photos so you have a record. Standard 2 to 3 bag filters take 1 to 2 hours from start to finish.
1 · Initial inspection
Lid, gasket, connections, multiport handle. Photos before we touch anything.
2 · Remove old media
Filter opened, old sand, glass or fibre removed and bagged for disposal.
3 · Internal inspection
Lateral assembly, standpipe, internal fittings. Anything broken gets photographed.
4 · New media added
High grade silica or 100% recycled Eco Glass, exactly the right quantity for your filter.
5 · Reassemble and test
Lid bolted back, new gasket if needed, system pressure tested for leaks.
6 · Backwash, rinse, dispose
Full backwash and rinse cycle to clear dust off the new media. Old media taken with us.
Pools we've worked on.
Photos from real customer pools across the East Rand. The same crew that does sand changes also runs our weekly maintenance, so what you're seeing here is exactly what we do.
A track record you can verify.
We've been opening pool filters since 1999. Long enough to have seen every brand of side mount and top mount the East Rand has on its decks. Boksburg born, East Rand grown.
Since 1999
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 bag
Most filters done same day
Photo quote before any work
Let us protect that investment.
You just spent good money on new filter media. The best way to make it last is balanced water and proper backwashing. Sand change customers get 15% off weekly maintenance for 3 months when they sign up within 7 days of their sand change. All chemicals included. Cancel any time.
Four steps from photo to peak.
Send a filter photo
WhatsApp us a photo of your filter. We confirm size, mount type, and what media is in it now.
Confirm media and price
Silica or Eco Glass. Final price quoted upfront. No surprises on the day.
Book the visit
Most appointments slot in within 3 to 5 working days. We come with all the kit.
Filter back to peak
Old media out, new media in, full backwash and rinse. Site cleared. WhatsApp report sent.
What our customers say.
"My filter hadn't been changed in 4 years. PPS swapped it out in under 2 hours, showed me a broken lateral they found, replaced it on the spot. Water has been gin clear ever since. Worth every cent."
"Went with the Eco Glass option. More expensive upfront but the team explained the maths: less backwashing, less chemicals, lasts way longer. 8 months in and the water has never looked better. Best decision I made for the pool."
"I got 3 quotes for my 3 bag filter. Two were vague about what was included. PPS quoted R1,199.99 silica all in, told me upfront they'd send photos if anything was broken inside. No surprises on the day. That's how it should be done."
How often does my pool filter sand need to be changed?
Every 12 to 18 months for silica sand, 24 months absolute maximum. Eco Glass lasts up to 3 times longer thanks to its non porous structure. Sand that has not been changed loses its grip on dirt and lets it pass back into the pool. Filter pressure also creeps up which puts strain on the pump.
What's the difference between silica sand and Eco Glass?
Silica is the traditional pool filter media, mined silica sand graded for pool use. Eco Glass is 100 percent recycled amorphous fused silicon dioxide. Eco Glass filters finer (down to 4 microns), uses up to 25 percent less water during backwashing, up to 50 percent less chemicals, and lasts up to 3 times longer. Costs a bit more upfront but works out cheaper over 5 years.
How do I know what size filter I have?
Filter size is measured by how many bags of media it holds. Small spa or plunge pools use 1 bag. Standard residential pools use 2 to 3 bag. Larger pools use 4 to 5 bag. Lap pools and commercial use 7 bag. If you're unsure, send us a photo of your filter on WhatsApp and we'll tell you exactly what size you have.
Is the new media included in the price?
Yes. The price covers the technician's visit, the new media (silica or Eco Glass), the labour, the backwash and the disposal of the old media. No surprise charges on the day. The only extras would be if we find a broken lateral or cracked multiport that needs replacing, which we'd photograph and quote separately before doing.
How long does a sand change take?
Typical 2 to 3 bag filter takes 1 to 2 hours from arrival to driving off. Larger 5 to 7 bag filters take 2 to 3 hours. If the old media has caked or hardened (often the case after 3+ years without a change), add another 30 minutes. We'll let you know on arrival if anything looks unusual.
Do you check the laterals while the filter is open?
Yes. Once the old media is out, we inspect the lateral assembly, standpipe, and internal fittings for damage. Broken laterals are common after 3+ years and they cause sand to blow back into the pool no matter how new the media is. If we find anything broken, we WhatsApp you with photos and a separate quote before replacing.
What if my filter is a top mount instead of side mount?
We service both. Side mount filters have the multiport valve on the side of the tank. Top mount filters have it on top. The pricing structure is similar but the work order differs slightly because top mount usually means removing the entire valve assembly to access the media. WhatsApp us a photo and we'll confirm the type and price.
Do I get a discount if I sign up for weekly maintenance?
Yes. If you book a sand change and then sign up for our weekly maintenance within 7 days, you get 15 percent off maintenance for 3 months. All chemicals included. No contract. The reason: balanced water and proper backwashing extends the life of your new media. It's the cheapest insurance you can buy for the sand change you just paid for.
Filter back to peak.
In one visit.
From R900 silica. From R1,800 Eco Glass. Price locked before we arrive. Old media disposed properly. Photos sent on WhatsApp.
Filter media since 1999 · East Rand wide · Silica or Eco Glass · Laterals checked
Operating hours
Shop and phone line
On site service and installations
We reply to most WhatsApp messages within the hour during opening times.
How a service works
Get in touch
WhatsApp 061 568 2399 is quickest, or give us a call. Tell us what you need and send a few photos if you can.
We quote you
Most jobs we can quote straight from your photos at no charge. If a job needs a technician to come and look first, that is a R450 call out, and it comes off your invoice the moment you go ahead.
We book you in
Once you accept the quote we schedule the work, usually within 1 to 2 working days depending on the diary.
We do the work
Your job is handled by our own team, James, Ishmael and Lucious. You do not have to be home, we just need access to the pool and equipment, though we prefer you there so we can hand over properly.
Handover
We show you what was done and how to look after it. Payment is by Yoco or EFT.