Opening and closing swimming pools at the beginning and end of each swimming season may seem pretty simple, but the process is actually a lot more in-depth than you might think.
Properly preparing swimming pools for the season takes more than just taking off the cover and diving in. And if you want to keep your pool well maintained and in good shape during the offseason months, you need to do more than simply put a cover on and forget about the pool.
We offer seasonal prep services for swimming pools that can open and close your pool the right way – increasing the longevity of your pool and its equipment and your enjoyment of your property.
Opening
Remove, clean and fold swimming pool cover- Activate and re-assemble filter system
- Re-install deck equipment
- Test for proper water chemistry
- Lightly clean pool deck
- Super chlorinate and add a stain controller
- Check and attempt to start up heater (if present). If heater fails to work, we can service heater at an additional cost at a later date. (We will not start up unsafe or improperly installed heaters.)
- Inspect and notify owner of any swimming pool problems
Opening Important Notes
- Water level must be 2″ above normal operating level if possible.
- Place your hose under cover and fill.
- Water and leaves must be removed from your cover.
- An extra charge will apply to remove excessive leaves and water from your cover.
- Pool vacuuming is not included, with the exception of up to ½ hour for mesh safety covers.
- Please let us know in advance if you wish for your pool to be vacuumed as time must be allocated to complete this task. Vacuuming time over ½ hour will be billed at labor rates.
- Discounts apply if owner would like to remove cover.
Closing
- De-activate and clean filter system
- Lower water to the recommended level
- Blow out lines and install customers’ plugs
- Remove deck equipment
- Test for proper water chemistry
- Add algaecide and stain controller
- Install cover
- Inspect and notify owner of any swimming pool problems
Closing Important Notes
- Leaves and debris must be removed from your pool.
- We charge extra to do this.
- Pool vacuuming is not included, with the exception of up to ½ hour for mesh safety covers.
Please let us know in advance if you wish for your pool to be vacuumed as time must be allocated to complete this task. Vacuuming time over ½ hour will be billed at labor rates.
Keep your swimming pools ready to go; contact us today for more information on getting started!
