Pool Opening Essentials

Ensure your Pool is opened quickly and without extra expenses

1. Before we arrive

  • Unlock gates, sheds, equipment rooms, or anywhere we may need access
  • If a lock or keycode is required, please let us know beforehand.
  • Bring any equipment poolside : Salt Cells, skimmer baskets, etc.. Let us know where ladders or handrails are stored, or leave in plain sight.
  • Turn on any electrical breakers for outdoor outlets and pool equipment
  • Ensure technicians have access to a hose with running water
  • Ensure your water level is not below your pool skimmer, the water should be higher than the middle point of the skimmer
  • If there is water sitting on a solid winter cover, please pump the water off the cover, our hourly rate is $80/hr for water removal

You are ready for your Pool Opening!

2. Pool Opening

  • Start equipment, treat with chemicals and prepare to clean the pool at a later date.

Most Pools have suspended particles and unbalanced chemistry. As a result once the pool is initially treated, debris and chemicals will settle on the pool floor for easy removal on a followup service. We rarely vacuum pools on the first visit to allow time for the equipment to filter and circulate the water.

3. Wait

  • Don’t touch the pool or equipment unless there seems to be an issue. Please contact us, email us pictures, or let us know what’s wrong if something seems to be a problem.

Our chemicals take a few days to fully take effect and allow particles to settle to the pool floor. Cleaning filters, or backwashing may remove chemicals and lengthen the opening process.

4. Visit 2 to 4 – If Scheduled

  • Vacuum and clean the pool
  • Clean the filter
  • Adjust chemistry and further balance the water and remaining chemicals.
  • When the pool is fully clear, you can then turn on the heater. Turning on the heater prior will delay the pool clearing.

Chemicals Included:

Comprehensive chemical testing includes:

  • Chlorine, pH, Alkalinity, Calcium, Acid, Cyanuric Acid, Phosphate remover
  • If the above chemical levels need to be adjusted, nearly all chemicals are included in residential opening & cleaning packages. One-time and single cleanings, chemicals are not included unless stated

A full list of chemical pricing is available upon request. We strive to provide competitive prices for chemicals delivered directly to your pool.

Other Services:

Cleanings, Equipment Repair & Installations, Warranty Repair Work, Liner Replacements, Leak Detections, Pool Inspections and more!