Pool Openings & Closings
Pool Opening Services
Start Your Pool Season with Confidence
Peaceful Pool & Spa is committed to making your pool opening simple, efficient, and worry-free. Our experienced technicians will properly reopen your pool and ensure your circulation system is operating so you can begin preparing for the swimming season.
To help us complete your opening safely and efficiently, please review the information below before your scheduled appointment.
Before We Arrive
Please make sure the following items are completed before your scheduled service:
- Please fill the pool to the proper operating level (approximately halfway up the skimmer opening) before your scheduled appointment. If the water level is not sufficient to safely start the pool equipment, we will need to schedule a return visit, which will be subject to a return trip fee.
- Turn on electrical power to all pool equipment.
- Make sure the equipment area is clear and accessible.
- Unlock all gates and provide access to the backyard.
- Secure all dogs and other pets inside the home.
- If your pool equipment, winter plugs, cover accessories, or other pool components are stored in a shed or garage, please have them placed at the equipment pad before your scheduled opening. Our technicians do not enter basements, bulkheads, attics, crawl spaces, or other storage areas to retrieve equipment. If the necessary equipment is not available at the pool when we arrive, a return trip fee may apply or your appointment may need to be rescheduled.
- If the required accessories are not available when our technicians arrive, any replacement parts and/or additional labor required will be added to your opening invoice.
What’s Included
Our standard pool opening includes:
Removal and folding of the winter cover.
Removal of winter plugs and gizmos
Reinstallation of ladders, handrails, and diving boards (if applicable).
*Weighted above-ground pool steps are not reinstalled as part of our standard opening service due to their size and weight. Customers are responsible for installing these steps after the pool has been filled to the appropriate water level.
Startup of the pump and filtration system
Priming equipment as necessary
Addition of startup shock (if pool is at correct operating level)
Inspection for obvious leaks at the equipment pad
Verification that the circulation system is operating properly
What’s Not Included
The following services are not included with a standard pool opening:
Adjusting the pool water level
Cleaning the winter cover
Vacuuming the pool
Brushing pool walls or floor
Water balancing
Filter cleaning
Heater service or repairs
Plumbing repairs
Leak detection
Major equipment repairs
Removal of excessive algae or heavy debris
Additional service visits
What to Expect After Your Opening
Every pool opens differently depending on weather conditions, winter debris, and water quality.
It is normal for some pools to require additional vacuuming, water balancing, chemical treatments, or filter cleaning after the opening has been completed.
If additional repairs or services are needed, our office will contact you with recommendations and pricing before any work is performed.
Equipment Inspection
As part of every opening, our technicians perform a visual inspection of your pool equipment while starting the system.
If we discover leaking equipment, damaged plumbing, faulty pumps, filters, heaters, automation, or other mechanical issues, we will document our findings and recommend the appropriate repairs.
Heater Disclaimer
Heaters may not be tested if weather conditions or water temperature prevent proper operation. Any necessary repairs are billed separately.
Our Goal
Our goal is to have your pool circulating properly and ready for the next steps of the opening process. If additional cleaning, chemical balancing, repairs, or maintenance are needed, our team will be happy to discuss the best options for getting your pool ready for the season.
Pool Closings
Prepare Your Pool for Winter with Confidence
Thank you for choosing Peaceful Pool & Spa for your pool closing. Our professional closing service is designed to properly winterize your pool and equipment to help protect your investment throughout the winter months.
Please review the information below before your scheduled closing appointment.
Before We Arrive
To ensure your closing can be completed safely and efficiently, please make sure the following items are completed before your appointment:
- Vacuum the pool and remove leaves and debris before your scheduled closing.
- Balance your pool water prior to closing for the best winter protection.
- Make sure electrical power is turned on at the equipment pad.
- Unlock all gates and provide clear access to the pool and equipment.
- Secure all dogs and pets inside the home.
- Please have your winter cover, winter plugs, water bags, air pillow, safety cover hardware, and all other winter accessories placed at the equipment pad before your scheduled closing. If the required accessories are not available when our technicians arrive, any replacement parts and/or additional labor required will be added to your closing invoice.
- If your winter accessories are stored in a shed or garage, please place them at the equipment pad before our arrival. Our technicians do not enter basements, bulkheads, crawl spaces, attics, or other storage areas to retrieve equipment. After your pool is closed, all equipment will be neatly stored in an accessible shed or garage at eye level whenever possible, or placed next to the bulkhead if no storage area is available.
Water Level
If your pool requires the water level to be lowered before closing, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to do so unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
Please contact our office if you are unsure of the proper water level for your pool.
What’s Included
Our standard pool closing includes:
Winterizing all plumbing lines.
Installing winter plugs and gizmos.
Removing ladders, handrails, and diving boards (if applicable.
Removing return fittings and skimmer baskets where applicable.
Draining pumps, filters, heaters, and exposed equipment as required.
Installing your winter cover.
Storing equipment in an accessible shed or garage, if available.
What’s Not Included
The following services are not included with a standard pool closing:
Vacuuming or cleaning the pool
Water balancing
Lowering the water level
Cleaning the winter cover
Cover repair
Equipment repairs
Leak detection
Major plumbing repairs
Removal of patio furniture, planters, decorations, or other obstacles
Repositioning or replacing winter covers after the closing has been completed
Safety Covers
Safety cover owners are responsible for monitoring the water level throughout the winter.
Heavy rainfall, melting snow, or excessive water accumulation can affect the performance of your safety cover.
Please inspect your cover periodically throughout the offseason.
Winter Covers & Water Bags
Winter cover owners should periodically remove accumulated water, leaves, snow, and debris throughout the offseason.
Water bags should be inspected regularly and replaced if damaged.
Peaceful Pool & Spa is not responsible for damage caused by excessive water, snow, ice, wind, or debris left on the winter cover after installation.
Above-Ground Pools
Our standard above-ground closing includes:
- Installing skimmer plates and winter plugs
- Removing return fittings and skimmer baskets
- Installing winter cover and cable system
- Installing air pillow if provided by the customer
Weighted above-ground pool steps must be removed by the homeowner before our arrival.
Equipment Inspection
While winterizing your equipment, our technicians will perform a visual inspection.
If damaged plumbing, leaking equipment, cracked components, or other issues are discovered, we will notify you and provide recommendations for repair.
Our Goal
Our goal is to properly winterize your plumbing and equipment to help protect your pool during the winter season.
If additional repairs or services are required, our office will contact you with recommendations before any work is performed.