Residential Pool Winterization

*Mobile phone number and/or email will be used to provide automatic schedule updates and reminders.

• Pool closings are scheduled by the week according to geographical location
• Cost for pool closing is quoted individually depending on pool type, pool size, cover, and filter type.
• Additional services will be invoiced at $150.00 per man hour, plus materials

Pool closing includes:

• Removal of equipment drain plugs from equipment and open valves, as necessary, including pump, heater, filter, and chlorinator where applicable.
• Removal of skimmer baskets and directional flow outlets, drain or blow suction and return lines, add anti-freeze if applicable, install winter plugs and skimmer freeze protection device as needed.
• Removal of handrails, deep end ladder, and step handrails as necessary.
• Add winterizing chemicals (chemicals not included in closing price).
• Cover pool with winter cover as marked above (cover must be within 10 feet of pool and accessible to technicians) NOTE: Technicians will only use recommended products with covers per manufacturer instructions. Example: Winter tarp type covers - water bags, above ground pool covers - cable and winch or strap and ratchet.

Homeowner Responsibilities:

• Any debris including pool toys, branches, leaves, animal waste, etc. must be removed from the pool/pool deck area. (Return visits incur $125/service fee).
• Balance water and shock the pool within 1 week of pool closing. We recommend bringing a pre-closing water sample to the store to be tested.
• Automatic pool covers - Water must be pumped off.
• All winterizing equipment including cover must be easily visible from and within 10 feet of pool
• Accessibility to chemicals.
• Electrical access and water must be available at pool area for pool closing
• Store removed accessories after closing unless requested (see closing form).
• Store solar cover unless requested (see closing form).

Important Reminders:

• All winterizing equipment and access must be available by 8:00 am Monday of the closing week.
• Technicians will not be able to balance water chemistry at time of closing. We recommend bringing a pre-closing water sample to the store one week prior to pool closing and/or and shocking the pool a few days before pool closing.
• Technician will not provide any pool cleaning/vacuuming at time of pool closing unless requested. (see closing form).
• Technicians will only use recommended products with covers per manufacturer instructions. Example: Winter tarp type covers - water bags, above ground pool covers - cable and winch or strap and ratchet.