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2025 Spring Pool Opening

Customer Information

Please submit at least 2 weeks in advance of opening for scheduling purposes.

Homeowner Responsibilities

All solid covers - water must be pumped off or extra charge will apply
Water level - Required to be at normal operating level, or to top of skimmer if vacuuming to waste is requested
Technicians need easy access to: Pool/pool equipment, electric, water
Following must be within 15 ft. of pool: Pool accessories/handrails, returns/skimmer baskets - GTPI Blue Bag, pool chemicals

*no chemicals added
  • Pool openings are scheduled by the week according to geographical location
  • Cost for pool opening is quoted individually depending on pool type, pool size, cover, and filter type.
  • Travel charges will apply for any pool more than 30 minutes from Gary Thull Pools Showroom
  • Any small parts including skimmer baskets, pump baskets, directional flow outlets, totaling not more than $100.00 will be replaced at time of opening and invoiced accordingly.
  • Additional equipment servicing / troubleshooting will be invoiced at $125.00 per man hour.

It is highly recommended that you open your pool two weeks (14 days) before planned usage of pool.

An additional service fee of $100.00 will apply. GTP will call to schedule the appointment opening the week before. 8am–Noon OR Noon–4:00 pm
Decision will be made by service technician based on pool condition at time of opening.
$95.00 charge for pool power vac - Does not remove fine algae or sediment
$130.00 heavy duty gas pump vacuuming (when vacuuming to waste) performed at time of opening. A vacuuming to waste will remove approximately 1⁄2 the bottom dirt and algae. If requested as a separate visit it will be charged at $210.00/visit