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Pool Closing

OUR SWIMMING SEASON IS ENDING!

Please remember bookings are done on a pre-paid, first come, first served basis.

TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BOOK EARLY! In order to ensure your pool opening

goes smoothly, please read the following checklist below!

Inground /
Onground

SERVICES INCLUDED WITH CLOSING

Lower water level

Blow water out of lines

Add winterizing chemical kit

Install winter cover, water bags & step cover

Remove safety line, return eyeballs,
ladder, skimmer & pump baskets

Winterize pool equipment - pump,
filter, chemical feeder, pool light, heater

Closing Chemical Kit (Algaecide, Stain
& Scale, Oxidizer)

Above
Ground

SERVICES INCLUDED WITH CLOSING

Lower water level

Add winterizing chemical kit

Install winter cover

Remove return eyeballs, ladder, skimmer
& pump baskets

Winterize pool equipment - pump,
filter, chemical feeder, pool light & heater

Closing Chemical Kit (Algaecide, Stain
& Scale, Oxidizer)

Customer To-Do Checklist

BEFORE WE ARRIVE
 

  • Pump down your sump well 48 hrs prior to closing

  • Make sure your gate is open & unlocked prior

  • Vacuum & clean your pool, and remove all debris prior to your closing

  • Ensure your pool water is chemically balanced

  • Remove drop-in steps & sand bags prior to closing

  • Ensure that all equipment, accessories & winter plugs are accessible for our crew prior to closing day

  • City of Toronto, Scarborough, Aurora, Etobicoke, Markham, Richmondhill, & Vaughan customers must have water drained 1” below the lowest return jet prior to closing due to Municipal By-Laws. Failure to do so will result in extra charges
     

NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR POOL CLOSING

  • Service Crews do not test or balance water

  • Vacuuming the pool

  • Winterizing solar heating systems

  • Removing drop-in step & sand bags

  • Removing or cleaning salt cells

  • Removing diving boards

! PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
 

  • All drain plugs removed from equipment will be left on site in your pump basket or winter cover bucket to use upon opening next Spring

  • Any missing equipment (ie. winterizing plugs) will be supplied by the Closing crew to complete the job & billed to the homeowner

  • Seized or stripped safety cover anchors cannot be repaired or replaced at time of closing. A separate service call can be arranged to provide replacement achors (additional service rates apply)

  • Water left over the winter months that is not properly balanced can cause liner fading, wrinkles & staining issues. Customer is responsible for balancing water prior to closing

  • We are not responsible for winter covers coming out of track or loose from a water bag or inclement weather. A service call of $150 + HST would apply for any return visit

  • We cannot be held responsible for lost equipment (salt cells, filter cartridges)

  • Please monitor your pool during the winter months to ensure ice & snow are not creating issues with your pool structure or attached fixtures. If you notice any sagging or duress to winter cover, please call the store

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