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Pool Opening & Closing Service | Cool Pool & Spa

Seasonal pool care is essential for protecting your investment and ensuring your backyard remains a sanctuary. In the Hudson Valley, the transition between seasons can put a lot of stress on your pool’s structure and filtration system.

Properly opening your pool prepares it for a safe swimming season. In the same way, professional closing and pool winterization services are the best defense against harsh winter damage.

Cool Pool & Spa provides reliable pool opening and closing services to make these seasonal transitions simple and stress-free for homeowners across Bergen, Rockland, and Westchester Counties.

Professional Pool Opening Service

When the weather warms up, you want your pool ready as soon as possible. Unfortunately, that requires more than just taking the cover off and diving in. Seasonal pool opening involves a comprehensive technical restart of your entire pool maintenance routine.

That’s where we come in. Our pool opening service covers everything you need to prepare your pool for the summer season. This typically includes:

  • Removing, cleaning, and storing the winter cover
  • Inspecting equipment and plumbing for leaks or signs of wear
  • Reinstalling pumps, filters, and deck accessories
  • Priming the pump and starting the filtration system
  • Testing and balancing pool chemicals
  • Initial cleaning and removal of heavy debris

When you book a professional pool startup service, your equipment is handled by experienced industry professionals, reducing the risk of accidental damage and ensuring your pool is safe and swim-ready.

Pool Closing & Winterization Service

As the season winds down, preparing your pool for freezing temperatures is equally important. Improperly winterized pipes can crack, leading to water damage and expensive repairs come spring.

Our pool closing service involves a rigorous, multi-point winterization designed to protect your pool and its components from the heavy snow and ice common in the Hudson Valley. This service typically includes:

  • Thorough pool cleaning to prevent staining and buildup
  • Lowering water levels, as needed
  • Balancing water chemistry
  • Draining and winterizing plumbing lines
  • Protecting pumps and mechanical equipment
  • Installing the winter safety cover

By managing water levels and clearing every line, our winterize pool service eliminates the risk of structural expansion damage that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. This can save you from dealing with costly repairs and equipment replacement.

Why Professional Pool Opening and Closing Matters

Professional pool opening and pool closing services are the best way to keep your pool running smoothly from season to season. These services help catch minor wear and tear early, preventing costly breakdowns while ensuring critical details, like winter plug installation and heater calibration, are handled correctly. 

When you trust a PHTA Retailer of the Year, your pool is in the hands of one of Hudson Valley’s most recognized pool care teams.

Letting Cool Pool & Spa handle your seasonal pool care helps:

  • Prevent equipment damage
  • Protect plumbing and pool surfaces
  • Maintain proper water chemistry
  • Save time and reduce stress
  • Allow you to start the next swimming season with fewer issues

Schedule Your Pool Opening or Closing Service

Consistent seasonal pool care is an important step in extending the life of your pool and its equipment. At Cool Pool & Spa, we offer a full range of pool services, bringing the same award-winning dedication to pool maintenance that we do to our custom pool builds and renovations.

Our professional team ensures every step is handled with care, so you can have peace of mind and enjoy your backyard to the fullest.

Keep your investment protected and ready for every season. Contact Cool Pool & Spa today to schedule your pool opening or closing service.

    Schedule Your Pool Opening or Closing

    • Opening or Closing
    • Customer Info
    • Preferred Dates
    • Details & Options
    • Review & Finalize

    Opening or Closing

    Thank you for choosing Best Pools for your pool service & maintenance needs.

    Please complete the form below to request our professional pool opening or closing services. It should only take a few minutes of your time. We appreciate your attention to detail in providing accurate information, as it will help us deliver the best possible service for your pool. If you have any specific requests or additional notes, please include them in the designated section. Our team looks forward to assisting you in ensuring a clean and well-maintained pool all season long. Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee appointment availability, but we will work diligently to accommodate your preferred dates. Let's get started!

    CHOOSE ONE:

    I see you are interested in our Pool Opening Service. Our Pool Opening Service includes:

    • Inspect pool cover for damage
    • Remove, fold, and stow winter cover
    • Screw down deck grommets
    • Installation of deck equipment (ladders, handrails, etc…)
    • Removal of winter plugs
    • Reassemble pool filter
    • Start pumps and pool heater
    • Prime plumbing
    • Install return fittings and skimmer baskets
    • **We will no longer be reinstalling diving boards**

    I see you are interested in our Pool Closing Service.

    Our Pool Closing Service includes:

    • Place your cover on the pool and attach it to the anchors in the case of solid vinyl covers, we place the water bags around the perimeter of the pool.
    • Drain and disconnect the equipment.
    • Filter cleaning at the closing is an optional service and chargeable – be sure to choose this as you don’t want the filter sitting dirty over the winter (harder to clean in the springtime)
    • Blow out the necessary return and suction lines, when possible.
    • We will add winterizing chemicals when requested
    • Winter chemicals are optional at the closing. This is an optional service as many customers do not add chemicals as a preference.
    • Auto-fills will be shut off as long as they are accessible when our technician is on site.
    • Unfortunately, there is a return charge of $100 if the service is requested and the auto-fill is not accessible.

    Customer Requirements Prior to Closing:

    • Pool must be clean, free of debris and chemically balanced to protect and prevent damage to the pool finish / surface (vinyl, gunite / plaster, and fiberglass)
    • All equipment needs to be accessible in order for us to assure an efficient and effective closing expereince
    • Between 24 and 48 hours of our arrival, the water level needs to be brought down to below the mouth of the skimmer:
      • Gunite Pools - must be lowered 6 inches below the mouth of the skimmer
      • Vinyl Pools - should be below the bottom of skimmer mouth.
    • Pools with a mesh cover require periodic removal of rain accumulation.
    • Water level must be maintained 6 inches below the mouth of the skimmer to help prevent damage to the tile.
    • Water and debris should be kept to a minimum in pools with a solid cover. Chemicals should be stored in a clean/dry area away from ladders, pumps, etc.

    Customer Info

    Customer Contact Information

    Customer Address Information

    Preferred Dates

    Preferred Opening Week

    In order to ensure that your pool is ready for use by a specific date, we recommend you begin the opening process at least two weeks prior to the date. (i.e., if you want to have your pool ready for Memorial Day, you should plan on starting the process two weeks prior to that day). Please select two different weeks.

    Preferred Closing Week

    In order to ensure that your pool is properly winterized and protected for the off-season, we recommend you begin the closing process at least two weeks prior to your desired closure date. (i.e., if you aim to have your pool closed by Labor Day, you should plan on starting the process two weeks prior to that day). Please select two different weeks.

    Details & Options

    Pool Details

    You chose the same services as last year. *

    Spa Closing: What is included:

    • Draining of spa
    • Open unions and disassemble equipment
    • Blow out plumbing lines and equipment
    • Shut down power
    • Install winter cover (optional)

    Optional Services

    Our goal is to deliver a comprehensive and hassle-free pool opening experience, leaving you with a sparkling clean pool and peace of mind. That's why we offer a range of optional add-on services to ensure your pool opening is tailored to your specific needs. Please take a moment to review the list of services provided below, and check off all the options that you are interested in.

    Our goal is to deliver a comprehensive and hassle-free pool closing experience, leaving you with a sparkling clean pool and peace of mind. That's why we offer a range of optional add-on services to ensure your pool closing is tailored to your specific needs. Please take a moment to review the list of services provided below, and check off all the options that you are interested in.

    You chose the same services as last year. *

    Prices shown are for informational purposes only. Payment is not required at this time.

    Vacuuming Service

    $250.00

    Available only with our Spring Assembly Service, this includes brushing and vacuuming winter buildup, plus one-touch vacuuming as needed. Start-up chemicals are required (balancing chemicals not included). Run the system 24-48 hours until a technician programs the schedule. Accurate water testing and balancing require full water circulation.

    Start-Up Chemicals

    $145.00

    Additional items

    $80.00
    $45.00
    $35.00 per pump
    $50.00
    $50.00

    Automatic Services

    $699.00
    $120.00

    Prices shown are for informational purposes only. Payment is not required at this time.

    Optional Pool Closing Services:

    $125.00
    $75.00
    $115.00
    $135.00
    $339.00

    Winter Watch Program: Professional technicians visit your pool a minimum of 3 times to make necessary adjustments such as water level and equipment pad. Visits are suspended when the pool is frozen.

    $695.00 | Other Counties: $795.00
    $375.00 | Other Counties: $475.00
    $50.00

    Review & Finalizes

    Review Your Information

    Please take a minute to review and verify your information before submitting to ensure a seamless process.

    Customer Information


    Thank You, We Have Received Your Information.

    Thank you for taking the time to fill out the form. We truly appreciate your effort in providing us with accurate information.

    Your submission has been received, and we want to assure you that we are actively working on your request. Our team will reach out to you shortly to discuss the details and finalize the arrangements for your pool opening. Please check your email inbox / spam folder for a copy of your submission.

    At Best Pools, customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to delivering a seamless and enjoyable pool opening experience for you.

    Once again, we extend our sincere gratitude for choosing our services. We look forward to serving you and ensuring that your pool is ready for a fantastic summer season.

    Warm regards,
    Best Pools

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