Pool Opening
Pool Openings for Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, & Livingston Counties
Pool Opening Services
When spring rolls around, make sure your pool is ready. Pettis Pools offers professional pool opening services to ensure your pool is swim-ready for the season. Our competitively-priced swimming pool opening services include the following:
**Cover cleaning is only included with cover removal
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Your pool water level must be at the halfway point of the skimmer mouth. If your pool water level is too low, we will have to postpone your pool opening, which will result in a return charge of $75.
Included with Openings
- Remove the water and leaves from the cover, clean, and remove the cover. If the cover is dry- it will be folded.
- Brush and roll the water bags.
- Re-assemble the filter and filter plumbing. The motor will be tested to make sure it is not seized and ready to run.
- If the water level is high enough, the pump will be primed to get the filter running.
- Install ladders, handrails, and diving board (if needed) ** Addt’l charge of $50 per person if needed to install or remove a step system.
- Chemicals Added as appropriate (see below):
- Chlorine Pools: Chlorine and Algaecide are added.
- Salt Chlorine Generator Pools: Chlorine and Algaecide are added.
- Baquacil Pools and Baquacil CDX Pools: Baquacil Oxidizer and Baquacil Algicide are added.
- EZ Pool Pools: Small amount of chlorine is added.
Here are the steps to schedule your pool opening service:
- Fill out the form on this page.
- Once received, we will contact you to confirm your service, date and time. Please note that appointments are set for AM (8-12) or PM (1 to 4) time slots.
- We will collect your valid credit card information at this time and charge a 50% deposit in order to secure your appointment. Your balance will then automatically be charged on the day of service.
- Cancellation of scheduled service appointments must be done at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment. After-hours messages via voicemail, email, or text are not accessible to our service technicians. A $90.00 fee will be charged if appointments are not canceled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Please make all equipment accessible, power on to the breaker, etc otherwise, a $110 return charge will apply.
Note: Pettis Pools is not responsible for any damage to your cover or equipment due to excessive ice or snow. Any additional work will be billed at our service rate of $160 per hour plus materials.
