Opening/Closing

Discover why Pool Pros is the leader in pool and spa opening and closings!

Complete Pool Opening

$349 / $379 for beaded winter covers

Pump water off cover
Bag leaves
Pressure wash winter cover and water bags
Pack up all parts and put away
Reinstall light(s)
Reinstall ladder(s)
Reinstall slide parts
Reassemble filter, plugs and gauges
Reassemble pump(s) and plugs
Reassemble chlorinator/salt water chlorine generator
Reassemble heater
Summerize water feature
Summerize UV system
Start up equipment and check for leaks
Summerize skimmer and returns
Power wash the pool deck
Initial shock treatment
Inspect liner
Provide full equipment inspection and system start report.

Tech Tip: Only test your water chemistry after all the water has been added to your pool and it has circulated for 8 hours to ensure a meaningful result.

Time management solutions that make sense:

Ask us about our spring cleaning services to get your pool cleaned, chemically balanced and crystal clear. We also offer maintenance packages for the ultimate swim only experience!

BASIC POOL OPENING

$219

Pack up all parts and put away
Reinstall light(s)
Reinstall ladder(s)
Reinstall slide parts
Reassemble filter, plugs and gauges
Reassemble pump(s) and plugs
Reassemble chlorinator/salt water chlorine generator
Reassemble heater
Summerize water feature
Summerize UV system
Start up equipment and check for leaks
Summerize skimmer and returns
Power wash the pool deck
Initial shock treatment
Inspect liner
Provide full equipment inspection and system start report.

Tech Tip: Only test your water chemistry after all the water has been added to your pool and it has circulated for 8 hours to ensure a meaningful result.

Time management solutions that make sense:

Ask us about our spring cleaning services to get your pool cleaned, chemically balanced and crystal clear. We also offer maintenance packages for the ultimate swim only experience!

Hot Tub Opening

$269

Re-connect plumbing from winterization
Fill tub and circulate
Start the tub and check for leaks
Check pump(s) and heater operation
lubricate and / or replace o-rings, gaskets and heater unions as needed
Initial chemical balancing included

Complete Pool Closing

$349 / $379 for beaded winter covers

As licensed operators, we comply with all city of Winnipeg waste water discharge bylaws. We ensure your discharged water is de-chlorinated and safe for the environment.

Lower water level with eco friendly water discharge (salt water customers must drain their pools to keep on their property or into their home sewer)
Remove debris from skimmer and pump basket(s)
Winterize skimmer and return lines
Remove light(s)
Remove ladder(s)
Winterize slide – if applicable
Winterize water features – if applicable
Winterize filter
Winterize pump
Winterize heater
Remove salt cell and inspect
Remove UV system
4 litres antifreeze included
Install winter cover and water bags correct profile

Tech Tip: The condition of your winter cover will be critical to a successful opening. Have your water balanced and clean your pool (or get us to) before we close it for a better opening experience.

Basic POOL CLOSING

$219

As licensed operators, we comply with all city of Winnipeg waste water discharge bylaws. Your discharged water is de-chlorinated and safe for the environment.

Lower water level with eco friendly water discharge (salt water customers must drain their pools to keep on their property or into their home sewer)
Remove debris from skimmer and pump basket(s)
Winterize skimmer and return lines
Remove light(s)
Remove ladder(s)
Winterize slide – if applicable
Winterize water features – if applicable
Winterize filter
Winterize pump
Winterize heater
Remove salt cell
Remove UV system
4 liters antifreeze included
Tech Tip: Have your water balanced and clean your pool before we close it for a better opening experience.
**There are additional charges for additional services for Pool Closings**
Vacuum and skim pool same day as closing $69.00
Replacement water bags $15.95 each (10′ Two Chamber Made in Canada NOT from China)
Cartridge filter cleaning $99.00 (Remove, soak in degreasing solution overnight, pressure wash clean)
Winter chemical kit $49.00 (1KG Shock, 1L Algaecide 40%, 1L Metal Sequestering Agent)
Salt cell cleaning $29.00 (we inspect all cells no charge and only clean if needed)
Wrapping your solar cover in 6 mil UV protected poly $25.00

Hot Tub Closing

$329

Drain the water out of the tub
Vacuum out equipment, pump and heater
Vacuum water out of the footwell and plumbing lines
Disconnect the plumbing
Wipe out the tub
Put cover back on the tub

Tech Tip: Keep water and snow from entering the inside of your hot tub by securing your cover. Old covers or hot tub covers that may receive a lot of snow can be supported by placing a 2×4 underneath them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pool Opening Pool Closing

What time are they coming?

You will receive a confirmation by email or telephone confirming this appointment. On the day of your opening or closing you will receive an email indicating the estimated time of arrival of your crew. Effort is made to accommodate time of day requests as much as possible given geographical and first come first serve request times.

What if there is a delay (e.g. bad weather) on the day of my pool opening?

We are proud of our track record when it comes to making our appointments. In the unlikely event we are unable to make your appointment you will be contacted. Regardless of geographical area you will automatically be scheduled for service the next day.

Do I need to be home?

You DO NOT need to be home for a pool opening. PLEASE ENSURE:

Access to your back yard.
Any parts removed from the equipment in the fall are left out (usually in the skimmer basket).
The garden hose is operational.
The breaker to the pump is on.

Do I have to be home?

You do not have to be home but don’t forget to leave out the pool cover, water bags, and any winterization supplies (plugs, foam etc.) and a working garden hose.