Pool Openings
The Pool Season Is Almost Here!
It’s time to start thinking about sunny summer days relaxing out by the pool. But before you can do that you need to “get the pool opened”!
All of our experienced pool technicians, Kerry, Dean, Steve, Ruben, and Sammy are all back this year and ready to go. Plus we have added two more experienced employees to help out during our busy season. All of these Gold Award Winning Service Technicians have attended numerous training seminars this winter to keep abreast of all of the new products that are on the market today.
Ultra Pure Ozonators, (http://www.waterquality.net/), help keep pools and spas sparkling with fewer chemicals. These units reduce the amount of chlorine by up to 65%. For those of you looking for ways to use less chlorine in your pool water try using ozone and a Nature 2 mineral purifier. Nothing on the market can compare to these two products in reducing the amount of chlorine needed to keep your pool water soft, sanitary and algae free. Call Mike for more details regarding the installation of an ozonator for your pool.
Never buy, mix, measure or handle chlorine again.
We now sell and install Salt/Chlorine Generators. These systems generate its own chlorine from a small amount of ordinary table salt, dissolved in your pool water. The pool still has chlorine uses chlorine as the sanitizer but the water feels softer and refreshing. Check out http://www.jandy.com/ or call us for more information.
Our Spring Newsletter will be mailed out shortly, which will have information regarding our Annual Store Supply Sale that runs from April 25th – May 3rd. This is a great time to stock up on all of your pool supplies and equipment for the season.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you need any major equipment repairs or installation. We will schedule this prior to your opening and you will receive the sale price on any equipment that we install.
We would also be more than happy to deliver any chemicals or products you may need at the time of your pool opening. Just make a note of it on the opening form.
Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions. Thank you.
Pool Opening Information Sheet
| Above Ground Pools: | Minimum $205.00 |
We will drain, clean, and store the pool cover, vacuum the bottom and brush the walls of the pool as best possible assuming we can see the bottom, install the ladder, pool fittings, and hoses. If someone is home we will start the pool filling and if possible, start up and test the filter system and heater. If the pool is not full we will test the filter system and heater and leave it ready for you to start up once the pool is full.
Because of the numerous sizes and conditions of above ground pools you will be charged on a time and material basis at $75.00 per man hour plus any applicable travel charges. Laborers rate is $50.00 hour. There is a $205.00 minimum charge to open any above ground pool. The average opening price is $205 - $325. There is a $100.00 deposit required, refundable upon 48-hour cancellation notice less a $10.00 processing fee.
Note: Any pool that is partially in ground with a deck around it is usually considered an in-ground pool.
| In-Ground Pools: |
under 16'x 32': $415.00 (same as 2007/2008) |
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Additional charges: Pools with solid covers and water tubes: $50.00
Spas and repairs are billed on a time and material basis
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We will drain, clean, and store the pool cover, vacuum the bottom and brush the walls of the pool as best possible assuming we can see the bottom, lubricate and lower any deck anchors, set up all pool deck equipment and the filtration system, test and install any underwater lights, and start the pool filling. Call us when the pool is filled so we can then come back and start up the pump, heater and inspect your equipment (if we were unable to do this when we opened the pool). Any repairs necessary or additional spa opening work will be charged on a time and materials basis. There is a $100.00 deposit required, refundable upon 48-hour cancellation notice.
Weekly Cleaning Service:
$60.00 per week plus chemicals -
$10-$20 more for larger pools, pools with spas, or not in local area
This service will help keep your pool in tiptop shape with minimal effort on your part.
We will check and adjust the chemistry, clean/backwash the filter, clean all skimmer and pump baskets, vacuum the pool bottom, brush the walls and bottom, skim the debris off the top, and clean the grease/tile line.
Filter Sand Changes:
Above ground pools filters up to 200lbs: $85.00 plus sand
In-ground pool filters 200-350lbs: $135.00 plus filter sand prior to April 17th
Pools that use Baquacil should have their filter sand changed every year.
Pools that use any type of chlorine should have their filter sand changed every 3-5 years.
We will be doing some sand changes prior to your opening date. We will call you to schedule this.
Due to the overwhelming workload in the spring we will not be doing in-ground pool filter sand changes during the pool-opening season. We recommend that your filter sand be replaced prior to opening the pool. Sand changes after the pool opening season will be charged on a time and material basis and will cost more!
Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions.