The Pool Shoppe closes inground, onground and above-ground pools. All our crews are trained to install safety covers, beaded or lock-in covers, overlap covers held with waterbags, and overlap covers held with cable & winch.
Prepare for Closing Day checklist:
- Bring a water sample to The Pool Shoppe to be tested to ensure water balance
- Chemically cleaning your filter sand is best done before closing your pool
- Keep the pump running and the pool clean until we arrive to close your pool***
- Ensure that power and water are on and accessible for the closing crew
- Ensure that your winter cover and closing accessories are out and accessible by the closing crew. Our trucks are fully stocked with gizmos, plugs, waterbags, etc. if required**
- Please have solar blanket off pool
Our Deluxe Closing:
- Vacuum pool and lower water level with our equipment***
- Winterize pump, filter, chlorinator, heater, etc.
- Disconnect hoses and equipment for storage – if applicable
- Winterize underground lines and plug
- Winterize skimmer
- Remove all deck equipment*
- Wrap solar blanket roller
- Check water chemistry (pH & Total Alkalinity) and balance**
- Add Winterizing Kit if requested** Oxidizer, Shock, Algaecide & Concentrated Algaedicide
- Install winter cover and applicable weights to secure cover**
* Drop in steps are left in place if handrail is removable or the homeowner is to remove prior to our visit
** All chemicals and parts provided by The Pool Shoppe necessary to complete the closing will be charged for at an additional cost; if chemistry changes to be made are too great, the closing service may need to be rescheduled
*** We expect to complete a maintenance level vacuum; if extra debris load, there will be an extra cost to clean and potential for reschedule of the closing service
Extras will be done at the time of pool closing and charged accordingly:
- Spill over spas
- Waterfall features
- Install leaf cover
- Remove leaf cover
- Additional time to vacuum***
- Chemicals used to balance or treat the water***
Please note:
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the service office (ext. 410) or email service@thepoolshoppe.ca – we’re here all year round!
OVER THE WINTER MONTHS
Water level in your pool
See how the winter cover sits after your pool closing and be aware of cover changes or water level during the winter months. Our Service Office is open all year long! Send us a picture if any concerns at service@thepoolshoppe.ca
Securing the winter cover
Winds and weather systems may affect how the cover was secured. We cannot guarantee any type of winter cover to stay fully secured. We do offer different options for weight ballasts or cover wrap for above-ground and water-bag style covers. Please contact us for more information.
Sump well
Monitor the water in your sump well all winter long to control the groundwater around your pool.
Filter
Consider soaking your cartridge filter(s) to clean them for a fresh start to the new season.
Salt Cell
If advised, a deep soaking of your cell may be required. In-Shoppe we sell salt cell stands and solutions for cleaning.
