Pool Opening & Closing Services
Professional seasonal service to prepare your pool for summer and protect it during winter.
Start and End the Season Right
Even in California, pool usage follows the seasons. Most Castro Valley families swim heavily from May through September, then use their pools less often during cooler months. Proper opening and closing services make sure your pool is ready when you need it and protected when you do not. We handle all the technical work so your pool transitions smoothly between seasons.
Opening your pool correctly prevents problems before swim season starts. Closing it properly saves money on chemicals and repairs during the off-season. Many homeowners try to handle these tasks themselves, but miss important steps that lead to algae growth, equipment damage, or water chemistry disasters. Our professional service covers everything needed to keep your pool in perfect shape year-round.
Spring Pool Opening Service
Here is what we do when we open your pool for the season:
- Remove pool cover and clean it thoroughly before storage
- Reinstall deck equipment, ladders, rails, and diving boards
- Inspect all equipment for winter damage or wear
- Start up pump, filter, and heater systems
- Perform thorough cleaning of walls, floor, and surface
- Test and balance all water chemistry
- Shock the pool and add algaecide for a clean start
- Check for any damage that happened during the off-season
Fall Pool Closing Service
Closing your pool properly prevents costly problems during winter. We complete a comprehensive winterization process that protects your pool and equipment from damage. This includes deep cleaning the entire pool, balancing water chemistry for storage, lowering water level if needed, and adding winterizing chemicals. We blow out plumbing lines to prevent freeze damage, drain and store equipment that cannot handle cold, and install a secure pool cover.
Castro Valley winters are mild compared to other areas, but overnight freezes still happen. Even brief cold snaps can crack pipes and damage equipment if your pool is not properly winterized. Our closing service protects your investment and makes spring opening faster and easier. You avoid surprises like green water or equipment repairs when warm weather returns.
Consider Year-Round Maintenance Instead
Many Castro Valley homeowners keep their pools open year-round because our climate allows swimming most months. If you enjoy occasional winter swims or want your pool always ready for guests, year-round weekly service might make more sense than closing. We maintain your pool through every season at a reduced winter rate since pools need less frequent attention in cooler months.
Year-round service means your pool is always swim-ready and you avoid the hassle of opening and closing. Equipment stays in better condition when it runs regularly rather than sitting idle for months. You also catch problems immediately instead of discovering them when you open in spring. Whether you prefer seasonal service or year-round maintenance, we customize our approach to fit your schedule and budget.