
Pool Openings & Closings
Opening and closing a pool can be a lot of work - Let Pool Hopper make it easy!
With the right equipment and knowledgeable staff, Pool Hopper will complete the work with ease and let you enjoy and relax in your own oasis.
POOL OPENINGS
What's Included?
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Drain and clean cover to prepare for the summer season (cover must be left to dry before storage)
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Clean all leaves and garbage out of the pool and put them in bags for street pickup
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Clean the deck where cover overlaps, as well as the waterline and coping
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Skim and brush pool
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Ensure all connections are tightened and working well in all pump/filter/heater systems
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Replace deck equipment
Cover Removal Options*:
Safety Cover Removal, Start up, and Vacuum | $325 |
Cover Removal Only | $365 |
Cover Removal & System Start Up (No Vacuum) | $445 |
Cover Removal, System Start Up & Spring Vacuum (one Hour) | $495 |
*If the Safety Cover Opening, System Start-Up, and Vacuum cannot be completed on the same day, the System Start Up and Vacuum will be billed as follows:
Start-up only $80.00
Spring Vacuum only $85.00 per hour
Start-up & Vacuum $130.00
Additional Services*:
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Test and balance water
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Where ordered, we will also complete the following:
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System startup (excluding heater)
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Initial vacuum*
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*Depending on the amount of debris under the pool cover, pools may require a second or third vacuum. Additional vacuum visits will be invoiced at our hourly vacuum rate of $85.00/hour.
Additional Features*:
Additional Skimmer | $15 |
Pool Cleaner W/ Booster Pump | $20 |
Autofiller | $20 |
Water Feature W/ Additional Pump | $25 |
Pool Larger Than 20x40 | $50 |
Spill Over Spa | $85 |
Drain & Clean | $450 |
Additional Vacuum (Each Hour) | $80 |
Clean Cartridge Filters | $85 |
All other requests, repairs, parts, or additional service needed and/or requested outside of the standard opening | Invoiced at our service/labour rate of $110.00/hr |
Customer Requirements for Service:
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We will need access to your pool, water system and electricity system. To ensure we are able to access these areas, we ask that you please leave your gate unlocked or provide us with a key/lock combination prior to the date of your scheduled services
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Remove any items, such as patio furniture, that may block our access to your pool or equipment
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For System Startup: Please fill the pool to ¾ up the skimmer
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For the Initial Vacuum: Please ensure the water level is topped up as much as possible, the equipment pad has power, and you can visibly see the pool floor in the deep-end
Please note: If the above requirements are not met on the scheduled day of service and we are unable to complete or start the services, your appointment will be rescheduled at our convenience and a $50.00 surcharge may be applied to your invoice
*All prices are subject to applicable tax
*Chemicals, parts, and/or additional services (such as gas work or installation of equipment) are all billed separately and are not included in the prices above
POOL CLOSINGS
What's Included?
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Drain water from pool below return lines (30 minutes of vacuuming included)
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Fill water tubes or raise anchors, as applicable
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Blow air through lines to remove water
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Plug all open lines
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Remove plugs from equipment pad
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Test and adjust pool chemistry
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Cover pool
Cost: $365.00
Additional Features:
Additional Skimmer | $15 |
Pool Cleaner W/ Booster Pump | $20 |
Autofiller | $20 |
Water Feature W/ Additional Pump | $25 |
Pool Larger Than 20x40 | $50 |
Spill Over Spa | $85 |
Customer Requirements for Service:
-
We will need access to your pool, water system and electricity system. To ensure we are able to access these areas, we ask that you please leave your gate unlocked or provide us with a key/lock combination prior to the date of your scheduled services
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Remove any items, such as patio furniture, that may block our access to your pool or equipment
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Provide access to pool cover, water tubes, plugs, etc.
Please note: If the above requirements are not met on the scheduled day of service and we are unable to complete or start the services, your appointment will be rescheduled at our convenience and a $50.00 surcharge may be applied to your invoice
*All prices are subject to applicable tax
*Chemicals, parts, and/or additional services (such as gas work or installation of equipment) are all billed separately and are not included in the prices above

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