Pool Openings & Closings
Opening and closing a pool can be a lot of work - Let Pool Hopper make it easy!
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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
Regular Cover Pool Openings*:
(tarp, snap in, etc.)
Additional Services*:
Additional service outside of the standard opening | $120.00/hr |
Heater Clean & Light
*Completed by a Licensed Gas Technician | $155 |
Additional services outside of the standard opening - done by senior technician | $160.00/hr |
Drain & Clean | $550 |
Cartridge Filter Cleaning | $85 |
Additional Vacuum (Per Hr) | $85 |
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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 $80.00/hour.
Safety Cover Pool Openings*:
Additional Features*:
Additional Pump, Additional Skimmer, Autofiller, Water Feature, Pool Cleaner w/Booster Pump | $25 each |
Solar Blanket Removal / Put Away for Winter | $30 |
Pool Larger Than 20x40 | $50 |
Solar Power Feature | $50 |
Cartridge Filter Cleaning | $85 |
Spill Over Spa | $95 |
*All prices are subject to applicable tax
*Chemicals, parts, and/or additional services (such as installation/repair of equipment) are invoiced separately and are not included in the prices listed in the above charts
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
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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
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Pool Heaters @ Opening: please note that pool heaters can only be turned on by the homeowner and/or a licensed gas technician. During your opening, if you would like us to schedule our gas technician to come by to ensure your heater is running correctly and light your heater, please send us email or let us know when you would like this service completed and we can schedule this for you. Our gas technician’s current rate of service is $185.00+tax for a heater clean and light.
POOL CLOSINGS
What's Included?
Additional Features:
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Drain water from pool below return lines
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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: $400.00 +chemicals
Additional Pump, Additional Skimmer, Autofiller, Water Feature, Pool Cleaner w/Booster Pump | $25 each |
Solar Blanket Removal / Put Away for Winter | $30 |
Pool Larger Than 20x40 | $50 |
Solar Power Feature | $50 |
Cartridge Filter Cleaning | $85 |
Spill Over Spa | $95 |
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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Provide access to pool cover, water tubes, plugs, etc.
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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 installation/repair of equipment) are invoiced separately and are not included in the prices listed in the above chart
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