Pool Opening / Pool Closing
When the spring and winter months roll around, make sure your pool is ready. Pettis Pools offers professional pool opening and closing services to ensure your pool is ready to swim in spring and ready to hibernate in winter. Our competitively-priced swimming pool openings include all services listed after our pricing
Pool Opening Service
Click here to request your service online or call (585) 392-7711 ext. 118. There you will be connected with either Eileen, Breanna or Mike who will happily assist you.
Please note: We do not service or open or close gunite swimming pools at this time.
Inground Pools
**Water Bag, Loc-In covers, or Snap In Covered Pools**
all pools 15’x30′ or smaller | 364.00 plus tax |
all pools 16’x32′ thru 18’x36′ | 384.00 plus tax |
all pools larger than 18’x36′ | 404.00 plus tax |
all pools with spas, wall pack or AquaGenie | 509.00 plus tax |
**Safety Covered Pools**
all pools 15’x30′ or smaller | 319.00 plus tax |
all pools 16’x32′ thru 18’x36′ | 339.00 plus tax |
all pools larger than 18’x36′ | 359.00 plus tax |
all pools with spas, wall pack or AquaGenie | 469.00 plus tax |
Add time for opening that exceeds two hours
Above Ground Pools
all sizes round and oval | 304.00 plus tax |
On Ground Pools (Kayak, Ester Williams, Fantasy, etc.)
all sizes | 334.00 plus tax |
Start-Ups (Take cover off only OR cover is off and finish opening)
No Chemicals Included | 189.00 plus tax |
Includes Chemicals | 209.00 plus tax |
**Cover cleaning is only included with cover removal
Included with Openings
- Remove the water and leaves from the cover, clean, and remove the cover. If the cover is dry- it will be folded.
- Brush and roll the water bags.
- Re-assemble the filter and filter plumbing. The motor will be tested to make sure it is not seized and ready to run.
- If the water level is high enough, the pump will be primed to get the filter running.
- Install ladders, handrails and diving board (if needed) ** Addt’l charge of $50 per person if needed to install or remove the step system.
- Chemicals Added as appropriate (see below):
- Chlorine Pools: Chlorine and Algaecide are added.
- Salt Chlorine Generator Pools: Chlorine and Algaecide are added.
- Baquacil Pools and Baquacil CDX Pools: Baquacil Oxidizer and Baquacil Algicide are added.
- EZ Pool Pools: Small amount of chlorine is added.
Miscellaneous Services
Filter sand change at time of pool opening (includes sand)
150 lb or less | 225.00 plus tax | Additional $70 for removal of old sand from site |
Less than 300 lb | 285.00 plus tax | Additional $70 for removal of old sand from site |
* Any pool with more than 8” of water on the cover will be charged an additional fee based on the length of time to remove the water ($65.00 per ½ hour).
*Pool vacuuming is not including with openings.
* A mileage charge of at least $40.00 will be applied to all openings that are more than 15 miles from either store.
Pool Closings
Click here to request your service online or call (585) 392-7711 ext. 102. There you will be connected with either Eileen or Mindi who will happily assist you.
Please note: We do not service or open or close gunite swimming pools at this time.
Inground Pools
***Waterbag, Loc-In, Etc. Covered Pools***
all pools 15’x30′ or smaller | 364.00 plus tax | |
all pools 16’x32′ thru 18’x36′ | 384.00 plus tax | |
all pools larger than 18’x36′ | 404.00 plus tax | |
all pools with spas, wall packs and AquaGenie | 494.00 plus tax |
***Safety Covered Pools (Loop-Loc)***
all pools 15’x30′ or smaller | 319.00 plus tax |
all pools 16’x32′ thru 18’x36′ | 339.00 plus tax |
all pools larger than 18’x36′ | 359.00 plus tax |
all pools with spas, wall packs and AquaGenie | 469.00 plus tax |
Above Ground Pools
all sizes | 314..00 plus tax |
On Ground Pools
(Kayak, Esther Williams, Fanta Sea, etc.)
all sizes | 344.00 plus tax |
Winterizing Lines
Does not include chemicals | 199.00 plus tax |
Includes chemicals | 219.00 plus tax |
Cover Pool
Cover Pool only | 170.00 plus tax |
Cover Pool with Chemicals | 195.00 plus tax |
Included with closings:
- Remove ladders, handrails and diving board (if requested) ** Addt'l charge of $50 per person if needed to remove step system.
- Drop water to appropriate level (Most IG pools will be left at running level)
- Winterize underground lines
- Winterize filter system and heater
- Add chemicals
- Securely install winter cover
* Pool vacuuming is not included with closings. Pool should be clean and clear when we arrive to close.
- Please make sure all accessories for the closing are left somewhere accessible to our crew.
- Make sure there is access to a hose and electric.
- A mileage charge of at least 40.00 will be applied to all closings more than 15 miles from either store.
Click here to request your pool closing or call our service department at (585) 392-7711 x102