How much do you pay to open and close your pool

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I am wondering what people pay to have a company come and open and close your pool. I realize most on here probably do some or all of their duties, but for those that contract out I would like to know what people are paying. I also know there are variables because of chemicals and gizmos and covers. Just curious. I am very doubtful I will ever be lucky enough to tackle opening and closing myself. Pool is way to technical. 3 pumps, 12 valves, bubblers, pentair gadgets, salt water generator, heater, and other whacky things. Pumping, priming, blowing, antifreeze, gizmos, plugs...dizzying!

I paid $850 to close last winter
I paid $650 to open this spring
 
I pay about the same. Maybe a tad more for opening because I do a complete drain and light acid wash then a 2nd visit to start up the equipment when the pool is refilled. For me it's not a matter of ability/skill but time.
 
For one pump, one heater and simple setup in central Indiana as well as when we were in Nashville TN we paid around $250-$300 for each process.
 
I limit the closing costs (and potential for them to do something I don't want) by having them only blow out the lines and add antifreeze. $200. I clean cartridges, clean pool, lower water, add chemicals, and install cover.
 
I use the local company that made my cover, they charge $225 to deliver and install cover etc close the pool, I trust them to clear out the lines, I make it spotless before they come. Then in the spring I pay a handyman to take the cover off and load in my truck ($20 if it takes an hour), I take it to the local company mentioned above, they lay the cover out, clean and dry cover and store in their warehouse for $99. I think I have a pretty good thing going on
 
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Approximately 400 opening, 300 closing. Opening - remove cover and clean/store it for the season. Replace all drain plugs, clean deck, floc and vacuum pool, replace needed eyeballs, seals, polaris parts, etc. Price obviously varies on what needs to be done. This includes a bucket of pucks and a bucket of cal-hypo. I then take over until closing time. Closing - remove drain plugs, vacuum and cover pool.
All stuff I could do myself but I don't have the time and like to support local business. They have enough business that they seem happy when I take care of it on my own.
 

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FWIW, I used to always pay to open/close. One time I stayed home to watch the guy do it. That was when I started doing it myself. I blow out my lines with a shopvac. Closing takes maybe an hour??? Opening maybe an hour?? Not counting chemicals of course.

It would do you well to understand all that equipment, it sounds like alot, but next time you have someone out, have them explain what is going on, even if you dont take on opening and closing, its good to know what all that equipment is/does and how to troubleshoot.

Good Luck, must be a huge setup you have !
 
Opening and closing prices vary by state, also by competition.

I would consider a simple (skimmer, 2 returns, pump, filter, heater, SWCG) closing to be under $250 including shock, poly quat and antifreeze, ladder removal. Most competent companies can do this in under an hour. The price should be the same for the opening which can or cannot include balancing chemicals.

For every item you add to the above, there is a charge. Diving board removal, extra skimmer, extra returns, 2-4 pumps, waterfalls, lights. Those more complex closings take extra time. Extra time is money and limits the amount of pools a company can do in a day.

I subject it to this, if you paid over 40,000 for your pool, don’t be shocked with higher prices.
 
My pool covers are too tough to handle in an opening and closing.

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They are actually really easy to do. I piano fold all mine, tied with a soft rope and out in customers garage or pool house to store for summer. I’ve never once let one dry and have zero issues come spring. If they are stuffing it back into its original bag, you are paying for that and imo it’s completely unnecessary.

Based on your pool size and features, I’d say you got a deal. Just what is this heater maintenance they perform?
 
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They are actually really easy to do. I piano fold all mine, tied with a soft rope and out in customers garage or pool house to store for summer. I’ve never once let one dry and have zero issues come spring. If they are stuffing it back into its original bag, you are paying for that and imo it’s completely unnecessary.

Based on your pool size and features, I’d say you got a deal. Just what is this heater maintenance they perform?
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The main pool cover is way too heavy for one guy to pull it off the water. I watch two guys struggle with it.

Heater they open up, clean the burners, and most importantly check no critters made it a home over the winter.

Could I do this stuff, sure. I like to support my local economy and they do the heavy lifting and dirty jobs.
 
I’ve done covers as big as 30x45 by myself, it’s just floats on the water and slides off easy. I fold it as I’m pulling it off. Then folded end over end until in a nice package, then tied and lifted onto a dolly. its A good shoulder work out. LOL
 
Pool_Medic said:
I’ve done covers as big as 30x45 by myself, it’s just floats on the water and slides off easy. I fold it as I’m pulling it off. Then folded end over end until in a nice package, then tied and lifted onto a dolly. its A good shoulder work out. LOL
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Drop by in April and October. I will throw some steaks on the grill for you. :)
 

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