Pool Opening & Closing Services
Professional seasonal pool preparation and winterization services for worry-free transitions.
Seasonal Pool Care in Southern California
Here in Redondo Beach, we are lucky to enjoy warm weather most of the year. Unlike cold-climate regions where pools must be winterized for months, Southern California pools can often stay open year-round. However, many homeowners still choose to close their pools during the cooler months when swimming is less frequent.
Whether you are shutting down your pool for winter, preparing it for extended travel, or getting it ready for swimming season after months of closure, proper opening and closing procedures are essential. Done incorrectly, you risk equipment damage, algae blooms, staining, and expensive repairs.
Our professional pool opening and closing services ensure your pool transitions smoothly between seasons without problems.
Professional Pool Closing Service
Closing your pool properly protects it during periods when you are not using it. Whether you are going on extended vacation, want to reduce maintenance costs during winter, or simply do not swim when the weather cools down, professional pool closing prevents problems and makes reopening easier. Here is what we do:
- •Deep Cleaning: We thoroughly clean your pool, vacuum the floor, brush the walls, and skim all debris to ensure nothing is left to decompose or stain.
- •Water Balancing: We test and adjust all chemical levels to protect surfaces and prevent algae growth during closure.
- •Winterizing Chemicals: We add long-lasting algaecide and other winterizing chemicals that keep your water clean during months of non-use.
- •Equipment Shutdown: We properly shut down and drain your pump, filter, heater, and other equipment to prevent freeze damage and corrosion.
- •Plumbing Preparation: We blow out plumbing lines and add antifreeze where needed to prevent pipe damage from temperature changes.
- •Cover Installation: If you have a pool cover, we install it properly to keep debris out and maintain water quality.
- •Final Inspection: We check everything one last time and provide instructions for any minimal maintenance needed during closure.
Pool closing typically takes 2 to 4 hours depending on pool size and complexity of your equipment system.
Professional Pool Opening Service
Opening your pool after months of closure requires careful attention to detail. You cannot just turn on the equipment and start swimming. The water chemistry needs rebalancing, equipment needs inspection and startup, and any problems that developed during closure need to be addressed. Our pool opening service handles everything:
Equipment Startup
We reconnect all equipment that was drained or winterized. We check for leaks, prime the pump, start the filtration system, and ensure everything runs properly. We inspect for any damage or wear that occurred during the off-season and recommend repairs if needed.
Cover Removal and Cleaning
If you have a pool cover, we carefully remove it, clean off accumulated debris, and properly store it for the season. We dispose of any leaves or standing water on the cover to prevent contamination of your pool water.
Water Treatment
We test your water chemistry extensively and adjust all levels. After months of closure, pH, alkalinity, chlorine, and other levels are usually way off. We bring everything back into proper balance so your water is safe and comfortable for swimming.
Cleaning and Shocking
We thoroughly clean the pool, removing any debris or algae that developed during closure. We shock the water with high doses of chlorine to kill any bacteria or algae spores. We run the filter continuously for 24 to 48 hours to clear the water completely.
After opening, we recommend our weekly maintenance service to keep your pool in perfect condition all season long. If we discover any equipment problems during opening, our repair service can fix them quickly.
Pool Care in Redondo Beach Climate
The mild Southern California climate means many Redondo Beach homeowners keep their pools open year-round with reduced service during cooler months. This approach works well if you want the flexibility to swim on warm winter days. However, it requires consistent chemical maintenance and equipment operation even when you are not swimming regularly.
Other homeowners prefer to fully close their pools from November through March to save on energy and maintenance costs. This makes sense if you definitely will not swim during those months and want minimal hassle. We can help you decide which approach works best for your situation and budget.
We serve homeowners throughout Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, El Segundo, Hawthorne, and Gardena. Our technicians understand local climate conditions and know exactly how to prepare pools for seasonal transitions in the South Bay area.
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Prepare Your Pool for the Season
Let us handle your pool opening or closing professionally so you can enjoy worry-free seasonal transitions.