ProGuard Backyards
Section: Pool Opening

Pool opening service in Syracuse & Central NY

We take the cover off, get everything running and balance the water, so the only thing left for you to do is swim. We open fiberglass, vinyl and concrete pools, whoever built them.

What's included in a pool opening

  • Remove, clean and fold the winter or safety cover
  • Pull the winter plugs and put back drain plugs, baskets, fittings, ladders and rails
  • Reconnect and start the pump, filter and heater or heat pump
  • Check the equipment and plumbing for leaks
  • Test the water, add start-up chemicals and balance it
  • Tell you about anything that needs attention before the season

When to open your pool around Syracuse

Most pools here open between late April and Memorial Day. The trick is to open while the water under the cover is still cool, under about 60 degrees. Algae grows fast in warm water, so a pool opened early usually clears in a few days, and one opened in June can take a lot more work.

If you want to swim by a certain weekend, book the opening two to three weeks before it.

If the pool opens green

It happens, especially after a mild spring or if the cover let debris in. We shock it, run the filter, brush and vacuum, and come back if it needs more than one visit. We'll tell you up front how long we think it will take.

How it works

  1. 1

    Book your date

    Send the form or text us. Booking in winter gets you first pick.

  2. 2

    Get a set price

    Based on your pool size, cover type and equipment.

  3. 3

    We open the pool

    You don't need to be home. You get a text when we're on the way and a note when we're done.

  4. 4

    Swim

    Usually within a few days, once the water clears and warms up.

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Common questions

How much does a pool opening cost?+

It depends on the pool size, the type of cover and the equipment. We give you a set price before we schedule.

Do I need to be home?+

No. We just need access to the backyard, water and power.

Do you open pools you didn't build?+

Yes, any inground or above-ground pool.

What if something is broken when you open it?+

We tell you what we found and what it costs to fix. Nothing extra is done without your OK.

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