Pool Closing Service

Pool Closing Service in Southern MD and Annapolis

As much as we hate to say goodbye to swim season when the temperatures start cooling off, it’s vital to properly close your pool during the winter months to maintain its health. Our pool closing service ensures your pool and pool equipment are prepped for the colder months. Our pool closing service includes an extensive checklist we use to ensure your pool is properly stored for the winter.

Pool Closing Checklist

• Removing all leaves and debris from the pool
• Vacuuming the pool
• Backwashing the filter system
• Lowering water to the appropriate level
• Testing water and adding wintering chemicals as needed
• Draining pump and heater
• Plugging returns and skimmers
• Removing and storing deck equipment (ladders and handrails, etc.)
• Inspecting and installing the winter cover
• Blowing off pool deck area and equipment pad

* Price may vary based on the condition of the pool.

Recurring Pool Service Through the Winter

Don’t want to go through the hassle of closing your pool? We have good news, you don’t have to! There are many benefits to maintaining your pool throughout the winter months, including avoiding potential complications when it’s time to open your pool, having the view of a beautifully clean pool during the dreary cold months, and getting your pool swim-ready much more quickly at the start of the following swim season. You can learn the full list of benefits to keeping your pool open all year here.

If you’re not sure whether to close your pool or maintain it through the winter months, call Pool Scouts. We have the background knowledge to know whether your pool will be better off getting closed or regularly maintained so that either way, when warmer weather arrives, your pool will be swim ready.