Pool Opening Agreement
At Goudy Pools, our Pool Opening service gets your pool ready with a thorough cleaning, equipment check, and chemical balancing — so you can dive in without lifting a finger. Let us handle the prep so you can focus on floating, lounging, and enjoying long summer days.
Goudy Pool Opening Checklist
- Blow off the pool cover and the deck to remove debris
- Remove and fold pool cover for storage
- Lower the deck anchors
- Skim the pool surface
- Remove all plugs and winterization equipment from plumbing
- Vacuum pool “to waste” to remove sludge from the floor (using our equipment to remove debris from the system completely to avoid clogging the filter and to reduce cloudiness)
- Vacuum pool to remove all leaves and debris
- Brush pool walls and floor
- Test and adjust water chemistry, including pH, alkalinity, calcium, cyanuric acid, TDS/salt, and balance using the LSI to keep water quality and pool finish in the best condition
- For more info on how and why we balance pools using LSI please visit the Orenda website
- Shock pool water to kill bacteria and algae
- Set up and schedule Polaris or other robotic cleaner
- Set valves and equipment to appropriate setting
Homeowner Responsibilities
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The pool MUST be full of water to the VERY TOP of the tile
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Remove wet leaves and debris completely from the top of the cover
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Place cover bag, skimmer baskets, pump basket, and auto-cleaner (Polaris) on the deck
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Check to be sure your outdoor electrical outlet is working
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Check to be sure there is a hose attached to a working outside hose bib
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Leave the gate unlocked on your scheduled day
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Notify us if you have special concerns (parking, gate code, dogs outside)
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Add a Credit Card for automatic payment after service
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Register for your opening & closing using our online form