- A-La-Carte Service
- Opening, Closing & Cover Service
- In-Ground Pools
- A-La-Carte Service
- Opening, Closing & Cover Service
- In-Ground Pools
Professional Seasonal Care
for Your Backyard Pool
As the seasons change, your pool’s water, equipment and plumbing need the right care and attention. Our trained professionals make the transition simple.
One-Time Service Available
Chlorine & Saltwater Pools
Attached Spas & Water Features
What’s Included in Seasonal Pool Service?
Pool Opening
- Remove, clean and store the cover
- Reconnect equipment and accessories
- Inspect pumps, filters, heaters and plumbing
- Skim, brush and vacuum
- Test and balance water once
- Add startup chemicals as needed
Pool Closing & Winterization
- Clean and balance the pool
- Lower the water level as needed
- Blow out and plug plumbing lines
- Winterize equipment and connected systems
- Remove ladders and accessories as needed
- Install the winter or safety cover
Chemicals are billed separately based on actual use. Additional cleaning or treatment visits are available for an additional fee.
Important Seasonal Service Details
Before Your Appointment
Confirm the requested water level, provide access to the pool and equipment, and tell us about any attached spas, water features, automatic covers or known equipment problems.
Winterization
Professional winterization helps prepare pool plumbing and equipment for colder weather. However, Sweetwater does not provide a guarantee against freeze damage.
Sweetwater works with mesh safety covers, solid safety covers and automatic pool covers. Cover installation, replacement and repair may also be available.
Schedule Early
We recommend requesting your opening or closing as soon as possible and at least one week in advance.
Seasonal appointments can fill quickly during the busy spring and fall months.
We recommend requesting your opening or closing as soon as possible and at least one week in advance. Seasonal appointments can fill quickly during the busy spring and fall months.
Ready to Open or
Close Your Pool?
Tell us about your pool and preferred service date.
Our local team will confirm service availability and provide the next steps.
Local Pool Care Across the Southeast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a residential pool opening or closing service?
A pool opening can include removing, cleaning and storing the cover; reconnecting equipment and accessories; inspecting pumps, filters, heaters and plumbing; skimming, brushing and vacuuming; testing and balancing the water once; and adding startup chemicals as needed.
Pool closing and winterization can include cleaning and balancing the pool, lowering the water level as needed, blowing out and plugging plumbing lines, winterizing equipment and connected systems, removing ladders or accessories, and installing the winter or safety cover. Chemicals are billed separately based on actual use.
How far in advance should I schedule my pool opening or closing?
Sweetwater recommends scheduling seasonal service as early as possible and at least one week in advance. Spring and fall appointments can fill quickly, so booking ahead gives you the best chance of securing your preferred service date.
Does Sweetwater install or service pool covers?
Sweetwater works with mesh safety covers, solid safety covers, and automatic pool covers. Cover installation, replacement, and repair may also be available depending on the pool and service location. Professional winterization helps prepare plumbing and equipment for colder weather, but Sweetwater does not guarantee against freeze damage.