Spring Swimming Pool Service
In the spring there is a lot to do around the house, yard, and of course the swimming pool. Opening your swimming pool for the summer should be handled by a professional. Our Professional Pool and Spa Operators, Certified Maintenance Specialists and Certified Service Technicians use only the industries best practices for opening your swimming pool.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL OPENING $450.00
MUST BE OPENED BY 4/26/2024 TO RECEIVE THIS SPECIAL RATE!!!! LIMITED AVAILABILITY!!
ALL WATER AND LARGE DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE TOP OF THE COVER PRIOR TO YOUR SWIMMING POOL OPENING. THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
- SERVICE CALL FEE
- REMOVE AND FLAG FOLD THE SAFETY COVER
- PUT COVER IN STORAGE BAG
- LOWER DECK ANCHORS
- ADJUST AUTOCOVER
- REMOVE WINTER PLUGS IN POOL
- INSTALL HANDRAILS AND LADDERS
- INSTALL SKIMMER BASKETS
- INSTALL AND TEST LIGHTS
- ASSEMBLE AND START EQUIPMENT
- REPAIR MINOR LEAKS AT EQUIPMENT PAD
- TEST FIRE HEATER
- BACKWASH FILTER
- 2 TECHNICIANS x 1.5 HOURS
- 4 GALLONS OF LIQUID CHLORINE
- 1 QT. OF ALGAECIDE
- 1 QT. OF METAL FREE
*ALL OTHER CHEMICALS REQUIRED BEYOND THE INITIAL TREATMENT WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL COST.
*ADDITIONAL LABOR FEES COULD APPLY IF THE PERMITTED TIME IS EXCEEDED.
*VACUUMING, BRUSHING, AND SKIMMING THE POOL CAN BE ADDED FOR $130 PER HOUR PER MAINTENANCE TECHNCIAN.
AUTOCOVER OPENING $475.00
ALL WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE TOP OF THE AUTOCOVER PRIOR TO YOUR SWIMMING POOL OPENING TO AVOID ADDITIONAL CHARGES. THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
- SERVICE CALL FEE
- REMOVE WINTER PLUGS IN POOL
- INSTALL SKIMMER BASKETS
- INSTALL AND TEST LIGHTS
- ASSEMBLE AND START EQUIPMENT
- REPAIR MINOR LEAKS AT EQUIPMENT PAD
- ADJUST AUTOCOVER
- TEST FIRE HEATER
- BACKWASH FILTER
- 2 TECHNICIANS x 1.5 HOURS
- 4 GALLONS OF LIQUID CHLORINE
- 1 QT. OF ALGAECIDE
- 1 QT. OF METAL FREE
*ALL OTHER CHEMICALS REQUIRED BEYOND THE INITIAL TREATMENT WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL COST.
*ADDITIONAL LABOR FEES COULD APPLY IF THE PERMITTED TIME IS EXCEEDED.
*VACUUMING, BRUSHING, AND SKIMMING THE POOL CAN BE ADDED FOR $130 PER HOUR PER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN.
SAFETY COVER OPENING $500.00
ALL LARGE DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE TOP OF THE SAFETY COVER PRIOR TO YOUR SWIMMING POOL OPENING TO AVOID ADDITIONAL CHARGES. THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
- SERVICE CALL FEE
- REMOVE AND FLAG FOLD THE SAFETY COVER
- PUT COVER IN STORAGE BAG
- LOWER DECK ANCHORS
- REMOVE WINTER PLUGS IN POOL
- INSTALL HANDRAILS AND LADDERS
- INSTALL SKIMMER BASKETS
- INSTALL AND TEST LIGHTS
- ASSEMBLE AND START EQUIPMENT
- REPAIR MINOR LEAKS AT EQUIPMENT PAD
- TEST FIRE HEATER
- BACKWASH FILTER
- 2 TECHNICIANS x 1.75 HOURS
- 4 GALLONS OF LIQUID CHLORINE
- 1 QT. OF ALGAECIDE
- 1 QT. OF METAL FREE
*ALL OTHER CHEMICALS REQUIRED BEYOND THE INITIAL TREATMENT WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL COST.
*ADDITIONAL LABOR FEES COULD APPLY IF THE PERMITTED TIME IS EXCEEDED.
*VACUUMING, BRUSHING, AND SKIMMING THE POOL CAN BE ADDED FOR $130 PER HOUR PER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN.
TARP COVER OPENING $600.00
ALL WATER AND LARGE DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE TOP OF THE TARP COVER PRIOR TO YOUR SWIMMING POOL OPENING TO AVOID ADDITIONAL CHARGES. THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
- SERVICE CALL FEE
- REMOVE REMAINING WATER FROM COVER
- EMPTY WATER BAGS
- CLEAN AND FOLD TARP COVER
- REMOVE WINTER PLUGS IN POOL
- INSTALL SKIMMER BASKETS
- INSTALL AND TEST LIGHTS
- ASSEMBLE AND START EQUIPMENT
- REPAIR MINOR LEAKS AT EQUIPMENT PAD
- TEST FIRE HEATER
- BACKWASH FILTER
- 2 TECHNICIANS x 2 HOURS
- 4 GALLONS OF LIQUID CHLORINE
- 1 QT. OF ALGAECIDE
- 1 QT. OF METAL FREE
*ALL OTHER CHEMICALS REQUIRED BEYOND THE INITIAL TREATMENT WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL COST.
*ADDITIONAL LABOR FEES COULD APPLY IF THE PERMITTED TIME IS EXCEEDED.
*VACUUMING, BRUSHING, AND SKIMMING THE POOL CAN BE ADDED FOR $130 PER HOUR PER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN.
DRAIN AND CLEAN OPENING $1200.00
RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE/GUNITE SWIMMING POOLS ONLY.
THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
- SERVICE CALL FEE
- REMOVE AND FLAG FOLD THE SAFETY COVER
- PUT COVER IN STORAGE BAG
- LOWER DECK ANCHORS
- OPEN AUTOCOVER
- INSTALL SUMP PUMP TO DRAIN POOL
- RETURN TRIP FEE
- CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF SURFACE
- RINSE POOL SURFACE
- DRAIN WATER
- REMOVE WINTER PLUGS IN POOL
- INSTALL HANDRAILS AND LADDERS
- INSTALL SKIMMER BASKETS
- INSTALL AND TEST LIGHTS
- 2ND RETURN TRIP FEE
- ASSEMBLE AND START EQUIPMENT
- REPAIR MINOR LEAKS AT EQUIMENT PAD
- TEST FIRE HEATER
- BACKWASH FILTER
- 2 TECHNICIANS x 3 HOURS TOTAL
- 8 GALLONS OF LIQUID CHLORINE
- 1 QT. OF ALGAECIDE
- 1 QT. OF METAL FREE
*ALL OTHER CHEMICALS REQUIRED BEYOND THE SURFACE TREATMENT AND THE INITIAL TREATMENT WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL COST.
*ADDITIONAL LABOR FEES COULD APPLY IF THE PERMITTED TIME IS EXCEEDED.
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER OPENING $575.00
MUST BE OPENED BY 5/17/2024. REQUIRES 8 WEEK COMMITMENT. MAINTENANCE MUST BE COMPLETED WEEKLY.
ALL WATER AND LARGE DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE TOP OF THE COVER PRIOR TO YOUR SWIMMING POOL OPENING. WATER IN THE POOL MUST BE RAISED TO THE TOP OF THE SKIMMER FACEPLATE SO WE CAN VACUUM TO WASTE. THIS WILL HELP AVOID ADDITIONAL FEES.
THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
- SERVICE CALL FEE
- REMOVE AND FLAG FOLD THE SAFETY COVER
- PUT COVER IN STORAGE BAG
- LOWER DECK ANCHORS
- ADJUST AUTOCOVER
- REMOVE WINTER PLUGS IN POOL
- INSTALL HANDRAILS AND LADDERS
- INSTALL SKIMMER BASKETS
- INSTALL AND TEST LIGHTS
- ASSEMBLE AND START EQUIPMENT
- REPAIR MINOR LEAKS AT EQUIPMENT PAD
- TEST FIRE HEATER
- BACKWASH FILTER
- INITIAL VACUUM OF THE POOL
- RETURN TRIP FEE
- TOUCH UP VACUUM OF THE POOL
- TEST AND ADJUST WATER CHEMISTRY
- 2 TECHNICIANS x 2.5 HOURS TOTAL
- 4 GALLONS OF LIQUID CHLORINE
- 1 QT. OF ALGAECIDE
- 1 QT. OF METAL FREE
*ALL OTHER CHEMICALS REQUIRED BEYOND THE INITIAL TREATMENT WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL COST.
*ADDITIONAL LABOR FEES COULD APPLY IF THE PERMITTED TIME IS EXCEEDED OR IF ADDITIONAL VACUUMS ARE REQUIRED.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE OPENING
Autocover maintenance $350.00
THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
- Remove autocover lid
- Detach fabric from drum
- Inspect ropes, guides, sliders, and pulleys
- Lubricate any necessary components
- Adjust torque limiter
- Adjust ropes for even operation of cover
- Tighten all loose bolts and screws
- Reattach fabric to drum and install the lid
Autocover fabric treatment $400.00
THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
- Remove dirt and debris from cover
- Clean the cover using a cover cleaning product
- Rinse the cover using water
- Apply UV Protectant product
Attached water features
Attached water features such as - attached hot tub, fountains, deck jets, vanishing edge, solar system are completed on time and materials basis of $130 per hour per technician.
Sand Change
Recommended every 3 to 5 years. Sand Changes are completed on time and materials basis of $130 per hour per technician. Requires a $400 deposit.
THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
- Disassemble filter and plumbing
- Remove sand from filter
- Rinse and inspect laterals and HUB assembly
- Install sand and gravel
- Assemble filter and plumbing
- Backwash filter
- Remove and dispose of sand
Things to do before New Wave Pools LLC arrives to open your swimming pool.
- Have gate unlocked.
- Remove all water from the top of autocover or tarp cover.
- Raise water to the top of the skimmer faceplate for vacuuming purposes.
- Have a garden hose hooked up and the water turned on to the spigot.
- Have the breaker turned on inside the house for the equipment.
- Have any chemicals from last year out by the swimming pool (Chlorine Tablets, Algaecide, Clarifier, Metal Free, Bags of Salt, etc.).
- Have your skimmer baskets, backwash hose, handrails, bag for winter cover, and ladders out by the swimming pool.
At the opening of your swimming pool New Wave Pools LLC will complete the following.
- Remove the winter cover and put it in the bag, remove winterizing plugs, and lower deck anchors.
- Install the light, handrails, ladders, skimmer baskets, and add the initial dosage of chemicals to the swimming pool.
- Install plugs in equipment, attach backwash hose, prime pump, and flush antifreeze to waste.
- Test fire heater, fix minor leaks on equipment, (major leak repairs are subject to an additional charge) and backwash filter.
- If requested, vacuum pool to waste and broom towards main drain (a second touch up vacuuming may be needed).
After your swimming pool opening you should complete the following.
- Raise water level and vacuum swimming pool to waste to remove heavy debris, or vacuum to filter if there is light debris, backwashing afterwards.
- Brush the swimming pool frequently toward the bottom main drain, to keep smaller debris suspended, which allows the filter to remove the debris.
- Backwash the filter once you see an 8-10 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) increase on the pressure gauge, which is located on the filter. Do not backwash before the pressure raises 8-10 PSI. A partially dirty filter will help to remove fine particles in the water that cause cloudiness.
- When backwashing continue until the water in the sight glass or at the end of the backwash hose is clear and not cloudy (2 min).
- The swimming pool pump should run 24 hours a day, at the highest speed setting that the circulation pump offers, this will speed up the cleaning process. Continue this process until the swimming pool water is clear enough to see the face on a quarter, on the bottom of the pool. Once the water is clear the motor can be ramped down and the timers/automation turned on.
- If the water in the swimming pool does not start to clear up in a couple of days, schedule a sand change, the sand in the filter will need to be replaced (Recommended every 3 years).
- For swimming pools with cartridge filters, inspect/clean or replace the cartridge(s) if the water remains cloudy. • It is important to brush the swimming pool and keep a minimum free Chlorine level of 1 PPM (Parts per Million) to stop algae growth.
- Once the swimming pool is clean, and the free Chlorine level is adjusted to 1-2 PPM, then start adjusting the Total Alkalinity and pH levels. Starting with the Total Alkalinity, then adjusting the pH. Check the stabilizer (CYA) levels and add as needed. Chlorine generated pools (salt) are recommended to have a higher Stabilizer PPM level, see manufacturer's instruction book for recommendations.
- Salt should not be added to the pool until the water temperature is above 65 degrees. The controller will give a false low salt reading until the water reaches 65 degrees.
- Automatic swimming pool cleaners should not be used for the initial cleaning of the swimming pool, and should not be used in water below 65 degrees. The hoses are not as flexible in cold water, which will cause the cleaner to malfunction.
- If you have an autocover it is important to leave the cover open for 1 or 2 hours after adding chemicals to the swimming pool.
- If you have an autocover you must keep the autocover pump on the autocover at all times to prevent a DROWNING HAZARD, when the pool is not in use. The autocover pump removes water and relieves stress on the autocover material and tracks. If you fail to do so, the manufacturer’s warranty may be voided.
- If you have a mesh winter cover, leave it outside in the storage bag to dry for at least 2 days. Then store the mesh winter cover in a dry place. We recommend putting winter plugs inside the storage bag with the cover.