Pool Closings

As pool season winds down, proper closing is essential to protect your pool from winter damage. Let our expert service teams handle it with Pool Closing Packages and a Pool Closing Form for a quick, stress-free process.

Prefer to DIY? Stop by our stores in Frederick & Smithsburg Maryland for all the supplies you need, plus FREE water testing and FREE safety cover measurements & quotes! View our Pool Closing Tips​​

Our trained service teams for Frederick and Washington counties are certified service technicians by the Pool and Hot Tub Professionals Association. MHIC 126059

Includes:
– 2 service visits
– Vacuum pool
– Drain pool to proper level
– Drain pump(s), heater & filters
– Blow out skimmer & return lines, add antifreeze
– Balance chemicals & add winterizing chemicals
– Install winter cover & patch holes if needed
– Clean pool deck
– Fully acid clean filter at company store – Sand, DE or Cartridge
– Clean salt cell
– Chlorine floater
– Full pool cleaner tune up (parts additional)
– 2 Winter visits (Dec. & Mar.) including chemical treatment or adjusting water level if needed
– Reserves position for opening Spring 2025

*Due to condition of winter cover, pool surface and mother nature. Premium Closing does not guarantee a clear pool in the spring, but should provide a much easier opening.

Includes:
– One service visit
– Vacuum pool
– Drain pool to proper level
– Drain pump(s), heater & filter
– Blow out skimmer and return lines, add antifreeze
– Balance the water
– Add winterizing chemicals
– Install winter cover
– Rinse DE or Cartridge filters & leave poolside for customer
– Chlorine floater

Includes:
– One service visit
– Vacuum pool
– Drain pool to proper level
– Drain pump(s), heater & filter
– Balance the water
– Add winterizing chemicals
– Install winter cover
– Rinse DE or Cartridge filters & leave poolside for customer
– Chlorine floater

DIY services do not carry any warranty against freeze thaw damage as PP&P is not performing a complete closing.

Installation of Winter Cover – $200

Replacement of damaged anchors & springs will be done as needed to uphold the safety feature of your winter cover and will be an additional charge.

Winterize Pump & Filter, Blow Lines & Plug – $260

The neater you close your pool, the easier it is to open!

• Close late September or October to prevent a fall algae bloom that will only worsen in spring and stain your pool surface.
• If you must close early, retreat your pool with closing chemicals by November 1st.
• Balance all chemicals properly before adding winter chemicals.
• Vacuum pool and remove all debris before closing.
• Add winter algaecide upon closing and again in late Feb/early March to stay algae free.
• Fill water tubes for winter covers only 2/3 full to avoid freeze damage and rolling in winds.
• Use approximately ½ gallon of pool antifreeze per skimmer (more is acceptable).
• Use filter cleaner to cleanse sand, grids and cartridges of oils, dirt and bugs before draining water.
• Water should be lowered to approx. 4” below skimmer surface, or below return line on above ground pools.
• Do not plug the skimmer of an above ground pool.