Pool Openings

Turn your backyard into the ultimate summer escape with a sparkling, crystal-clear pool! Ensure a hassle-free pool season by trusting Pools, Patios & Porches for all your pool service needs. From pool openings to pool maintenance, we’ve got you covered—so you can relax and enjoy every swim.
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Our trained service teams for Frederick and Washington counties are certified service technicians by the Pool and Hot Tub Professionals Association. MHIC 126059

Complete Pool Opening – 2 Visits
$799 including chemicals*
– After May 17: $890

First visit:
– remove & fold winter cover, put in storage bag & leave on deck to dry unless noted with order
– activate pump & filter equipment
– add necessary chemicals to balance water chemistry & begin clearing pool brushing, vacuuming & leaf removal start heater & test fire only
– if cleaning required, customer will be notified & additional charges will apply
– install deck equipment
– install strainer baskets & return eyeballs
– notation of any repairs

Second visit:
– vacuum & brush pool if needed
– recheck water chemistry
– backwash filter if needed
– inspect equipment
– brush off pool deck

*Chemicals not included are sanitizers & salt.
Bold items: Only PPP includes these services with opening – all others charge extra.

1 Visit
$599 including chemicals*
– After May 17: $675

– remove & fold winter cover, put in storage bag & left on pool deck to dry unless noted with order
– activate pump & filter equipment
– add necessary chemicals to balance water chemistry & begin clearing pool brushing, vacuuming & leaf removal start heater
– install deck equipment
– notation of any repairs

No second visit, regardless of water condition.
*Chemicals not included are sanitizers & salt.
Bold items: Only PPP includes these services with opening – all others charge extra.

1 Visit
$475 including chemicals*
– After May 17: $540

– remove & fold winter cover, put in storage bag & left on pool deck to dry unless noted with order
– activate pump and filter equipment
– add necessary chemicals to balance water chemistry & begin clearing pool
– skim debris from top of pool
– brush pool
– notation of any repairs

No vacuuming.
No leaf removal from bottom of pool.
No installation of ladders or rails.

Pool Cover Care
– Remove debris and excess water from solid pool cover before removing.
– Clean, dry, fold and properly store the cover to avoid any damage

Pool Equipment
– Remove winterizing plugs, gizzmos and replace filter and pump drain plugs.
– Reconnect and perform any maintenance on all equipment.
– Lubricate o-rings, gaskets and hardware.
– Reattach any ladders, hand rails and other accessories.
– Add 5 gallon bucket of water to front of pump to prime system.
– Do not start heaters or generators until water temperature is at least 65-degrees.

Pool Cleaning
– Skim or scoop out any large debris from surface and bottom. Do NOT use automatic pool cleaner for heavy debris.
– If you have excess water in your pool, vacuum to waste (sand and DE filters) until water level is at skimmer functioning level.
– Brush floors and walls thoroughly.
– Allow your filtration system to run overnight before checking chemistry.

Pool Water Care
– Measure water chemistry with test strips.
– When balancing water, total alkalinity should be addressed first.
– Test calcium hardness and add if necessary.
– Add shock to remove bacteria and contaminants. PPP can recommend dosage.
– Wait 24 to 48 hours after shocking to add algaecide.

Visit Our Store
– After 24 hours of your system running, bring water sample to PPP for testing.
– Pick up your chemicals, poles, nets or baskets to maintain your pool for the season.
– Early bird discount on chemicals runs February until March.