Professional Pool Opening Service in Ottawa

Looking for a reliable pool opening service in Ottawa? Let our local experts handle the heavy lifting to get your swimming pool summer-ready today.

Why Choose Our Pool Opening Service in Ottawa?

GET YOUR INGROUND POOL READY FOR THE SUMMER

LET US HANDLE THE HEAVY LIFTING

Opening your swimming pool for the summer can be a daunting task, which is why most homeowners in Kanata and Nepean choose to leave it to the professionals. Ottawa Valley Pools offers affordable, expert pool opening solutions throughout the Ottawa area.

The most challenging part of the process is removing the winter cover. This involves pumping off stagnant water and clearing organic debris that accumulated on the cover during the long Ottawa winter, followed by cleaning and storing the cover safely.

After the cover is removed, our technicians remove all winterizing equipment, including foam rope, gizmos, and expansion plugs. We ensure your system is transitioned properly from its winter state.

During the opening process, we reinstall all pool deck equipment, such as ladders or diving boards. We then reassemble and activate your filtration system (carefully inspecting for leaks) and start up all other vital equipment including pumps, heaters, and salt systems (provided the water level has reached operating height).

Once the pool is open and filled, we can provide water chemistry balancing for a fee. Please note that chemicals are not included in the standard price since every pool in the Ottawa Valley requires a unique amount of balancing agents, making flat-rate pricing for chemicals impossible.

If you would like a maintenance package you can visit the maintenance page for more details.

Salt bags can be delivered during your scheduled opening at a reduced cost when booked in advance.

WE ARE NOT OPENING ABOVE GROUND POOLS

Starter Package
Basic Package
Safety cover
Tarp Removal
Extras

Starter Opening Package: $229.99 +HST

All Pool Openings Include:

Reassemble the pool pump, pool filter, pool chlorinator, or anything else.
Install swimming pool deck equipment (ladders, lights and diving boards).
Remove pool plugs.
Evaluate pool water circulation. (if possible)
Check pool ladder bumpers, pressure gauge, return jets, baskets and replace if necessary.
Evaluate pool maintenance equipment (vacuum head, vacuum hose, wall brush, leaf skimmer, vacuum pole) and offer suggestions or replacement if necessary.
Evaluate solar blanket
Visual leak inspection only (if possible)
Filling the pool with the garden hose (if possible)
Start-up Equipment (if possible)

Customers Responsibility:

Customer is responsible to raise the pool water level to skimmer height if needed.
Customer is responsible to add opening chemical kit to pool water
Customer is responsible for removing winter cover (if necessary).

Bronze Opening Package: $299.99 +HST

Includes Everything from the Starter Package Plus:

Premium Pool Opening Kit
Salt Cell Cleaning (if needed)
Scrub Pool Walls and Floor (does not include cleaning/vacuuming the pool, only to loosen dirt and algae off the liner/walls)

Why our pool opening kit is better:

We use real chlorine in our kits vs non-chlorine solutions in kits
We use maximum strength algaecide to effectively kill algae built up over winter. Ours includes 60% algaecide vs 40% algaecide in kits
We use a powerful stain and scale to remove metals from the water built up over the winter

Silver Opening Package: $399.99 +HST

Includes Everything from the Bronze Package Plus:

Safety Cover Removal:

Start the garden hose to fill the pool
Fold safety cover and let dry
Safety cover anchors secured

Gold Opening Package: $519.99 +HST

Includes Everything from the Bronze Package Plus:

Winter Tarp and Water Bags Removal

(includes removal of leaves which are left at end of driveway in a yard bag, no more messy wet leaves to deal with!)

Winter Cover Removal Includes:

Start the garden hose to fill the pool
Option to pump clean water back under the pool cover
Pump dirty water to street
Empty and roll winter pool cover water bags
Discard broken water bags
Place leaves at end of driveway in yard bags
Folding the winter pool cover and placing it to dry.

Cover Removal Tips

For an amazingly clean pool/cover try using liquid chlorine on top of your pool cover to keep the algae away
Using chlorine on your cover will allow you to pump the clean water back under your pool cover, thus saving on your water bill. Once the clean water is pumped under you can remove the leaves and other large debris.

Extras that might apply during the opening and will be an added cost to the opening price. These include:

Second aquagenie skimmer $25
Spillover spa $75
Solar Heater $75
Pressure Gauge $8
Return Fitting $5 – $15
Pump or Filter plugs $5- $15
Salt Bags $12/each
Cartridge Filter Wash $30
Minor repairs to ensure proper and safe operation of the pool

Expert Pool Opening Services Across Ottawa & Surrounding Communities

Ottawa Valley Pools provides professional pool opening solutions throughout Ottawa and the surrounding areas. As the preferred choice for seasonal startups and maintenance, our experienced technicians serve:

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to open my pool in Ottawa?

Most homeowners in the Ottawa area aim for late April or early May. Opening early helps prevent algae growth as the weather warms up, ensuring your water is crystal clear by the time swimming weather arrives.

Do you provide services for above-ground pools?

No, we specialize exclusively in inground swimming pool openings and maintenance.

Are balancing chemicals included in the flat rate?

No. Because each pool has unique chemical requirements, we charge for water balancing separately to ensure you only pay for exactly what your pool needs.

Can you deliver salt during the opening?

Yes! We offer salt bag delivery at a reduced cost when booked alongside your opening service.

What are my responsibilities before the technicians arrive?

To ensure a smooth opening, please have all pool related plugs available, and access such as unlocked gates. If you have not booked a cover removal package, please ensure the winter cover is removed before our technicians arrive, and raise the pool water level to the skimmer height and ensure opening chemical kits are added to the pool.

Local Pool Experts

Serving the Entire Ottawa Region

Our local team is dedicated to keeping backyards across the Ottawa Valley crystal clear. We understand the specific water chemistry and environmental factors unique to our region, ensuring your pool stays in peak condition all season long.

Visit Our Pool Store

1501 Sieveright Ave Unit 7, Ottawa, ON K1T 1M5, Canada

We have many packages to suit your needs and budget

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