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Pool Opening Services

Opening Pools with Precision Backed By Elevated Expert Care

Relax Into the Season with a Premier Pool Opening Experience

Our pool opening services are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to choose the level of support that best aligns with your preferences. Whether you're looking for a standard opening or a more comprehensive service, our team is here to ensure every detail is handled with precision and care.

Effortless Pool Openings, Backed by 30+ Years of Expertise

Elevate Your Pool Experience with Professional, Detail-Driven Service

For over three decades, we've been trusted by homeowners who expect more. Our pool opening service is designed for those who value professionalism, precision, and a seamless start to the swim season. Whether you're preparing for a quiet retreat or hosting poolside gatherings, our team handles every detail so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Luxury-Level Service for a Flawless Start To Your Pool Season

Why Choose Us?

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Certified for Safety & Expert Care

  • 30+ Years of Trusted Experience in premium pool care and seasonal openings
     
  • Certified Pool Operators (CPO®) on every job—ensuring safe, expert handling of your equipment and water care
     
  • Detail-Oriented Service with a commitment to quality and consistency
     
  • Tailored for Luxury Homes: We understand high-end systems and deliver service that meets elevated expectations

Bringing Premium Pool Expertise to Your Neighborhood

Our service area includes McHenry County, Lake County, Kane County and Parts of Cook County

  • Woodstock
  • Union
  • Marengo
  • Crystal Lake
  • Algonquin
  • Lake In the Hills
  • Cary
  • Barrington
  • Lakewood
  • Bull Valley
  • McHenry
  • and more

Pool Openings for Above Ground Pools, Hybrid Pools, and Inground Pools

Comprehensive Pool Opening Services with Optional Add-Ons

Comprehensive Care, Customized for You

Our professional pool opening service is designed to simplify the start of your swim season with expert care and attention to detail. Every opening includes a thorough process to ensure your pool is clean, safe, and ready to enjoy.


Our standard opening service includes:

  • Water pumped from cover, cover removal, rinse & fold
  • Automatic covers are lightly rinsed, retracted and cover condition is assessed to check for tears or winter damage
  • Winter plugs removed, skimmers cleaned, baskets & jets installed
  • Ladders, lights, handrails & fill lines installed
  • Above ground pools | equipment system is connected to the pool & prepared for start-up
  • In ground pools | equipment systems started when possible

              (main drain only)

  • Pool heaters are prepared for start-up & pilot light is lit 

              (when applicable)

  • Pool water tested & basic start-up chemicals added
  • Vacuuming of pool (when water is clear)

Tailored Pool Opening Services to Suit Your Needs

Add-On Services

Filter Sand Change

Heater Inspection + Cleaning

Heater Inspection + Cleaning

Refresh filtration media for optimal system performance. Recommended every 3-5 seasons.

Heater Inspection + Cleaning

Heater Inspection + Cleaning

Heater Inspection + Cleaning

Inspection of your heater and cleaning of your heater to ensure its efficacy and safety for the season 

Cartridge Filter Cleaning

Heater Inspection + Cleaning

Cartridge Filter Cleaning

Remove built-up from your cartridge filter with a cleaning and de-greasing service for improved water clarity and circulation

Slide Start-up

Salt System Calibration + Salt Cell Cleaning

Cartridge Filter Cleaning

Ensure your pool slide is ready for safe summer fun. We inspect, flush, and test your slide’s water lines for smooth performance and optimal flow.

Water Feature Start-up

Salt System Calibration + Salt Cell Cleaning

Salt System Calibration + Salt Cell Cleaning

From sheer descents to bubblers and fountains, we get your water features flowing beautifully—checked, cleaned, and fully operational.

Salt System Calibration + Salt Cell Cleaning

Salt System Calibration + Salt Cell Cleaning

Salt System Calibration + Salt Cell Cleaning

We test and fine-tune your salt chlorine generator and restore peak performance with a salt cell cleaning to remove scale buildup and ensure effective chlorination

Book Your Pool Opening with Ease

Complete Your Opening Forms Online

Skip the paperwork and streamline your pool opening with our convenient online contract system. Whether you're on your phone, tablet, or computer, you can easily fill out and submit your pool opening details in just a few minutes.


Our digital form ensures your preferences are clearly communicated, helping us deliver a personalized and efficient opening tailored to your needs. Select your top three preferred dates, choose any add-on services you’d like, and submit your details in minutes. Once received, our team will review your request and follow up to confirm your scheduled service date.


Relax—we’ll take it from here.
Complete your online contract today and let our experienced team take care of the rest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to us on our contact page or call 847-854-7767

 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We recommend booking your opening 2–4 weeks in advance, especially in spring when availability fills quickly. Early scheduling ensures your preferred date and avoids delays.


Not necessarily. If we have access to your pool area and equipment, our technicians can complete the service without anyone home. We’ll communicate in advance and follow up with a detailed summary.


Yes! We offer a variety of add-on services like sand changes, heater or salt cell cleanings, filter cleaning, and pool vacuuming. Our online contract system allows you to add these services on to your opening when you book.


We’ll inspect and start up your pool heater as part of the opening if you have a heater. We also recommend opting in for the add-on service of the heater inspection and cleaning to support the longevity of your heater. If diagnostics or repairs are needed, we’ll provide recommendations and options.


When you complete our  your opening contract from our online system there is a section that will ask for access information regarding access codes, gate locks, cover locks, cover keys and pool house keys to ensure our technicians can access your yard, pool, and equipment the day of your pool opening.


If our technicians cannot access your pool due to locked gates, locked covers, or pets the visit will be subject to a no-access fee. To avoid this, please ensure the pool and equipment area is accessible and your pets are inside when our technicians arrive. Our online opening contract system will request information regarding pool and hot tub access ie: gate codes, autocover codes,  location of cover keys, locations of pool house/equipment shed keys etc to ensure our technicians have the information needed to access the pool and equipment on the day of opening service.


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Inspections + Assessments

Whether you're a new pool or spa owner, need a second opinion, or are looking at a potential purchase, our certified technicians offer comprehensive inspections and system assessments. We evaluate equipment functionality, overall condition, and provide expert recommendations to ensure your pool or spa is safe, efficient, and ready for enjoyment.

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Professional Pool + Spa Experts Serving McHenry County + surrounding areas for over 30 years

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