Schedule Pool Opening & Closing

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New CustomerReturning Customer

Please select which service(s) you are interested in* Pool OpeningPool Closing

Preferred Opening Week or Closing Week

Summerize*

(Please select two different weeks)

First Choice*

Second Choice*

Winterize*

(Please select two different weeks)

First Choice*

Second Choice*

Pool Type*

Cover Type*

Pool or Spa?*

Select Pool Opening Package*

Includes: Removal of cover, Re-assembly of filter and pump, Removal of all winterizing plugs. Start-up of filter, pump and motor, and automatic cleaner pump. Initial Charge of D.E. Assembly and installation of all removed accessories, such as directional fittings, ladders, rails, and diving boards. Start-Up Chemicals included. All accessories and parts should be made available and in plain sight. The cover must be free of leaves, or additional charges apply!

Solid safety cover + $75.00

Do you have a solid safety cover?* + $75.00

Solid cover & water tubes + $85.00

Do you have a solid cover & water tubes?* + $85.00

Cover must be pumped off and free of leaves, or additional charges will apply!*

Heater +$25.00

Inspect & Start heater. A time limit of 15 minutes will apply, additional time and or parts will be charged accordingly.

Attached Spa +$25.00

Remove Winter Plugs, reinstall jets, reset valves.

(No Cover Removal, customer must have the cover off of the pool. $125.00 charge if not removed) Includes: Assembly of filter and pump. Removal of all winterizing plugs. Start-up of filter, pump and motor, and automatic cleaner pump. Initial Charge of D.E. Assembly and installation of all removed accessories, such as directional fittings, ladders, rails, and diving boards. All accessories and parts should be made available and in plain sight. Please select below if you would like us to add start-up chemicals.

Start-up Chemicals (Shock, Algaecide, Stain/Scale) + $62.22

Heater +$35.00

Heater +$35.00 Inspect & Start heater. A time limit of 15 minutes will apply, additional time and or parts will be charge accordingly.

Attached Spa +$35.00

Attached Spa +$35.00 Remove Winter Plugs, reinstall jets, reset valves

Select Pool Closing Package*

Blow Lines: We will blow and plug all underground lines, to prevent freeze damage & winterize filter. $210.00

Do you have a spa or water features attached? (i.e., Spa, Waterfall, Slide etc.)

YesNo

What Type: +$40.00ea

Do you have more then one pump? (i.e., booster pump) +$40.00

Is the pool a concrete pool?

Yes +100No

It is the customers responsibility to have the water level at the proper level. If the level is not lowered, we you will have to be rescheduled when our schedule allows and there will be a charge of $25.00 for the crew travel time. We are not responsible for tile damage over the winter.

Remove handrails/ladders/diving boards (placed by poolside) $30.00

If you do not choose removal of rails/boards/ladders, and they are not removed upon our arrival we will charge a fee of $30.00 for us to remove and place by pool side.

Clean D.E. Filter, Cartridge or backwash Sand Filter $75.00 Type of filter

Winterize Heater $30.00

Install existing cover (chose one) Pool cover will NOT be installed if not readily available by the pool.

Mesh Safety Cover $125.00Solid Safety Cover $125.00Solid cover with bags/blocks $180.00

CLOSING CHEMICALS

Poolife Closing Chemicals +$69.96

1-Algaecide, 1-Stain & Scale preventive & 2 Gallons of liquid chlorine

COMPLETE WINTERIZATION INCLUDES:

Installation of existing cover. Needs to be out and available before crew arrives

What kind of cover do you have?

Mesh Safety Cover (included)Solid Safety Cover +$75.00Solid with waterbags +85.00

Blow and plug all underground lines. Prevents freeze damage.

Filter, Pump(s) and motor. Equipment will be drained and have drain plugs removed. D.E. & Cartridge filters will be opened and cleaned. Sand filters will be backwashed. Loosen salt cell unions.

Do you have a second pump? (i.e., booster pump)

YES + $30.00No

Heater will be turned off and winterized. (if equipped)

We will add closing chemicals. 1 Algaecide, 1 Stain & Scale Preventative, 2-Gal Liquid Chlorine

Ladder, handrails, and diving board will be removed. All ladders/diving boards/handrails will be placed by pool side.

Do you want your diving board removed?

YESNo

Additional Features, Charges and Discounts:

Do you have a concrete pool?

YES + 100.00NO

IF YES -Water level must be 6-8 inches below tile (to prevent cracks from freezing water) before the crew arrives.It is the customers responsibility to have the water level at the proper level. If the level is not lowered, we you will have to be rescheduled when our schedule allows and there will be a charge of $25.00 for the crew travel time. We are not responsible for tile damage over the winter.

Is there a spa attached to your pool?

YES + $30.00eaNo

What kind of water features does your pool have?* No Water FeaturesWaterfallBubblersTanning LedgesDeck JetsDiving BoardSlideOther

Did Gritz Pools build your pool?*

Would you like to be texted, emailed, or called the day before the service?*

Additional Instructions

General Conditions – Opening/Closing Contracts

We will notify you by email, phone, or text message the day before the service is going to be done.
We will make every effort to schedule your pool opening/closing during the week you indicate; however, we are limited to a relatively small period of time in which to complete very high volumes of work. All work is scheduled on a first come first serve basis.
Water and electricity must be available upon the crew’s arrival. All equipment and accessories must be by the pool area, this includes the pool cover at closing. We will fold the cover at the opening and the cover MUST REMAIN as we fold it. This is crucial for a timely closing. Any conditions not being met, and our crew must return to complete the opening/closing there will be a $25.00 service charge. We do not clean the pool when we open/close it.
Remember when the contract is filled out to include all water features such as waterfall, slide, deck jets, attached spa, solid covers. There is an additional charge, and you will be billed if you did not complete the contract correctly.
All questions/complaints must be reported to our office within 3 business days of the service date.
All customer accounts must be current in order to receive any discounts. There will be a 1 1⁄2% finance charge per month for any past due balances over 30 days.
Customers do not need to be home at the time of service as long as all the necessary equipment, water, electricity, and accessories are by the pool.
We are not responsible for delays due to weather or ground conditions.
We will contact you ONE day prior to the closing service date.

I agree to all terms and conditions.

By marking this box you agree to all terms and conditions.

Thank you for your continued business with Gritz Pools & Spas! We hope you make lasting memories in your backyard!

New CustomerReturning Customer

Please select which service(s) you are interested in* Summerize PoolWinterize PoolWeekly Maintenance

Preferred Opening Week or Closing Week

Summerize*

(Please select two different weeks)

First Choice*

Second Choice*

Winterize*

(Please select two different weeks)

First Choice*

Second Choice*

Pool Type*

Cover Type*

Additional Summerizing Services:

Select for more information on these available services.

Rinse Cartridges

(halfway through season)

Heater Tune-Up

(gas only) see description for important information on warranty

Rinse Salt Cell

(halfway through season)

Fold Cover

Same Services as Last Year

Additional Winterizing Services:

Winterizing Power Vacuum / Leaf Rake

Power Vacuum / Leaf Rake

(we will automatically power / vacuum and leaf rake pool)

Anti-Pest Control

Replacement Cartridges

Zinc Anode

Winterizing Rinse Salt Cell

Rinse Salt Cell

Same Services as Last Year

Weekly Maintenance

Select Your Pool Size*

Same as Last Year

Additional Instructions

Thank you for your continued business with Gritz Pools & Spas! We hope you make lasting memories in your backyard!

Summerizing

Connection of ladder, rails, heater, slide, fill line, pool cleaning line, eyeballs, baskets, removal of cover and add shock and chlorine. NOT INCLUDED: additional balance chemicals and start-up salt are billed separately.

IF your pool is opened from 3/1 – 4/30 and you are on weekly WE GUARANTEE your pool WILL be ready for Memorial Day!
IF you choose to open your pool AFTER 5/1 we CANNOT guarantee your pool will be ready for Memorial Day.

Winterizing

Winterizing your filter system, heater, fill line from accessible water source to pool fixtue, and cleaner line; installing cover on your existing anchors; adding winter chemicals to water; blow out all lines, plugs, add, antifreeze, removing ladder and lowering the water level. We will call 24 hours in advance to re-confirm. We schedule on a first come first serve basis. If you are on weekly maintenance we will continue until the week before closing.

*We will automatically leaf rake/vacuum your pool at the winterize unless you check that you DO NOT want this service.

Power Vacuum / Leaf Rake

(at opening for pools NOT requiring a power wash) NOT included with summerize and is billed hourly.

We will attempt to power vacuum at time of your summerize. If not, we will return to power vacuum. May need to return multiple times before your pool is ready for swimming.

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Motor Warranty

(For Weekly Service Customers Only and must be consistent from installation)

Warranty covers the cost of a replacement electric motor for your pool pump due to wear or aging.

NOT INCLUDED: Labor, electrical cords or plugs, seals, impellers, motors damaged by running dry, flood damage, or motors damaged by other factors beyond our control, i.e., other than normal deterioration and aging. This optional coverage is effective following manufacturer’s warranty for new pool motors.

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Pump / Clean / Powerwash

Drain the entire pool. Remove any debris, and power wash the walls and floor. Full day required and must be done BEFORE MID APRIL. This service is necessary if your pool is stained or if the water is extremely murky at summerize. It is recommended that ANY POOL MARBLEDUSTED last season have this service. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to contact the local town hall and require a permit if needed to pump water off your property. For areas where it is illegal to pump to the street, a cover pump package can be purchased so we can slowly drain the water from the pool onto your property. Pump, clean, & power wash is not guaranteed to remove all stains/mottling. It is also recommended when your pool does not clear after multiple power vacuum visits.

Prices increase after April 15th. CALL OFFICE FOR PRICING.

Hydrosand

This service is for pool under 5 years old that need a smoothing out from the wear and tear over the years. NOT made to replace a new marble dust if needed. NOT recommended for pools over 5 years old. Full day minimum required and must be done before APRIL or after JUNE. (Must be done in conjunction with PCA)

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Rinse Cartridges

(ONLY cartridge filters) Rinse the cartridges in ALL filters to ensure proper filtering and reduce use of electric.

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Heater Tune-Up

Gritz Pools & Spas will not be responsible for any damage to any heater unless it is tuned up annually. Any and all warranties on pool heaters are null and void unless they have had an annual tune-up. Customer or Gas company provider is responsible for providing adequate gas pressure to all heaters. Hi-E Heaters require a more extensive tune-up and parts. Additional labor cost plus air filter and lime stone gravel will be added to the cost of the standard tune-up.

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Rinse Salt Cell

Half way through the season, it prevents salt system failures throughout the busiest time of year.

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Autocover Maintenance

Required for all pools that have an auto cover.

Since we now make it mandatory to perform this maintenance BEFORE we go out to do a service call on any cover, it is best to schedule it in conjunction with the summerization of the pool rather than wait until there is a problem.

Package #1 Includes:
* 14 Point inspection for potential problems * Lubricate all grease fittings * Clean out tracks * Clean out debris from deck mounted system * Rinse off chemical build-up * Adjust Drum and Mechanism * Adjust Clutch (where applicable) * Replace damaged parts under MFG Warranty.

Package #2 Includes:
* 14 Point inspection for potential problems * Lubricate all grease fittings * Clean out tracks * Clean out debris from deck mounted system * Rinse off chemical build-up * Adjust Drum and Mechanism * Adjust Clutch (where applicable) * Mechanism Housing cleaning * Clear all accessible drains * Replace damaged parts under MFG Warranty.

Package #3 Includes:
* 14 Point inspection for potential problems * Lubricate all grease fittings * Clean out tracks * Clean out debris from deck mounted system * Rinse off chemical build-up * Adjust Drum and Mechanism * Adjust Clutch (where applicable) * Mechanism Housing cleaning * Clear all accessible drains * Fabric cleaning * Replace damaged parts under MFG Warranty.

* Please note that to complete these maintenances your pool must be summerized and at the proper water height.

To take advantage of the discount price, you may have to move your summerizing up to a Mid March.

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Cover Storage

We will store your winter mesh cover in our facility for you and schedule any repairs needed during that time

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Power Vacuum / Leaf Rake

(NOT included in winter package) additional charge is billed hourly

We will automatically leaf rake your pool at winterize. Typically, ½ hour of leaf-raking is all that is necessary if weekly maintenance is performed up until your winterizing week. If you elect to stop service more than 7 days before your closing, it can take longer.

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Anti-Pest Control

ALL NATURAL CHEMICAL added to your heater tray to help prevent pests from nesting over the winter and eating the insides of the heaters, cover bags, Jandy panels, etc.

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Replacement Cartridges

Save $$$ on cartridges when we install them at winterize.

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Zinc Anode

The in-line zinc anode is attached to the bonding wire, thereby helps protect all metal parts (heaters, lights, rails, etc.) from galvanic corrosion. Zinc anodes will sacrifice themselves and corrode before all other metals in the pool. Zinc anodes need to be replaced approximately every season.

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Rinse Salt Cell

Don’t let your cell sit all winter, rinse now and start the season off with a clean cell to generate chlorine efficiently.

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