Schedule Pool Opening & Closing

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    Preferred Opening Week

    Preferred Closing Week

    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!

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

    Inspect & Start heater. A time limit of 15 minutes will apply, additional time and or parts will be charged accordingly.
    Remove Winter Plugs, reinstall jets, reset valves.

    (No Cover Removal, customer must have the cover off of the pool. $200.00 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.

    +$40.00ea

    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 $50.00 for the crew travel time. We are not responsible for tile damage over the winter.

    If you do not choose removal of rails/boards/ladders, and they are not removed upon our arrival we will charge a fee of $35.00 for us to remove and place by pool side.

    CLOSING CHEMICALS

    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

    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.

    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.

    Additional Features, Charges and Discounts:

    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.

    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.

    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, 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 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 and removing ladder. 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.

    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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    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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