Nope! You do not need to be home for your scheduled pool opening. All we ask is that you ensure we have full access to your pool and backyard so our technicians can safely and efficiently perform the service. That includes unlocking gates and removing any obstructions in the work area. We’ve done thousands of openings for customers who aren’t home, and everything runs smoothly as long as we can get in. If there are any special instructions, you can leave us a note when you book. Sit back and let us get your pool summer-ready!

We’ve put together a full pool opening video to walk you through our entire process, from removing the cover to priming your pump and balancing your water, Crush Pools offers full opening services so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Visit the FAQ or service page to learn more about booking.

On average its 2 hours. However this ranges from pool to pool depending on size, cover and condition of the pool.

For tarp and water bag cover or a lock in cover. We come 2 times for a full pool opening. The first time 90% of the work is done but the water will be too low for us to start the pool system. We ask you to fill up the pool to the skimmer line, call us and then we will come back to start the system.

We charge an additional $195 for the attached spas. The reason being the system tends to be more complicated and so we have to take more time to ensure it is set up properly.

Of course! Just let our admin staff know when you book the appointment and they will add a note to your file.

Of course! Just make sure your water level is halfway up the skimmer line before we arrive.

Unfortunately it’s really hard for us to give an exact time of when we will be at your house. This is because we never know how long a pool will take to open until we get there! What we can do is send you an email the day before letting you know where you are on our list for the day and roughly what time we will be there at.

We like to assure our customers that our pool openings include pretty much everything to get you set up for the summer! The full list of what is included can be found on our swimming pool opening page.

We have a full blog post outlining when you should open your pool. For the short and sweet answer usually one week in advance of when you plan to use it is best! If you have a safety cover – open it as soon as possible. Leaving your pool closed for too long will cause the water to go green and may take weeks to get clear again.

We recommend our customers let the water circulate for a few days after opening the pool before taking their water into a pool store to be tested. You can bring your water sample into our store we offer FREE pool water testing. We are located at 380 Dundas Street E Oakville. 

Our crew members usually work very late into the evening to make sure everyones pool is opened on time so unfortunately they can not spend extra time to explain the system to you. However, we do offer a Pool School where one of our lead techs will come out to your house for an hour and answer any questions you have about your pool!

Sure! We allow on-site payment for closings and openings, which many customers find convenient. That said, we still ask for a valid credit card number when you book the service to secure your appointment. Life happens, plans change, emergencies come up, or maybe you get last-minute concert tickets, and we need a way to keep your booking organized in case you’re no longer available. Your card won’t be charged unless the appointment is missed or canceled late. We aim to keep the process flexible for you while also protecting our team’s time and schedule. If you have questions, just reach out.