Pool opening and closing service

Homeowners who handle weekly care themselves but want the technical opening and closing done properly, plus small condo or townhouse complexes.

Flat fee per opening or closing, with add-ons for green-pool cleanups, equipment checks and cover repairs.

• Knowledge of pool pumps, filters and plumbing
• Water chemistry basics
• Physical strength for heavy covers
• Booking and scheduling around weather

• Commercial general liability insurance
• Improper winterizing can cause costly freeze damage, so check coverage for errors
• Demand is concentrated in a few weeks, so cap bookings to protect quality
• Check municipal licence rules and chemical transport rules in your province
• Income is highly seasonal, so consider pairing with another winter service

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your equipment, chemicals and insurance. Check commercial general liability insurance and any chemical transport rules in your province when budgeting.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many jobs you book. Demand is concentrated in a few weeks and income is highly seasonal, so consider pairing it with another winter service.

Check commercial general liability insurance, including coverage for errors, since improper winterizing can cause costly freeze damage. Also check municipal licence rules and chemical transport rules in your province.