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Pool Closing and Winterizing El Paso, TX. After another fantastic swimming season, it's time to plan your swimming pool for the winter. To ensure your swimming pool is prepared to survive the harsh winter months, let Pro Pool Builder close your pool and give you peace of mind throughout the winter.
Swimming pool closing services include:
Inground Pool Closing Equipment
Duck Plug System Inground Pool Closing
Duck Plug With Safety Cover Inground Pool Closing
The Importance of a Winter Pool Cover
A winter pool cover serves as your pool’s first line of defense when colder weather arrives. By covering your pool, you shield it from falling leaves, branches, and the inevitable accumulation of windblown debris, which makes spring cleanup much easier. The cover also helps keep critters—be it raccoons, squirrels, or the neighbor’s curious cat—firmly out, preserving your pool’s cleanliness and preventing unintended visitors.
But there’s more to it than just keeping things tidy. A quality winter cover forms a barrier that greatly reduces the risk of accidents, especially if you have young children or pets in the area. It also helps protect your water from the damage caused by freezing temperatures and harsh conditions, giving you peace of mind all season long. With the cover securely in place, you know your pool is safe, clean, and ready for another season when warm weather returns.
Winter Pool Safety Covers and Their Features
When it comes to protecting your pool through the winter, selecting the right safety cover is essential. There are a variety of winter pool safety covers available, each offering unique benefits for your peace of mind:
Mesh Safety Covers: Lightweight and durable, mesh covers allow water to drain through while keeping debris, leaves, and large particles out of your pool. They’re easy to install and store and provide strong winter protection without sagging from accumulated water.
Solid Safety Covers: If you want to block out all sunlight, dirt, and debris, solid safety covers are the choice for you. These covers prevent water and debris from entering your pool entirely and are excellent for preventing algae growth during the off-season. Many solid covers come with pumps to prevent water accumulation on top.
Hybrid Safety Covers: Combining both mesh and solid features, hybrid covers let some water pass through while still blocking most debris. This option provides a good balance between easy maintenance and thorough protection.
Custom-Fitted Covers: For pools with unique shapes or decking, custom safety covers ensure a snug, secure fit—maximizing safety and minimizing the risk of gaps or movement.
Need a hand figuring out which cover best meets your needs? We can help you choose the right fit and take care of installation, so you can be sure your pool stays safe and sound all winter long.
Pool Heater Maintenance
Chemicals for Winter Algae Prevention
To keep your pool pristine throughout the colder months, we apply a blend of winterizing chemicals specifically designed to combat algae growth. This includes reputable products such as algaecide to target algae spores, as well as a proper dose of pool shock like calcium hypochlorite or sodium dichlor to eliminate any lingering organic contaminants. In addition, we use pool stabilizers (cyanuric acid) to help maintain residual chlorine levels, ensuring long-lasting protection until spring.
These treatments create an inhospitable environment for algae while helping maintain clear, balanced water all winter long, so your pool is ready for a fresh start when swimming season returns.
Much of this topic will depend on your personal interests, the weather and your pool equipment. As a reference, we tell our customers the best time to close your In-Ground after the long weekend in September.
Keep in mind to arrange your dates of operation between 10 September and 20 October.
At Pro Pool Builder we use specialized techniques and equipment to winterize your pool, pipes and equipment properly.
Our highly skilled professionals are responsible for all seasonal activities, including cleaning leaves and vacuum, draining and decreasing pool water levels, applying the necessary chemicals and skimmer safety devices and installing your cover tightly to avoid debris entering and damaging your liner.
Service Areas for Inground Pool Closings
Our professional inground pool closing and winterizing services are available throughout the North Shore and Western Suburbs of the Chicagoland region. If your home is located in these areas, you can count on our experienced team to prepare your pool for winter with the same attentive care and quality workmanship we deliver to all our customers. Not sure if we serve your neighborhood? Contact us for details and we'll be happy to confirm availability in your specific location.
Our process guarantees the protection and longevity of your pool.