Opening Your Pool with Precision and Care

The Art of Complete Pool Care

Your pool should be the easiest part of your property. We keep it that way through dependable care and consistent service year after year.

Professional Pool Opening and Closing Services

Starting and ending your pool season the right way makes everything in between easier. A proper spring opening gets your pool ready to swim in days, not weeks. A proper fall closing protects your investment through NJ’s cold winters and reduces the work needed to open next spring.

Gorlin Pools has been providing expert pool maintenance service while handling pool openings and closings for New Jersey homeowners since 1999 — we make the seasonal transitions smooth and stress-free.

What Our Opening Service Includes

Our pool cover opening service takes care of everything—from safely removing and cleaning your cover to checking your pool’s condition—so you can enjoy a stress-free start to the season.

1
Cover Removal
We will remove, clean, and fold your pool cover, making sure it's ready for its next use.
2
Equipment Startup
We prime pumps, inspect seals, test heaters, clean filters, and confirm circulation.
3
Chemical Treatment
We balance, and stabilize the pool water to keep the PH levels safe and manageable.

Winter Closing Service

Get peace of mind before the temperatures drop. Our team will properly prepare your pool for winter—cleaning, balancing, and covering it with care—so you can rest easy knowing everything is sealed, safe, and ready for spring.

1
Freeze Protection
We winterize plumbing and protect equipment.
2
Winter Chemical Prep
We add winter chemicals to stabilize the water.
3
Cover Insulation
We check, install, and secure poor covers tightly.
4
Winter Documentation
You receive confirmation that the pool is protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to get started? Call us at (732) 323-8200 or fill out our online form to schedule your opening or closing service. We serve homeowners across Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Mercer Counties, NJ.

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What's included in a pool opening?

Our spring opening covers cover removal, equipment reconnection, blowing out winter plugs, system startup, inspection for winter damage, and initial water chemistry testing and balancing.

Late April to mid-May is ideal for most NJ pools. Opening before water temps hit 60°F makes algae prevention easier and gets you swimming sooner.

Our fall closing covers final chemistry treatment, water lowering, plumbing blowout and antifreeze, equipment draining, accessory removal, and cover installation.

Late September to mid-October is the typical window. Aim for when nighttime temps consistently drop below 60°F. Closing too early encourages algae; closing too late risks freeze damage to plumbing.

Yes — many of our maintenance clients book both as part of their annual service schedule. It’s the most convenient way to handle both ends of the season.

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