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Professional Pool Closing and Winterizing Service in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads
Protect Your Pool Investment with a Professional Winterization
A proper pool closing is one of the most important services you can invest in as a pool owner. Done correctly, winterization protects your plumbing, equipment, and pool surface from freeze damage and prevents the buildup of algae and bacteria that can make spring opening a costly and time-consuming ordeal. Done incorrectly, a poor closing can result in cracked pipes, damaged equipment, and a green, murky pool that requires extensive remediation before it is swim-ready again.
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HCJ Pool Services’ professional pool closing service is a comprehensive, certified process designed to protect your investment through the Virginia Beach winter and set you up for an easy, cost-effective opening in the spring.
What Is Included in the HCJ Pool Closing Service?
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Water Chemistry Balancing
We begin by testing and balancing your water chemistry to the ideal closing parameters. Properly balanced water at closing prevents staining of your pool surface and equipment corrosion over the winter.
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Winterizing Chemical Treatment
We add a comprehensive winterizing chemical package, including a closing shock, algaecide, and stain and scale prevention treatment. These chemicals work together over the winter to keep your water as clean as possible, reducing the work required at opening time.
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Equipment Winterization
We blow out and plug all return lines and skimmer lines to prevent freeze damage. We lower the water level to the appropriate winterizing level, remove and store all return fittings, skimmer baskets, ladders, and handrails, and prepare your pump and filter for winter storage according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Winter Cover Installation
We blow out and plug all return lines and skimmer lines to prevent freeze damage. We lower the water level to the appropriate winterizing level, remove and store all return fittings, skimmer baskets, ladders, and handrails, and prepare your pump and filter for winter storage according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Digital Service Report
After the closing is complete, you will receive our detailed digital service report with photos and water chemistry readings, giving you a complete record of your pool’s condition at closing.
When Should I Close My Pool in Virginia Beach?
In the Hampton Roads area, the ideal time to close your pool is typically between late October and mid-November, when consistent nighttime temperatures begin to drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Closing too early, while the water is still warm, can encourage algae growth under the cover. Closing too late risks freeze damage to your plumbing and equipment during an unexpected cold snap.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pool Closings
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Do I need to drain my pool for winterization?
No. For most in-ground pools in the Virginia Beach area, you do not need to fully drain your pool for winterization. We lower the water level slightly to the appropriate winterizing level, but a full drain is not necessary and can actually cause damage to your pool’s structure and surface.
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What if I have an above-ground pool?
HCJ Pool Services specializes in ground pool service. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation if you have an above-ground pool.
Schedule Your Pool Closing Before the Rush
Our fall schedule fills up quickly. Call us today at 757-271-8822 or fill out our online form to schedule your pool closing in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or Suffolk.
2128 London Bridge Rd #103
Va Beach, VA 23456
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