Residential and Commercial Swimming Pool Services
If you need swimming pool maintenance, opening, winterization, closing services, pump repair, or other services we are here to take care of your needs. Our plans can be customized to fit your schedule and budget. Spend more time swimming and enjoying your pool! We service Victor, New York and the surrounding eastern suburbs of Rochester, New York.
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We offer contactless payment options for improved services and follow with all state and local regulations. Payments can be provided through DocuSign or online billing. Upon request, we have masks, hand sanitizer, and wipes as required.
Swimming Pool Cleaning & Maintenance
We offer weekly, bi-weekly and one-time pool maintenance schedules which include:
- Water testing and chemical balancing (total chlorine, free chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, cyanuric acid, or bromine, or salt levels)
- Vacuuming, surface skimming, and backwash filters as needed
- Empty pump and skimmer baskets
- Brush sides of the pool
- Optional filter media replacement
- DE & Cartridge filter cleaning
- Saltwater pool systems
- Ask about our clear water guarantee!!
ChemPlus certified by BioGuard - NSPI accredited
Let us maintain your pool so you have more time to enjoy it. Please contact us for pricing. Services start at $80/trip for weekly maintenance. One-time services are billed at an hourly rate. Customers located farther than 20 miles of our main location may require additional travel chargess. We are fully insured and do not require long term maintenance contracts. We do not service portable or inflatable pools.
Pool Winterization
Pool winterization is an essential process that ensures the protection and longevity of your pool during the colder months. It involves a series of steps to safeguard against freezing temperatures, debris buildup, and potential damage. Firstly, the pool water needs to be properly balanced and chemically treated to prevent algae growth and bacteria buildup. Then, all pool equipment, such as pumps, filters, and heaters, must be thoroughly cleaned and drained to prevent any damage caused by freezing water. Next, the pool needs to be thoroughly cleaned to remove any leaves, dirt, or debris that could accumulate and cause issues during the winter. Lastly, a pool cover should be securely installed to shield the pool from any external elements. Overall, proper pool winterization is crucial to preserve the integrity of your pool, ensuring that it emerges from the winter season in optimal condition for many years of enjoyment.
Inground pool opening and closing
Pool Closing Service
Included in our closing package is removal of the ladder, rails, and any other pieces for winterization. We winterize lines, pump, filter system, and heater. Winter chemicals will be added to ensure the water is ready for the next year. Lastly, the winter cover will be installed. For above ground pools, we highly recommend using cover clips and a center air pillow, especially in windy areas. Please contact us for pricing based on your pool size.
Pool Opening Service
Our standard summer pool opening service comes with removing the water and leaves from the cover, reassemble the filter and plumbing, the pool motor will be tested, primed to get the system running. We will set up all equipment and accessories. Chemicals will be added depending on your system. Please contact us for pricing based on your pool size.
We can preform water balancing and cleaning upon request. Alternative Options include:
- Cover removed by customer and chemicals supplied by customer
- Cover removed by customer and with chemicals
- Optional brushing, cleaning, and vacuuming of pool
Swimming pool in-floor cleaning systems (Paramount, A&A, Caretaker, etc.) will require additional time for closing and opening. If your pool has any of the systems, or setups like ones pictured below, please let us know in advance.
Above Ground opening and closing
☀️ Professional Pool Opening Services Get Your Pool Summer-Ready with Zero Stress! Don't waste a beautiful weekend struggling with covers and chemicals. The Handy Family team handles every detail to ensure your pool system is properly primed and ready for swimming.
Complete System Reconnection: We reconnect all essential plumbing, filters, pumps, heaters, and auxiliary systems.
Cover Removal & Debris Cleanup: We pump water off your cover and handle debris, leaves, or dirty water, leaving your deck clean.
Chemical Startup & Balancing: We add necessary startup chemicals and get the system circulating efficiently.
System Check: Our crew runs a comprehensive check to ensure all components are functioning correctly from day one.
Leaves Are Not a Problem: We can assist with pool opening even when your cover is full of heavy debris or leaves. Removal of significant leaves and/or water on the cover will incur additional charges.
❄️ Expert Pool Closing Services Protect Your Investment and Prepare for Winter Proper winterization is essential to prevent costly freeze damage to your pipes and equipment. Trust The Handy Family to protect your pool all winter long.
Complete Winterization: We come fully prepared with all necessary tools, winter chemicals, and algaecides.
Plumbing Protection: We professionally winterize the main drain and heater, and safely plug the skimmer and return lines to prevent freeze damage.
Protective Cover Placement: We meticulously drain water off the winter cover and secure it, including placing air pillows and leaf covers (if requested or provided).
Flexible Options: Choose between full closing service or just line winterization only if you handle the cleaning yourself.
Optional Pre-Closing Cleaning: We offer cleaning services before closing to ensure the pool water is balanced and ready for winter treatment.
Cleaning Pools closed for multiple years
Pools that have been closed for multiple seasons require specialized restoration services. Due to the significant labor involved—often spanning multiple site visits—and the substantial chemicals needed for treatment and balancing, the initial costs for restoration often exceeds $500. Furthermore, abandoned pools frequently require replacement parts (such as seals, O-rings, and baskets) due to deterioration. We provide a detailed upfront assessment and maintain open, transparent communication with homeowners to ensure cost-effective and fair service throughout the entire restoration process.
If there are budgetary concerns, please let us know and we can give tips so you can complete the job on your own.
The above pictures are of a pool we opened and cleaned after being closed for 8 years. The process took 5 days to complete and about 9 hours of labor before the pool was back to operating condition. Watch the transition from green & dirty to clear & sparkling
The pool was full of leaves when we arrived.
Pool Leaf cleanup
The storm of 2017 left many pools with covers blown off and leaves in their pools. We performed cleanup of the pool pictured to restore it to swimming condition.
After opening and cleaning, we were able to get the leaves out of the pool and balance the chemistry
D.E. & Cartridge Filter Cleaning
Filter cleaning should not be confused with filter backwashing. A cartrige filter should be replaced every 3-4 years and cleaned after every 3-6 months of use, or annually for the greater Rochester area for optimal filter performance.
- We will disassemble the filter internals and clean the tank inside. Clean the grids to remove any oils and grease from the filter elements, then (if needed) use an acid solution to remove any calcuim buildup.
- Check the cartridges & manifolds for any holes, breaks, or signs of heavy wear in need of replacement.
- Lubricate inner o-rings with a teflon based lubricant
- For D.E. filters, they will be recharged with media
- Reseal the tank and test for proper filtration.
- Please be advised that we do not haul away the old sand
Additional charges and time may apply if replacement parts are needed.
Hayward commercial and residential systems
Pump Repair and replacement
We offer pump replacement and repair options. Many services can be performed on site.
- We offer Hayward and Pentair pumps for above ground and in ground pools
Services include:
- Motor replacement
- Pump repacement
- Pump installation
- Inquire if we have rebuilt pumps for sale.
Many of the pump repairs can be done on site, minimizing the time that the pool is down for maintenance. Material needed to install pumps may be additional, i.e. PVC and replacement of fittings. 3 year warranty is standard on Hayward pumps and motors purchased through us.
