On pool opening
Pool opening service for homeowners and property managers in Neenah, Appleton, and Green Bay, taking you from winter cover to crystal-clear water safely and efficiently.
Why it matters
Skip the DIY hassle and the “green pool” nightmare. As the weather warms, the water under a winter cover becomes a breeding ground for algae, and a late opening can cost you hundreds of dollars in shock chemicals and heavy cleaning. A professional opening gets your filtration running and your chemistry balanced before that happens, so you can enjoy every minute of our short Midwest summer.
Whether you need a reliable team for your home or a commercial facility, we’re your Wisconsin pool opening experts. Our team serves residential and commercial pools across Neenah, Green Bay, and Appleton, helping you:
Book your pool opening appointment today and let our certified technicians handle the hard work so you can dive right in.
What’s included
A good opening reverses the closing in the right order, then gets clean water moving as quickly as possible. Here is how our Wisconsin pool opening team takes your pool from winter cover to swim-ready.
On a Full Service Opening, your safety cover comes off carefully, then gets cleaned and folded for summer storage, so the debris sitting on top never ends up in your water.
The winter plugs come out, and the drain plugs and return fittings go back in, readying your skimmer and return lines for the season.
Pumps, filters, and heaters are reinstalled and reassembled, so every piece of your system is back in place and ready to run.
The water is topped off to its operating level, and the filtration system is started and tested to make sure it runs at peak performance.
Every line and component gets checked for winter damage or leaks, so small problems are caught now instead of in the middle of the season.
A first round of season startup chemicals jumpstarts your water clarity. We typically recommend waiting 24 to 48 hours before swimming while the water circulates and the chemistry settles.
Selected work
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Questions, answered
Straight answers on timing, pricing, and what to expect from a professional pool opening in Northeast Wisconsin.
Still have a question? Call (920) 725-9155
Most Wisconsin homeowners should aim to open their pool in late April to mid-May. Opening before Memorial Day is ideal because it gets the filtration system running and the chemistry balanced before temperatures consistently stay above 70°F, which is when algae begins to bloom rapidly in stagnant water.
Waiting too long into the spring can lead to a “green opening.” As the weather warms up, the water under your cover becomes a breeding ground for algae. Opening early keeps your water clear and can save you hundreds of dollars in shock chemicals and heavy cleaning later on.
A professional opening reverses your pool’s winterization and gets the water ready for the season. It includes:
Pool openings start at $357. We offer three options:
A spa opening can be added for $200, and spa opening chemicals for $100. A $100 travel fee applies to locations more than 30 minutes from our shop.
Only if you choose a Start-Up Only Opening, which saves you money in exchange for doing that prep work yourself. With a Full Service Opening or the Signature Pool Start Package, our team removes, cleans, and folds your cover for you.
No. A standard opening gets your system running and starts the water chemistry, but it does not include a cleaning. If you’d like your pool cleaned for the season, just ask, and we’ll schedule a separate visit after the chlorine has dissipated and the water has cleared. Our Signature Pool Start Package bundles a Full Service Opening with three professional cleanings. If there’s an unusually large amount of debris, cleanup may take extra time, and we’ll always talk with you before any additional charges are applied.
No. You should never fully drain your pool without professional guidance, especially in the spring. Wisconsin’s high water table during the spring thaw can cause a drained pool to “pop” out of the ground. We simply remove the winter plugs, top off the water level, and start the filtration process.
Once the system is running and the initial chemicals are added, we typically recommend waiting 24 to 48 hours for the water to circulate and for the chemicals to balance.
Yes. A spa opening can be added to any of our pool opening options, along with spa opening chemicals, so your pool and spa are ready at the same time.
Yes. Once your pool is open, our weekly pool service keeps the water clean, balanced, and ready to swim all summer, and we’ll handle your pool closing in the fall.
Our team opens residential and commercial pools in Neenah, Appleton, Green Bay, and nearby communities across Northeast Wisconsin. Call (920) 725-9155 to get on the opening schedule.
Springhetti Luxury Outdoor Spaces
975 W. American Drive
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-9155
info@springhettigroup.com
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM
(By Appointment Only)
Saturday & Sunday: Closed