Stittsville Seasonal Pool Maintenance
4.9 from 123 Google reviews for our Ottawa team
Keep your pool sparkling year-round with our expert maintenance service! We handle cleaning, balancing, and equipment checks so you can relax and enjoy. Schedule your pool maintenance today!
- Drop water levels to protect drains
- Clean debris before closing and upon opening
- Set the stage for a quick and easy openings
- Visual Inspections of components and mechanisms
- Create a safe environment for swimmers
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What Pool Maintenance Covers in Stittsville
Pool owners might be used to doing chemical treatments and skimming throughout the swim season but as seasons change, water systems need special attention. From a pool closing in fall or opening back up in spring, your pool care changes with the season and our team of Puddle Pros can help you keep up with demand. Professional Stittsville seasonal pool maintenance works to protect pool systems through the long winter, and sets systems up for an easy opening in spring.
Whether at home or at work, property owners are always keen to make the most out of the swimming season. This works in two ways: by scheduling closures at the right time and by opening as early as possible. Without a proper closing, it can take weeks to open a pool and this is just a waste of sunshine. When you want the best for your seasonal pool care, set your water system up for success with a bit of help from a Puddle technician.
Seasonal Pool Services: What to Do & When
The needs of your pool will greatly shift in cold weather and waiting too long to close down will cause a ripple effect through your pool system, leading to the need for premature repairs and replacements. When the weather begins to hit an average of 15 degrees, you should have already been thinking about closing down your pool.
Pool Closing: In Ontario, temperatures can fluctuate greatly and without much warning. This might mean having a bright and sunny morning and a frosty evening. During a cold snap, water freezes but when it freezes in a pool, it can only spell trouble. Frozen water expands up to 9%. This might not seem like a high number but it is enough to cause warping, make plastic brittle or even cause pipes to burst. Dropping the water level of your pool before freezing can help to protect the internal mechanisms of your swim space. This is also the opportune time to winterize drain plugs.
Pool Opening: Outdoor swimming pools do not get much use over the course of the winter. No matter the time of year, sitting pool water is prone to algae growth, bacteria and a ton of sitting debris. Without regular skimming, debris will clog up filtration systems and skimmer baskets. After sitting for months at a time, your pool equipment is likely not in the best shape, so inspections and cleanings are also necessary. In order to regain pool water chemistry, application of opening chemicals is needed to clear cloudy water, ditch discolouration and remove algae blooms.
Using a test strip can help with standard pool cleaning but prepping your pool for the winter requires a more in-depth approach, as does opening. Missing just one step in the opening process can lead to subpar results or even contaminated water.
Puddle Pool Services: Great Results All Year Long
After years in the industry, our team of highly trained Puddle technicians have treated pools in all temperatures, at any time of year. It is important to not only treat water, it is important to inspect structures, install winter covers, ensure that pool heaters are functional and other key factors. More than a simple one-step chemical application, seasonal pool care is a multi-step process that spreads out over the course of several days. This ensures a thorough cleaning of visible and covered pool components, getting great results, every time.
Stittsville Pool Maintenance: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I drain my pool at closing in Stittsville?
The City of Ottawa's pool and hot tub discharge guidelines allow closing water to go to a sanitary connection or onto your own property if it soaks in without flowing onto neighbours, over a valley, into a ravine or causing erosion. A licensed wastewater hauler is the other option. Confirm with the City before draining.
Where can pool cover water and filter backwash go in Stittsville?
Ottawa's guidelines let rain or snowmelt on a pool cover go onto your property or to the storm sewer once debris is removed. Backwash may go onto your property if it is absorbed or to a sanitary connection.
How long should the pump run each day?
Long enough to turn over the pool's full volume, which depends on the size of the pool and the capacity of the pump rather than on a single rule. Running it too little is the most common cause of water that will not stay clear, while running it longer than needed mainly costs electricity. Your technician can tell you what is right for your setup.
Is maintenance still needed if the pool is not being used?
Yes. Standing, untreated water is more work to recover than water that has been kept balanced, and equipment that sits idle without being run or properly shut down is where problems develop quietly. A pool that is out of use either needs maintaining or needs closing properly.
Can maintenance be scheduled around the season?
Yes, and most customers do. Service is usually heavier through the swimming season and lighter outside it, and some equipment work is better done when the pool is not in use. It is worth discussing the pattern rather than assuming one schedule fits the whole year.
We had Zach and his team install our fiberglass pool this summer and they were fantastic. Very informative during the planning, gave great advice when making decisions and executed on the install meticulously. Having a hole dug in your backyard with obstacles like a rear yard garage and limited space to manoeuvre could be unnerving but they excavated with precision and confidence. All equipment was connected in a timely fashion so we weren’t left staring at a pool we couldn’t use. All to say I would highly recommend puddle pools without hesitation.
Pretty easy to write a 5 star review when everything goes smoothly and there are no issues. That was not our experience with Puddle Pools because we had two issues that did not go according to plan. Both issues were resolved promptly and at our time frame, which when you are dealing with a pool company in June and July, that is great service. Their staff were very hard working and knowledgeable and are the reason for this review. Thanks again. Mike and Judy
Puddle Pools and our landscaper turned our backyard into a resort. We spent a few months interviewing pool builders before choosing Puddle Pools, and working with them to get to the finish line, it is clear we made the best choice. The very first consultation with Zach, I learnt lot more than all previous companies that I met. Clear explanation for the various options. Then we had an opportunity to see similar fiberglass pools that we were thinking of and the various colors. We started very late last fall, had the pool, landscaping, hot tub, and fence all done in a span of 6 weeks between end of September and early November before the first snowfall. The quality of work and communication has been outstanding. Zach and his team has been available through this summer teaching me pool maintenance, and visiting us several times to even show maintenance. Excellent work overall, and very fairly priced (the lowest) in comparison with others. Highest possible recommendation.
The crew from Puddle did top notch work again for us. They do open close for us and last year caught something wrong that was concerning from my last company. Yesterday they stayed late to install the pool liner before the holiday. Top notch service and great pricing. Would highly recommend.
We hired Puddle Pool Services to clean and service our hot tub and they did an amazing job. We recently purchased a home in Orleans that came with a hot tub and we wanted to have it drained, cleaned, refilled, and treated. We don't know anything about hot tubs and Anthony (the service rep) was extremely friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. He performed the job according to our requirements and he took the extra time to answer all of our questions. I highly recommend Puddle Pool Services and would hire them again without hesitation.
Helpful advice, prompt service by admin staff and work crew and excellent installation of pool liner. Good product at a reasonable price. Looks like a new pool again! Highly recommended.
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Both Zach and Richard are always patient with us since we are first time pool owners. Doesn't matter if its an email or a phone call, they take the time to talk to us, give us their insights and offer assistance. Just this morning, i had an issue with my heating unit and Zach went above to get me to the right direction.
I really enjoyed working with Puddle Pool Services. Last year, they completely saved my pool during closing after I had already tried three different companies and spent thousands of dollars trying to fix issues. My pool was a disaster, and they were the only ones who truly helped. Because of that experience, there was no question that I would have them install my new heater. They also replaced my liner, cleaned the pool, and changed the sand. The team was amazing from start to finish — professional, efficient, and the entire job was completed in just one day. What stood out most was their communication and customer service. They kept me updated throughout the process and even checked in about whether the ice had melted. I never once felt left on my own. When I went to turn on the heater, unfortunately the HVAC company had not connected the electrical properly. I reached out on a Saturday, and within less than 30 minutes they responded. The very next day, they sent their electrician and fixed the issue immediately. The heater works incredibly well — my pool went from 60 degrees to 80 degrees in about six hours. I couldn’t be happier with the service and highly recommend Puddle Pool Services to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and responsive pool professionals.
We hired Puddles for a complex pool reno (including stamped concrete work). A number of unexpected problems were identified during the job but Puddles saw every single one to resolution and to our complete satisfaction. All of the staff were great to deal with, the owners (Zach and Jason) are very understanding and accommodating. They focus on customer satisfaction and we would highly recommend them. - Colin and Karine Glenn
On opening our pool, we discovered that the heater had died, Zach promptly provided us with a reasonable quote and kept us in the loop during the entire process. Within 3 days the new heater was up and running. A hassle-free experience!
I had a bad experience with Puddle Pools because of an error they made, and I posted about it. Upon seeing my review, the owner of the company looked into what had happened, reached out to me and was apologetic and accountable, and rectified the situation. It shows that he cares about his customers and how he runs his business. I won't hesitate to give them another chance moving forward.
Honestly I was surprised. They have fair prices, better than most, However, what I liked the most was that they weren’t trying to charge me for unnecessary costs (ie. flipping the Hot Tub). Also Dan was good good at getting right in and fixing the problem without wasting time. Which is a mother thing I appreciated especially for costs.
Reached out to puddle pool services for a pool cover. We had reached out to 5+ companies to come give us a quote but refused due to it being a kidney shaped pool, everyone wanted us to measure it, which given the same is extremely difficult. After we reached out to puddle pool services, James quickly reached out to us to schedule an appointment. Within a day Danny came out and quoted us. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Within a week it was installed and we couldn’t be happier! Highly recommend to anyone needing pool service.!!!
I was in the market to have a safety net installation. I requested quotation from big shops in Ottawa. Then I found puddle Pool Services online and gave them a chance. The quotations from the big shops were so sloppy and careless. A paragraph and then a huge price tag. Puddle Pool Services had the most professional quotation and most competitive price (significantly). At first I was a bit hesitant, I asked about services and material through email, and James replied with the most courteous and patient manner. They came on the date that they promised to measure, on the date that they promised to install. They have done very professional job. I certanly recommend them.
We are absolutely thrilled with the work done by Puddle Pools. They recently installed a new liner for our pool, and the entire process was seamless from start to finish. They were incredibly professional, highly skilled, and clearly took great pride in their work. Danny was our installer and he is a work horse, never stopped until the work was complete. Zach reached out to us with any questions we had and made sure we were satisfied and well informed. What impressed us most was their commitment to being trustworthy and reliable. They showed up on time, kept us informed about every step of the process. They honour what they promise, and that in itself is amazing. A big shout out to Kenny at Pool Side Water Services who supplied the water for our pool after the liner install. We were so lucky to have hired both Companies who work together as a great team. A big thanks to both Zach and Kenny, we appreciate your commitment to to a job done well. Ken & Cathy
New pool liner installed June 2024 I highly recommend Zach from Puddle Pools for all your pool needs! Rob installed the liner beautifully in one morning. Zach is so quick to respond with quotes, questions and updated on progress of the job. Rob is very knowledgeable and always answered any questions. Prices were extremely fair! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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