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Pool Opening & Closing Services in Burlington & Surrounding Areas

Start and End Your Pool Season with Confidence, Knowing Every Detail is Handled by Experts

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Prepare Your Pool for Any Season With Confidence

Seasonal pool care can be overwhelming. The last thing you want is to spend your summer weekends struggling with chemicals, equipment, or unforeseen issues.

That’s where Mirage Pools steps in. With our professional Pool Opening Service, you can relax and enjoy the start of your pool season, knowing every detail is handled by experts who care as much about your pool as you do.

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Our Pool Opening Service Overview

With Mirage Pools, you get a comprehensive Pool Opening Service that takes care of every detail:

  • Full or Partial Opening: Choose the level of service that fits your needs, from full pool openings to partial services tailored to your preferences.
  • Chemical Add-Ons: Select the chemicals that best suit your pool’s needs for a personalized opening experience.
  • Equipment Inspection: Rest easy knowing that all your pool equipment is thoroughly checked and ready for the season.
  • Additional Services: Enhance your opening with options like heater start-up, pool cleaning, and more.
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2025 Pool Opening Pricing

Full Opening

$439

  • Pump water off cover and remove debris
  • Re-install lights
  • Power wash, remove and fold cover
  • Start-up and test circulation of equipment
  • Rinse deck and stairs
  • Shock with liquid chlorine

Safety Cover Opening

$369

  • Power wash, remove and fold cover
  • Re-install lights
  • Start-up and test circulation of equipment
  • Rinse deck and stairs
  • Shock with liquid chlorine

Partial Opening

$379

  • Same as full opening, but customer will pump off water and remove debris from cover prior to opening if lock-in or tarp and waterbag style cover.
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2025 Pool Opening Add-Ons

We offer an assortment of add-ons to our pool opening services, including:

  • Opening Cleaning Service: $269
    2 x 1 hour follow up visits to clean pool. (excess debris removal not included)
  • Opening of a Waterfall, or Obstruction, or Rock Wall or Stone Feature: $45
  • Opening of Attached Hot Tub: $125
  • Additional Winter Cover or Leaf Net Removal: $89
  • Heater Inspection and Start-Up: $145
    A visual inspection and lighting, includes basic report
  • Cartridge Filter Cleaning Service: $269
    A two visit process by removing the filters and cleaning with 1L of filter cleaner, return visit to reinstall once soaking and cleaning is completed. New cartridge filter elements available if current filters require replacing.
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Chemical Add-Ons

We offer opening chemical and salt add-ons for your pools:

1 Opening Chemical Kit

$44.99

  • For Pool Less than 80,000L
  • 500mL All Out Ultra 4in1
  • 125g Clarita tablets
  • 1kg Chlor Ultra

2 Opening Chemical Kits

$89.98

  • For Larger Pool above 80,000L
  • 2 x 500mL All Out Ultra 4in1
  • 2 x 125g Clarita tablets
  • 2 x 1kg Chlor Ultra

Salt Package & Cell Cleaning

$109.00

  • 3 x 50lb bags of salt delivered to your home
  • Cleaning service for your salt cell
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“THE BEST pool service, absolutely the BEST.”

“THE BEST pool service, absolutely the BEST. The customer service is excellent, and every question we have is answered thoughtfully, with so much experience and expertise. The pool service, cleaning, opening, closing, and everything in between is done RIGHT and fast and isn’t complete until the pool is perfect. Every person we’ve dealt with in-store, on the phone, and at our house has been so helpful, kind, and professional. I honestly can’t say enough about Mirage. We’re so happy with this awesome company and will never go anywhere else. Thank you!”

— Samantha Taylor (Pool Service Customer)

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Professional Pool Closing to Finish the Season with Ease

As the pool season comes to an end, closing your pool correctly is crucial to avoiding costly damage. The process can be complex and time-consuming, but with Mirage Pools, you can protect your investment with our Pool Closing Service:

  • In-House Professional Team: Every step of your pool closing is handled by our trusted, in-house team—no subcontractors, just experienced professionals who know your pool inside and out.
  • Comprehensive Winterization: Avoid the nightmare of burst pipes and damaged equipment with thorough winterization that prepares your pool for the off-season.
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2025 Pool Closing Pricing

Full Closing

$379

  • Lower water to appropriate level
  • Winterize equipment and blow out water lines
  • Removal of return eyeballs, baskets and ladders
  • Install winter-cover, stair board and water-bags (if required)
  • Add chemical kit (if purchased)
  • Vacuum of pool not included. Pool should be cleaned prior to day of closing.

Partial Closing

$309

  • Same as Full Closing, except the customer is responsible for lowering the water level prior to our arrival. Water level must be lowered 1″ below lowest returns or Full Closing fee will be charged.
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2025 Pool Closing Add-Ons

We offer an assortment of add-ons to our pool closing services, including:

  • Closing of a Waterfall: $40
  • Closing of Attached Hot Tub: $105
  • Additional Winter Cover or Leaf Net Install: $89
  • Cartridge Filter Cleaning Service: $249
    A two visit process by removing the filters and cleaning with 1L of filter cleaner, return visit to reinstall once soaking and cleaning is completed. New cartridge filter elements available if current filters require replacing.
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Chemical Add-Ons

We offer opening chemical and salt add-ons for your pools:

1 Closing Chemical Kit

$44.99

  • For Pool Less than 80,000L
  • 500mL Alg Out 40%
  • 250mL Clarita Ultra 2in1
  • 1kg Alka+

2 Closing Chemical Kits

$89.99

  • For Larger Pool above 80,000L
  • 2 x 500mL Alg Out 40%
  • 2 x 250 mL Clarita Ultra 2in1
  • 2 x 1kg Alka+

Salt Cell Cleaning

$54.99

  • Cleaning service for your salt cell
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What Sets Mirage Pools Apart

Opting for Mirage Pools ensures a seamless, reliable pool service experience. With years of dedication, we’ve built lasting relationships through our exceptional care. Here’s how we stand out:

  • Experienced Team: Entrust your pool to professionals who are passionate about their work and consistently deliver quality.
  • Reliable Communication: Get prompt responses via text or call, ensuring your needs are met without delay.
  • Long-Term Support: Enjoy peace of mind with a partner committed to keeping your pool in top shape year after year.
  • Certified Expertise: You can be confident that your pool heater is handled by a licensed gas technician for safe, professional service.
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Our Service Area

We proudly service Burlington, Waterdown, Ancaster, Oakville, and Dundas pools.

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