Am I paying to much?

Question

Ok, so I don't know how to winterize my above ground backyard pool. Is $150.00 the asking norm for this service. I live in a small town in North Carolina. Help me if you can.

Answer 1

If they include the chemicals that is a good deal. You could do it yourself cheaper of course but you have to decide what your time and aggravation are worth.

Answer 2

you didn't say if they were furnishing the cover or if you already had one. are they taking apart the pump and winterizing the heater (if you have one)We close our own pool every year there is a lot involved, The chemical kit only cost 30.00 for our 24ft round . the cover was 69.99 for one that guaranteed for 8 years( so its not a yearly expense) If they are winterizing the pump and heater then 150.00 sound fair. Just make sure there not just putting the chemicals in and covering it.
We also found out you really don't need the pillows. Always thought they were for water expansion,.NOT there so the rain water pools around the edges for weight distribution. We drain our off and we also started using this plastic piece that fits over the skimmer so we no longer have to drain the pool down below the skimmer each end of season. saves a lot of water let me tell ya. Been doing it this way for 4 years. This is our second pool the first was an 18ft round had it for 10 years and out grew it with all the kids and their friends so we got the 24 ft round. LOVE IT . If i lived closer I'd have my hubby help you close the pool. Good luck

Answer 3

Certainly before you sign on the dotted line you need specifics, of what this company defines as winterizing,,,and possibly extends through the winter as checkups and further preventative maintenance.

Example: I could take your $150 and throw logs in the pool to ease tensions from freezing,,,but I'd likely not ever come back to ask for the contract again. (Just an example,, Pirates do exist)

Another issue might be, do they foam skirt the pools exterior, for the purpose of exterior freeze issues,,,much like people do with plants and hose bibs in cold winter climate regions. Do they cover it with some type of tarp,,,etc. etc.

$150 to keep damage from occurring is likely fair,,, but if it was MY pool, and knowing I might spend a thousand or more to replace a liner come May of next year,,,I'd get all the details in writing before writing a check.

Rev. Steven

Answer 4

Sounds about right. I'd find out exactly what they do, what chemicals they use - I'll bet you can do it yourself for half the price. Then again, is the additional cost worth having a pool ready to use in good condition next spring?

Answer 5

That sounds average to me. you could call around to the local hard ware stores that sell the chemicals and normally they are very helpful in telling you what you need and giving you prices over the phone. I would do some over the phone comparison shopping. Good luck

Answer 6

No.. I would say that $150 is about right... they have to add a lot of chemicals to winterize it and other products.. I used to have to do it myself..very costly

Answer 7

that's a cheep price, go for it.