--- title: Pool Opening Services | AAA Pool Service description: AAA Pool Service is your premiere professional inground pool maintenance company, offering comprehensive pool opening services. --- - [Blog](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/blog) - [About](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/about) - [Contact](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/contact) - [847.753.9771](tel:847.753.9771) - [info@aaapoolservice.com](mailto:info@aaapoolservice.com) - [Make a Payment](https://customer.billergenie.com:443/AAA-Pool-Service/Account/Login/11390) [![AAAPS-logo-FINAL\_reverse](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/hubfs/2022/Logos%20and%20Trademarks/AAAPS-logo-FINAL_reverse.svg "AAAPS-logo-FINAL_reverse")](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/) - [Weekly Maintenance](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/weekly-maintenance) - [Pool Openings](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-openings) - [Pool Closings](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-closings) - [Renovations](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-renovations) - [Repairs](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-repairs) [![AAA Pool Service](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/hubfs/2022/Logos%20and%20Trademarks/AAAPS-logo-FINAL_reverse.svg "AAA Pool Service")](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/) - [Weekly Maintenance](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/weekly-maintenance) - [Pool Openings](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-openings) - [Pool Closings](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-closings) - [Renovations](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-renovations) - [Repairs](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-repairs) - [Blog](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/blog) - [About](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/about) - [Contact](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/contact) # Pool Opening Services for Inground Swimming Pools #### Pool opening prepares your inground pool for the swimming season with a professional cleaning, equipment startup, and water treatment. [Request a Quote](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-openings#form) ## Eager to get into your pool for the season? Let AAA Pool Service handle the work for you while you focus on enjoying your time in the water!  We have two methods for opening your swimming pool: the traditional Drain and Clean or a Vacuum Opening.  ![Drain and Clean Pool Opening Services](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/hubfs/2022/Icons/icon-opening.svg) ##### Drain and Clean Pool Opening Services - Remove clean and store winter cover at customer’s home (We can also arrange to take your winter cover offsite and store it for a small fee) - Drain and clean your pool with acid or chlorine - Install handrails, fittings, baskets and all other pool-related items - Rinse pool deck and around pool equipment - **Return to site to start up the equipment once pool is full** ![Vacuum Pool Opening Services ](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/hubfs/2022/Icons/icon-opening.svg) ##### Vacuum Pool Opening Services With this method, we perform the same process as the Drain and Clean option, but we don’t fully drain the pool. Instead, we: - Vacuum to get the debris/dirt from the floor of the pool, removing between 6-18” of water in the process) - Brush the walls and floor of the pool - Shock water and walls with chlorine to remove all organic staining (Chemicals not included) In many cases, the pool can be started that same day. ## Request a Quote #### Please note that we service inground pools in the North Shore and Western Suburbs of the Chicagoland area. When it’s time to prep your pool for the season, look to the professionals at AAA Pool Service. For more details about Swimming Pool Openings for inground pools, fill out our contact form or give us a call at 847-753-9771. ## Frequently Asked Questions What is a pool opening service? A pool opening service prepares your inground pool for the swimming season. When it’s time to prep your pool for the season, AAA Pool Service provides professional pool opening services to get your pool ready for use. What happens during a pool opening? During a pool opening, the pool is vacuumed to remove dirt and debris from the floor, the walls and floor are brushed, and the water and walls are shocked with chlorine to remove organic staining. A full drain and clean option is available.  How much water is removed during a vacuum opening? During the vacuum process, debris and dirt are removed from the pool floor, and typically between 6 and 18 inches of water are removed from the pool. Will the pool be ready the same day after opening? In many cases, the pool can be started the same day after the opening process is completed (unless drained). Are chemicals included in the pool opening service? The pool opening process includes shocking the water and walls with chlorine to remove organic staining, but chemicals are not included in the service.    - However, the chemicals used to clean the walls and floor for a drain and clean opening are included. What types of pools do you open? AAA Pool Service provides pool opening services for inground pools and serves customers in the North Shore and Western Suburbs of the Chicagoland area. [![AAAPS-logo-FINAL\_reverse](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/hubfs/2022/Logos%20and%20Trademarks/AAAPS-logo-FINAL_reverse.svg "AAAPS-logo-FINAL_reverse")](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/) Three generations of experience working for you 149 Wheeling Rd. Wheeling, IL 60090 [info@aaapoolservice.com](mailto:info@aaapoolservice.com) 847.753.9771 ***Please note that** **we do not service above ground pools;** we service inground pools only**. *** [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/AAA-Pool-Service/197464860267213) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/AAAPoolService) #### Inground Pool Services - [Weekly Maintenance](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/weekly-maintenance) - [Pool Openings](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-openings) - [Pool Closings](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-closings) - [Renovations](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-renovations) - [Repairs](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-repairs) [Contact Us](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/contact) ![CMS250](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022/Logos%20and%20Trademarks/Certifications/CMS250.png?width=153&height=130&name=CMS250.png "CMS250") ![CPO250](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022/Logos%20and%20Trademarks/Certifications/CPO250.png?width=153&height=130&name=CPO250.png "CPO250") ![Pool\_and\_Hot\_Tub\_Alliance\_Logo](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022/Logos%20and%20Trademarks/Certifications/Pool_and_Hot_Tub_Alliance_Logo.png?width=153&height=53&name=Pool_and_Hot_Tub_Alliance_Logo.png "Pool_and_Hot_Tub_Alliance_Logo") ![npc-member-color](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022/Logos%20and%20Trademarks/Certifications/npc-member-color.png?width=153&height=66&name=npc-member-color.png "npc-member-color") ![](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/7712601/back-to-top.png) © AAA Pool Service, Inc. | All rights reserved. | [Privacy Policy](https://www.aaapoolservice.com/privacy) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.aaapoolservice.com/services/pool-openings#service", "@type" : "Service", "areaServed" : [ { "@type" : "Place", "name" : "Chicago's North Shore" }, { "@type" : "Place", "name" : "Western Suburbs of Chicago" } ], "description" : "Professional inground pool opening services preparing your pool for the swimming season through cleaning, equipment startup, and water treatment. 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