Bobby Bahama Pools | Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess
Pool Opening Service in Putnam County, NY
Cover off. Water clear. Ready by the first warm weekend.
Above-Ground
Spring Openings for Inground and Above-Ground Pools
Opened right. Closed right. Cared for all season.
Our pool opening service in Putnam County, NY takes a pool from covered to swimmable: cover off and stored, equipment reassembled and started, water tested and balanced, and a first vacuum so you're not looking at a winter's worth of silt on the floor. We open pools across Putnam, Westchester, and Dutchess from mid-April through May. Call (914) 382-5972 to get on the spring list.
What's Included in a Pool Opening
A real opening is more than pulling the cover. Every opening we do includes:
You get a quick rundown before we leave and a note on when the water will be ready to swim.
Inground and Above-Ground Openings
Inground openings in Putnam County usually mean a safety cover, a full equipment pad, and sometimes a heater or salt system to bring back online. Above-ground openings are simpler on the equipment side but just as easy to get wrong: a winter cover that's dumped carelessly puts a season of leaves straight into the water. We do both every spring, and the price reflects the work, not the pool type.
When to Open Your Pool in the Hudson Valley
Mid-April to mid-May is the window for most of Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess. Open too early and you're paying for chemicals to fight algae in warm, uncovered water that nobody's swimming in. Open after Memorial Day and you've lost weeks you already paid for. If you book in March, you get your pick of dates; by late April the calendar fills fast. Weekly service customers get priority.
Opening Add-Ons
Green pool at opening.
If the cover leaked or the winter was mild, the water may come off green. We can vacuum to waste and shock it the same visit. See pool vacuuming and deep cleaning.
Equipment that didn't survive winter.
A pump that won't prime or a cracked filter housing gets diagnosed on the spot, with a straight answer on repair versus replace. See pool equipment repair.
Liner check.
Spring is when liner problems show. We'll point out wrinkles, fading, or water loss before they become a mid-summer emergency.
Why us
Why Choose Bobby Bahama Pools for Pool Opening
10 years of Hudson Valley springs.
We know what a Putnam County winter does to a pool and we look for it.
Most openings roll into weekly service.
Most of our openings go straight into weekly pool service, so the pool stays the way we left it.
We closed it, so we know how to open it.
If we did your closing, we know exactly what's plugged, what's stored, and what to expect.
Good to know
Pool Opening FAQ
Can I swim the same day you open the pool?
Usually not. The water needs 24 to 72 hours of circulation and chemistry to be safe and clear. We'll tell you when, based on what the water looked like coming off the cover.
Do you store the winter cover?
We fold and store it wherever you keep it: shed, garage, or under the deck. If it's torn, we'll tell you so you can plan a replacement before fall.
What if I don't know where the plugs and fittings are?
If we closed the pool, we know. If someone else did, we'll find them. Most are in the skimmer basket or a bucket near the equipment.
Is opening an above-ground pool cheaper?
Often, because there's less equipment. We quote by what's actually involved, so you'll know the price before we schedule.
Do you open pools in Westchester and Dutchess too?
Yes. Putnam Valley is home, but our spring route runs through all three counties with no travel fee.
Book Your Spring Opening
Call (914) 382-5972 or send the form with your town and pool type. Bobby calls back the same business day with a price and a date, and we'll have the cover off before the first warm weekend.