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Book your 2026 pool closing

Pool-closing season is one of the busiest times of year for our service team, and availability becomes more limited as temperatures drop.

If your pool is still open, now is the time to get your closing on the calendar.

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Professional Pool Closing
Services From GBI Pools

Pool season may be coming to an end, but taking the time to close your pool properly now can make a big difference when spring arrives.

GBI’s professional pool closing services help protect your pool, plumbing and equipment from Ottawa’s freezing winter temperatures, while taking one more job off your fall to-do list.

2026 pool closing appointments are now booking. Reserve your preferred date before the fall schedule fills up.

Protect Your Pool Before the Cold Weather Arrives

A proper pool closing involves much more than simply putting on the winter cover.

Water left behind in plumbing lines, pumps, filters and heaters can freeze, expand and potentially cause expensive damage. Missing even one importantwinterization step can mean unwanted surprises when you open your pool next spring.

With GBI Pools, you can leave the hard work to an experienced team.

We’ll help:

Properly winterize your pool plumbing and equipment

Protect pumps, filters, heaters and skimmers from freeze damage

Prepare pool lights, salt systems and other equipment for winter

Lower your pool water when included in your selected package

Install your winter cover when included in your selected package

Make sure the important winterization steps aren’t overlooked

Spend your fall enjoying the season.
We’ll take care of getting your pool ready for winter.

Choose Your 2026 Pool Closing Package

$319.99 +HST

No Cover Pool
Closing Service

For pools with no winter cover to re-install

  • Blow out entire pool plumbing system
  • Install winter plugs
  • Protect skimmer from ice buildup
  • Add antifreeze to plumbing lines and pump as required
  • Prepare pool equipment for winter:
    • Blow out entire plumbing system
    • Drain water from filter and pump
    • Winterize gas heater
    • Winterize pool lights
    • Remove and store filter cartridges (if applicable)
    • Remove salt cell (if possible)
    • Remove and store ladder in shed
    • Store plugs and gaskets in pump basket

$424.99 +HST

No Cover + Drain
Pool Closing Service

For pools that require the water level to be lowered onto the customer’s property.

Includes everything in Bronze Closing package, PLUS:

  • GBI Pool Services Inc. will drain the pool below the jets onto the client’s property

$599.99 +HST

Pool Closing
+ 1 Cover Service

For pools with safety covers*, tarps, leaf nets and water bags

Includes everything in Silver Closing package, PLUS:

  • Installation of ONE winter cover and filling/positioning water bags

*Pools with a safety cover will receive a $70 discount.

**If you’d like a free quote to supply and install a custom safety cover to help you save on pool opening and closing costs, please contact us.

Why Trust GBI with Your Pool Closing?

Your pool is an investment. A professional closing helps protect that investment through
Ottawa’s long winter.

Experienced Pool Technicians. Our team understands the plumbing, equipment and
winterization requirements involved in properly preparing a pool for freezing temperatures.

Complete Winterization. We follow a thorough closing process designed to protect the
important components of your pool and equipment.

Less Work for You. Forget spending your weekend draining equipment, blowing out lines and
fighting with a winter cover. Let GBI handle it.

A Better Start to Spring. A properly winterized pool can help reduce the risk of winter damage
and make getting your pool ready next season that much easier.

Don’t Leave Your Pool Closing
Until the First Freeze

Fall weather can change quickly.

Booking ahead gives you a better choice of appointment dates and gives you peace of
mind knowing your pool will be properly winterized before colder weather arrives.

Let GBI take care of the pool so you can get back to enjoying your fall.