A properly fitted cover keeps debris out over winter and, for safety covers, provides a barrier over the closed pool. This service covers measuring, fitting, and installing a new cover, or replacing an existing one that's worn or no longer fits properly.

  • Measuring and fitting for a proper cover size
  • Winter safety cover or mesh cover options
  • Replacement for worn or ill-fitting existing covers

Keep in mind: If you already have a properly fitting cover and just need it installed for the season, that's typically included as part of fall winterization rather than a separate service.

Pool Cover Installation FAQs

Should I use a safety cover or a water-bag cover for a Rochester winter?

For in-ground pools, an anchored safety cover is the safer and lower-maintenance choice: it's built to hold weight and, if it meets the ASTM F1346 safety cover standard, is designed to keep children and pets from falling in. Mesh safety covers let rain and snowmelt drain through but let in some sunlight and fine debris; solid covers block both but need a pump to remove standing water. Tarp-style covers held with water bags cost less but don't protect against falls and need more attention through Rochester's heavy snow. Above-ground pools use their own cover styles.

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