When should I close my pool in Peekskill?
Once the water holds below about 65°F for several days running — usually mid-October to early November here. Peekskill sits on the Hudson with a lot of tree cover above it, so the practical trigger is often the leaf drop rather than the thermometer: closing over a pool already full of sunk leaves is how plaster gets stained.
How much does it cost to close a pool in Peekskill?
It depends on the size of the pool and what the closing involves. We do not publish prices: every pool is quoted after an on-site look rather than over the phone, so the number you get is the number you pay. Call (914) 737-1445 — we are based in Peekskill, so arranging a visit here is straightforward.
Do you need a permit for a pool in Peekskill?
Pool work in the city is permitted through the City of Peekskill, and the safety requirements themselves are set by New York State rather than locally: a barrier at least 48 inches high, no more than two inches of gap beneath it, self-closing and self-latching gates, and a pool alarm on residential pools built since December 2006. Check the current detail with the city before you build.
My pool deck sits on a retaining wall and the coping is lifting. Is that a closing problem?
It is worth looking at before the winter rather than after. Lifting coping on a retained deck usually points at water getting behind the wall and freezing, so the stone is a symptom. We do pool care and masonry with the same crew, so we can look at the coping and the wall on the same visit instead of sending you to a mason in spring.
Is it too late to close my pool in November?
Not necessarily, but it is close. The risk in November is an overnight freeze reaching water still sitting in the plumbing, which splits pipes and cracks equipment. Call as soon as you can — if a freeze is forecast, say so and we will tell you honestly where you stand.
What is the best time of year to replaster a pool?
The off-season. With the pool closed and the water down, re-plastering, waterline tile and coping can be done without losing swim time, and the work is finished before opening day. Booking in winter also means you are not waiting behind the spring rush.
