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YOUR POOL IS OUR PASSION
Looking for Maintenance & Service Beyond Pool Closings?
Emptying skimmer baskets and pool cleaner
Brushing and/or vacuuming walls, bottom, and steps
Skimming surface debris
Water testing and chemical balancing
Periodically emptying filter baskets, backwashing, and cleaning filters as needed
Weekly Maintenance
- Inspect pool cover
Remove, fold, and stow winter cover
Screw down deck grommets
Installation of deck equipment
Removal of winter plugs
Reassemble pool filter
Start pumps and pool heater
Blow out/prime plumbing
Install return fittings and skimmer baskets
Brush pool surface and light vacuum
Water chemistry testing
Pool Opening Service
Water test
Add winter chemicals
Install winterizing plugs
Adjust water level
Blow out the lines
Remove skimmer baskets, cleaners, wall fittings
Drain all pumping, filtering, heating, and chlorinating equipment
Remove ladders and handrails
Cover the pool
Installation of new winter cover if purchased from Bontrager
Pool Closing Service
High-Quality Service
Our highly-qualified and professional technicians are expertly trained in every aspect of pool maintenance, and are there to answer any questions you may have.
Save Time & Money
Our first-rate services save you time, money, and help protect and preserve your pool in the short
and long-term.
About Us
Bontrager Pools takes pride in providing superior customer service, whether we’re designing and constructing a custom pool and spa, renovating or remodeling an existing pool and spa, or providing weekly maintenance and repair services. At Bontrager, we make pool ownership easy and enjoyable!
Places We Serve
Bontrager Pools has been serving the Greater Michiana Area since 1977. We also opened a New Lenox, IL location for the 2025 season!
We invite you to stop by our New Lenox, Elkhart, or South Bend retail locations to learn more about Bontrager Pools.
”In a busy world, it’s great to deal with professionals. Bontrager designed, installed and services my pool. We get a great deal of enjoyment from our pool without worrying about service or maintenance problems. Thanks, Bontrager!”
Dave P. | Notre Dame Head Hockey Coach
Why Choose Bontrager Pools?
We believe that a pool isn’t just an amenity, it’s where you make memories.
Own Your Oasis
Turn your backyard into a paradise that you’ll enjoy and we’ll protect
with our pool opening, maintenance, and closing services.
Your time is valuable, and we want you to spend it where it matters most – in the water.
When it comes to protecting your pool investment, closing it properly for the season is essential. Bontrager Pools has been trusted by homeowners for decades to prepare pools for winter the right way—draining water to the right level, protecting plumbing, balancing chemicals, and securing covers so you can rest easy all winter long. Our certified technicians handle every detail so your pool stays clean, safe, and ready to open next spring.
Love your pool again with Bontrager!
Protect your pool through the winter with expert closings that prevent damage and make your spring opening stress-free.