Residential Pool Opening Terms & Conditions

Barton Pool Company herein known as/referred to as “Company”.

1. Opening Services as per work described in the Opening Contract. Company will not be expected to perform any work other than that which is herein contracted. Company cannot be held responsible for damages created by other persons.
2. Pool water level must be raised to operational level (mid-skimmer) prior to our arrival.
3. Water/Excess debris from top of cover must be removed before opening appointment may take place. If an additional trip/time is required, Customer will be billed additionally on a per-hour basis at a rate of $200/hr.
4. Company is not responsible for any items under the care of the homeowner during winter months. All damaged or corroded parts not fit for reuse up to $75 will be replaced and billed to the homeowner. Instances over $75 must first be authorized by homeowner and rescheduled at company’s earliest availability. A standard service charge will apply at a rate of $200/hr, additional fees may apply.
5. Company must have access to: property, pool/pool equipment area, outside working electrical outlets, and outside working water service. These outlined working conditions not met will incur a $95 return fee.
6. Company is not responsible to fill pool and/or spa to operational level. If the water level is not at operational level, establishing circulation will be attempted, but a rescheduling fee of $95 may apply.
7. Company must have access to items removed from the pool structure and pool equipment when pool was winterized.
8. If pool equipment is inside home, homeowner must be home for entire pool opening.
9. Company will not be held responsible and/or liable for damages or added expense for delays of contract date caused by shortages including but not limited to; availability of parts, accessories, etc. or weather conditions, strikes, acts of God or other circumstances beyond the control of Company or for any ensuing damage and/or operational expense caused by said delays. Service work to complete the opening may be rescheduled at our earliest convenience.
10. Due to circumstances outside Company’s control, Company does not warranty pool service work or make an expressed or implied warranty of pool structure, deck, wall bodies, piping or any associated pool equipment.
11. Company will not assume responsibility and/or liability for damages to lawns, shrubbery, landscaping/hardscape including potential run-off to neighboring properties, due to backwashing, draining, and/or cleaning filter due to antifreeze or chemicals from the pool water.
12. At opening, Company will not be expected to be responsible for any missing or damaged items of pool equipment, stored on Owner’s property under their care and keeping, over the winter months.
13. Any changes/amendments to this agreement must be made in writing, constitute the entire contract of the parties, and be signed by both parties to be binding.
14. This contract shall not be binding until Company confirms receipt of a signed contract. Company reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time.
15. A travel charge will apply to any location over 15 miles from the office (3502 N Shadeland Ave.) and will be based upon how far away your location is.