Owners must obtain an approved Zoning Certificate and a Pool Fence Enclosure Permit to install an enclosure, so a new pool or renovation needs permit time planned before work starts.
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Pool Service in Etobicoke
The Pool Club serves Etobicoke homeowners with pool openings, water care, closings, liner installation, safety covers, hot tub and swim spa care, pool repair, equipment installation and repair, leak detection, and pool renovation.
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Overview
Pool service in Etobicoke from The Pool Club runs from opening through weekly water care to closing. Weekly plans start at $59 per week plus HST.
What Etobicoke homeowners get from The Pool Club
The company serves Etobicoke homeowners with one set of seasonal packages and weekly plans. Weekly plans are offered at three tiers: Silver Essential, Gold Complete, and Platinum Premium. Gold is the Most Popular tier, and the pricing section below lists each weekly rate.
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Pool care around Etobicoke
Etobicoke pool owners work under Toronto's fence permit and gate rules, its snow-clearing rules, and its sewer discharge limits, across communities from Mimico and Long Branch on the lake to Rexdale and Thistletown in the north.
Etobicoke, OntarioPool gates must be self-closing and self-latching and kept locked except when the pool area is in use, so a gate that fails these rules needs repair before the season.
Source: toronto.caResidents must clear sidewalks beside their property within 12 hours of the end of a snowfall of 2 cm or less, so late-season closings and early-season openings share the calendar with snow clearing.
Source: toronto.caThe West District Municipal Licensing and Standards office serves Etobicoke wards 1, 2 and 3, so that is the office to contact about fence rules for an Etobicoke pool.
Source: toronto.caLocal rules, fees and seasons change. Check with your city, or call us and we will point you the right way.
Communities and neighbourhoods around Etobicoke
The Pool Club serves Etobicoke homeowners, and Etobicoke is made up of many distinct communities. Mimico was incorporated in 1911 on land taken from Etobicoke township. New Toronto, a lakeside community, was incorporated on January 1, 1913. Long Branch was incorporated in 1930 as a village. Alderwood, in the Lakeshore area, was originally a suburb of New Toronto.
Humber Bay is a historic gateway community to Toronto that the Queen Elizabeth Way split in 1938. Islington is the former administrative centre of Etobicoke and later its downtown, near the central Six Points intersection. The Kingsway is an affluent neighbourhood in the Humber Valley area of central Etobicoke. Markland Wood, along Bloor Street West and mostly single family housing, is the farthest western community.
Thorncrest Village is a low-density residential area that filled in rural land between older communities after the war. Rexdale in northern Etobicoke was first developed as an urban area by Rex Heslop in the post-World War II years. Thistletown is a 19th-century community in northern Etobicoke that grew along Albion Road. Eatonville is an older community west of Islington in central Etobicoke. These communities are named for local context, and the service area is Etobicoke as a whole.
Pool permits and rules in Etobicoke
Etobicoke pools fall under Toronto's fence rules. A swimming pool means anything on private property used for swimming, wading, or bathing that is 60 cm deep or more at any point. Owners must obtain an approved Zoning Certificate and a Pool Fence Enclosure Permit to install an enclosure, and site plan reviews are typically completed within 10-20 business days of a complete application.
A hot tub or spa with a cover permanently attached that can be locked does not need a Pool Fence Enclosure Permit. Minimum enclosure height is 1.2 metres for a single residential property and 1.8 metres for multiple residential and non-residential properties. The fence must sit at least 1.2 m from the pool edge and 1 m from easily climbable objects such as trees.
Gates must be self-closing and self-latching and kept locked except when the pool area is in use, and double gates need a lockable drop bolt. A pool cannot be filled until the City has inspected and confirmed a permanent enclosure. Etobicoke wards 1, 2 and 3 are served by the West District Municipal Licensing and Standards office at the Etobicoke Civic Centre.
Owners can request an exemption from their Community Council. Confirm current rules with the city before starting any pool project.
Pool season and water in Etobicoke
Snow rules and water rules both touch the Etobicoke pool season. When snowfall is 2 cm or less, residents must clear sidewalks beside their property of snow and ice within 12 hours of the end of the snowfall, and city crews start on public sidewalks at 2 cm. Etobicoke's residential areas are primarily single-family dwellings, with large high-rise condominium developments in the south near the Humber River.
The Water Supply Bylaw sets out the roles of owners and the City in protecting the water supply system, and the Sewers Bylaw sets strict limits on what can be discharged into sewers and natural watercourses, so check with the city before draining a pool. Closing means balancing the water before the cover goes on, lowering the level to what the cover and freeze line require, and blowing and plugging lines so freeze expansion does not split pipes.
What each visit covers for pool service in Etobicoke
A typical opening visit starts with the cover: it is pumped off, folded, and stored so debris does not fall into the water. Chemistry is tested after the system is circulating, checking free chlorine or salt-cell output in the swimming range, pH, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness. A closing visit works the other way: the water is balanced, the level is lowered, lines are blown and plugged, and a winter cover is fitted so meltwater sits on the cover instead of in the pool.
For a liner replacement, the measurements are length, width, depth, hopper, and corner type, and walls and floor are checked for voids before the new liner goes in. The old vinyl comes out without tearing the walls, then the floor is raked, walls are patched, and the bead track is cleaned.
Pricing for Etobicoke pools
Standard pool vacuuming is $95 per hour plus HST, portable pump vacuuming is $189 per hour plus HST, salt cell cleaning is $45 plus HST, and cartridge filter deep cleaning is $125 plus HST. Solar heating startup is $50 plus HST, and an additional cleaning visit is $125 per visit plus HST.
Ask The Pool Club about Etobicoke pool openings, weekly water care, or closings at
(416) 830-3080.
Weekly memberships
Choose your membership.
Weekly care for the 20-week swim season. All prices are plus HST.
The basics
The weekly basics, covered.
$59/ week + HST
- Weekly visit
- Skimming
- Empty baskets
- Water testing and recording
- Chemical dosing labour
- Equipment and circulation check
- Digital service report
Complete care
Everything in Silver, plus a cleaner floor and walls.
$89/ week + HST
- Everything in Silver, plus:
- Vacuum floor as needed
- Brush walls, steps and waterline
Premium care
Everything in Gold, plus extra attention.
$129/ week + HST
- Everything in Gold, plus:
- Enhanced waterline cleaning
- Basic filter care
- Priority scheduling
- Routine chemical allowance
Compare the plans
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| What is included | SilverThe basics | GoldMost Popular | PlatinumPremium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly visit | Included | Included | Included |
| Skimming | Included | Included | Included |
| Empty baskets | Included | Included | Included |
| Water testing and recording | Included | Included | Included |
| Chemical dosing labour | Included | Included | Included |
| Equipment and circulation check | Included | Included | Included |
| Digital service report | Included | Included | Included |
| Vacuum floor as needed | Not included | Included | Included |
| Brush walls, steps and waterline | Not included | Included | Included |
| Enhanced waterline cleaning | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Basic filter care | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Priority scheduling | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Visit time | Up to 25 min | Up to 45 min | Up to 60 min |
| Chemicals | Billed separately | Billed separately | Routine allowance |
| Weekly price (+ HST) | $59 | $89 | $129 |
| Choose a plan | Choose Silver | Choose Gold | Choose Platinum |
Platinum includes a routine chemical allowance. All prices are plus HST.
Visit times and terms
How long is each visit?
Silver visits run up to 25 minutes, Gold up to 45 minutes, and Platinum up to 60 minutes.
What is not included in any membership?
- Pool opening and closing
- Green-pool recovery
- Excessive storm or party debris
- Equipment repairs and parts
- Filter media replacement
- Specialty treatments, and salt, unless quoted
Chemicals
- Silver and Gold chemicals are billed separately.
- The Platinum chemical allowance is routine and is not unlimited.
Spring openings
Open the pool, start the season.
Get your pool opened and running for the swim season. Choose one visit or two, and see exactly what is done.
Essential opening
1 visit$399+ HST
- Winter cover removal
- Cover rinsing and folding
- Reinstall pool fittings and plugs
- Reassemble pump and filter equipment
- Start pool circulation system
- Inspect equipment for visible leaks
- Initial water testing
- Initial chlorine shock treatment
- Visual equipment inspection
- Photo inspection report
Extra: pool vacuuming, additional balancing chemicals and equipment repairs.
Deluxe opening
2 visits$649+ HST
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Surface skimming
- Brush walls and steps
- Water chemistry balancing labour
- Scheduled follow-up visit
- Follow-up water testing
- Follow-up equipment inspection
Extra: pool vacuuming, additional balancing chemicals and equipment repairs.
Compare the openings
| What is done | Essential | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Visits | 1 | 2 |
| Winter cover removal, rinsing and folding | Included | Included |
| Pool fittings and plugs reinstalled; pump and filter equipment reassembled | Included | Included |
| Pool circulation system started | Included | Included |
| Equipment inspected for visible leaks, plus a visual equipment inspection | Included | Included |
| Initial water testing and chlorine shock treatment | Included | Included |
| Photo inspection report | Included | Included |
| Surface skimming, and walls and steps brushed | Not included | Included |
| Water chemistry balancing labour | Not included | Included |
| Scheduled follow-up visit, with follow-up water testing and equipment inspection | Not included | Included |
| Pool vacuuming, additional balancing chemicals and equipment repairs | Extra | Extra |
| Price (+ HST) | $399 | $649 |
| Request an opening | Request Essential | Request Deluxe |
Opening add-ons
Add any of these to an opening.
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard pool vacuuming | $95 / hour |
| Portable pump vacuuming | $189 / hour |
| Attached acrylic spa opening | $105 |
| Attached concrete spa opening | $150 |
| Salt cell cleaning | $45 |
| Cartridge filter deep cleaning | $125 |
| Additional cleaning visit | $125 |
| Water feature startup | $40 |
| Solar heating startup | $50 |
Prices are in Canadian dollars, plus HST. Pool vacuuming has a one-hour minimum. Extra chemicals and equipment repairs are charged separately.
Before we arrive
- Opening prices are for standard inground pools up to 16 × 32 ft with a standard safety cover.
- The water must be halfway up the skimmer opening before the crew arrives.
- All prices are plus HST.
Local pool and spa care
Pool and spa care, spelled out.
- Everything included is listedEach membership and opening shows what is done, and what costs extra.
- Water tested and recordedMemberships include water testing and recording, with a digital service report.
- Six communities and nearbyWe serve the communities below and the areas around them. Add your postal code to the form and we will confirm we cover your street.
- Aurora
- Richmond Hill
- Vaughan
- Etobicoke
- Newmarket
- King City
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Questions
Questions from Etobicoke owners
Do I need a permit to enclose a pool in Etobicoke?
Yes, property owners must obtain an approved Zoning Certificate and a Pool Fence Enclosure Permit to install a swimming pool enclosure. A Pool Fence Enclosure Permit is not required when a hot tub, whirlpool or spa has a cover permanently attached that can be locked to prevent access. Site plan reviews are typically completed within 10-20 business days of a complete application.
How high does a pool fence need to be in Etobicoke?
The minimum enclosure height is 1.2 metres for a single residential property and 1.8 metres for multiple residential and non-residential properties. The fence must be no closer than 1.2 m to the pool edge and no closer than 1 m to an easily climbable object such as a tree. Nothing climbable may sit between 10 cm and 1.2 m above the ground outside.
Can I fill a new pool before the fence is inspected?
No, a pool cannot be filled with water or allowed to collect water until the City has inspected and confirmed completion of a permanent swimming pool enclosure. Gates on the enclosure must be self-closing and self-latching, supported on substantial hinges, and kept locked except when the pool area is in use. Double gates need a lockable drop bolt.
What does a pool opening package cover?
Essential and Deluxe both include winter cover removal, cover rinsing and folding, reinstalling pool fittings and plugs, reassembling pump and filter equipment, starting pool circulation, inspecting equipment for visible leaks, initial water testing, initial chlorine shock treatment, a visual equipment inspection, and a photo inspection report.
What weekly pool plans are offered in Etobicoke?
Three weekly plans are offered: Weekly Silver Essential is $59 per week plus 13 percent Ontario HST, Weekly Gold Complete is $89 per week plus HST, and Weekly Platinum Premium is $129 per week plus HST. Gold is the Most Popular tier.
How is a pool prepared for winter?
Closing a pool means balancing the water before the cover goes on, then lowering the level to what the cover and freeze line require. Lines are blown and plugged so freeze expansion does not split pipes. A winter cover is fitted so meltwater sits on the cover instead of in the pool.
Can I drain my pool water in Etobicoke?
Check with the city first, because the Sewers Bylaw sets strict limits on what can be discharged into the sewers system and natural watercourses. The Water Supply Bylaw also defines the roles of property owners and the City in protecting the water supply system. Confirm current rules with the city before draining a pool.
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