FAQ
Pool Cover Questions, Answered
Straight answers about safety covers, automatic covers, the winterization included with every install, our service area, and when to order. Don't see your question? Call (405) 384-9660 — we'd rather talk it through.
Common questions
Everything pool owners ask us
- How much does an inground pool safety cover cost?
- There's no shelf price — every cover is custom-made to your pool. The cost depends on the size and shape of the pool, whether you choose mesh or solid, and the anchoring. We measure your pool on site and give you a written quote.
- What's the difference between a mesh and a solid safety cover?
- A mesh cover is lighter, lets rain and snowmelt drain through, and blocks most debris and sunlight — it's the most popular choice in Oklahoma. A solid cover blocks everything including water and light, which keeps the pool cleaner, but it needs a cover pump or drain panel to handle standing water on top. Both anchor into the deck and both hold weight for safety.
- Does rain drain through a mesh safety cover?
- Yes — that's the point of mesh. Rain and snowmelt pass straight through into the pool, so water never pools on top of the cover. The trade-off is that your water level can rise over the winter, and fine debris and a little sunlight get through too. Because the level can rise, it's worth a few quick winter cover checks over the season to make sure the water doesn't get too high.
- Do you make replacement covers for an existing pool?
- Yes. If your old cover is torn, stretched, or the straps and springs are shot, we measure the pool fresh and build a new custom cover. We don't reuse the old measurements — we take our own so the new cover fits right.
- Can you cover a freeform or custom-shaped pool?
- Yes. Freeform, kidney, L-shaped, and pools with steps, benches, or raised spas are all covered. We measure every curve and feature so the cover is cut to your exact shape — that's why we measure on site instead of quoting from a chart.
- Is the pool winterized when you install a safety cover?
- Yes — professional winterization is included with every safety cover installation, at no extra charge. Before the cover goes on we lower the water to winter level, blow out and plug the lines, drain the pump, filter, and heater, set winter plugs and gizmos, and add antifreeze to the lines. Then the cover is anchored and tensioned. Plugs, gizmos, and antifreeze are included. Water features — waterfalls, sheer descents, deck jets, bubblers — are looked at on site.
- Do you offer pool closings or openings on their own?
- No. We don't sell standalone closings or openings — our fall is spent measuring and installing covers, and the winterization comes with every cover we install. Winter cover checks are available for covered pools through the off-season.
- Do you check my equipment when you come out?
- Yes — while we're winterizing at the equipment pad, we look over the pump, filter, heater, and plumbing and tell you straight what we see. We don't sell or install equipment, so there's no upsell — it's just an honest heads-up so nothing surprises you in spring.
- What's NOT included in the winterization?
- The winterization covers a pool that's in normal end-of-season shape. It does not include cleaning up a green or neglected pool, equipment repairs, parts, or heavy debris removal. If we find the water's a mess, that cleanup is a separate conversation — and green-pool recovery isn't something we take on.
- Do you clean up green pools?
- No. We don't do green-pool recovery or algae cleanup. We focus on covers and the winterization that comes with them. If your pool is green, you'll want a maintenance company to get it clear first, and then we can measure and install your cover.
- Do you do automatic pool covers?
- Yes — Coverseal automatic covers, anywhere in Oklahoma. Coverseal mounts to the deck instead of the pool, so the shape of the water is never the problem: freeform, curves, kidney, custom geometry all work. What the system does need is clear, open deck along both sides and at the end where the housing parks. Send a few photos of your pool and deck and we'll tell you quickly and honestly whether your space fits. Coverseal covers are sold and installed through Southern Sky Pool and Spa, with Kenny as your single point of contact from the first measurement to the finished install.
- Do you do weekly pool maintenance or cleaning?
- No. We don't run weekly cleaning or chemical-maintenance routes. We're a pool cover company — safety covers, automatic covers, and the winterization included with every cover install. For week-to-week upkeep you'll want a dedicated maintenance company.
- What area do you serve?
- It depends on the service. Automatic cover projects are available statewide, anywhere in Oklahoma. We install custom safety covers — winterization included — across all of Central Oklahoma, from Stillwater to Lawton, Clinton to Seminole, including the whole OKC metro. Winter cover checks stay closer to home: the Oklahoma City metro and about thirty miles around it. Check our service areas page for the full list.
- Do you travel outside the immediate metro?
- Often, yes — it depends on the distance. If you're past the usual radius, call (405) 384-9660 and we'll tell you honestly whether the trip makes sense and what it costs.
- When should I order a cover before closing season?
- Order early. A custom safety cover has to be measured and then manufactured, so there's a lead time between the quote and the cover being ready to install. Cover season in Central Oklahoma runs roughly September through November, before the first hard freeze, and it gets busy fast. If you want the pool covered and winterized before the freeze, reach out in late summer so the cover is built and ready when it's time.
- Who runs Oklahoma Pool Cover Company?
- Kenny Lewis — building pools since 2012. That background is why the covers fit and why the winterization is done right: he knows how a pool is put together. Call or text (405) 384-9660.
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