When's the best time to book a spring pool opening on Long Island?

Book in February or March for a May opening. The busiest two weeks of the year for Long Island pool companies are the two weeks before Memorial Day — if you wait until April to call, you may not be able to get a company until June.

Many companies offer spring-booking discounts or waive a first-time service fee for customers who book by April 1. Ask.

If you use a company for weekly summer service, they usually prioritize their own weekly customers for opening scheduling — another reason to line up a full-season package early rather than one-off calls.