Cover Pit Clearance and Track Servicing
Tailored for automatic slatted and hidden roller pool covers. Over the year, leaves, worms, and mineral scale build up in the cover recess and track channels, causing slats to jam or motors to burn out. We scrub the slats, descale tracks, and pump leaf sludge out of the pit.
What is included
- ✓Full cover unwinding and slat by slat jet washing
- ✓Submerged motor pit pumping and leaf silt extraction
- ✓Guide track descaling and silicone lubrication
- ✓Sump pump clearance in the cover vault
- ✓Safety strap inspection and tension adjustment
- ✓Drive mechanism and limit switch operation check
Request a Service Visit
Tell us about your pool and we will confirm price and available dates.
Our Workmanship Promise
If your water balance or cleaning result does not meet our agreed checklist, we return within 48 hours to correct it without additional labour charges. We log every chemical reading and adjustment in your plant room folder at each visit. Pricing & payment
How Our Visits Work
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1
Pit Access and Debris Removal
We lift deck pit covers, isolate the motor, and remove heavy accumulated leaf litter and mud with a wet muck vacuum.
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2
Slat Pressure Scrubbing
We slowly advance the cover slat by slat, applying eco-friendly descaling wash and soft rotary scrubbing to each joint.
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3
Track Clearing and Descaling
We flush out under-coping aluminium or PVC side tracks, removing grit and lime scale that cause slat binding.
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4
Pit Sump Pump Check
We test the automatic pit drainage pump to ensure heavy autumn rain never submerges and ruins the drive motor.
Questions about this service
Can you service both above ground and below ground cover pits?
Yes, we work on dry vault installations, submerged bench reels, and behind-wall submersed cover systems.
How often should an automatic slatted cover be deep cleaned?
Once a year is standard, preferably in late autumn after leaf fall or in early spring before daily swimming starts.
Do you use high-pressure washers on polycarbonate slats?
We use controlled low pressure and soft-bristled brushes to protect the UV coating and prevent water ingress into hollow slats.
Book your initial pool assessment
Send us a quick note about your pool size and what needs doing. We will call you back within three hours during regular working hours.