The first weekend at the cottage should be about the lake, not crawling under the floor looking for leaks.
An opening service turns the water back on slowly, checks every line and fixture for leaks, restarts the pump and water heater, and gets the place ready for you.
What’s included
- Water turned on and pressurized slowly
- Leak check on every line, tap and fixture
- Pump, pressure tank and water heater restarted
- Appliances plugged in and tested
- Shutters off, windows opened, cottage aired out
- Outdoor furniture set back out
When you need it
- You want to arrive to a ready cottage
- You are not comfortable restarting a pump system
- You had leaks or problems last spring
- You are opening before the May long weekend
How it works
- Tell us about the cottage — Location, water source (lake, well or municipal) and what you need done.
- Get a checklist & quote — A local provider calls back with a price and closing date.
- Relax until spring — Your cottage is closed properly, with a photo summary when it is done.
What affects the price
Every property is different, so quotes are based on a few things:
- Size of the cottage
- Water source and pump system
- Any repairs found during start-up
- Extra setup tasks
Request a quote and you’ll get a clear price before anything is booked.
Spring opening — questions
What if you find a leak?
You get a call with photos and options before any repair is done.
How early can a cottage be opened?
Usually once overnight temperatures stay above freezing — often late April or May.
Where we provide spring opening
Related services
Cottage closing & winterizingWater shut off, lines and fixtures drained, antifreeze where needed, and appliances prepped for winter.
Winter property checksRegular drive-bys and walk-throughs with photos, plus a call if anything looks wrong.
Outdoor & waterfront prepFurniture, canoes and toys stored, and help coordinating dock and boat removal.