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I would be concerned if you don't clean it that the pool water could stain the plaster. I would not drain it though.
Pools have been known to pop out of the ground in the winter/ rainy season.
any staining has already happened....you can always acid wash the finish to make it nicer looking next spring
I would contact a local pool company. You need to get on their schedule to have it closed for the year! You don't just leave it open. Depending on the height of the water, they will drain some to give it expansion room for freezing. They'll cover it as well. Don't drain it! It's going to cost you some money, but if you don't know what you're doing, this is really the best route. They'll also open in the spring and shock it. Then it's up to you to maintain.
working with local companies for the pool, they said they can drain and replace the liner, only fear is if there is any damage underground with the pipes, then it will become a super expensive job.
I love pools but it's just high maintenance. Good luck OP. I'm sure when your family is having fun in the pool next Spring, it's all worth it. Me I'm ok with the community pool which I also pay for maintenance via HOA.
Don't remove the trees. You'll make things look even worse since the house is boxy. I cant' offer advice re: pools in cold climates as I live in Texas and our pool is filled year round, but I will say this. For resale purposes, definitely shell out the dough for good landscaping. That flat, nondescript lot looks so unappealing with an oblong hole in the ground (aka pool). If one is going to have a pool, a certain ambiance has to go along with it. Shrubbery, beds, trees. Do it in phases to save money.
Trees next to house side are source of insects and termites and I believe the roots are also hitting the foundation.
The other tree which is next to pool is a pine tree, it may also go considering amount of debris it generates for the pool. Though i would like to retain that ..!
It's good that you've contacted a local pool place. Don't get the new liner until next spring when you know if the pipes need replacing. I'm guessing you've not run the filter this year, but ask the pool company to try to drain the pipes and prep the filter for winter. It might work, might not. In addition to the cover, the pipes get drained before winter. You won't really be able to get rid of the algae without running the filter.
Next spring start from scratch by draining it, replacing whatever needs replaced.
The is to inspect the current equipment and do a pressure test to check for leaks.
Hopefully nothing big like underground pipe issues come up.
Then drain the existing pool, replace the liner, replace any bad equipment/parts.
winterize the pool
open the pool next spring as done for any other pool.
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