How much does it cost to start a pool cleaning business?

• $20,000 - For a Used Truck

• $5,000 - Equipment and Inventory (Chemicals, Cleaners, etc.)

• $200 a year for a website

• $2,000 a Year for Insurance - If you need insurance, reach out to Wexford Insurance, they work with a lot of Pool Service Businesses. wexfordins.com

• $2,000 a Year for Marketing

• TOTAL COST TO START: $29,200

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How much money can you make starting a pool service business?

• The average cost to repair or remodel a pool is $700 - $5,000

• The average cost to service a pool is $200-$300 a month

• The average cost to open or close a pool is $350

• How much money do pool service businesses make a year?

  • With 100 clients on monthly service ($150/month) you make $15,000 a month and $135,000 a year.

  • With 4 repair/remodel jobs a month at $2,000 each you make $8,000 a month and $72,000 a year

  • With100 clients opening and closing their pools at $300 each you make $70,000 a year. 

  • With the total, you will make $277,000 a year with this business. 

 

Are Pool Service Businesses Profitable?​​

• Yes, with a low start up cost around $30,000 for the year and higher profit margins around 40%-50% a pool service business can profit over $100,000 a year if operated correctly in a busy city. 

• The challenge with this business is scaling past the local level. 

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Types of Pool Service Businesses:

• Pool Service

• Pool Cleaning

• Pool Renovation

• Spa Installation

• Pool Construction

• Pool Renovation

• Pool Liner Replacement

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Positives of a Pool Service Business

• This is business has recurring revenue when you have monthly service agreements with clients.

• This Business is always needed. People do not know how nor want to clean their own pools. 

• This business can be sold. Since there is a recurring revenue aspect, this business can be sold for its pool route. Look for pool routes for sale. 

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How do you get pool service jobs? 

• Create a website with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and post on social media apps. 

• Network with local home builders, general contractors, home remodelers, etc. 

• Sign up with Contractor Back Office (contractorbackoffice.com) to get leads for pool jobs. 

 

How to Start a Pool Service Business 

1. ​Save up money for down payments on equipment

2. Form your LLC with the Federal Government and Local Government

3. Create your website and social media pages

4. Purchase Insurance

5. Find a Lawyer to draft your customer service contract

6. Make connections with local realtors, contractors, property managers, and homeowners.

7. Implement local marketing. 

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