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Guides for running a pool service company
Written from real operating experience: pricing, chemical billing, route building, and the numbers behind a profitable service business.
Starting out
How to start a pool cleaning business: costs, licenses, and your first 50 customers
What it really costs to start a pool cleaning business, the licenses and insurance to sort out first, and a practical plan for winning your first 50 customers in one tight service area.
August 6, 2026 · 10 min read
Software
Best pool service software in 2026: an honest comparison
A pool company owner's guide to Skimmer, Pool Brain, Jobber, Housecall Pro, and PoolBase: what each one is built for, how each is priced, and who each fits best.
August 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Operations
Pool route density: the number that decides your margin
Two pool companies can charge the same rate and keep very different profits. The difference is route density: how much of the day your techs spend at pools instead of between them.
August 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Billing
How to bill for pool chemicals: flat rate vs cost-plus
The three ways pool companies charge for chemicals, the math behind each, and how to pick a model that protects your margin when chlorine prices move.
August 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Pricing
How much to charge for pool service: a 2026 pricing guide
Typical monthly rates for weekly pool service, the cost build-up method for setting your own price, and a worked example you can copy with your own numbers.
August 5, 2026 · 9 min read