Pool Cleaning Route
Sunshine, chlorine, and $80K in your pocket
Pool cleaning routes involve visiting residential and commercial pools on a weekly schedule to test water chemistry, add chemicals, clean filters, and vacuum debris. In Sun Belt states, routes operate year-round. A route of 80-100 pools can be serviced by one person and generates strong income with minimal overhead.
Avg Revenue
$130K
Profit Margin
50%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 4x
Startup Cost
$5K - $50K
Difficulty
2/5
How It Works
You visit 15-20 pools per day on a set route. Each stop takes 15-30 minutes: test water chemistry, add chemicals, skim debris, brush walls, clean filter baskets. Customers pay $100-$200/month per pool. Routes are geographically clustered to minimize drive time.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Very low startup costs — truck, chemicals, and basic tools
- +50% profit margins with owner-operator model
- +Year-round demand in Sun Belt states
- +Easy to learn — no certifications required in most states
Cons
- -Outdoor work in extreme heat
- -Seasonal in northern climates
- -Customer acquisition requires door-to-door or referral marketing
Best For
Sun Belt residents who want an outdoor, route-based business with immediate cash flow
Operating Costs
Costs include pool chemicals ($15-25 per pool/month), fuel, equipment maintenance, truck payment, insurance, and marketing. Most costs are variable, keeping overhead low.
Where to Buy
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Quick Facts
- Category
- route
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Acquisition Price
- $260K - $520K
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Pool Cleaning Route
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