Pool Service
Crystal clear water, crystal clear cash flow
Pool service businesses provide weekly cleaning, chemical balancing, and equipment maintenance for residential and commercial swimming pools. The business model is built on recurring weekly service routes with extremely high customer retention. Pool owners rarely switch providers once they find reliable service.
Avg Revenue
$180K
Profit Margin
37%
Acquisition Multiple
1.5x - 2.5x
Startup Cost
$10K - $30K
Difficulty
2/5
How It Works
Build a route of residential and commercial pools that you service weekly. Each visit includes skimming, brushing, vacuuming, chemical testing, and equipment checks. Revenue comes from recurring service fees ($100-$200/month per pool) plus equipment repair and installation upsells.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Extremely sticky customers with 90%+ retention rates
- +Predictable recurring revenue billed monthly
- +Low startup costs — truck, basic tools, and chemicals
- +Equipment repair and remodel upsells boost margins
Cons
- -Seasonal in northern markets (limited to warm months)
- -Physical outdoor work in extreme heat
- -Chemical handling requires proper training and safety
Best For
Detail-oriented operators in Sun Belt markets who want route-based income
Operating Costs
Primary costs are chemicals, fuel for route driving, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and labor if you hire technicians.
Where to Buy
- BizBuySell →
Find pool service routes and businesses for sale
- Pool Route Supply →
Dedicated marketplace for buying and selling pool routes
Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Acquisition Price
- $270K - $450K