Work out what to charge per pool per month from what it really costs you: tech time, driving, chemicals, mileage and overhead.
Most pool companies set prices by asking what the competition charges. That tells you what the market will bear, but not whether you make money at it. A pool that takes 35 minutes, sits 15 minutes off your route and eats $10 of chlorine a week can lose money at a price that is very profitable for the pool next door. Start with what one pool really costs you, then decide the price.
The read-out above is a floor. Price above it for pools with dogs, poor access, heavy debris or long drives, and use it to spot customers you are currently servicing at a loss. Our pricing guide goes deeper.
Start from cost, not from the competitor down the street: tech time on site and driving, chemicals, truck miles and a share of overhead, then add the margin you need. The calculator does that math for one pool per month.
Weekly service is about 4.33 visits a month (52 weeks divided by 12). Pricing per month on 4 visits quietly gives away a visit every quarter.
Either works if it is priced honestly. Flat pricing is simpler to sell; billing chemicals separately protects you from heavy-use pools. Our guide on billing customers for pool chemicals walks through both.
Insurance, software, phone, supplies, office time, licensing and equipment wear, divided by the number of pools you service. A small company commonly finds a few dollars per pool per month.
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