How To Start a Pool Service Business in
Maine
Wondering how to start a pool service business in Maine? Looking to start a pool cleaning business? Nate Jones Entrepreneur is here to help you with a free pool service business plan below. Starting your pool service business in Maine the correct way is important.
How much does it cost to start a pool cleaning business?
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$20,000 - For a Used Truck
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$5,000 - Equipment and Inventory (Chemicals, Cleaners, etc.)
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$200 a year for a website
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$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
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$2,000 a Year for Marketing
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TOTAL COST TO START: $29,200
How much money can you make starting a pool service business?
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The average cost to repair or remodel a pool is $700 - $5,000
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The average cost to service a pool is $200-$300 a month
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The average cost to open or close a pool is $350
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How much money do pool service businesses make a year?
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With 100 clients on monthly service ($150/month) you make $15,000 a month and $135,000 a year.
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With 4 repair/remodel jobs a month at $2,000 each you make $8,000 a month and $72,000 a year
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With100 clients opening and closing their pools at $300 each you make $70,000 a year.
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With the total, you will make $277,000 a year with this business.
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Are Pool Service Businesses Profitable?
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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.
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The challenge with this business is scaling past the local level.
Types of Pool Service Businesses:
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Pool Service
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Pool Cleaning
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Pool Renovation
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Spa Installation
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Pool Construction
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Pool Renovation
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Pool Liner Replacement
Positives of a Pool Service Business
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This is business has recurring revenue when you have monthly service agreements with clients.
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This Business is always needed. People do not know how nor want to clean their own pools.
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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.
How do you get pool service jobs?
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Create a website with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and post on social media apps.
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Network with local home builders, general contractors, home remodelers, etc.
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Sign up with Contractor Back Office (contractorbackoffice.com) to get leads for pool jobs.
How to Start a Pool Service Business
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Save up money for down payments on equipment
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Form your LLC with the Federal Government and Local Government
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Create your website and social media pages
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Purchase Insurance
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Find a Lawyer to draft your customer service contract
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Make connections with local realtors, contractors, property managers, and homeowners.
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Implement local marketing.
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