Pool Cleaning Business

2 Pool Cleaning Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Pool cleaning services serve affluent homes and commercial places. Their service involves adding and testing chemical levels and catching debris to keep the swimming pools clean. A pool cleaning company ensures the swimming pool water stays clear and inhibits the growth of microorganisms.

Starting a pool cleaning business fulfills your entrepreneurial spirit and is also profitable. Suppose you are starting a pool cleaning business. In that case, you need a basic understanding of how to mix pool cleaning chemicals, invest in professional pool cleaning equipment, and market your pool cleaning business.

In this list, you'll find real-world pool cleaning business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a pool cleaning business that makes money.

1. Swim University ($600K/year)

Matt worked in pool stores from the age of 13 to 25, where he gained extensive knowledge about pools. During this time, he also taught himself how to create websites. One day, his boss noticed him working on a website and asked him to make one for the pool company.

As he became more skilled in web design, Matt envisioned creating a website to educate people on pool and spa care. It took him two years to develop the website and an additional seven years to transform it into his full-time occupation.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How many people on the team: 2

How Matt Giovanisci Built Swim University to $50K MRR

Learn how Matt Giovanisci built Swim University from scratch, turning it into a successful business that brings in an average of $50K/month and $600K/year, using SEO and social media as the main growth strategy.

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2. Dundas Valley Pools ($96K/year)

Dan Stewart, the founder of Dundas Valley Pools, came up with the idea for his business while working part-time at a pool company. He saw an opportunity to provide personalized, on-site pool services in Southern Ontario, and after gaining experience and knowledge in the industry, he decided to start his own business. Since its inception in 2016, Dundas Valley Pools has grown to service over 350 pools and earn an average of $8,000 per month in net revenue during the on-season.

How much money it makes: $96K/year
How many people on the team: 1

How I Started A $8K/Month Pool Service And Installation Business

Learn how a third generation business owner started a profitable pool service and installation business in Southern Ontario, earning an average of $8000/month net revenue during peak season and growing from servicing 0 to 350+ pools since May 2016 by doing things that don't scale, such as manually talking to customers and focusing on the ideal customer.

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