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Buying a Pool Route
What routes are typically priced at and why, how to check one before you buy, deal terms, financing and the first 90 days, with a free route value estimator. Example from the guide: a route billing $5,900 a month is about $59,000 to $70,800 through a broker, 10x to 12x, per the National Pool Route Sales FAQ, April 2026.- Value estimator
- 28-point checklist
- Deal terms
- Financing
- First 90 days
Pool Service Truck Setup
A tick-off kit list for the truck: what to carry from the first pool, what to add later, and the rules for hauling chemicals. The kit list has 31 items in 6 groups: 22 to carry from the first route and 9 to add as the route grows.- 31-item checklist
- First route filter
- Chemical rules
- FAQ
Pool Service Price Increase Letter
How much pool companies raise prices, how much notice to give, and a letter, email and text you fill in with your own rates. Example from the guide: a monthly price going from $160 to $175. Service Industry News surveys found pool pros who raised prices in 2024 and 2025 went up about 9%.- Letter generator
- Text message
- Notice
- Pushback
- FAQ
Who this is for
Pro Guides are written for people who own, buy or are starting a pool service business. If you own a pool and want help taking care of it, start on our homepage instead.
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