How to price pool service
Monthly price = (cost per visit × visits per month + overhead per pool) ÷ (1 − target margin). Cost per visit counts the tech's paid time both on site and driving, the chemicals included in the service, and vehicle cost for the miles to get there.
Labor: use the loaded rate
Use what an hour of a tech actually costs, not just their wage. Add payroll taxes, workers' comp and any benefits, usually 20–30% on top of the wage. If you run the route yourself, put in what you'd have to pay someone to replace you. Otherwise the business looks profitable only because you're working for free.
Drive time is the hidden cost
Every minute between stops is paid but earns nothing. A tight route with 8 minutes between stops instead of 15 can mean two or three more pools a day for the same tech. That's why route density matters as much as price. Try changing the drive time above to see the effect.
Chemicals: included or billed separately?
If your price includes chemicals, enter your average chemical cost per visit. Expect it to run higher in summer. If you bill chemicals separately, enter only what's bundled into the base price.
Vehicle cost per mile defaults to $0.70, roughly the IRS standard mileage rate. Use your own number if you track it. To check what a dose costs, use the chemical calculator.