Local pool building company

Homeowners building or upgrading a backyard pool, and sometimes small commercial clients such as units or motels.

A contract price per pool, paid in stages as the work progresses. Your margin comes from managing materials, trades and timing well.

• Building or project management experience
• Quoting and costing accurately
• Customer communication and sales
• Managing subcontractors and schedules

• Contractor licensing, council or certifier approvals and pool barrier rules differ by state and council, so check each one
• Home warranty or similar insurance may be required depending on your state and job value
• Cost blowouts from rock, access problems or weather, so write clear variation terms into contracts
• Cash flow, because you pay for materials and trades before the final stage payment
• Customer disputes and complaints, so keep detailed records and written agreements

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your licensing, equipment, insurance and how much working capital you set aside to pay for materials and trades before the final stage payment arrives.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $20,000 to $100,000, depending on how many pools you build, the size of each job and your pricing. That is revenue, not profit, so allow for materials, subcontractors and insurance.

Check contractor licensing, council or certifier approvals and pool barrier rules, as these differ by state and council. Also check whether home warranty or similar insurance is required in your state for your job values.