Commercial pool maintenance contracts

Hotels, health clubs, holiday parks, schools, apartment blocks and leisure operators that need their pools kept clean and compliant.

Monthly or annual contracts for set visits, plus call-out fees, deep cleans and chemical supply. Contracts bring steadier income than one-off jobs.

• Water testing and record keeping
• Understanding of pool plant and filtration
• Professional, reliable manner with business clients
• Basic health and safety knowledge

• Higher insurance cover is often expected by commercial clients, so check what they require
• Health and safety duties for water quality, chemicals and lone working
• Clients may ask for qualifications and references before awarding a contract
• Losing one large contract can hit income hard, so avoid relying on a single client

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on equipment, testing kit, vehicle needs and the level of insurance your clients ask for. Check what cover each client requires before you quote.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on how many contracts you hold and their size. Losing one large contract can hit income hard, so avoid relying on a single client.

Check the health and safety duties for water quality, chemicals and lone working. Clients may ask for qualifications and references before awarding a contract, and often expect higher insurance cover, so confirm what they require.