In-ground pool building company

Homeowners adding a pool, plus builders, landscapers, hotels and HOAs for larger projects.

A contract price per project, paid in stages as work is completed, with extra income from covers, equipment upgrades, decking and service plans.

• Project management and scheduling
• Estimating costs and writing contracts
• Sales and managing subcontractors

• State contractor or pool-specific licensing, which often involves exams, experience and bonding, so check early
• Building permits, inspections, setback and safety barrier rules in your city or county
• Cash flow, because you pay for materials and crews before the final payment arrives
• Contract terms, deposit limits and lien rules, which differ by state
• Insurance, since building defects and job site accidents can be costly
• Weather delays and ground conditions that can push up costs mid-project

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your setup and how much you fund before your first jobs. These are estimates. Cash flow matters because you pay for materials and crews before final payment arrives.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $15,000 to $75,000, depending on how many builds you manage and their type and size. Weather delays and ground conditions can push up costs mid-project.

Check early for state contractor or pool-specific licensing, which often involves exams, experience and bonding. Also check building permits, inspections, setback and safety barrier rules, plus contract terms, deposit limits and lien rules, which differ by state.