Pool Supply Delivery and Online Shop

Busy homeowners who don't want to haul heavy chemical buckets, plus independent pool cleaners and small service companies that need regular restocks.

Margin on products plus a delivery fee or minimum order. Standing weekly or monthly orders from pool service pros build steady income.

• Basic pool chemistry
• Route planning and driving
• Simple online selling and customer messaging

• Check whether your city or county allows storing chemicals at home. HOA rules, zoning and fire code often restrict it, so a small rented unit may be safer
• Rules on carrying hazardous materials in your vehicle, including quantity limits, safe loading and spill kits
• Sales tax collection and a resale certificate for your state
• General liability, product liability and commercial auto insurance, and check that your insurer covers chemical products
• Seasonal demand, and delivery costs that can eat into thin margins

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your vehicle, storage space and opening stock. These are estimates, so get quotes for a rented unit, insurance and inventory before setting your budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your route, product range and how many homeowners and pool pros you serve. This is an estimate, and revenue is not the same as profit.

Check whether your city or county allows chemical storage at home, including HOA rules, zoning and fire code. Also check hazardous materials rules for your vehicle, sales tax and resale certificates, and insurance cover for chemical products.