Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Keeping it clean
The Swimming Pool Cleaning Services industry was hit hard by the recession and low unemployment. Homeowners started to clean their pools and spas, or nixed pool treatment altogether. As the economy recovers and homeowners return to work and have less time to clean their pools, the industry will recover. Companies in the industry compete on the basis of price, quality of service and breadth of service offerings.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Starting a New Business Chapter
The Swimming Pool Cleaning Services industry has low barriers to entry. There is a low degree of market share concentration, with the top four companies in the industry representing less than 5.0% of the industry's revenue. There is, however, a high degree of competition in the industry, with an estimated 51,033 companies involved in swimming pool cleaning and maintenance.
There is relatively little start-up capital required to begin operations, though start-up costs vary depending on the scale of operations. Typically, new entrants will need about $2,000 to begin operations. Labor costs are relatively minimal; companies typically operate as independent contractors or have just 1 or 2 employees. Furthermore, there are few industry-related regulations for new entrants. Alt... purchase to read more