Pool cleaning costs $80 to $400 per month in 2026
Pool cleaning costs $80 to $400 per month in 2026. HomeGuide puts the average monthly service at $122, with a range of $80 to $200. Swimply lists full service maintenance at $150 to $400 a month. Home Gnome lists a range of $100 to $320. One time visits and seasonal jobs cost extra. Swimply lists pool opening at $200 to $500 and pool closing at $200 to $600 or more.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| Swimply | Swimply lists weekly service at $150 to $350 or more per month, full service at $150 to $400, chemical only at $99 to $120, pool opening at $200 to $500 and closing at $200 to $600 or more. |
| Home Gnome | Home Gnome lists a range of $100 to $320 per month, its own plan at $152 per month or $38 per visit, and local companies at $120 to $200 in Los Angeles and $180 to $320 in Charlotte. |
| HomeGuide | HomeGuide lists monthly service at an average of $122 ($80 to $200), first time cleaning at $150 to $350, pool opening at $385 to $485 and closing at $365 to $650. |
Pool cleaning prices by service
| Service | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full service maintenance | $150 to $400 per month | Swimply |
| Weekly service | $150 to $350 or more per month | Swimply |
| Biweekly service | $100 to $250 or more per month | Swimply |
| Chemical only service | $99 to $120 per month | Swimply |
| Monthly service average | $122 per month | HomeGuide |
| Typical monthly range | $80 to $200 per month | HomeGuide |
| Pool opening | $385 to $485 | HomeGuide |
| Pool closing | $365 to $650 | HomeGuide |
Every number in this table was read on one of the source pages listed at the bottom of this page.
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Service level | Chemical only visits cost less than full service. Swimply lists chemical only plans at $99 to $120 a month and full service maintenance at $150 to $400. |
| Visit schedule | Weekly service costs more per month than service every other week. Swimply lists weekly at $150 to $350 or more and biweekly at $100 to $250 or more. |
| Pool condition | A dirty pool costs more to fix. HomeGuide lists a first time cleaning at $150 to $350. Swimply lists green pool cleanup at $200 to $1,500 or more. |
| Where you live | Rates change by city. Home Gnome lists local firms at $120 to $200 a month in Los Angeles and $180 to $320 a month in Charlotte. |
| Extras | Filter cleaning, repairs and seasonal work are billed apart from the monthly plan. Swimply lists filter cleaning at $75 to $200, which can add up over a year. |
What the price includes
A normal monthly plan covers a set number of visits, skimming, brushing, vacuuming and water testing, and it adds chemicals if the plan says so. Chemical only plans cost less and leave the cleaning to you. Filter cleaning, equipment repair, green pool cleanup and pool opening or closing are usually billed on top. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
Who charges this and how it is billed
Pool cleaning is sold by local pool companies, small route owners and some home service apps. Most bill a flat monthly price for a set number of visits. Some charge per visit. HomeGuide lists pool cleaning at $60 to $90 per hour, while Home Gnome lists its own plan at $38 a visit. Chemicals are sometimes in the price and sometimes billed apart. Seasonal jobs like opening, closing, filter cleaning and green pool cleanup get their own prices. Ask for a written plan that lists the visit count, the chemicals and any extra fees.
When you need this
You need a pool service when you do not have time to skim, brush, test the water and balance chemicals each week. It also helps if the water has turned cloudy or green, or if you are away for long stretches. Dirty water can harm the pool and make it unsafe to swim in. If you like the work, you can do it yourself and hire help only for opening and closing.
How to judge your quote
- Does the price include chemicals, or only labor?
- How many visits per month are in the price, and what does each visit cover?
- Are filter cleaning, opening and closing in the price or billed apart?
- What happens if the pool turns green between visits, and who pays to fix it?
- Compare the total with the range above: $80 to $400 per month for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Compare chemical only service with full service. Swimply lists chemical only at $99 to $120 a month, which saves money if you can skim and brush the pool yourself.
- Ask about service every other week for a small, clean pool. Swimply lists biweekly at $100 to $250 or more, below weekly service at $150 to $350 or more.
- Skim leaves and run the pump between visits so the pool does not turn green. HomeGuide lists a first time cleaning at $150 to $350.
- Get three quotes from local companies. Home Gnome shows local plans from $120 to $320 a month, so prices differ a lot by company.
- If you close the pool each winter, ask for one price that covers opening and closing, and compare it with two separate bills.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from Swimply, Home Gnome and HomeGuide. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does pool cleaning cost per month?
HomeGuide lists an average of $122 a month, with a range of $80 to $200. Home Gnome lists $100 to $320. Swimply lists full service at $150 to $400.
How much does a one time pool cleaning cost?
HomeGuide lists a first time cleaning at $150 to $350. Swimply lists a one time standard cleaning at $150 to $350 per visit.
How much does it cost to open or close a pool?
HomeGuide lists opening at $385 to $485 and closing at $365 to $650. Swimply lists opening at $200 to $500 and closing at $200 to $600 or more.
How much does it cost to clean a green pool?
Swimply lists green pool cleanup at $200 to $1,500 or more. The cost depends on how bad the pool is and how long the work takes.
How much does pool service cost per year?
Swimply says a standard backyard pool with weekly professional service runs $3,000 to $6,000 per year. Costs differ by company and pool size.