So let’s skip the fluff and talk about what actually works when it comes to marketing a pool service business in the real world.

1. Your Brand Is Everywhere You Go

You’re moving through your service area every day—on the road, at the curb, even in line at the gas station. That’s all prime branding space.

• Wrap or magnet your truck with your logo, phone number, and website.
• Wear branded shirts and hats—look professional, even when you’re elbow-deep in the skimmer basket.
• Keep it all clean. No one wants their pool cleaned by someone who looks like their gear hasn’t been washed since spring break ‘03.
• Pro move: Add “Text for a Free Quote” on your truck, and swag. Make it easy for people to reach out on the spot.

2. Google Business Profile Is a Must

Before you worry about fancy marketing, make sure you look legitimate when someone Googles you. Your profile is often the first impression — and if it’s empty or half-baked, people assume your business is too.

Start by verifying your info: business name, phone, service area, hours. Then show you’re the real deal — upload photos of clean pools you’ve serviced, your setup, your crew, even your dog if he’s your sidekick on route days. It humanizes your business.

And don’t be shy about asking for reviews. Happy customers are your best sales team. Offer a small thank-you if you have to — a free filter clean, a water test, something simple. The goal is to stack those five-star reviews.

Because in today’s world, being licensed and insured is the baseline — but being visible and trusted online? That’s what wins the job.

3. Yard Signs Work. Old School Still Wins.

Leave a yard sign after a big cleanup: “Another Pool Serviced by Pool Pro Florida.”

• Just make sure it doesn’t look like it was made with clip art from 1999.
• Bonus if you leave it up for a week with the homeowner’s OK. (Offer a one-time discount for the favor.)

4. Referral Credits—But Keep It Simple

Here’s the deal: people talk. Especially neighbors with pools.

• Give your clients $25 off their next service for every referral.
• Make it casual: “Hey, if you send someone my way, I’ll take $25 off next month. No limit.”

Avoid rules. The more fine print, the less it spreads.

5. Local Facebook Groups
(The Good, the Bad & the Ugly)

We’re not saying you need to post selfies holding a skimmer. Just be present in the groups where people ask for pool cleaner recommendations.

• Respond like a human: “Hey, I own Pool Pro Florida—happy to help. Been serving Port St. Lucie for X years.”
• Don’t spam. Don’t pitch. Just be available and visible.

6. Leave a “Pool Report Card” After Each Visit

This one’s clutch. Leave a printed or texted summary like:

“Pool serviced today. Chlorine at 4ppm, pH 7.6, filter cleaned. See ya next week!”

It looks pro, builds trust, and gives your customer zero reason to second-guess your value.

7. Website? Yes. But Keep It Tight.

You don’t need some bloated, AI-powered WordPress monster. You need a simple site that does three things:

1. Shows you’re local and legit.
2. Lets people request a quote fast.
3. Loads quickly on phones.

That’s it. Bonus points if it shows up on Google when someone types “pool service near me.”

The Bottom Line

Pool cleaning is still a handshake business. People want to know you’re dependable, local, and won’t turn their backyard into a science experiment.

Keep it real. Keep it consistent. Use your tools—your truck, your customers, your reputation.

Forget the trends. Be the one they call every week—because you show up, do the job right, and look like a pro doing it.