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Average Swimming Pool Maintenance Costs

Most professional pool services across the U.S. will charge $75-$100 per hour for maintenance needs. Typical services include regular cleanings to equipment to opening, closing and winterizing the pool. Exact pricing depends on a variety of factors, such as location, type of pool and size.

Here is a look at some of the average pool maintenance costs:

• Weekly Maintenance: $125
• Bi-Weekly Maintenance: $125
• Monthly Maintenance: $115
• Opening And Closing: $450
• Repairs/Replacements: $400

In total, pool owners should expect to pay anywhere from $109-$346 in maintenance costs.

In-Ground Pool Vs Above-Ground Pool Cost

Typically, the rate will remain the same for maintenance needs of an in-ground and above-ground pool. Professionals will still charge $75-$100 per hour, with the sides and bottom swept manually or by an automatic cleaner. Due to the smaller size, above-ground pools can cost less for maintenance needs. The interior is much easier to access for the professionals, so the labor takes less time.

Salt Water Pool Maintenance Cost

Salt and chemical costs will range from $70-$100 per year. Anyone with a salt water pool can also expect to pay $200-$800 every five years to replace the salt cell. A salt cell needs to be replaced every 3-7 years, on average. Corrosion caused by salt can shorten the lifespan of the pool’s equipment. Luckily, you can take preventative measures like purchasing a zinc disk in your skimmer. The disk will cost only $15.

Indoor Pool Maintenance Cost

A typical indoor pool will use about $15 worth of chemicals each month. Outside of the chemical, there is not much maintenance required. Investing in a pool cover is always a good idea. The cover will cost $30 or you can purchase an automatic version that comes with a price tag of $10,000.

Annual Pool Upkeep Costs

Pool owners can expect to pay between $1,200-$1,800 per year in basic upkeep. When adding in any repairs and utilities, the total cost could end up being anywhere from $3,000-$5,000 annually.

Weekly Pool Maintenance Costs

As mentioned above, a professional service will likely charge $100-$150 per month for weekly or bi-weekly services. These weekly services will include testing the water chemistry, applying chemicals, checking the water level and emptying skimmers.

Monthly Pool Maintenance Costs

Depending on services your pool needs, a professional will cost $80-$150 per month for maintenance.

Here are the typical prices for monthly maintenance tasks:

• Testing Water pH: $80
• Checking Filters/Equipment: $80
• Emptying Traps/Baskets: $90
• Brushing: $90
• Checking Robotic Cleaners: $90
• Skimming: $150
• Vacuuming: $150

Average Pool Maintenance Services

This is where estimating a pool service cost can get a little tricky. It will all depend on which services are included by your pool service contractor. At the bare minimum, the pool company will empty your skimmer baskets, the Polaris bag, and pool pump baskets. They will in addition, check and balance the chemistry of the pool water.

Here is a list of extra services your pool company may include:

• Vacuum The Bottom
• Skim The Surface
• Brush The Stairs And Walls
• Clean The Tiles
• Adjust The Water Levels
• Maintain Pool Filtration System
• Backwash The Filter
• Prepare The Pool For Summer
• Close The Pool For The Winter

Most pool companies will offer some of these services at the time of their routine visits. Some of these services are not needed as often as once a week and could be billed separately from other pool services. You probably can expect routine pool cleaning services will most likely cost you several hundred dollars every month. You may find someone who will do it for a lot less, but that means you’ll probably end up with low-quality service.

Pool Acid Wash Cost

A typical backyard pool is about 500 square feet, which costs as little as $178 to acid wash. This cost includes the hiring of a professional pool service, though. If you want to attempt to tackle this project yourself, then you’ll simply have to pay for the chemicals. The chemicals needed for an acid wash should cost an average of $30 total. A sump pump and protective clothing may be a worthwhile investment if acid washing by yourself.

Pool Pump Replacement Cost

Motor replacement is cheaper than replacing the pump. If you opt to replace the pump yourself, typical costs range from $25-$200. Tack on an additional $40-$100, if you choose to hire a professional to perform this task.

Pool Tile Replacement Cost

In-ground pool tile replacement costs is $2,500-$5,000 on average, depending on the type of tile used and how large the pool is. Standard cost to retile a pool is $25 per square foot and add an additional $150 per skimmer.

How Much Does A Pool Cost In Arizona?

On average, the cost to install an inground pool in Arizona is $20,656. Prices in Phoenix, AZ will range from $10,863 to $31,241, according to HomeAdvisor.

Generally, inground pools will cost more to install than the average above-ground pools. Anyone deciding to install an above-ground pool can expect to pay $700-$3,600. The most expensive pools on the market will be custom pools, of course. Custom pool projects can vary widely in total cost, with prices going upwards of $100,000.

The biggest factor influencing cost of an inground pool is the material used for construction. Here are typical prices based on material:

• Vinyl: $25,000-$65,000
• Fiberglass: $40,000-$85,000
• Concrete: $50,000-$100,000

The saltwater generator installation associated with saltwater pools can be hefty. This installation typically costs $400-$1,800. Additional services and fees could tack on another $400. Yearly chemical and salt costs can total $100. Chlorine pools, meanwhile, could require nearly $800 in yearly chemical costs.