How to Start a Pool Cleaning Business in Katy, Texas
If you enjoy working outdoors under the sun and being your own boss, then starting a pool cleaning business may be right for you. It is a relatively inexpensive business to start and fairly easy to do as well. Some knowledge of pool chemistry is required and tools and transportation are needed to be able to perform your duties as a pool cleaner.
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Things You'll Need
- Business License
- Vehicle for transporting equipment
- Pool supplies and chemicals
- Invoices
- Printer
Instructions
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Get in touch with your local IPSSA chapter (Independent Pool and Spa Service Association) to find out about upcoming courses and certifications. Being IPSSA certified assumes a high standard of knowledge and performance in the field, and can also plug you into a network of pool cleaners in and around Katy.
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Call city hall and ask about business licenses. You will need a business license specific to the pool cleaning industry as it will give you access to wholesale prices on tools and supplies, as well as protect in the event of any legal issues come up.
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Make sure that your transportation is appropriate for the job. A lot of equipment is required for pool cleaning so a pick-up truck or a trailer that can fit your equipment will be necessary to transport you and your materials from pool to pool. Some of the chemicals involved in pool cleaning, such as chlorine, should not be inhaled and should not be stored inside the vehicle you use.
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Find a local pool supply store and buy the equipment you need. If you have been to an IPSSA meeting, your local chapter can likely help you find one. You will need pool chemicals, a pole and net, a pool vacuum, and other equipment required for testing and treating the pool chemistry.
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Send or pass out business cards and start advertising. At this point the business is set to take off and all it takes is getting clients. Make sure you have invoice and office materials as well as contracts for new clients. Advertisement can help greatly in getting exposure for your business as well as maintaining a high standard of performance.
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Tips & Warnings
Being IPSSA certified is not a requirement, however it does add validity to your business as well as will provide education and trainings for its members.
References
- Photo Credit water in pool image by JoLin from Fotolia.com
