Buying & selling routes & equipment

Looking to add a few more accounts / customers to our San Diego coastal community service areas. 

We try to purchase all of our replacement parts through distribution for various reasons. We also typically only buy the manufacturer replacement parts for warranty and quality. I stumbled across this today and it isn’t the first time I've seen something similar. I was quoting a salt cell power center for a customer and the price difference between the generic part, the amazon manufacturer part, and the distribution part is absolutely crazy. The generic power center is less than $100 a day and I can have it on my door step the same day on a Sunday. Distribution is over $600 and that usually requires me to go to distribution to get it. I know buying the $100 part on amazon is a risk but one I’m considering to start taking more. I can mark the amazon part up to a much higher margin than the other. I will make more on the part and the customer will pay less. Sounds like a win win to me. What are your thoughts on this? Has anyone ran across other parts with such big differences?

Hello Everyone I am selling my Pool Route in Sacramento Area, because I retiring and moving out of state. There are about 77 pools and 3 Spa. Monthly Service Amount: $9575. Yearly Net from Service and Repairs: ~ $120k. Payment History: GoodLocation of Accounts:Woodland/West Sacramento (Route 160): 2 accounts = $280 Income Monthly + Repairs = Selling for $2800Folsom: 3 accounts = $380 Income Monthly + Repairs = Selling for $3800Gold River: 4 accounts = $540 Income Monthly + Repairs = Selling for $5400Orangevale: 8 accounts (1 Spa) = $805 Income Monthly + Repairs = Selling for $8050Natomas: 9 accounts (1 Pool + Spa) = $1025 Income Monthly + Repairs = Selling for $10250Rancho Cordova: 10 accounts (1 Spa) = $1145 Income Monthly + Repairs = Selling for $ 11450Carmichael/Sacramento: 14 accounts = $1930 Income Monthly

Had a senior tech who had a take home truck move on and it no longer makes sense to have some of his pools.  I will be raising a few of these rates here, our minimum is 200, some of these folks have been with us for a long time and we grandfathered their rates. Heights 220, 185Memorial 220, 240, 200, 220Lakes of Eldridge North 240Copperfield  190, 180Barker Cypress, Towne Lake, Blackhorse, Bridgeland200, 190, 160, 220, 220

We’re not looking to expand our client base — but we are looking to work with quality pool companies who want to offer something better to their customers.The Fusion 44X system is a chemical-free, low-maintenance water treatment solution that eliminates chlorine, saves money, and works flawlessly even in extreme heat. It's an upgrade your clients will thank you for — and you can offer it without adding more to your plate.Here’s how it works: You keep your clients. You remain their regular pool tech for weekly or bi-weekly service and filter cleans. We handle the install. We’ll come in as subcontractors, install the Fusion 44X, and handle all warranty responsibilities — for life. You look good. You’re offering a premium, cutting-edge system without the hassle of learning or supporting a new product.

We have an established route of 62 pools in the Daytona Beach/Port Orange area of Volusia County, FL:38 salt pools, 24 chlorine 32 screened, 30 not screenedAll accounts are current in Skimmer and a majority are autopay or epay. Just significantly reduced the sales price due to upcoming retirement.  Looking to finalize a transition soon.Contact us if you have interest or forward to someone who is looking to grow.Thx!

If you are looking to expand, we have 62 accounts in Volusia County, FL for sale. Established route.  We use Skimmer for billing and to optimize the route.  All accounts are current.  Please contact us for details.

Hello - we are actively looking to purchase established pool routes in the Orlando and Las Vegas areas. If you’re considering selling, let’s connect! 🌴💦 Here’s what we are looking for:✅ Consistent, high-quality customer base✅ Routes with strong recurring revenue✅ Opportunities to grow and expand If you’re ready to sell or just want to explore your options, reach out today. DM or email me directly to discuss your routes.  

Hello! We’re a small, family owned pool service company based out of Lebanon looking to expand. If you’re looking to sell full or partial routes in Mid-TN, let me know! Or if you’re in the Nashville area and just want to get lunch or coffee, would love to connect and see if there’s ways we can help each other out. JohnPool Ninjashttps://www.poolninjastn.com/

We are looking to add some more pools to our routes.  If anyone has partial or full pool routes for sell in the Wise, Denton, Parker or Tarrant counties.  Just let me know.  Thanks.

Does anyone has a pool route or part of a pool route to sale in Fort Bend, or SW Houston, TX?

Diamond grade route to launch an empire if desired. All customers understand the expense of having a profession pool service and are billed for all extra chemicals used above normal maintenance. Only the first gallon of chlorine is included in the service rate, everything above that is extra. Most repairs are approved automatically if below $100. During major storms and wind events customers pay extra to have leaves removed. Four weeks of vacation are worked into service rate. National holidays customers only expect chem only service. Nice, established route in the Solano County area. We charge extra for filter cleans; salt cell cleans and conditioner. Approximately: 95% have auto cleaners; 15% have salt systems. Excellent area and room for growth. Selling for 10x service rate.Rio Vista has 49 accountsFairfield has 19 accountsVacaville has 45 accounts

70 pools for sale in the Tri-valley area of the San Francisco east bay, California. DM for details.

Hey my fellow operators. I own a small company 300 accounts. Im always looking to add more accounts , organically and by acquisition . Im wondering if anyone knows of lender or funding group specifically designed for our industry . If there aren't  any , then I think we should put a group together to round up some angle investors, or hard money lenders. It should be easy, our business is easy to verify income and its recurring  . It's not passive, and yes there's a risk, but that goes for all small business . Any how, im looking for some names of known funding groups . 

Not Skimmer related, but I am curious what you do for service trucks.  Company or employee owned?Purchased or leased?New or used? Thanks 

This is for anyone that has financed (not owner financed) a pool route. I’m curious as to how the experience was? What were the terms like? Were you still profitable while paying back the loan? Would you do it again if given the opportunity? 

Does anyone have any routes for sale in the Mesquite, Nevada area?

There seems to be some varied opinions on buying and selling routes through a broker. On one hand, brokers seem to offer things like guarantees and handoff processes that are useful in a business transaction of this nature. Some offer escrow services that complete payouts after time to ensure the routes purchased aren’t going to churn. On the other hand, some find the broker fees to be excessive and/or unnecessary. Have you used a broker to buy or sell routes? What are the pros and cons?

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