Florida has more residential pools than any state in America — about 1.59 million, roughly one for every 14 residents. In Tampa about 27.7% of households have one; in Orlando it's 25.9%. Here's what keeping one costs in 2026.
Weekly pool service
- Full-service weekly plan: $180–$300/month (chemicals, brushing, skimming, basket and filter checks)
- Chemicals-only route: $100–$150/month
- Green-to-clean rescue: $250–$600 one-time
Screened pools (cage/lanai) sit at the low end — less debris. Pools under oak trees or without a cage sit at the top. In The Villages and similar communities, most homeowners are on the $200–$260 band.
Repairs Florida pool owners actually face
- Pump replacement: $450–$1,200 (variable-speed models cost more, use 50–80% less power)
- Leak detection: $300–$550
- Heater install: $2,500–$5,500 — extends the swim season through winter
- Salt system conversion: $1,500–$2,500
- Resurfacing: $3,500–$7,000+ every 10–15 years depending on finish
License rule most homeowners don't know
Weekly cleaning and chemical balancing do not require a state contractor license in Florida — but repairs, equipment installation and resurfacing do (Certified Pool/Spa Contractor, CPC). If a company quotes you a pump install or resurface, ask for the CPC number and verify it on our license check page.
Saving money without wrecking your pool
Run the pump 1 hour per day per 10°F of temperature (the standard Florida rule), fix small leaks immediately (a 1-inch daily drop is ~250 gallons), and never let a green pool sit — algae etches plaster and turns a $300 cleanup into a $4,000 resurface.