In Florida, weekly pool cleaning costs start around $38 with Home Gnome, depending on your location and pool size, or around $24.75 to $62.50 per visit with other pool care companies.
That tracks for a state where pools are part of the landscape. According to Pool Guard, Florida has more residential pools than any other state — over 1.5 million — which comes out to roughly one pool for every 14 people.
With that many pools and a nearly year-round swimming season, regular cleaning is just part of keeping your pool usable.
Home Gnome Florida Pool Cleaning Pricing Data
- Completed pool care jobs: 353
- Average price per visit: $38
- Average price per month: $152
- Green-to-clean pool cleaning is also available. Prices vary.
Note: Home Gnome pricing data is accurate for the past 6 months.
Pool Care Competitors and Pricing in Florida
Across Florida, the pool cleaning market is a mix of large regional companies and smaller local providers, so pricing can vary quite a bit depending on where you are and the company you choose.
That said, most pool cleaning plans across the state tend to fall between $99 and $250 per month, based on pricing listed on company websites. On a typical four-visit schedule, that works out to about $24.75 to $62.50 per visit.
At $38 per visit, Home Gnome lands right in the middle of that range, in line with what many weekly plans charge, without locking you into a monthly contract.
Florida Pool Care Pricing Comparison*
| Pool Care Service | Weekly Pool Cleaning Price |
| Home Gnome | Starting at $38 weekly, or $152 for four visits |
| Clean My Pool (Tampa Bay) | $165 – $205 per month, depending on whether you have a salt or chlorine pool |
| Central Florida Pool & Spa (Osceola, Polk, & Orange Counties) | $99 – $150 per month, based on pool size, features, and location |
| Jacksonville Pool Cleaners | $99 – $129 per month, based on the type of service |
| Manny Pools (Miami) | Starting at $129 per month |
| McManus Pools and Spa (Tallahassee) | Services start at $200 per month |
| Sapphire Pools of Florida | $100 – $250 per month, depending on location, pool size, and screened/unscreened |
| Fountain Blue Pools | $145 per month for the full service |
*Note: Based on pricing listed on company websites as of May 2026.
What’s Included in a Typical Pool Cleaning Visit?
Most professional pool cleaning services in Florida include:
- Water testing and chemical balancing
- Skimming and surface cleaning
- Brushing walls and steps
- Vacuuming the pool floor
- Emptying pump and skimmer baskets
- Equipment inspection
How Home Gnome Pool Cleaning Is Different
Home Gnome connects Florida homeowners with background-checked, local pool care pros. Weekly service starts at $38 per visit (about $152 for four visits) and typically includes:
- Skimming, brushing, and vacuuming
- Water testing and chemical balancing
- Filter and basket cleaning
- After-visit photo report
- The same pro each visit, when possible
What sets Home Gnome apart:
- Re-clean or refund. If something’s off, let us know within 5 days, and we’ll send the pro back or issue a full refund.
- $2M property protection. Every job is backed by up to $2 million in coverage.
- No contracts. Skip, pause, reschedule, or cancel anytime — no fees or phone calls required.
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Florida Pool Care at a Glance
In Florida, there’s no real “off-season” for pools. With warm weather most of the year, pool cleaning becomes a year-round expense for homeowners.
How Often Are Florida Pools Serviced?
Weekly pool service is the norm in Florida. Between the heat, sun, and regular rain, pools can get out of balance fast.
Some homeowners switch to bi-weekly visits in the cooler months, but that usually doesn’t hold up once spring returns, as algae can take over quickly.
What Makes Pool Care Challenging in Florida?
Florida pools face a unique set of maintenance challenges that most of the country doesn’t deal with:
- Accelerated chlorine loss: Intense UV radiation across the state depletes free chlorine faster than almost anywhere else in the U.S. Consistent cyanuric acid (stabilizer) is essential.
- Year-round use with no off-season reset: Because Florida pools run 12 months a year, stabilizer accumulates over time and eventually reaches levels that reduce chlorine’s effectiveness.
- Algae: Florida’s heat, humidity, and year-round use create near-ideal conditions for algae growth: black algae in particular, which embeds into plaster and grout, needing consistent brushing and chemistry management.
- Post-storm chemistry swings: Thunderstorm season runs roughly May through September statewide, bringing near-daily afternoon downpours that dilute pool chemicals and drive up pH.
- Hard water (Central and North Florida): The Floridan Aquifer supplies much of Central and North Florida with mineral-rich water that causes calcium carbonate buildup (scale) on tile lines and equipment. Left untreated, calcium scaling shortens equipment life.
- Iron staining (inland and rural areas): In areas served by well water, iron and manganese in the water supply can cause brown or purple staining on pool surfaces, requiring acid washing.
Book Home Gnome’s Pool Cleaning Service in Florida
Home Gnome connects you with background-checked, local pool care pros across Florida. Get a quick quote and book service online in just a few clicks.
If something’s not up to par, we’ll make it right: Request a re-clean or get your money back.
Home Gnome’s pool-cleaning service areas include these cities and metro areas: Orlando and surrounding Central Florida cities, Tampa Bay, Miami and South Florida, Cape Coral/Fort Myers, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Ocala, and the Space Coast region.
Read More:
— How Much Does Pool Cleaning Cost in Orlando, FL?
— How Much Does Pool Cleaning Cost in Tampa, FL?
Source:
“Pool Statistics for Tampa.” By Mark Corkery. Pool Guard.
Main Image: Worker cleaning swimming pool in a house. Image Credit: New Africa / Adobe Stock
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