How much does pool service cost in Austin, TX?

Weekly pool service in Austin typically costs $195–$385 per month for a flat-rate plan with chemicals included. Most standard residential pools (10,000–20,000 gallons, no spa, no water features) fall in the $195–$265 range. Pools with integrated spas, vanishing edges, or higher complexity run $285–$385. The Pool Police pricing follows this market band and is always quoted as a flat monthly rate with no contracts.

Austin pools demand more chemistry work than most U.S. markets because of limestone-fed calcium hardness (200–650 ppm depending on your water source), extreme summer UV that destroys unstabilized chlorine in hours, cedar pollen that drops a heavy phosphate load December through February, and summer evaporation that concentrates minerals in the water. Services that hit a $160/month rate in a milder market will miss the chemistry demand in Austin.

At The Pool Police, yes — chlorine, muriatic acid, stabilizer, shock, and sequestrant are all included in the flat monthly rate. Many Austin pool companies charge monthly service plus a separate chemical bill that can add $50–$150/month. Our flat rate is the total rate. The only exceptions are consumable equipment parts (filter cartridges, salt cells at end of life) and specialty treatments that are clearly quoted up front.

Green pool recovery typically runs $385–$950 per job in Austin, with most residential cases landing at $485–$650. Severity drives the price: a mildly green pool that needs shock, brush, and a filter clean is on the lower end; a neglected swamp-green pool that needs multiple rounds of shock, vacuum-to-waste, and possibly filter media replacement is at the upper end. A follow-up visit is included to confirm the water holds clear.

A flat-rate leak detection service is $295–$495 in Austin, including pressure testing, dye injection, and electronic listening. That search fee is fixed — we find the leak or you do not pay the leak-search price. Repair work (plumbing repairs, fitting replacements, crack patches) is quoted separately after the leak is pinpointed.

A pre-purchase pool inspection runs $225–$385 in Austin, with a written report delivered within 24 hours. The report covers pool shell condition, equipment age and remaining life, plumbing and electrical review, safety compliance, and a prioritized repair list with cost ranges. Complex pools with spas, water features, or automation may price higher. Same-day reports are available for urgent real-estate transactions.

No. The Pool Police has never required a contract in 25+ years of business. Service is month-to-month, and customers can cancel any time with no fees, no penalties, and no last-minute cancellation charges. The pricing above is the total monthly rate — no surprise invoices.

Rarely. We review pricing annually, and adjustments are typically tied to chemical cost increases or substantive changes to the pool (you added a spa, you replaced plaster with pebble, you added a heater). We do not do mid-year surprise price hikes. If we need to adjust a rate, you get at least 30 days notice and the reason in writing.