Did you just get a quote for pool care services? Did you get a fair price or are you being over charged? Maybe it's just better to do your own pool maintenance.
Most homeowners start the pool care process by comparing prices. They start to way the pros and cons between hiring someone and doing it themselves. However, it is important to compare pool service quotes based on what's included. Many new pool owners make assumptions only to find out that their pool isn't taken care of completely.
Shasta's been servicing Arizona pools since 1966. We have seen homeowners successful DIY their pool care and others struggle to keep up. Everything changes when the temperatures get above 100 and the monsoons hit. Also, most homeowners don't really understand how much their pool care is costing them.
This article provides data on weekly pool service costs in Arizona. We share what a fair price is. Also, what it costs to do it yourself. So, you can compare quotes and decide the right direction for your pool.
Table of Contents
- How Much Does a Pool Tech Cost Per Month in Arizona?
- Is It Cheaper to Do Pool Maintenance Myself in Arizona?
- Does Pool Service Cost More in Summer in Arizona?
- Is Weekly Pool Service Worth It in Arizona?
How Much Does a Pool Tech Cost Per Month in Arizona?
Most homeowners in Arizona pay between $130 and $230 a month for weekly pool service. The scope of what's included varies a lot from company to company.
Shasta's weekly service starts at $155 a month for the Cares package and $205 a month for Elite. Both include a weekly visit. We never skip and offer electronic reports and before-and-after photos after every service.
Two Pool Care Packages
"We do have two packages. We have our Cares package which starts at $155 a month and our Elite package which starts at $205 a month. And it is a little bit more if you're in an outlying area just because of drive time." Brock Falk, Shasta Pools Maintenance Director
What's a Fair Price Range for Weekly Pool Service?
The following are ranges for Arizona residential pool care services.
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$100 to $130/month — typically chemical-only service
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$130 to $175/month — full-service entry level, brushing, vacuuming, basket empties, basic chemical balancing
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$175 to $230/month — full-service with added extras like filter cleans, salt cell maintenance, detailed reporting, equipment checks
If a quote comes in under $100 a month, ask what's not included.
What Makes One Quote Higher Than Another?
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Pool size — a 12,000-gallon pool and a 25,000-gallon pool don't cost the same to maintain.
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Water features — waterfalls and attached spas add surface area and equipment to inspect
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Salt vs. chlorine — salt pools need cell cleanings several times a year
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Location in the Valley — outlying areas like Queen Creek or Buckeye add drive time
Is It Cheaper to Do Pool Maintenance Myself in Arizona?
A 50-pound bucket of 3-inch tabs costs about $151. Next, a standard 12,000 to 15,000-gallon pool goes through 4 to 5 tabs a week in July. In January or February, that drops to one tab every two or three weeks. Summer chlorine alone costs you somewhere around $32 to $39 a month. Winter is closer to $3. People see $3 and think this is cheap, why would I pay $155 a month for someone else to do this.
Chlorine isn't the whole job.
- pH and alkalinity adjusters, stabilizer, shock, and algaecide typically add another $50 to $100 a month on top of chlorine
- A basic test kit runs $7 to $16 for strips, or up to $52 for a digital kit
DIY vs Pool Service
"I always tell people it's sort of a break even. It really is. Do you want to be more involved where you may do extra or need extra testing and you got to pay for additional services and you want to know about what's going on, or do you just want us to take care of it?" - Brock Falk, Shasta Pools Maintenance Director
Does Pool Service Cost More in Summer in Arizona?
The short answer is no. Your monthly service rate stays the same year-round. What changes is how hard your pool works and how much chemistry it burns through to stay balanced. Remember debris doesn't care what time of the year it is.
July vs January
"In the middle of July you're going to go through about four to five tabs a week. In January or February you might use one tab every two to three weeks."
Summer vs. Winter
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Chlorine consumption increases dramatically
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pH and alkalinity drift more frequently in heat
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Algae pressure spikes after monsoon rains
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Filter cycles run longer to keep up with increased load
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Phosphate treatments may be needed more often after storms
Is Weekly Pool Service Worth It in Arizona?
Is pool care worth varies for every Arizona homeowner. Also, it matters what you are comparing it to.
If you only compare the cost of chemicals to the cost of service, it typically doesn't seem worth it. The value is created when you compare the testing and cleaning that goes with just using chemicals to balance the water. The question only each homeowner can answer is how valuable their time is. Also, whether they will truly keep up with their pools maintenance. Skipping DIY maintenance because you forgot or got busy can cost more in the long run.
We always tell people it's sort of a break even. It really is. Do you want to be more involved where you may do extra or need extra testing and you got to pay for additional services and you want to know about what's going on, or do you just want us to take care of it? If you want us to take care of everything, the elite package is great.
One option trades money for time and certainty. The other trades time for the possibility of saving some money if nothing goes wrong. Arizona pools don't forgive a missed week. The heat and monsoon debris changes your pool chemistry fast. A green pool in July can happen in four or five days without the right chemical balance.
See exactly what Shasta's weekly pool care covers. We're happy to walk you through it. No obligation, no pressure. Just a straight answer on what it costs and what you get.
Resources
Homeguide.com Pool Maintenance Costs
Bobvilla.com How Much Does it Cost
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