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08-10-2007, 09:49 PM
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Add-On to Pool Service Biz
Just curious, what some of y'all might be doing for add-on service to pool cleaning.
Running through a bunch of ideas, just not getting anything to stick. Want something that will generate decent revenue, at the same time not have to take on a whole lot of expense.
Some ideas I've had, outdoor kitchens (too much to take on, too much involved, almost a whole other business), pool party service (would it sell? or is this something they would more likely use a party planner/caterer for?, would it generate enough business anyway?), installing accessories/toys, etc.
Just wondering any ideas what other people are doing or have thought about doing?
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08-11-2007, 12:53 AM
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pool construction & renovations
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08-11-2007, 11:00 AM
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actual pool cleaning is just tip of iceberg on service side.
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08-11-2007, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dirt diggler
actual pool cleaning is just tip of iceberg on service side.
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What do you offer from there? Aside from replacing a pool light here and there, etc....What type of repeat services?
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08-12-2007, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 2006Silverado
What do you offer from there? Aside from replacing a pool light here and there, etc....What type of repeat services?
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well, before i go on - do you have any experience in pool service? (your trade says landscaping)
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08-12-2007, 09:52 AM
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Just a note along these lines for the pool builders out there. There's not many contractors working with pool enclosures and the few that do charge out the wazzuu. With Lexan and polycarbs it's pretty cake install if a fella knows a little.
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08-12-2007, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dirt diggler
well, before i go on - do you have any experience in pool service? (your trade says landscaping)
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Yes. Have a buddy that's teaching me the trade.
This is more to help him with his biz, just trying to get some ideas. We've been kicking some things around, just curious what others in the field are doing or have done.
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08-12-2007, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Glasshousebltr
Just a note along these lines for the pool builders out there. There's not many contractors working with pool enclosures and the few that do charge out the wazzuu. With Lexan and polycarbs it's pretty cake install if a fella knows a little.
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Bob - those enclosures in Florida are a pretty good business to get into. There really aren't that many of them as you would think - especially when everyone in Florida gets one ... when the hurricane (can't remmeber name) hit several years ago - people were put on waiting lists up to two years.
once pool season hits though - ya only got time for one thing - buildin pools.
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08-12-2007, 04:44 PM
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the best add on, is money on the bill......
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08-21-2007, 03:49 PM
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Grills, out door fire places, pool alarms, auto cover, safety cover, AED's etc...
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08-21-2007, 07:12 PM
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Are ya lookin for construction/instalation ad-ons or repeating services annually. I work for a service only company and bank on repeat openings\closings (Canada) and weekly service. Leads to alot of repairs and equipment replacement and the customer always calls the first name that comes to mind before looking up a number.
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08-21-2007, 07:27 PM
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holy crap its hurly, I though either you or your liver drowned!!!!!!
welcome back brother!
ray
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08-21-2007, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by POOLMANinCT
holy crap its hurly, I though either you or your liver drowned!!!!!!
welcome back brother!
ray
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You going to ever respond to my PM????? 
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08-22-2007, 07:49 PM
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Good to be back. Had a blitz of a summer up here with the weather bouncing round. And this is the year I went on salary so the extra hours count fer not. I swear the boss planned this.
And Rusk, if ya sent a pm I didn't get it. Sorry man but if there's anything I can still help with please try again. Plan to be on a few times a week checking up.
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08-22-2007, 08:07 PM
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hurley your a service tech!!!!!! what were ya thinking going on salary???? hopefully through winter too????
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08-22-2007, 08:40 PM
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That's the pay back, and richly deserved if I do say so myself.
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08-22-2007, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Hurley
That's the pay back, and richly deserved if I do say so myself.
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dam right brother....
do you have to show up at shop during winter, organize etc... or can you be a total poolbum w a paycheck?????
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08-22-2007, 09:24 PM
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Keep up the hours past the pool season being a gas fitter but not alot call the pool guy to fix their furnace. After that I get at least two months on my ass. But if you can believe it come april I wnat to get back to it.
How does your season round out.
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08-22-2007, 09:58 PM
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well I'm doing a pool in st john wvi this winter.....
yeah boy!!!!!!! I really stepped in it!!!!!
ray
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08-27-2007, 04:54 AM
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St. John's?!
Wow Ray your Skills are world renouned  .
Good Luck. 
How did you get hooked up with this job?
Scott
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