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Pool Founder

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Routes, invoicing, chemistry, and a mobile app your techs actually like — built for the shop that’s done juggling five tools to run one business.

What is Pool Founder?

Pool Founder is a specialized field service management solution designed specifically to modernize the operations of pool service companies. Positioned as a centralized hub for business owners, it replaces fragmented systems like paper route sheets and manual spreadsheets with an integrated digital workflow.
The software addresses niche pain points such as water chemistry logging, LSI (Langelier Saturation Index) calculations, and the specific logistics of managing recurring maintenance routes.

At its core, Pool Founder prioritizes efficiency through automation. It features an AI-driven route optimization engine that sequences daily stops to reduce drive time. For technicians in the field, the mobile application provides a streamlined interface for capturing proof-of-service photos, recording chemical readings, and accessing service histories.

Features

Drag-and-Drop Scheduling

Efficient Route Optimization

Live GPS Tracking

Technician Activity Reporting

Re-Routing Flexibility

Fleet / Truck Management (mileage, maintenance records)

Flexible Billing Options

Bulk Invoicing

Mobile Payments (Apple Pay & Google Pay)

ACH & Credit Card Payments

Accounting Sync with QuickBooks

Manage Quotes & Estimates

Consumer Financing

Late Fee Reminders

Surcharge Options

Route Profit Tracking

Manage Multiple Bodies of Water

Create, Manage, & Store Contracts

Inventory Tracking

Labor Cost Tracking

Equipment Tracking

Technician Scorecards

Inventory Barcode Scanning

Service History Reporting

Digital Door-Hangers

Customer Portal

SMS Notifications

Mass Broadcast Communications

Detailed Reporting for Each Stop

Branded Reporting

Allow Customer Feedback

Offline Mode

Technician Checklists

Stored Customer Information (gate numbers, dog reminders, etc)

Customer Equipment Information (equipment SKUs, etc)

Work Order Management

Photo & Notes Logging

Standardized Job Templates

Specialty Task Scheduling (Filter Cleans, Salt Cell Cleans, etc)

LSI Calculator (Saturation Index)

Chemical Dosing Recommendations

Chemical Dosing Costs

Historical Chemistry Logs

Custom Chemical & Chemistry Ranges

Customer Chemical Dosage Reporting

AI integration is moving from a “nice-to-have” to an industry standard. The goal of AI in pool service isn’t to replace your techs, but rather the repetitive office tasks. We’ve included these benchmarks so you can see which platforms are actively working to incorporate automation to their tool stack.

AI Phone Assistant

AI Chatbot

Predictive Route Management

Automated Collections & Billings

Automated Chemistry & Chemical Recommendations

Automated Anomaly Detection (identify water problems before they occur)

Automated Lead Engagements

Screenshots

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Pricing, Plans, & Trials

Pool Founder uses a per tech price scaling model.

Solo

Starting at

$49

per month

1 technician

Team

Starting at

$99

per month

up to 3 technicians

Growth

Starting at

$179

per month

up to 6 technicians

Add-Ons or Notes

  • For 10+ technicians, there is a plan for $249
  • Custom plans available upon request

*All base prices are the lowest amount you can pay, with the minimum of 1 technician or 1 pool/location.

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Deployment & Service Options

Customer Support

  • Email
  • Knowledge Base

Platform Training

  • Demo
  • Live Online
  • Tutorials
  • Videos

Available Devices / Apps

  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Web Browser
  • Offline Mode