2027 STATE OF POOL SERVICE

Have your say! The 2027 State of Pool Service survey is now open

Help shape the industry's next big report. Share your perspective in our confidential, approximately 15-minute survey, then choose to enter for a chance to win* a $1,500, $1,000, or $500 Visa gift card. Survey closes November 19.

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YOUR INDUSTRY. YOUR VOICE.

Your insights help uncover what's next for pool service

Skimmer is preparing its fourth annual State of Pool Service report, and we want to hear from the people who know the industry best: pool pros. Building on input from 1,600+ professionals and aggregated insights from 35,000+ Skimmer users in the 2026 report, the 2027 edition will explore the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping the year ahead. Your input will help us explore:

  • Pricing and chemical billing
  • Business growth and operations
  • Technology, automation, and AI
  • Workforce and industry trends

What will the 2027 State of Pool Service survey cover?

Pricing and chemical billing

Tell us how you price your services, bill for chemicals, and manage costs. Your experience can help reveal how pool businesses are adapting their pricing strategies.

Growth opportunities and business challenges

What is driving growth for your business—and what is getting in the way? Share your outlook on customer demand, revenue, marketing, and the year ahead.

Technology, smart tools, and AI

From business management software to AI and automated pool care systems, help us understand which technologies pool pros use and what they’re considering next.

Hiring and workforce trends

Share how your company approaches hiring, technician pay, training, and professional development.

Marketing and customer acquisition

Which channels bring in your best customers? Help build a clearer picture of how pool businesses are reaching customers and planning marketing investments.

Operational efficiency

From choosing software and handling bookkeeping to purchasing supplies, tell us how you run your business and where you see opportunities to work smarter.

Industry outlook for 2027

Share what you expect from the pool service market in 2027, including emerging trends, changing customer expectations, and the broader business environment.

Construction and renovation services

For businesses offering renovations or new builds, the survey also includes selected questions about construction-related work.

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The Skimmer State of Pool Service 2027 Survey Sweepstakes begins 12:00 a.m. CT on October 23, 2026 and ends 11:59 p.m. CT on November 19, 2026. Open only to pool service professionals who are legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C., 18 or older (19 in AL and NE, 21 in MS). Three prizes: Visa gift cards of $1,500, $1,000, and $500 (total ARV $3,000). Odds depend on the number of eligible entries. Free alternate method of entry available. Void where prohibited. Subject to the Official Rules here. Sponsor: Skimmer, LLC, Austin, Texas.