New York · Pool Cleaning Services · Updated 2026
Compare 5 pool cleaning companies serving Albany for weekly chemistry and cleaning, one-time cleans and algae recovery. Ratings, review counts, contact details and what a monthly plan should cost in 2026 are below.
Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Albany area. Listings include the available rating, contact details and location; confirm current credentials and scope directly.
Looking for weekly service in general? The Albany pool service directory ranks all 9 maintenance companies in the area.
A monthly plan with weekly full-service visits in Albany typically runs $130–$275 / month — about $35–$70 / visit — when chemicals, skimming, brushing, baskets and an equipment check are included:
| Job | Typical Albany price |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan (weekly full-service visits) | $130–$275 / month |
| Chemical-only weekly plan | $80–$150 / month |
| Single visit on a route | $35–$70 / visit |
| One-time cleaning (vacuum, brush, balance) | $115–$290 |
| Green-to-clean algae recovery | $325–$625 |
| Filter deep-clean | $85–$175 |
| Calcium / tile-line cleaning (bead blasting) | $350–$800 |
| Drain, acid wash and refill | $600–$1,400 |
New York rates are above the national baseline used for these estimates, mainly on labor and permitting. Route density, pool size, screened enclosures, trees, spas and salt systems all move a quote within these ranges — ask what is included before comparing the monthly number.
A robotic cleaner between visits keeps debris off the floor so your technician's time goes to chemistry and equipment.
Albany market
4.5 average customer rating · 46 reviews · 5 companies
See All on the Map →5 pool cleaning companies serving Albany. The ranked companies average 4.5 stars across 46 customer reviews. PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.
The service year is compressed and intense: April–May openings, weekly service through a humid summer, and a September–October close that has to be done right — a botched winterization is a cracked-pipe spring. Storm cleanups and heater checks bookend the season. The realistic unheated season is Memorial Day to mid-September — heaters are less a luxury than the price of using what you built. Winters are long and freezing, so a professional close is standard everywhere in the state.
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Ask for a written visit checklist and price sheet, then confirm test reporting, skipped-visit policy, chemical surcharges and how repairs are billed. For a saltwater pool, get the cell inspection and cleaning schedule in writing. Between visits, Pool School's chemistry guides and the volume calculator help you follow the trend yourself.
Weekly full-service pool cleaning in Albany, NY typically runs $130–$275 / month (about $35–$70 / visit) covering chemicals, skimming, brushing, baskets and an equipment check. A chemical-only plan runs $80–$150 / month, a one-time cleaning $115–$290, and a green-to-clean recovery $325–$625 depending on how far gone the water is. Contact the pool cleaning companies listed here for exact route pricing on your street.
Weekly is the standard cadence during Memorial Day through mid-September; heavy use, storms, trees and high temperatures may call for extra brushing or testing between visits. Once the pool is winterized the route pauses until the spring opening.
A full-service visit includes water testing and balancing, skimming, brushing the walls and tile line, vacuuming as needed, emptying skimmer and pump baskets, checking filter pressure and looking over the pump, filter, heater and salt cell. Filter deep-cleans, salt-cell cleaning, algae treatments, tile blasting and repairs are commonly separate line items — ask for the price sheet.
A green-to-clean recovery in Albany typically runs $325–$625: shock treatments over several visits, brushing, vacuuming to waste and a filter deep-clean ($85–$175). A pool that sat untreated for a season, or a stained one, may be cheaper to drain, acid wash and refill at $600–$1,400. Get a firm quote after a water test rather than over the phone.
The outdoor season in Albany runs Memorial Day through mid-September — about 4 months unheated. A full professional winterization each fall protects plumbing and equipment through the freeze, and spring openings cluster into the same few weeks. The realistic unheated season is Memorial Day to mid-September — heaters are less a luxury than the price of using what you built. Winters are long and freezing, so a professional close is standard everywhere in the state.
Crystal Clear Pool Cleaning has the highest customer rating on this Albany list at 5 stars across 8 reviews. Tri-City Pools has the largest review count (16 reviews at 4.5 stars). PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.
DIY chemicals typically run $50–$100 a month plus your time and a good test kit; a service adds trained eyes on the equipment every week and catches small leaks, failing seals and filter problems before they become repairs. Many owners split the work — a service handles chemistry and equipment while a robotic cleaner handles the floor between visits.
Most residential routes are month-to-month or season-to-season, but terms vary. Check notice requirements, skipped-visit policies, chemical surcharges, filter-clean fees and how minor parts are billed before enrolling — those details usually matter more than a small difference in the base rate.
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