North Carolina · Pool Cleaning Services · Updated 2026
Need a weekly pool cleaner or a one-time clean? 7 pool cleaning companies serving Durham, ranked by rating and review count, with 2026 monthly and per-visit rates for Durham.
Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Durham area. Listings include the available rating, contact details and location; confirm current credentials and scope directly.
A monthly plan with weekly full-service visits in Durham typically runs $110–$235 / month — about $30–$60 / visit — when chemicals, skimming, brushing, baskets and an equipment check are included:
| Job | Typical Durham price |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan (weekly full-service visits) | $110–$235 / month |
| Chemical-only weekly plan | $70–$125 / month |
| Single visit on a route | $30–$60 / visit |
| One-time cleaning (vacuum, brush, balance) | $100–$245 |
| Green-to-clean algae recovery | $275–$525 |
| Filter deep-clean | $75–$145 |
| Calcium / tile-line cleaning (bead blasting) | $300–$675 |
| Drain, acid wash and refill | $500–$1,150 |
North Carolina rates are close to the national baseline used for these estimates. 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.
Durham market
4.3 average customer rating · 129 reviews · 7 companies
See All on the Map →7 pool cleaning companies serving Durham. The ranked companies average 4.3 stars across 129 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.
Expect a classic Southeast rhythm: heavy pollen in spring, algae-pressure summers, hurricane-remnant cleanups some falls, and a November close (full or partial) with an April opening. Year-round light service is gaining share as more owners add heat pumps. The Piedmont swims May through September; the coast adds a few shoulder weeks and the mountains give a few back. Summers are humid with steady afternoon storm activity, and winters are cold enough that most pools get at least a partial close.
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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 Durham, NC typically runs $110–$235 / month (about $30–$60 / visit) covering chemicals, skimming, brushing, baskets and an equipment check. A chemical-only plan runs $70–$125 / month, a one-time cleaning $100–$245, and a green-to-clean recovery $275–$525 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 May through September; heavy use, storms, trees and high temperatures may call for extra brushing or testing between visits. Mild winters mean many routes drop to every other week once the water cools.
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 Durham typically runs $275–$525: shock treatments over several visits, brushing, vacuuming to waste and a filter deep-clean ($75–$145). A pool that sat untreated for a season, or a stained one, may be cheaper to drain, acid wash and refill at $500–$1,150. Get a firm quote after a water test rather than over the phone.
The outdoor season in Durham runs May through September — about 5 months unheated, with a heater adding several weeks on each end. Winters are mild enough that many owners idle equipment with a partial close instead of a full winterization. The Piedmont swims May through September; the coast adds a few shoulder weeks and the mountains give a few back. Summers are humid with steady afternoon storm activity, and winters are cold enough that most pools get at least a partial close.
Wake Aquatic Partners has the highest customer rating on this Durham list at 5 stars across 54 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.
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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