South Carolina · Pool Cleaning Services · Updated 2026
17 pool cleaning companies across South Carolina — weekly routes, one-time cleanups and green-pool recoveries — ordered by customer rating and review count, with 2026 local rates. City lists cover 10 South Carolina markets.
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A monthly plan with weekly full-service visits in South Carolina typically runs $110–$235 / month — about $30–$60 / visit — when chemicals, skimming, brushing, baskets and an equipment check are included:
| Job | Typical South Carolina 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 |
South 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.
PoolPad tracks 17 pool cleaning companies across South Carolina, with city lists for 10 markets. 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.
Service runs long here: pollen kicks things off in March, summer humidity keeps algae pressure high, and many coastal pools never fully close — just a reduced winter cadence. After tropical systems, good techs prioritize stabilizing chemistry and clearing debris before it stains. The Lowcountry swims from late April into October with subtropical humidity that raises sanitizer demand. The Upstate runs a little shorter and has colder winter nights. Coastal owners also need a hurricane-season equipment and water-care plan.
The largest listed markets are Charleston (10 companies), Goose Creek (10 companies), Mount Pleasant (10 companies).
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 South Carolina, SC 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 companies in your city for exact route pricing on your street.
Weekly is the standard cadence during late April through early October; 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina runs late April through early October — about 6 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 Lowcountry swims from late April into October with subtropical humidity that raises sanitizer demand. The Upstate runs a little shorter and has colder winter nights. Coastal owners also need a hurricane-season equipment and water-care plan.
SC Coastal Pools has the highest customer rating on this South Carolina list at 5 stars across 69 reviews. A-1 Pool Service Inc has the largest review count (143 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.
If your property is near a state line, check the neighboring directories too.
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