Overview
PoolBoss is pool service software for pool companies in California. It's built for a year-round route across salt and chlorine pools: log readings at each pool on your phone, track salt alongside the standard chemistry, and bill from the visits you logged. The Free plan covers up to 20 pools at no cost.
CALIFORNIA
Why PoolBoss fits
What pool service in California actually looks like
California has one of the highest per-capita pool ownership rates in the country. The Los Angeles, San Diego, Bay Area, and Inland Empire markets each support dense pool service industries. Service is year-round in most of the state, and the pool mix is increasingly split between traditional chlorine pools and saltwater systems - sometimes on the same block.
For California pool companies, the work is consistent, competitive, and chemistry-intensive. Routes are often compact in the suburbs, but the mix of pool types on a single route means you need to track different parameters for different pools without mixing them up.
Stops today
38
▲ 4 vs last Monday
Techs out
3 of 4
Tomas starts 7:00
Needs review
2
1 chemistry · 1 overdue
Collected this week
$4,180
▲ $610 vs last week
Routes in progress
View all routes →| Technician | Route | Progress | Est. finish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marcus BellTruck 2 | Westside Monday | 2 / 12 | 2:40 PM | ON ROUTE |
Dana ReyesTruck 1 | North Loop | 5 / 14 | 3:15 PM | ON ROUTE |
Tomas KineTruck 3 | Commercial — East | 0 / 8 | 4:50 PM | STARTS 7:00 |
Ray TolliverTruck 4 | Fill-ins & callbacks | 3 / 4 | 11:20 AM | ON ROUTE |
Needs your attention
Mixed salt and chlorine pools on the same route
A California pool route commonly mixes saltwater pools and traditional chlorine pools. The chemistry on each is different: salt pools need a salt level reading alongside the standard panel, while chlorine pools use the standard set only.
In PoolBoss, each pool's sanitizer type is set in its profile. When a technician logs a visit at a salt pool, the salt level field appears in the logging form. At a chlorine pool, the form shows the standard parameters. One route, one app, the right fields for each pool. The chemical history per pool stays accurate regardless of how many pool types are on the route.
Pools › Water chemistry
Today's reading
9:14 AM · logged by Marcus BellExport →Free chlorine
2.4ppm
Combined chlorine
0.2ppm
pH
8.1
Total alkalinity
110ppm
Calcium hardness
280ppm
Cyanuric acid
48ppm
Salt
3200ppm
pH trend
8 weeksBalance
Year-round service in California's climate
Most California routes run all year. Southern California rarely sees pool closures, and even the Bay Area and Central Valley run at some level through the winter. The chemistry demands shift - summer UV and heat accelerate chlorine loss, winter tends toward pH drift - but the service cadence continues.
PoolBoss routes are recurring and set to whatever cadence the customer requires - weekly, biweekly, or custom. The route shows up in the tech's mobile app on the service day without manual setup each week.
This week
Mon, Mar 17 – Sat, Mar 22Set recurring days →Westside Monday
Fill-ins & callbacks
North Loop
Commercial — East
Westside Wed
Harbor
North Loop
Marina
Commercial — East
HOA Loop
Bi-weekly north
Route management in dense California markets
California residential routes are often geographically compact - many stops close together in suburban neighborhoods. PoolBoss keeps your stops in the order you set them. You organize the route geographically once and it runs that way.
When you add a new account in a neighborhood you already serve, you insert it into the route in the right position. When you hire a tech to cover part of the route, you split it and assign each half to the appropriate technician. Each tech sees only their own stops.
Routes › Westside Monday
12 stops
Marcus Bell · Truck 2 · starts 7:00 AMPreview on map →| # | Customer | Address | Window | Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer Reyes | 412 Catalina Dr | — | Weekly clean | COMPLETED |
| 2 | The Alvarez Pool | 88 Saguaro Way | — | Weekly clean | COMPLETED |
| 3 | Marco's Cantina▲ moved up 2 | 1500 Gulf Blvd | Before 11:00 | Commercial | IN PROGRESS |
| 4 | Holloway Residence▲ moved up 1 | 27 Mesa Verde Ct | — | Weekly clean | 11:40 AM |
| 5 | Sandra Whitfield | 9 Palm Hollow Ln | Gate code 4417 | Weekly clean | 12:05 PM |
| 6 | Bayview Condos▼ moved down 3 | 2200 Shoreline Dr | After 12:00 | Commercial | 12:45 PM |
| 7 | Priya Raman | 18 Ocotillo Ct | — | Weekly clean | 1:20 PM |
| 8 | Dale Ferris | 705 Ironwood St | Dog on site | Bi-weekly | 1:55 PM |
The mobile app for California field techs
The PoolBoss mobile app keeps California techs organized through a full day of stops: today's route with ordered stops and addresses, each pool's sanitizer type and specs visible before starting, the right logging form for each pool type, and a mark-complete that records the visit.
The admin sees completed visits from the web dashboard in real time. If a tech leaves a note about a cloudy pool or a broken skimmer basket, it's visible without a call. Service reports go to customers after the visit.
- Route with ordered stops and each pool's address
- Sanitizer type and specs loaded for each pool
- Salt level field for saltwater pools, standard set for chlorine
- Notes for unusual conditions or equipment observations
- Mark complete - record saves immediately
The Alvarez Pool
88 Saguaro Way · 18,000 gal · Salt
Invoicing from the truck, not the desk
At the end of the week or month, you create invoices from the logged visits and send them with an online payment link. California customers pay by card from the invoice email. No check collection, no second trip.
California pool service companies often compete on professionalism as much as price. Clean invoices with online payment options, consistent service reports, and accurate chemical records are what long-term residential customers cite when they stay with a service provider.
Invoices › INV-1042
Invoice INV-1042
Converted from Quote Q-0217| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filter housing replacementPentair Clean & Clear 150 — cracked lid seat | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| LaborTomas Kine · 2.0 hrs @ $85/hr | 2 | $85.00 | $170.00 |
| Monthly service — MarchCommercial weekly | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Activity
Start free, grow by pool count
The Free plan covers your first 20 California accounts at no cost, no trial clock, and every feature included: routes, chemical tracking (including salt pools), invoicing, and the mobile app. When you pass 20, you move to Startup at $29 a month. The pricing is flat by pool count and the same for a Los Angeles company as it is for one in San Diego or Fresno.
Review your import
from Skimmer export · customers.csv| Customer | Pools | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alvarez Pool | 1 pool | Westside Monday | MATCHED |
| Marco's Cantina | 2 pools | Commercial — East | MATCHED |
| Holloway Residence | 1 pool | Westside Monday | DUPLICATE MERGED |
| Sandra Whitfield | 1 pool | Westside Monday | NEW |
| Bayview Condos | 3 pools | Commercial — East | NEW |
Showing 5 of 16 customers. Column mapping and duplicates were handled for you.
Ready to import
Free plan · 18 of 20 pools · no card
Recommended plan
Free
Up to 20 pools at no cost. Move up by pool count as your California route grows.
Comparison
How PoolBoss compares
| Software | Type | Pricing | Chemical tracking | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoolBoss | Pool-specific | Flat by pool count, $0-$249 | Yes | Yes |
| Skimmer | Pool-specific | Per pool, $49+/mo | Yes | No |
| Pool Brain | Pool-specific | Per tech, ~$65 | Yes | No |
| Pool Founder | Pool-specific | Per tech, $49-$249 | Yes | No |
| PoolDial | Pool-specific | Per pool, ~$2/pool ($40 min) | Yes | Trial |
| Pool Service Software | Pool-specific | By pool count, $0-$99+ | Yes | Yes |
| Pay The Pool Man | Pool-specific | Per tech, $50+$10/tech | Yes | No |
| POOL360 PoolService | Pool-specific | Per pool, ~$1/pool | Yes | No |
| Pool Office Manager | Pool-specific | Per user, $150+/mo with QuickBooks | Yes | No |
| Jobber | Generic field service | Per seat, $139+ for full features | No | No |
| Housecall Pro | Generic field service | Per seat, $189+ for full features | No | No |
| ServiceTitan | Enterprise | $250-$500+/tech | No | No |
| GorillaDesk | Generic field service | Per route, $99+ (Pro) for full features | No | No |
Why PoolBoss
Why pool pros choose PoolBoss
Built for pools, not bolted on
Water chemistry is the job, so it's the core of the product, not a notes field. Generic field-service tools don't track it.
Flat rate by pool count
You pay by how many pools you manage. No per-seat fees, no per-pool meter, and no surprise line on the bill as you grow.
Every feature on every plan
Nothing is locked to a higher tier. The Free plan has the same features as Fleet. Plans differ only by pool count.
Works in the field
The tech app runs on any phone and keeps working with no signal, so a visit completes at the pool and syncs when you're back on.
“Easy to pick up, easy to stick with.”
Eric Hansen
Clearwater Trade Co.
FAQ
Common questions
Does PoolBoss work for pool companies in California?
Yes. PoolBoss is built for a year-round California route across salt and chlorine pools, with on-site chemical logging, recurring scheduling, service reports, and invoicing from a mobile app. The Free plan covers up to 20 pools.
Does PoolBoss track salt pool chemistry?
Yes. Salt level is logged alongside free chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and the rest, so a route that mixes saltwater and chlorine pools keeps one accurate history per pool.
How much does PoolBoss cost in California?
A flat rate by pool count, the same everywhere: Free up to 20 pools, $29 a month up to 100, $79 up to 250, and $249 for 250 or more, with every feature on every plan.
What pool service software do California pool companies use?
PoolBoss is built for the California route: year-round scheduling, on-site logging for both salt and chlorine pools, service reports, and invoicing from a mobile app. The Free plan covers up to 20 pools at no cost.
How do I manage a route with mixed salt water and chlorine pools in California?
Each pool in PoolBoss has its own sanitizer type set in its profile. When a technician logs a visit at a salt pool, the salt level field appears in the reading form. Chlorine pools log the standard reading set. One route handles both without switching apps.
What software tracks salt pool and chlorine pool chemistry on the same route?
PoolBoss tracks each pool's chemistry separately with the fields that match its type. Salt pools log salt level alongside free chlorine, pH, and alkalinity. Chlorine pools log the same set without the salt field. One account, one history per pool.
Is there pool service software for Los Angeles or San Diego pool companies?
Yes. PoolBoss works for any California route, including dense LA metro routes and San Diego coastal accounts. Pricing is flat by pool count, not by city or county: Free up to 20 pools, $29 a month up to 100, $79 up to 250.
