How Much Does Pool Maintenance Cost? 

If you live in Round Rock, Pflugerville, or anywhere near Austin, you already know that having a pool isn’t just a flex — it’s basically a Texas survival strategy. But keeping that pool sparkling? That takes a little more than just hoping for the best. 

On average, professional pool maintenance in Central Texas runs about $125 to $300 per month. That usually covers all the good stuff like chemical balancing, brushing, skimming, and giving your equipment a quick once-over so you can swim without worrying about what’s lurking under the surface. 

But here’s the real question: What’s the cost of not doing pool maintenance? 

Let’s dive into the expensive chaos you can avoid by sticking to regular maintenance. 

What Happens When You Skip Pool Maintenance? (Hint: Nothing Good.) 

Pool Pump Death ($500–$2,000+) 

Your pool pump is like the heart of your pool — and ignoring it is like living on drive-thru burgers and expecting to run a marathon. It might survive for a while, but eventually, something’s going to break down.

If you don’t keep your pump clean and regularly checked, it can overheat, seize up, or just give up on life altogether. And when that happens? You’re looking at a replacement cost of $500 to $2,000 — before installation. (Spoiler: pool pumps do not come with free shipping and handling.)

Once the pump stops working, things go downhill fast. Algae moves in like it owns the place, the water turns cloudy, and suddenly your pool looks like a set piece from The Last of Us. Not exactly the summer vibe you were going for.

Concrete Cracks and Surface Damage ($3,000–$10,000+) 

Concrete is tough… but Texas heat and bad water chemistry are tougher. Without regular maintenance, your pool surface can start cracking faster than a cheap phone screen.

Small cracks might not seem like a big deal now, but left unchecked, they can spread and turn into costly repairs.
Fixing surface cracks? Around $3,000.
Full resurfacing when the damage spreads? $10,000+ — also known as “farewell, vacation fund.”

Keeping your water chemistry balanced and staying on top of small repairs is the best way to protect your pool surface — and your wallet — in the long run.

Learn about The Importance of Pool Water Chemistry 

Equipment Meltdown (Filter, Heater, Salt System – $300–$4,500) 

Your pool equipment is a delicate ecosystem of gadgets, wires, and pressure — kind of like your kids gaming setup. Filters are the unsung heroes of clear pool water. But even the best filter can’t do its job if the water chemistry is off. When the water isn’t properly balanced, sanitizers like chlorine can’t fight off algae effectively — and once algae takes hold, it doesn’t just cloud the water, it clogs the filter too. A clogged filter means less circulation, more algae, and a vicious cycle that’s hard (and expensive) to break.

Skip maintenance, and things get ugly fast: 

• Broken filters ($300–$1,200) 
• Dead heaters ($1,000–$4,500) 
• Crispy salt cells ($500–$800) 

Unbalanced water chemistry can lead to calcium buildup or corrosion in your salt cell, which reduces its ability to generate sanitizers — and in some cases, can even cause it to overheat. Heaters can suffer the same fate, especially when calcium levels are high or the pH is out of control.

That said, this kind of damage typically only happens when pool maintenance is seriously neglected over time. But once it starts, repairs aren’t cheap — and the longer it goes unchecked, the worse it gets.

Most of these repairs could’ve been caught early with basic maintenance.  

Algae and Gross Water Takeover ($500–$1,000+) 

You think your kids don’t want to clean their rooms? Wait till you try to clean a pool that’s been taken over by algae. 

If your water turns green and slimy, you’ll need: 

• Draining 
• Acid washing 
• Refilling 
• Rebalancing 

(And possibly some therapy to deal with the trauma.) 

An algae apocalypse can easily cost $500 to $1,000+, and you’ll be stuck waiting days or even weeks before your pool is safe to swim in again. 

Read Why Hiring a Pro for Pool Maintenance Beats DIY (and Saves Your Sanity) 

Spend a Little Now, Save a Lot Later 

So yes, pool maintenance plans cost a few hundred bucks a month. But skipping it? That could cost you thousands in surprise repairs, emergency cleanups, and last-minute Amazon orders for inflatable kiddie pools. 

At Round Rock Pool Pros, we believe your pool should be your happy place — not your biggest source of financial dread. Dive in worry-free. We’ll handle the hard stuff, so you can float around and live your best pool life. Give us a call or send us a quick message so your pool is summer ready! 

Call us today for hassle-free pool maintenance plans in Round Rock, Pflugerville, Leander, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Hutto, and some parts of Liberty Hill, and North Austin!