Pool: services and pricing
- Typical weekly service: brushing, sweeping, skimmer empty, chemistry (pH, chlorine, alkalinity, hardness), filter backwash. $80-180/month.
- Salt system: cheaper chemistry, but cell replacement every 5-7 yrs (~$700-1,200).
- Chlorine system: standard, cheaper to install.
- Common repairs: pump ($1,500-3,000), cartridge filter ($300-700), heater ($3,000-8,000), salt cell ($700-1,200).
- FL: yearly pump and leak check recommended.
- Verify firm has liability insurance and is DBPR-licensed (Florida Pool/Spa Service Contractor — F.S. §489).
Lawn: services and pricing
- Weekly mow in growing season (April-October, sometimes May-November by zone).
- Bi-monthly mow off-season.
- Treatment: fertilization, pre-emergent herbicide, insecticide (chinch bug, spittlebug).
- St. Augustine is standard FL grass; sensitive to fungus and chinch bug.
- Typical single-family 1/4 acre: $100-300/month for full service.
- More for large lots or ornamentals (hedges, mulch).
- Watering restrictions vary by county (often 2 days/week alternating odd/even addresses).
Contracts and best practices
- Prefer annual contract with flat monthly rate over per-visit pricing.
- Specify in contract: frequency, included/excluded services (e.g., extra fertilization), supplements, post-hurricane plan.
- Demand liability insurance proof and DBPR license.
- Many owners combine pool + lawn + exterior cleaning with one provider.
For Canadian snowbirds
- Service cannot stop during your absence — FL humidity makes everything grow fast.
- No pool service 4-6 months → green water, clogged equipment, restoration $1,000-3,000.
- No mowing → tall grass can violate municipal code (citation/fines possible, F.S. §823.05 nuisance).
- Solution: annual contract with "monitor" mode during absence (less frequent but continuous visits).
Formulaires officiels et pages de référence
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Sources and references
Public sources verified as of the last review date (Florida Statutes, Florida Department of Revenue, Citizens, FEMA, DBPR).
- F.S. §489 — Contracting. leg.state.fl.us/§489
- DBPR — License search. myfloridalicense.com