Market Research: Competitor Pricing for Swimming Pool Services in Capital District (NY)

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Overview: I’m hiring a freelancer to help gather accurate, real-world pricing from swimming pool companies in the Capital District of New York (Troy, Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, etc.). This research will help benchmark my company’s pricing strategy across multiple service categories. Pricing must be pulled directly from company websites or through secret shopper calls/emails posing as a potential customer. ⸻ Project Structure: You may complete all 3 phases or just one depending on your experience. Please specify in your proposal. ⸻ PHASE 1 – Pool Maintenance & Cleaning Services Research pricing for: • Pool opening (with and without cover removal) • Pool closing (with and without cover installation) • Weekly maintenance service (per visit or monthly) • Green-to-clean treatment • Acid wash (standard residential pool) • One-time cleaning or deep clean • General repair hourly rate (if listed) ⸻ PHASE 2 – Equipment Installation & Repairs Research pricing for: • Pump installation (standard single-speed or VS) • Filter installation (cartridge, sand, or DE) • Sand filter media change • Salt system installation • 400k BTU gas heater installation • LED light replacement (standard inground pool fixture) • Leak detection service • Equipment pad rebuild or relocation ⸻ PHASE 3 – Construction & Hardscaping Research pricing for: • Inground pool installation (vinyl, fiberglass, gunite if available) • Patio installation – broom finish concrete • Patio installation – stamped concrete ⸻ For Each Competitor, Provide: • Company name • Website • Phone/email contact • Service area • Price per service (or range) • How pricing was obtained (website, phone call, email, etc.) • Screenshot or quote (if available) • Notes (minimum charges, exclusions, bundled pricing, etc.) ⸻ Deliverables: • Google Sheet or Excel spreadsheet with organized pricing for all services • PDF or image proof of any quotes, site screenshots, or correspondence ⸻ Ideal Candidate: • Excellent at phone and web research • Comfortable posing as a potential customer • Strong attention to detail and ability to record source data clearly • Familiarity with home service or pool industry is a bonus ⸻ Budget: • $500 total • Bonuses may be awarded for speed, accuracy, and completeness

Keyword: Web Strategy

Price: $500.0

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