Pool technician servicing a residential pool
Pool Customers In Over 80 Markets

Pick your pool jobs.
Do the work.
Get paid.

Home Gnome matches homeowners with qualified, experienced pool techs. You see the job scope and your payout before you accept. We handle customers, billing, and support — and you get paid even if we don't. Spots may be limited in your area.

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Free to join CPO preferred No contracts Paid every Monday
$0
Lead fees, ever
18k+
Jobs completed
Upfront
Payout shown before every job
Growing
Rapidly — qualified pros needed now
Who qualifies

This program is for experienced pool pros.

Experience required.

You've been cleaning pools professionally. You know your chemistry, you have your own equipment, and you don't need to Google how a sand filter works.

CPO preferred.

We prefer Certified Pool Operators. If you're licensed or certified in your state, that works in your favor. Not certified yet? You can still apply — but know we vet everyone.

Background check required.

We run a standard background check through Checkr as part of the onboarding process. This protects your customers and keeps the platform trustworthy for everyone.

Why Home Gnome

Grow your business
with Home Gnome.

No lead fees. No competing with four other techs for the same job. Just pool work near your existing route, with your payout shown upfront before you accept.

Build your route. Keep your customers.

We match you with recurring weekly customers — same homeowner, same route, every week. No bidding, no rotation. You see the full job scope and your payout before you accept.

Guaranteed weekly pay.

We collect from the homeowner. You get paid every Monday — even if they don't pay. Tips are 100% yours.

Fill gaps. Or build from scratch.

Already have your own customers? Use Home Gnome to fill route gaps and add density. Starting fresh? We have the customers — you bring the skills. No contracts, no minimum commitments.

How it works

Picking up your first job
takes less than a day.

No lengthy application. No waiting weeks for approval. Pass our pool pro assessment and you could be on a route tomorrow.

1
Apply (free, takes 5 minutes)
Download the app, create your account, and pass our pool pro assessment — we verify your experience, equipment, and qualifications. Most experienced pros are approved same day. A standard background check runs after your first job.
Same-day approval typical
2
Pick your pool jobs
Browse available jobs near your existing route. Your payout is shown upfront — before you accept. Take what fits, skip what doesn't.
Payout shown before you accept
3
Do the work. Get paid.
Complete the job and submit your service report. Get paid the following Monday — even if the homeowner doesn't. We take on the collection risk. Tips land same day.
Paid every Monday
Get the app

Everything you need
is in one place.

Browse jobs, accept work, track your route, submit service reports, and get paid — all from the Home Gnome Pro app. Available on iOS and Android.

  • Browse and accept jobs near your route
  • See your payout before you accept
  • Submit service reports and photos
  • Track earnings and payment history
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Free to download. Available on iPhone and Android.
Home Gnome vs. the alternatives

Keep more of every job.
Do less of the rest.

Most platforms make you pay to find customers, then compete with three other techs for the same lead. We work differently.

No lead fees. Ever.
Angi charges $15–$80 per lead — whether you win the job or not. With Home Gnome, you never pay to connect with a customer.
You see your payout before you accept.
No bidding. No negotiating. No discovering the job wasn't worth your time after you've already driven there.
We collect. You don't chase.
Payment is handled entirely by Home Gnome. You complete the job, submit your report, and the money shows up Monday. No invoices, no awkward follow-ups.
You get paid even if the customer doesn't.
We take on the collection risk, not you. Complete the job, submit your report, and the money shows up Monday — regardless of whether the homeowner pays on time.
Top-rated pros get first pick.
The more jobs you complete, the higher your priority in the queue. Top pros get first access to new jobs in their area — your reputation compounds on the platform.
How we compare
Home Gnome Angi / Thumbtack Going solo
Lead fees
Payout shown upfront
Payment collected for you
No contracts or commitments
Customer acquisition handled
Partial
Weekly guaranteed pay
Is this a fit?

The pool pros who get the most out of Home Gnome.

You already have a client base and want to fill your schedule.
Most of our pros use Home Gnome to add stops without spending anything on marketing. Your existing route stays yours — we just help you build around it.
You want recurring weekly customers you can count on.
One-off cleanings don't build a business. Home Gnome connects you with homeowners who need ongoing weekly service — the kind of customers that compound over time.
You're done chasing payments.
Every job pays on time, guaranteed. We collect from the homeowner and pay you every Monday — whether they pay us or not. No more awkward calls, no more outstanding invoices.
From the pros

What pool techs say
about working with us.

"I went in skeptical — figured there had to be a catch. There wasn't. I pick the jobs, do the work, and the money hits every Monday. I don't chase a single invoice."

NP
Nick P. — Best Coast Pools
Florida Pro

"I already had my regulars. Home Gnome just fills in the gaps without me spending anything on marketing."

JC
Jaxon C. — Current & Coast
Florida Pro
FAQ

Questions we get
from pool pros.

Yes. Always free to sign up and use the platform. No monthly fees, no lead fees, no setup costs.
Typically same day. Complete your pool pro assessment and background check, and you could be picking up jobs tomorrow.
Pool cleaning experience, your own equipment, a smartphone, and reliable transportation. We handle the rest.
CPO certification is preferred and works in your favor when matching you with jobs. You're also required to hold any license mandated by your state. If you don't have a CPO yet, you can still apply — but expect us to review your experience closely.
We verify that you have real pool cleaning experience and your own equipment. We also run a standard background check through Checkr — SSN trace, national criminal search, and federal search. It's standard and fast. Most results come back within 24 hours.
No. You pick only the jobs you want, when you want them. No minimum commitments, no contracts. Build the schedule that works for your business.
Every Monday, for jobs completed the prior week. Tips included with your payout. We handle collection from the homeowner — you never chase a payment. In fact, you get paid even when the customer stiffs us.
You keep the majority of every job. The platform takes a small commission already built into the price you see in the app — you never pay us directly.
Yes. Home Gnome is designed to fit alongside your existing business — not replace it. Use us to fill gaps in your route or add stops without the marketing overhead.
Currently in over 80 markets with customers in across FL, TX, CA, GA, PA, NJ, NY, AZ, OK, SC, NC, AL, TN, VA, PR, CT, LA, DE. Additional markets coming soon.
There isn't one. We only make money when you do. Sign up free, accept only the jobs you want, and we take a small commission that's already built into the price you see in the app. You never pay us directly.
Ready to join?

Pick up your first
pool job tomorrow.

Qualified pool pros in your area are already building their routes. Spots fill fast — and we only take pros who meet our standards. Apply free today.

Free to join. Always.