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Bapke
Lisbon, May 2026
I would certainly recommend them. The service is very good - at my house they come with two or three in total, they are always on time and very flexible if I need to reschedule. It's a big house, so one week they do my part and the next week the first floor, and sometimes I ask for extra windows or deep cleaning in the kitchen and pay a bit extra because it takes more time. When I come home from working abroad, the house is spick and span, they make the beds, they are very professional and kind, friendly and easy to deal with, and the price feels affordable.
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Paul
Lisbon, Sep 2026
We really appreciated Vânia's clear and proactive communication and the level of cleaning was excellent. We were especially happy with the quality of the window cleaning. She organised a pre-visit and we established clear working conditions before she started, which made everything smooth, though the price felt a bit high.
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Anonymous
Cascais, May 2024
I hired Vânia for cleaning services for our apartment, a three bedroom place with two and a half bathrooms, and she cleans everything except the bedrooms. Communication is great with her, she always gets back with me, she’s always very courteous, and it’s very easy to reschedule or ask for extra cleaning when needed. The big thing for us is we trust her, and when we go on vacation I give her the key to my house and she watches our cat as well. Now she works with two other ladies, so sometimes a few things get missed, but I can always tell her and she fixes it next time.
How much do pool cleaners cost in Lisbon?
Real price ranges from the jobs our vetted pool cleaners actually do. Prices updated September 2026
One-time pool cleaning
How much does a one-off pool clean cost in Lisbon?
A one-off clean in Lisbon usually lands between €60 and €150, with pool cleaners charging around €50 an hour. The price moves with the size of the pool, whether it's tiled or lined, and how green the water is. A neglected pool needs a recovery first (shock treatment, backwashing, sometimes new filter media), which is priced separately after a visit, so ask whether chemicals are included before you agree.
Standard clean, walls, floor and skimmers
€60 to €150
Filters and skimmers only
around €70
Walls and floor of a tiled pool
around €150
Recovering a green or neglected pool
quoted after a visit
Water treatment (chlorine and pH)
How much does pool water treatment cost in Lisbon?
A visit to test and rebalance the water in Lisbon usually costs €60 to €150, and on a recurring plan the standard chemicals are often included in the monthly price, so ask. If the water is past saving, a full change runs around €120 and a fresh fill of a small pool around €85. Salt electrolysis pools use less chlorine but need the cell checked and descaled, which is a different kind of upkeep.
Water test and chemical rebalance visit
€60 to €150
Full water change
around €120
Fresh fill of a 24 m2 pool
around €85
Shock treatment for a green pool
quoted after a visit
Regular pool maintenance
How much does regular pool maintenance cost in Lisbon?
A single maintenance visit in Lisbon runs €60 to €150, and the twice-yearly deeper service the guides recommend comes to €150 to €300 each time. Monthly plans are quoted per pool, usually with weekly visits in summer dropping to monthly in winter, chemicals included and no long contract. A pool near the coast (Cascais, Estoril) or under pine trees needs more visits, so say so when you ask for the quote.
Single maintenance visit
€60 to €150
Seasonal deep service (twice a year)
€150 to €300
Monthly plan, chemicals included
quoted per pool
Typical range for Lisbon jobs
€80 to €350
Pool equipment repair and installation
How much does pool equipment repair or installation cost in Lisbon?
Repairs are priced by the fault: a pool heater repair in Lisbon runs around €300, and smaller jobs are often charged at roughly €50 an hour plus parts. Installing a new pump, filter or salt chlorinator is quoted after a visit, since it depends on the volume of water and what's already in the pump house. Ask for the quote in writing with parts and labour listed separately, and check the system is sized for your pool, an undersized one costs you every month.
Heating system fault repair
around €300
Labour for smaller repairs
around €50 an hour
Pump, filter or salt chlorinator installation
quoted after a visit
Pool leak detection and repair
How much does pool leak detection and repair cost in Lisbon?
Leak detection is quoted case by case in Lisbon, since it depends on whether the water is escaping through the lining, a fitting or buried pipework. Once found, a patch repair to the lining runs around €250, and refilling the pool afterwards is around €85. Get the detection and the repair quoted separately so you can see what you're paying for.
Finding the leak (pressure or dye test)
quoted after a visit
Patch repair to the lining
around €250
Pipework or fitting repair
quoted after a visit
Refilling a 24 m2 pool afterwards
around €85
Pool renovation and resurfacing
How much does pool renovation or resurfacing cost in Lisbon?
A full resurfacing in Lisbon is quoted case by case, since it depends on the size of the pool and whether you're going for tiles, a liner or paint. A patch repair to a damaged lining is around €250, which is often enough for a single cracked area. For a full job, get at least two written quotes and check whether draining, refilling and disposal of the old finish are included.
Patch repair to the lining
around €250
Full resurfacing (tiles, liner or paint)
quoted after a visit
New coping or edge stones
quoted after a visit
Frequently Asked Questions
What expats want to know before hiring pool cleaners in Lisbon.
Are there English-speaking pool cleaners in Lisbon?
Yes, and more do as the expat community grows. The hard part is knowing who is reliable before you book, so every one we list is reviewed by other expats who have actually used them.
What should I check before hiring pool cleaners in Lisbon?
Read recent reviews, be clear about exactly what you need, and agree the scope and an estimate in writing before any work starts. For anything regulated, check they hold the right credentials for the job.
What is the most important thing to know before booking?
Be clear about what you want and get the price and scope agreed up front, so there are no surprises. Reading other expats' reviews is the quickest way to find someone who does the job well and communicates clearly.
What should I avoid when hiring pool cleaners in Lisbon?
Avoid paying the full amount up front (a deposit can be fair), anyone who will not give a clear quote, and unusually cheap prices that get padded with extras later.
How do I explain what I need if my Portuguese is limited?
A photo, a short video or a written list does most of the talking, and the professionals we list are used to international clients. Booking an English-speaking one takes the stress out of it entirely.
How do you say pool cleaners in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, pool cleaners are usually called manutencao de piscinas. That is the word to search for or to ask a neighbour, though many professionals here are used to the English term too.
How do I find pool cleaners I can trust in Lisbon?
Check the reviews and any credentials before you book. On Locallista the reviews are phone-verified and the ranking is based on real expat experience, not who paid the most.