Poolify buys KP Pool in latest California expansion

Poolify has acquired Redlands-based KP Pool, adding a 40-year Inland Empire business to its California pool service platform. The deal is Poolify’s third acquisition of 2026 and lifts its footprint to nearly 300 pools.

Why it matters: - Poolify is expanding its California presence by folding in an established local operator with long-standing customer relationships. - The acquisition adds more routes, more customers and more service capacity in the Inland Empire. - For pool service owners, the deal underscores growing demand for buyers that can preserve local operations while adding technology and back-office support.

What happened: - Poolify announced the acquisition of KP Pool, a Redlands-based pool service business serving Inland Empire homeowners. - The transaction is Poolify’s third acquisition in 2026, following Redhawk Pools and Rapid Pool Service. - The combined operation now covers nearly 300 pools in California. - The acquisition is Poolify’s largest to date.

The details: - KP Pool was established in 1986 and has served Redlands and surrounding communities for 40 years. - KP Pool’s core services include regular pool maintenance, filter cleaning, pool equipment repair and installation. - Tim and Robin Thompson owned KP Pool for the past nine years. - Rahul Mangalore, Poolify’s CEO, said the company wants to preserve KP Pool’s legacy while adding technology, resources and operational support. - Poolify said its model combines local knowledge, reliable service and customer relationships with scheduling, digital service reports and a dedicated operations team. - Poolify said it works with independent pool service owners on a transition plan that respects customer and employee relationships. - Tim Thompson said the goal was to find a partner that would honor KP Pool’s history and maintain service quality. - KP Pool’s routes and customers are being integrated into Poolify, and the service will continue under the Poolify brand.

Between the lines: - Poolify is positioning acquisitions as a way to buy established routes rather than rebuild local business from scratch. - The strategy suggests the company sees technology as a layer on top of an already proven service model, not a replacement for it. - The Inland Empire remains a key growth market for Poolify’s California footprint.

What’s next: - Poolify will continue integrating KP Pool’s routes and customers into its operating system. - The company is also building additional tools for water chemistry and in-water monitoring. - Poolify said it will keep pursuing acquisitions of established pool service businesses across California.

The bottom line: - Poolify is using acquisitions to scale fast while keeping local service teams and customer relationships intact. - KP Pool gives the company a bigger foothold in Southern California and another long-running business to fold into its platform.

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