Who decides
HOA amenity pools are contracted by the association's management company; apartment pools by the community or its regional manager.
Where to focus
One HOA management company can run dozens of associations with amenity pools in a single county.
Vendor approval
Large management companies usually require a credentialing service, insurance certificates and a W-9 before a first job. See requirements for the top Texas managers.
Timing
Contracts are usually signed in February–April for the summer season.
Biggest single decisions in Texas
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Crest Management Company | 196 | not yet verified |
| Goodwin & Company | 84 | not yet verified |
| Associa – Principal Management Group | 77 | not yet verified |
| Neighborhood Management, Inc. | 29 | not yet verified |
| Regency Association Management | 26 | not yet verified |
| Lifetime HOA Management | 24 | not yet verified |
| Legacy Southwest Property Management | 22 | not yet verified |
| Rise Association Management Group | 20 | not yet verified |
| Spectrum Association Management | 19 | not yet verified |
| The Management Trust | 19 | not yet verified |
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Questions from pool service companies
How do pool service companies get contracts at Texas HOAs and apartment communities?
HOA amenity pools are contracted by the association's management company; apartment pools by the community or its regional manager.
How many properties could a pool service company serve in Texas?
15,745 HOAs, 21,140 apartment communities, 7,255 hotels (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
When do Texas properties buy pool service?
Contracts are usually signed in February–April for the summer season.