Q: How much does a swimming pool cost?
A: The cost of a swimming pool will start in the $20,000 to $30,000 range. Accessories and features can drive the cost up as far as your imagination and budget can stand.

Q: Where can a swimming pool be placed on my property?
A: Every government jurisdiction has building codes and requirements. As a general rule, the pool must be in the backyard, must be 5' to 6' from the house foundation, and cannot encroach on any easements, building restriction lines or property lines. A screen enclosure may also have different requirements. Check with your Zoning Department.

Q: How big should a pool be?
A: Typically, the size of the home and the normal bather load will determine this. Don't build a pool that is either too big or too small for the potential family that could live there. Also, don't build a pool to accommodate the few big parties you may have. You will probably be the one maintaining the pool the rest of the time.

Q: What does it cost to operate a swimming pool?
A: The operating cost depends on the equipment you have (pump size, heaters, lights, etc.), but a good baseline to estimate would be $40.00 per month . $500.00 per year will buy the chemicals to operate most family swimming pools.

Q: How long does it take to build a swimming pool?
A: Six to eight weeks from the first day of excavation is our standard time of construction.

Q: What type of barrier needs to be around a swimming pool?
A: On October 1, 2001, Chapter 515 of the Florida Statutes became law. Known as the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, this law requires many pool safety items to be installed. Either a fence or screen enclosure must be installed around the pool. Alarms on the doors and windows going to the pool area must be active. You must receive a booklet on pool safety upon entering into an agreement to build a swimming pool. From the pool contractor's perspective, there is still some confusion from one building jurisdiction to another as to what is required. Hopefully, with the adoption of a Uniform State Building Code, this confusion will go away soon.