Bloomingdale, Hillsborough County
Picture the space around the water first: chairs near the lanai, a path across the deck and somewhere to sit in the shade.
Use this Bloomingdale page to turn that picture into builder questions. The permit records help you find active companies; the planning notes help you compare what they propose.
Bloomingdale ZIP codes had 21 homeowner pools, so this ranking broadens the Hillsborough records to nearby Fish Hawk, covering 58 homeowner pools. Filing counts indicate activity, not quality; check licenses and compare quotes.
| 1 | Wahoo Pools Group Inc | 7 | 7 | 0 | $148,700 | 46 | CPC1458680 |
| 2 | Integrity Pools | 5 | 5 | 0 | $100,000 | 12 | CPC049399 |
| 3 | Graco Pools LLC | 5 | 5 | 0 | $70,000 | 7 | CPC1460908 |
| 4 | Premier Pools & Spas | 3 | 2 | 1 | $74,800 | 65 | CPC1457370 |
| 5 | Islandway Pools, LLC | 3 | 3 | 0 | $62,600 | 116 | CPC1459475 |
| 6 | Larsens Pool & Spa LLC | 2 | 0 | 2 | $146,200 | 31 | CPC1457680 |
| 7 | Coast to Coast Pools | 2 | 1 | 1 | $140,100 | 109 | CPC1457311 |
| 8 | Mandalay Pools and Spas | 2 | 2 | 0 | $114,500 | 29 | CPC1460451 |
| 9 | Pool Perfection LLC | 2 | 2 | 0 | $100,700 | 117 | CPC1461120 |
| 10 | Cpc057317 | 2 | 2 | 0 | $50,000 | 3 | CPC057317 |
| 11 | Blue Sky Pools | 1 | 1 | 0 | $135,000 | 34 | CPC056999 |
| 12 | Aqua Dreams Pool and Outdoor Inc | 1 | 1 | 0 | $135,000 | 5 | CPC1461032 |
| 13 | Kathy's Pool Supplies DBA Pinch A Penny 191 | 1 | 0 | 1 | $125,000 | 1 | CPC1460920 |
| 14 | Hive Outdoor Living LLC | 1 | 1 | 0 | $109,200 | 20 | CPC1458419 |
| 15 | Jimenez Quality Pools Inc | 1 | 1 | 0 | $100,000 | 6 | CPC1460429 |
Source: Hillsborough County (unincorporated) permit records for Bloomingdale ZIP codes plus the nearest towns (Fish Hawk); ZIP codes 33511, 33596, 33547. Ranked by new inground pools built for homeowners (permits filed Nov 2025 - Oct 2026); pools that a home builder sells with a new house are not counted. Median job = the median value declared on those permits. All 5 areas = the builder's homeowner pools across Tampa, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee. License = the state license shown on the permit. How we rank.
7 homeowner pools in Bloomingdale and nearby ZIP codes
Where it builds most: Tampa (9), Riverview (6), Lithia (5), Ruskin (3)
License CPC1458680 · Full profile
5 homeowner pools in Bloomingdale and nearby ZIP codes
Where it builds most: Lithia (4), Sun City Center (3), Brandon (2), Riverview (1)
License CPC049399 · Full profile
5 homeowner pools in Bloomingdale and nearby ZIP codes
Where it builds most: Lithia (5), Riverview (2)
License CPC1460908 · Full profile
Write down the whole outdoor plan before asking what the pool costs. In Bloomingdale, comparing the shell alone can leave the deck, screen cage and equipment undecided. A useful quote describes how all those pieces fit your existing home.
| Pool | Median permit value | Middle half of jobs | Permits | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inground pool (no spa) | $76,500 | $53,600 - $114,200 | 51 | Bloomingdale and nearby ZIP codes |
| Inground pool with spa | $101,900 | $81,900 - $123,700 | 128 | Hillsborough County |
Values are what builders declared on public permits (job value at filing). They are local figures for information, not a quote: only a builder who sees your yard can price your pool.
The pool-only median declared permit value is $76,500 for Bloomingdale and nearby ZIP codes. The spa comparison uses a different area: its $101,900 median declared value comes from Hillsborough County filings. The cost table labels both sources. These are values entered on permit applications, not invoices. Do not subtract one from the other to price a spa upgrade; the figures describe different sets of projects with different sizes and surrounding work.
Give each builder your preferred swimming area and a sketch of the deck you would use. Ask what changes if the shell is concrete rather than fiberglass and what access either approach needs. Have the builder see the side yard, existing patio and proposed equipment location before pricing. If a screen enclosure belongs in the project, include it in that first scope discussion. Your yard visit is where a broad idea becomes something a builder can quote.
Hillsborough County Development Services is the permit office for unincorporated Bloomingdale. Have the builder take responsibility for the HillsGovHub application and show you the plans being submitted. County paperwork and any community approval should both be part of your preparation.
Permit office: Hillsborough County Development Services (HillsGovHub)
This page ranks builders from Hillsborough County (unincorporated) permit records (Residential Miscellaneous Permit with a pool project name). ZIP codes counted: 33511, 33596, 33547. Your builder pulls the permit; you can look it up afterwards by address.
County details and official sources: pool permits in Hillsborough County.
The county requires a scaled site plan with yard setback dimensions from the proposed structure to the property lines. Pool plans must be digitally signed and sealed by a Florida registered architect or engineer. Hillsborough also requires a permit for removal of trees with trunk diameters of 12 inches or greater. If a tree is in the proposed work area, ask the builder to address it before the layout becomes the basis for your agreement.
Before the first inspection, the county requires a recorded certified Notice of Commencement. Ask for a copy of the permit information and search your address using the official links in the office box. Discuss the safety arrangement that will be addressed at final inspection as well. Florida's residential pool safety rule allows a compliant barrier or specified alternatives. With a barrier design, gates must swing away from the pool and be self-closing with a self-latching lock.
Choose finishes early enough that the construction schedule can use them. The Hillsborough timing shown here gives Bloomingdale homeowners a county benchmark, while your builder's schedule should identify the design, approval and weather issues specific to the project.
Hillsborough County (unincorporated): median 4 days from application to permit issue, 124 days from issue to final inspection, 128 days from application to final (sample of 60 finished pool permits).
Step by step: how long a pool takes.
The timing sample covers 60 finished pool permits in unincorporated Hillsborough. Its median was four days from application to permit issue and 128 days from application to final inspection. Those are separate measurements, not a promise that your permit will issue or your pool will finish on those dates. Use the timing note to ask what happens after issue, including how the builder coordinates the remaining construction and inspection sequence.
If your Bloomingdale property needs HOA approval, ask what drawings the association wants before the builder submits the county application. Plan revisions can affect both conversations. Summer storms can also change the order of outdoor work, so agree on how you will hear about adjustments. A useful update tells you what has been completed, what is next and which decision you need to make, rather than giving only a new hoped-for swimming date.
Look beyond a table position to the projects behind it. The pool-only and spa counts help you ask relevant questions, while the finaled share gives permit status context. None of those measures replaces a license check or a comparable written proposal.
Graco Pools LLC has five homeowner pools in this ranking area, all without spas. Wahoo Pools Group Inc has seven, also without spas. If you want a spa spillover, use the mix column to guide the next question instead of assuming that a higher filing count answers it. Ask builders to walk through your proposed spa, heater and deck arrangement. Rankings follow permit activity, and payment cannot buy a higher position.
Before the dig, obtain the permit number and verify the project record. Read the deposit and payment terms alongside the plan. Florida requires a contractor who receives an initial payment greater than 10 percent to apply for permits within 30 days; the same rule requires work to start within 90 days after issue unless an exception applies. For introductions, choose up to three builders through the form. They will contact you to look at your yard and discuss the proposed work.
Bloomingdale's own ZIP grouping is 33511 and 33596. The homeowner permits use Brandon and Valrico as mailing names. Keeping those names in your notes makes it easier to match the home you know with the address shown in public records.
The town ZIP records include 12 homeowner pools in 33596 and nine in 33511. That is useful context for a local search, but it cannot describe the space between your back door and fence. For an existing house, discuss how the new deck meets the lanai and where shade or planting should remain. If your house is newly built, still ask the builder to inspect the actual access route and surrounding ground before preparing a price.
Brandon, Valrico and Progress Village are nearby places to compare activity without assuming the same postal area describes every neighborhood. On your property, focus on drainage, the location of the proposed equipment and the backyard space your family wants to keep. Ask about soil conditions in general terms until the builder has assessed the site. Save the final layout with your quote notes so every later conversation uses the same version of the project.
Builders rank by new inground homeowner pools filed on public permits. Pools sold in a home builder's package are left out.
The contractor named on the permit gets the credit. Look up a permit by address to check its description, status and contractor.
Rankings are never paid. Partners only get a call button; their place in the table still comes from the pool permits.
Use the coverage note immediately above the table to see its geographic boundary. Read each filing count within that stated area. The figures identify recorded activity, so pair your shortlist with a license search and written quotes for your actual pool plan.
No. The spa median declared permit value is a Hillsborough County measure, while the pool-only median uses the area's nearby ZIP grouping. They describe different projects, and permit values are not invoices. Ask a builder to quote the spa on your specific design.
For an unincorporated Bloomingdale home, Hillsborough County Development Services handles the permit through HillsGovHub. Your hired builder submits the application. Ask to review the site plan, then keep the issued permit number so you can check the public record by address.
Valrico is a mailing-city name on the permits in this town's ZIP grouping, alongside Brandon. Search using the full property address rather than expecting every record to say Bloomingdale. Match the contractor and project description once you find the relevant permit.
Start with pool dimensions, spa preference, deck coverage and any screen enclosure. Give each candidate the same outline, then let the yard visit address access and site conditions. That makes the resulting written proposals easier to compare without mixing different backyard projects.
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