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Keystone, Hillsborough County

Pool Builders in Keystone, FL (2026)

An Odessa mailing name is part of the Keystone pool story in these records.

51homeowner pools in Keystone-area ZIP codes, 12 months
$108,700median pool permit (no spa)
$108,500median pool + spa permit
15builders in this ranking

Use the ZIP-based activity to find companies to interview, including those filing pool-with-spa projects. Then bring the conversation home to your own lot, where the shell, deck, equipment route and lanai connection need to work together before quotes.

What the permits show

  • 51 new inground pools were filed for homeowners in Keystone-area ZIP codes in the 12 months to October 2026 (50 at existing homes, 1 with a newly built home).
  • Gulfstream Pools & Spas Inc filed the most homeowner pools in Keystone-area ZIP codes (8), followed by Pool Perfection LLC and Grand Vista Pools LLC.
  • Median permit values (Keystone-area ZIP codes): pool $108,700, pool with spa $108,500.
  • Another 17 pools in these ZIP codes came in a home builder's package and are not counted in the ranking.
  • Pool permits for Keystone addresses go through Hillsborough County Development Services (HillsGovHub).

Pool builders ranked by homeowner pools (Keystone-area ZIP codes)

Keystone's ranking draws on unincorporated Hillsborough County pool records in ZIP 33556. It counts 51 homeowner pools, leaving out home-builder packages. More filings mean more recorded activity; check the license and compare quotes to make your selection.

1 Gulfstream Pools & Spas Inc 8 2 6 $108,400 114 CPC1458745
2 Pool Perfection LLC 4 4 0 $137,100 117 CPC1461120
3 Grand Vista Pools LLC 3 1 2 $137,500 12 CPC1456691
4 Paradise Pools of Tampa Bay 3 3 0 $50,000 41 CPC1459732
5 A Better Pool & Spa Service LLC 2 0 2 $136,100 26 CPC1456781
6 Coast to Coast Pools 2 0 2 $135,700 109 CPC1457311
7 Islandway Pools, LLC 2 2 0 $130,200 116 CPC1459475
8 Flagstone Pools & Pavers Inc 2 0 2 $105,000 9 CPC1457668
9 Ryan Hughes Design, Inc 1 0 1 $900,000 5 CPC1458355
10 Wahoo Pools Group Inc 1 0 1 $284,300 46 CPC1458680
11 Hive Outdoor Living LLC 1 0 1 $265,000 20 CPC1458419
12 Cody Pools, Inc 1 1 0 $200,500 31 CPC1460475
13 Instyle Pools and Spa Inc 1 1 0 $167,000 3 CPC1460327
14 Premier Pools & Spas of Tampa LLC 1 0 1 $161,900 42 CPC1459471
15 National Pools of Pasco Inc 1 1 0 $155,000 4 CPC1457034

Source: Hillsborough County (unincorporated) permit records for Keystone-area ZIP codes (33556). 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.

The 3 most active pool builders in Keystone

1

Gulfstream Pools & Spas Inc

8 homeowner pools in Keystone-area ZIP codes

Pool only / with spa
2 / 6
Median job
$108,400
All 5 areas
114
Pool + spa share
75%

Where it builds most: Land O Lakes (30), Odessa (25), Wesley Chapel (17), Tampa (11)

License CPC1458745 · Full profile

2

Pool Perfection LLC

4 homeowner pools in Keystone-area ZIP codes

Pool only / with spa
4 / 0
Median job
$137,100
All 5 areas
117
Pool + spa share
0%

Where it builds most: Tampa (17), Wesley Chapel (14), Land O Lakes (10), New Port Richey (9)

License CPC1461120 · Full profile

3

Grand Vista Pools LLC

3 homeowner pools in Keystone-area ZIP codes

Pool only / with spa
1 / 2
Median job
$137,500
All 5 areas
12
Pool + spa share
67%

Where it builds most: Odessa (6), New Port Richey (2), Lutz (1), Tampa (1)

License CPC1456691 · Full profile

What a new pool costs in Keystone

Keystone's pool-only and pool-with-spa medians are close, but they do not describe the same pool with an option added. Use the figures as context for different project groups. Your quote needs the design, ground assumptions and surrounding work chosen for your own property.

PoolMedian permit valueMiddle half of jobsPermitsData from
Inground pool (no spa)$108,700$65,100 - $147,90028Keystone-area ZIP codes
Inground pool with spa$108,500$100,700 - $165,30023Keystone-area ZIP codes

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.

  • Give the spa layout and equipment choices the same attention as shell dimensions.
  • Ask how the proposed deck accommodates the seating and walking space you need.
  • Request clear access and excavation descriptions alongside the quoted pool design.
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Both rows use the Keystone-area ZIP records. The pool-only median declared permit value is $108,700 from 28 projects; the pool-with-spa median is $108,500 from 23. The near match does not mean a spa has no added cost. These are different sets of complete jobs, and their values were declared at filing rather than recorded as final invoices. Ask a builder who sees the property to quote your selected shell, spa and equipment combination.

A larger-looking yard still needs a specific drawing. Mark where the water should sit relative to the lanai and how much paving you want around it. Compare concrete and fiberglass using the complete installation descriptions, with depth, coping and equipment included. A heater or screen enclosure needs to appear when it is part of your plan. Ask what the quote assumes about access and soil so the price applies to a clearly described job at your address.

Pool permits in Keystone

Keystone uses Hillsborough County Development Services, and the hired builder submits through HillsGovHub. Ask about the required site drawing early, particularly where trees or existing structures shape the pool position. Keep the permit number with your agreement before equipment arrives to begin excavation.

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: 33556. Your builder pulls the permit; you can look it up afterwards by address.

Pool permit page Permit portal

County details and official sources: pool permits in Hillsborough County.

  • Hillsborough requires removal permits for trees at least 12 inches in trunk diameter.
  • Discuss the signed plans and recorded certified Notice of Commencement responsibilities.
  • Search the property address to follow the public pool record and status.
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The county's Residential Miscellaneous Permit - Building category covers new pools. Its checklist requires a scaled site plan showing setback dimensions from the proposed structure to property lines. Plans must be digitally signed and sealed by a Florida registered architect or engineer. Before the first inspection, the county requires the Notice of Commencement to be recorded and certified. Ask the company to explain how it will prepare these documents and which property information it needs from you while the layout is still taking shape.

Use the public links on this page to check the address, description, contractor and declared job value without logging in. Ahead of final inspection, review the chosen Florida safety measure with the builder. A complying barrier is one route, and specified alternatives include an approved safety cover or qualifying alarms. A barrier's outward-opening gates must close and latch themselves. Have the selected arrangement explained against your house access and pool layout rather than treating safety as a final drawing detail.

How long a pool takes in Keystone

For a Keystone schedule, ask which choices come before application and which work follows it. A spa, revised deck or changed equipment area can affect drawings. Put those decisions alongside any HOA review while discussing how the company proposes to take the project through final inspection.

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.

  • Ask when the company needs your final spa and enclosure decisions.
  • Keep a current drawing so layout revisions are clear to everyone involved.
  • Discuss summer weather interruptions and who will explain the changed sequence.
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The reference timing sample is 60 finished pools across unincorporated Hillsborough County. It shows a 4-day median between application and permit issue, a 124-day median between issue and final inspection, and a 128-day median overall. Those recorded intervals do not include the planning conversations before filing. They also do not reserve dates for a Keystone pool. Use them to ask how the bidder's proposed work sequence fits your actual design and the documents still needed.

Most homeowner projects in the local group were at existing houses: 50 of the 51 counted pools. That makes the equipment route, existing patio and house access useful scheduling subjects. Ask how the company will explain changes if a revised drawing or storm affects outdoor work. Include paving, any screen cage and the safety arrangement in the conversation. Seeing a shell in the ground is one visible step; the proposed sequence should remain clear through the final inspection.

How to choose a pool builder in Keystone

Spa activity is visible in Keystone's table. Gulfstream Pools & Spas Inc recorded 8 homeowner pools, including 6 with spas. Grand Vista Pools LLC recorded 3, with 2 including spas. Use that mix for interview questions, followed by license checks and comparable proposals.

  • Check the company and license shown on the contract at myfloridalicense.com.
  • Ask three bidders to respond to the same pool, spa and deck plan.
  • Read the dates behind finaled shares before treating status as a comparison.
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Review the agreement's deposit and inspection-linked payment stages before signing. Florida requires permit application within 30 days when a contractor receives more than 10 percent initially. The same rule calls for work to start within 90 days after issuance, with exceptions where applicable. Obtain the permit number before digging and ask how later design changes are approved in writing. Keeping the financial schedule, scope and drawing together makes it easier to understand exactly what you have agreed to buy.

Pool Perfection LLC recorded 4 homeowner pools in the group, all without spas. That adds another concrete activity example for your shortlist without judging the work. Counts and finaled shares do not establish craftsmanship or customer satisfaction. The ranking uses filing volume, and positions are never paid. Have each company explain the shell, paving, access and equipment it proposes at your property, then compare the written inclusions rather than relying on a position in the table.

Building a pool in Keystone: local notes

All 51 counted homeowner pools in Keystone's 33556 grouping use Odessa as the mailing city. The local count includes 1 pool with a newly built house; the rest were at existing homes. Give the complete property address when arranging a builder visit.

  • Citrus Park and Westchase are nearby pages for additional activity comparisons.
  • Show the builder which trees, patio areas and shaded seating shape your plan.
  • Ask about the lot's soil and groundwater before agreeing on excavation assumptions.
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An older property can start the design conversation with surfaces and routes you want to preserve. A new-home plan starts with the proposed house and lanai instead. In both cases, show the bidder where you expect to sit, walk and place equipment after the pool is finished. For an HOA property, share the review materials before settling the drawing. The aim is a pool layout that fits the house rather than a shell selected without the surrounding yard.

East Lake and Trinity are further nearby activity links, while your own lot needs its own assessment. Ask about sandy soil, groundwater and the route excavation equipment will use. Discuss where the pump, filter and any heater would sit beside the deck. Keep summer storms in the work-sequence conversation without assigning a duration to weather. Those practical notes should help the company describe its proposal for your address, including what happens if a site assumption needs to change.

The permits behind the rankings

Count new pools

Builders rank by new inground homeowner pools filed on public permits. Pools sold in a home builder's package are left out.

Follow the permit

The contractor named on the permit gets the credit. Look up a permit by address to check its description, status and contractor.

Keep rankings independent

Rankings are never paid. Partners only get a call button; their place in the table still comes from the pool permits.

Building a pool in Keystone: common questions

Why do Keystone records use the name Odessa?

Odessa is the mailing-city name on the 51 counted homeowner pool permits in the local ZIP grouping. Use your complete address in quote requests so the builder can assess the actual lot. Mailing names alone do not describe access, existing paving or the house layout.

Which Keystone company has the most counted spa projects?

Gulfstream Pools & Spas Inc recorded 6 pool-with-spa projects among its 8 homeowner pools in this group. The mix gives you a specific subject for an interview, not a quality rating. Verify current license information and compare written quotes on your selected design.

Do Keystone's similar medians mean a spa adds little?

The rows summarize different complete projects, so their similar declared permit values cannot price a spa addition. They also are not invoices. Ask the builder to quote your own spa layout, equipment, shell and deck after seeing the yard and agreeing on the work.

Should trees be discussed before a Keystone pool drawing is settled?

Yes. Show the builder the trees that affect your proposed pool and deck. Hillsborough requires a removal permit for trees with trunk diameters of 12 inches or greater. Ask the company to explain the site drawing and applicable document responsibilities before excavation is planned.

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