51homeowner pools in Lealman and nearby ZIP codes, 12 months
$66,900median pool permit (no spa)
$107,700median pool + spa permit
15builders in this ranking
The permit table helps identify companies active nearby, and the sections below turn those records into questions about access, the deck and the contract. Bring a plan that shows how you want the pool to work beside your existing home.
What the permits show
Lealman ZIP codes had 1 homeowner pool permits, so the ranking adds the nearest towns (Pinellas Park, West Lealman, St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Seminole): 51 pools in all.
51 new inground pools were filed for homeowners in Lealman and nearby ZIP codes in the 12 months to October 2026 (49 at existing homes, 2 with a newly built home).
Islandway Pools, LLC filed the most homeowner pools in Lealman and nearby ZIP codes (8), followed by Pool Perfection LLC and PCS Pools LLC.
Median permit values (Lealman and nearby ZIP codes): pool $66,900, pool with spa $107,700.
Pool permits for Lealman addresses go through Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services.
Pool builders ranked by homeowner pools (Lealman and nearby ZIP codes)
Lealman's ZIP had one homeowner pool. This 51-pool county ranking adds Pinellas Park, West Lealman, St. Petersburg, Gulfport and Seminole ZIPs. Use the wider activity picture alongside a license check and quotes for the same plan.
Source: Pinellas County (unincorporated + contract cities) permit records for Lealman ZIP codes plus the nearest towns (Pinellas Park, West Lealman, St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Seminole); ZIP codes 33714, 33762, 33773, 33781, 33782, 33709, 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33707, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33716, 33772, 33777. 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 Lealman
1
Islandway Pools, LLC
8 homeowner pools in Lealman and nearby ZIP codes
Pool only / with spa
7 / 1
Median job
$67,500
All 5 areas
116
Pool + spa share
12%
Where it builds most: Tampa (33), Seminole (8), Wesley Chapel (8), Lutz (6)
Give the deck a defined scope before you compare Lealman pool proposals. The finished space around the shell affects how you use it, and a spa or enclosure adds more choices. The table's declared values give context while the builder evaluates your property.
Pool
Median permit value
Middle half of jobs
Permits
Data from
Inground pool (no spa)
$66,900
$55,000 - $79,800
44
Lealman and nearby ZIP codes
Inground pool with spa
$107,700
$84,700 - $127,800
50
Pinellas 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.
Keep proposed dimensions, depth and material choices visible in each written offer.
Check the area labels: the pool-only and spa medians use different permit groups.
Have options for a heater, spa and screen enclosure separated from the base design.
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Pool-only filings in the expanded Lealman area have a median declared permit value of $66,900, based on 44 permits. The $107,700 pool-with-spa median uses Pinellas County's 50-permit sample. Those are filing values rather than invoices. Use the numbers to ask what a proposal covers, not to assign a price to your lot or calculate a spa charge by subtracting one median from the other.
If bidders propose different shell types, ask them to describe how each serves the same swimming plan. A fiberglass proposal and a shotcrete or gunite proposal need clear dimensions, deck details and equipment scope to compare usefully. Access and ground conditions also belong in the yard visit. Only the builder who reviews that property and the agreed design can price the particular pool you are planning.
Pool permits in Lealman
Lealman's permit office is Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services. The pool company you hire handles the application, and you can follow its public record by address. Discuss documents and the safety design before the project moves toward construction and final inspection.
Permit office: Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services
This page ranks builders from Pinellas County (unincorporated + contract cities) permit records (Residential Pools and Spas (BR-POL)). ZIP codes counted: 33714, 33762, 33773, 33781, 33782, 33709, 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33707, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33716, 33772, 33777. Your builder pulls the permit; you can look it up afterwards by address.
Ask who supplies the survey and prepares the site plan for filing.
Have the company explain the Safety Act Letter and electric company no-objection letters.
Keep the Notice of Commencement onsite for inspections, as Pinellas County requires.
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County pool applications use the Pools and Spas category with an Inground subtype. Required structural plans must be digitally signed and sealed by an architect or engineer. Pinellas also requires a boundary or topographic survey issued within the previous five years and a site plan. Gather the property records you already have, then ask the company to explain what it needs before it can submit the application.
In the public county Accela search, enter your address and locate the matching pool description. You can read the contractor and status without a login. Keep checking the same permit number as the project advances. Florida permits a statutory compliant barrier or listed safety alternatives for a new residential pool. Ask how the chosen approach fits your doors and pool layout, and how it will be addressed at the final inspection.
How long a pool takes in Lealman
The county timing sample is useful for a conversation about stages, especially when you are living beside the work. Ask the builder to explain when the application will be ready, how the yard will be used and what leads to the final inspection.
Pinellas County (unincorporated + contract cities): median 42 days from application to permit issue, 146 days from issue to final inspection, 186 days from application to final (sample of 60 finished pool permits).
Discuss access from the house while the backyard is being worked on.
Get any HOA approval path into the plan before scheduling outdoor work.
Ask how drawing changes and weather interruptions will affect the next milestone.
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Among 60 finished Pinellas County permits, the application-to-final interval had a median of 186 days. The application-to-issue median was 42 days and the issue-to-final median was 146 days. This county-served sample includes contract cities and extends beyond Lealman. The separate medians summarize different portions of past projects. Ask the bidder to build a schedule for your yard rather than transferring those intervals directly onto your calendar.
Settle the shell, spa and deck arrangement early enough that the drawings reflect what you intend to sign for. Ask when finish and equipment decisions are needed and who will contact you about them. Summer storms can disrupt outside work, so agree on how progress updates will explain changes. A clear next step helps you plan patio use and family routines while the pool moves through construction.
How to choose a pool builder in Lealman
For Lealman, the wider table gives you more companies to question than the town-ZIP count alone. Read volume together with the pool-and-spa mix and finaled share. Then turn the shortlist into three written proposals using one drawing and one list of features.
Check the license number on myfloridalicense.com before accepting the proposed contract.
Ask what the recorded mix says about pools resembling the one on your sketch.
Tie payment discussions to inspections and get the permit number before the dig.
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Islandway Pools, LLC has 8 homeowner pool filings in the wider area, including one pool with a spa. Pool Perfection LLC has 6, all pool-only, while PCS Pools LLC has 5 pool-only filings. Those figures show activity you can ask about. They do not establish workmanship. The finaled share also describes status in the records, so a newer project may simply have had less time to reach its final.
Ask every bidder to explain who is named on the agreement, who files the application and how changes get approved. Florida's deposit rule requires applying for permits within 30 days after an initial payment exceeding 10 percent. The rule also requires beginning work within 90 days of permit issue unless an exception applies. Put your practical payment stages and project sequence in writing alongside the shell, deck and equipment specifications.
Building a pool in Lealman: local notes
A St Petersburg mailing name can appear on a Lealman-area record. Start with the complete address and the space you have, rather than a mailing label. The bidder needs to see how equipment, access and deck seating fit beside the house.
Lealman's town ZIP is 33714, with one counted homeowner pool filing.
The town-ZIP permit carries St Petersburg as its recorded mailing-city name.
Use nearby Pinellas Park and Gulfport links to read other activity pictures.
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The expanded ranking contains 49 homeowner pools at existing houses and 2 with newly built homes. For an addition at the house you already live in, begin by marking the patio and paths you use now. Show where the pool would sit in relation to doors, furniture and the lanai. Ask the builder to walk the access route before settling on a shell size that leaves too little room around it.
Nearby ZIPs include 33709, 33772 and 33777, along with the Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg groups listed in the ranking. These records help you find companies to speak with, while a lot visit establishes your own scope. Bring any HOA requirements that apply to the property and discuss soil, water and equipment placement as questions about the particular yard. A neighboring project is a conversation starter rather than a site assessment.
Which builder has the most filings in the Lealman-area table?
Islandway Pools, LLC has 8 homeowner pool filings in the expanded area. Seven are pool-only and one includes a spa. Treat that as recorded activity to discuss, then verify the license and compare the written design and scope before choosing a company.
Does a St Petersburg mailing address belong in a Lealman search?
The single filing in the town ZIP, 33714, uses St Petersburg as its mailing name. Give a bidder your complete property address so the parcel is clear. Use the yard visit to discuss the actual space, access and design instead of relying on the city label.
How should I read the Lealman pool value?
The pool-only median is $66,900 in the wider area, declared on permits at filing. The spa comparison is a county median of $107,700. They describe different groups of projects. A builder needs to see your yard and specify the work before quoting your pool.
Can I follow the pool permit myself?
Yes. Pinellas County's public Accela search lets you find the address and open the corresponding pool record without an account. Save the permit number, compare the description with your agreement and ask the builder to explain status changes as the project moves toward final.
What happens when I choose companies on the quote form?
Pick up to 3 builders and they will contact you to look at the yard. Describe the shell, deck, spa and any planned enclosure using one set of priorities. That common starting point helps you ask for written proposals that can be compared fairly.
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