Palm Harbor, Pinellas County
A pool beside your Palm Harbor lanai starts with a useful list of companies to call.
This page connects that list to 68 homeowner pool filings, including records with Crystal Beach mailing addresses. Match the activity to your pool or pool-and-spa plans, then use the county links and quote form to move from names to yard visits.
Rankings use Pinellas County permits in Palm Harbor-area ZIP codes during November 2025 through October 2026. Compare counts and project mix together; activity calls for a license check and written quote comparison before hiring.
| 1 | Premier Pools & Spas of Tampa LLC | 9 | 9 | 0 | $104,900 | 42 | CPC1459471 |
| 2 | U.S. Pools | 7 | 6 | 1 | $70,000 | 14 | CPC1457799 |
| 3 | Pool Perfection LLC | 5 | 5 | 0 | $107,700 | 117 | CPC1461120 |
| 4 | Swim Inc | 4 | 0 | 4 | $120,000 | 11 | CPC1459758 |
| 5 | Freestyle Pools & Spas Inc | 3 | 2 | 1 | $153,500 | 13 | CPC035658 |
| 6 | Larsens Pool & Spa LLC | 3 | 1 | 2 | $136,500 | 31 | CPC1457680 |
| 7 | Tropical Pools and Pavers LLC | 3 | 2 | 1 | $111,700 | 35 | CPC057338 |
| 8 | PCS Pools LLC | 3 | 3 | 0 | $60,000 | 48 | CPC1460402 |
| 9 | Dig It Pools LLC | 3 | 3 | 0 | $58,000 | 12 | CPC1458723 |
| 10 | Sunsation Pools & Spas Inc | 2 | 1 | 1 | $90,000 | 11 | CPC1456710 |
| 11 | Islandway Pools, LLC | 2 | 2 | 0 | $84,500 | 116 | CPC1459475 |
| 12 | Shoney's Pools LLC | 2 | 2 | 0 | $78,800 | 2 | CPC1459574 |
| 13 | Splash City Pools LLC | 2 | 1 | 1 | $50,000 | 38 | CPC1460097 |
| 14 | Wahoo Pools Group Inc | 1 | 1 | 0 | $305,600 | 46 | CPC1458680 |
| 15 | Templar Pools and Outdoor Living, Inc | 1 | 1 | 0 | $263,000 | 1 | - |
Source: Pinellas County (unincorporated + contract cities) permit records for Palm Harbor-area ZIP codes (34681, 34683, 34684). 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.
9 homeowner pools in Palm Harbor-area ZIP codes
Where it builds most: Palm Harbor (9), Tampa (6), Wesley Chapel (5), Holiday (4)
License CPC1459471 · Full profile
7 homeowner pools in Palm Harbor-area ZIP codes
Where it builds most: Palm Harbor (6), Tampa (4), Seminole (1), Crystal Beach (1)
License CPC1457799 · Full profile
5 homeowner pools in Palm Harbor-area ZIP codes
Where it builds most: Tampa (17), Wesley Chapel (14), Land O Lakes (10), New Port Richey (9)
License CPC1461120 · Full profile
Decide how you want the spa to work before asking for proposals. A shared deck, heater and spillover can change the scope alongside the shell itself. The permit values give Palm Harbor context while bidders work through your specific choices.
| Pool | Median permit value | Middle half of jobs | Permits | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inground pool (no spa) | $76,000 | $60,000 - $107,700 | 55 | Palm Harbor-area ZIP codes |
| Inground pool with spa | $110,900 | $98,900 - $120,000 | 13 | Palm Harbor-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.
Palm Harbor-area permits show a $76,000 median declared value for pools alone and $110,900 for pools with spas. Both categories here use the area sample. A declared value records what was filed, so it cannot tell you the price of the exact shell, coping or screen enclosure in your drawing. Read the accompanying table for the spread, then focus your conversations on inclusions.
Bring a simple wish list to the yard visit: swimming space, a place to sit, deck finish and any planned enclosure. Ask bidders to separate optional features so you can see what changes when the design changes. Gunite or shotcrete and fiberglass proposals should describe the same intended use clearly. The builder needs to see access and ground conditions before attaching a price to your property.
Palm Harbor's pool permitting starts with Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services. Have the company you hire take responsibility for the application. Your part is to keep the address, drawings and scope aligned so you can recognize the project in the public record.
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: 34681, 34683, 34684. Your builder pulls the permit; you can look it up afterwards by address.
County details and official sources: pool permits in Pinellas County.
Before the builder files, pull out the survey you have and ask whether it meets county requirements. Pinellas calls for a boundary or topographic survey from the last five years and a site plan. Structural plans must carry an architect's or engineer's digital signature and seal. Discuss these items together, especially when the deck, equipment location or screen layout is still changing on your drawing.
Safety belongs in that drawing discussion too. Under Florida's residential pool safety law, a barrier complying with the statute is one option; approved covers, alarms and other listed arrangements are alternatives. If the design uses a barrier, its gates must swing away from the pool and close and latch themselves. Ask how the chosen safety arrangement will be ready for the final, and follow the county record through its public address search.
Keep the design calendar beside the construction calendar. Finalizing a spa, choosing pavers and gathering any HOA approval can affect when a Palm Harbor application is ready. The county timing sample helps frame that conversation, with separate measures for permitting and completion.
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).
Step by step: how long a pool takes.
The timing figures come from 60 completed permits across county-served Pinellas properties. Application to permit issuance had a median of 42 days, while issuance to final inspection had a median of 146 days. From the original application all the way to final, the median was 186 days. Use the note as historical context and ask the bidder to explain the assumptions behind the schedule for your yard.
If your family has a particular gathering in mind, tell the builder before signing. Discuss what happens to the sequence when summer storms interrupt outdoor work or plans need revision. Ask how you will hear about the next step and which decisions need your attention. A shared record of choices makes it easier to understand a schedule change without relying on a hoped-for first swim.
A builder's spa mix can be a useful conversation starter in Palm Harbor. Read that mix alongside volume and finaled share, then move into license verification and contract details. The ranking provides evidence of filings rather than a judgment about the finished pool.
Premier Pools & Spas of Tampa LLC recorded 9 pool-only filings in the area. U.S. Pools recorded 7 homeowner pools, including one with a spa. Elsewhere in the table, Swim Inc's 4 filings all include spas. These are different activity patterns worth asking about. They do not rank craftsmanship, and a finaled percentage describes record status rather than how satisfied a homeowner felt after completion.
Before the dig, obtain the permit number and make inspection milestones part of the payment discussion. Florida requires a permit application within 30 days when a contractor takes an initial payment above 10 percent. Its rule also requires starting within 90 days of permit issuance, subject to exceptions. Have the written agreement explain the actual schedule and how changes to equipment or finishes will be documented.
Your mailing address may say Palm Harbor or Crystal Beach. Both appear in these records, so bring the full address when arranging a visit. The practical questions are about your particular yard: access, existing outdoor space and how the pool fits everyday use.
Homeowner pools by ZIP code: 34683 (50), 34684 (14), 34681 (4).
The activity is concentrated in ZIP 34683, with 50 homeowner pools; 34684 has 14 and 34681 has 4. Those are useful location clues for a shortlist, but your yard still needs its own review. Walk the side access and show the builder the lanai doors. Talk about shade, seating and the equipment area before a larger shell takes up space you wanted for the deck.
Existing houses account for 65 of the 68 homeowner pools, with the remaining 3 accompanying newly built homes. If you are adding water beside an established outdoor living area, bring photos or measurements of what you want to retain. For a lot nearer the coast, ask how the builder will assess water and soil conditions. Nearby Dunedin and Oldsmar offer more records to read when widening your call list.
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.
Premier Pools & Spas of Tampa LLC has 9 area filings, the largest listed count. Those records are all pools without spas. If your plan includes a spa, ask the company to describe that proposed scope and compare it with other written bids after checking the license.
Yes. Five records carry Crystal Beach as their mailing name, while 63 say Palm Harbor. Use your complete property address when talking with a bidder. A mailing name helps identify the record, while the yard visit establishes the access and design details that matter to your proposal.
The $110,900 figure is the median value declared for an entire pool-with-spa permit, not an add-on price. The $76,000 pool-only median describes a different group of filings. Ask a bidder to show a separate spa option on the same design to compare your own alternatives.
Use the Pinellas County public Accela search linked in the permit box. Search your address and compare the project description with the pool you contracted for. You can view status and contractor details without a login, then ask the builder about any entry you do not understand.
Choose up to 3 builders and they will contact you to look at the yard. Tell them about the spa, screen enclosure and deck you are planning, along with any HOA paperwork. Starting each visit with the same priorities makes the resulting proposals much easier to read together.
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