Guides for Florida pool owners

What drives the price, which finish to pick, how permits work and how to look after a pool through summer storms. Written from Orlando for pools across the state.

  1. Cost guide · 6 min read

    What Shapes the Cost of a New Pool in Orlando

    Two pools of the same size can be priced very differently. Here are the real factors behind a new pool estimate in Central Florida, and how to compare bids.

  2. Materials · 5 min read

    Plaster, Quartz, Pebble or Glass Bead? Choosing a Pool Finish for Florida

    The finish sets your pool's color, feel underfoot and upkeep. Compare plaster, quartz, pebble and glass bead, and how sun and chemistry treat each one.

  3. Planning · 5 min read

    Pool Permits and the Build Process in Orlando

    City or county permit, HOA review, Florida's pool safety law and the stages of a build. Here is how a new pool moves from estimate to first swim in Central Florida.

  4. Maintenance · 5 min read

    9 Signs Your Florida Pool Needs Resurfacing

    Rough walls, stains that return, etching, hollow spots and rising chemical use all point to a worn finish. Here is how to spot each sign and what to do next.

  5. Equipment · 5 min read

    Salt vs. Chlorine Pools in Florida: What to Know

    How a salt chlorine generator works, what it does to stone coping and decks, how to care for the cell and whether salt suits a Florida pool.

  6. Maintenance · 5 min read

    Weekly Pool Service: What to Expect and How to Judge It

    A good weekly visit skims, brushes, vacuums, tests and balances the water and checks equipment. Learn what to expect, what you do between visits and how to judge.

  7. Planning · 5 min read

    Screen Enclosures for Florida Pools: A Homeowner's Guide

    Why screen enclosures are so common in Florida, what they change for your pool, how to maintain them and what the wind code means in Miami-Dade and Broward.

  8. Maintenance · 5 min read

    Hurricane Prep for Your Pool: Before and After the Storm

    Do not drain the pool. Shut off power at the breaker, secure loose items and plan your cleanup. A before and after checklist for Florida hurricane season.

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