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So you want to build a pool?

The thought of building a pool in your backyard can be overwhelming!  How do you choose a company?  How do you choose a design?  How long will it take?  The number one thing is to be sure you hire a company that is properly licensed and insured.  Use the Find a Florida Pool Prosm search for FSPA members in your area.  Get references and verify licenses at www.MyFloridaLicense.com.  Your pool company can guide you through design decisions that need to be made to come up with a final product. Visit our What to Expect page for a few things you may not have thought about before, like how much the weather can affect a project. On the Phases of Construction page is an outline of how a pool takes shape including permits, plumbing, equipment and interior finish.  And of course, enjoy the swim once your pool is finished!

Love My Pool the FSPA blog

When making a major purchasing decision you shop around, ask friends, and family for referrals, and weigh your options. When it comes to investing in your home by building and maintaining a pool or spa, choose a company committed to superior quality, innovation, and customer service. Of all the home improvements you can make, the […]

Reading contracts is an important part of building a pool.  Be sure you understand what you are paying for and what you will get. So you are getting ready to build your backyard oasis and you couldn’t be more excited. What exactly does that all look like anyway? First, make sure you carefully review your […]

The following is from the Florida Swims Foundation’s Blog:   By Mike Madry, FSPA/The Florida Swims Foundation Staff.     Dr. John Doherty knows first-hand how dangerous the water can be if you can’t swim. At age 11 he witnessed it firsthand, rescuing a young boy from a crowded and lively community pool during the middle […]