Frequently Asked Questions

The following Frequently Asked Questions have been posted to help answer some of the more commonly asked questions we get from customers who are considering building a pool. We hope they provide you with valuable information. Please contact us at info@patiopools.com or call us at 813-962-0374 if you have any additional questions we can help answer for you.

Building with Patio Pools

We've been building pools for the Tampa Bay area for over 28 years and have built a longstanding reputation for consistent quality, fast construction time and time tested construction practices. Our building partners have been with us for years and our construction managers/supervisors are highly qualified. Because we only build in certain locations of the Tampa Bay area, we are able to focus our work resources to insure the quality construction people have come to expect from a Patio Pool. We would be happy to provide references at your request.

Hillsborough County, Southern Pasco and Oldsmar.

There is a common misconception that curved or custom shaped pools carry a premium price. Not so with Patio Pools. Pool pricing is determined by square footage, as well as some linear footage components, plus the materials and special options that you choose.

Call 813-962-0374 or e-mail info@patiopools.com to set an appointment with one of our Design Consultants. If you'd prefer, you can fill out our Request for Quotation form here. You'll want to budget 1-2 hours for the consultation at your home. You'll want to have your property survey available which should have been included with your house/title closing documents.

• Check for access to the construction area to give construction vehicles access to the back yard
• Take measurements and shoot elevations.
• Sit down and learn about your Island Time dream pool. The more information you can give the better the Design Consultant can show you the right options. Your Design Consultant will bring lots of design photo's to help you create a vision of what you want. Feel free to show us pictures of pool options you like so we can build your dream pool.

You should have an estimate within a week of your initial meeting, depending upon the time of year.

Our goal is to complete your pool as quickly as possible. Typically, construction time takes 24-29 working days once we break ground. The timeframe is very dependent on the complexity of the project, orders for any special components, weather conditions, and permitting schedules which are subject to municipal government practices. The average time to break ground once permits become available is typically 2 weeks.

Secured finance options are offered through Suntrust Bank. Apply online now.

• 10% deposit required upon contract signing
• 50% payment upon completion of rough shell
• 35% payment upon completion of pool tile, deck and plumbing
• Final 5% payment prior to interior finish.

Checking the licensing history of your pool builder can be a very important step in determining the proficiency of your pool builder. The best way to verify a license is to go to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website or call them at 850.487.1395. Learn More

Construction Questions

At Patio Pools, we see it every year. People call us with their pools in some stage of construction bemoaning the fact that their pool builder has not done a quality job, they find themselves in their 4th month of building with no end in sight or worse yet their builder has gone out of business and liens are being filed by creditors. Unfortunately, many times it is too late for us to help them. Learn More

If you are building a new home, home builders will typically offer to construct a pool for you as an upgrade option. To many, this seems like an ideal situation with one builder overseeing the complete construction project and having all major construction complete when you are ready to move in. The problem with this rationale is that these developers build houses, not pools and they typically subcontract the work out, squeeze the subcontractor on price and make a very nice mark-up at your expense. Learn More

Patio Pools helps you with the design, pool construction, plumbing and electrical, deck finishes and screen enclosures. In addition we provide outdoor kitchens to along with your pool or pool/spa combination.

You are responsible for capping off or removing irrigation lines prior to construction, as well as moving power lines, air conditioning units, underground pipes, sewer lines, septic tanks, well fields and trees if necessary. You should also be ready to address any sod work or landscaping that needs to be done after the construction process.

Once permits become available, a construction manager will contact you and discuss the start of the project and answer any question you might have. As the project progresses you will be contacted by Patio Pools to let you know when certain activities will take place at your site. Once construction has begun it's always better to direct construction related questions to your field supervisor if you have questions, although your design consultant is always available and happy to field questions.

Keep in mind that we live in Florida. At certain times of the year weather can become extreme and impact the ability to work outdoors. Certain phases of the construction process can be affected by weather more than others. At all times we will communicate with you regarding weather delays.

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