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Facts and Sources
Each figure on this site is listed here with where it came from and when we read it.
Rules and permits
| Fact | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Collier County pool permit checklist items: site plan, structural detail, TDH, stormwater plan, owner-builder, vegetation affidavit, septic distance. | Collier County PRSPL Pools, 1/27/2025 | November 6, 2026 |
| DEP: permit generally required for construction and excavation seaward of the CCCL unless exempt; the line is not a setback line. | DEP CCCL page | November 6, 2026 |
| CCCL purpose, exemptions, building seaward allowed with special criteria. | DEP CCCL FAQ (guidelines updated 2/17) | November 6, 2026 |
| Pool conditions in the general permit rule (grade, no net excavation of sandy soils, fill). | Fla. Admin. Code R. 62B-34.060 | November 6, 2026 |
| 2024 Coastal Flood Map effective 02/08/2024; zones A, V, X, X500, B, D; 2025 preliminary maps not effective; elevation certificate form; hotline. | Collier County Floodplain Management | November 6, 2026 |
| Hurricane Ian in Collier County: surge flooding south and west of US 41, Naples Pier 6.18 ft above MHHW (incomplete), gusts of 112 and 105 mph. | NWS Miami post tropical cyclone report (file date Oct 24, 2022) | November 6, 2026 |
| 9th Edition (2026) Florida Building Code effective date listed as 12/31/2026. | Florida Building Commission workplan, Oct 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
| 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code effective December 31, 2023; applications on or after that date follow it. | City of Naples Building Department | November 6, 2026 |
| City of Naples: Pool / Spa application form, private and public checklists, online filing only, fees under Ord. Sec. 16-52, Elevation Certificate or city FEMA form for work in a flood hazard area, 2026 state exemptions (HB 803), contacts. | City of Naples Pool / Spa forms, forms and fees, contacts | November 6, 2026 |
| City of Naples floodplain: close to sea level, water supply just below the surface, Zones V and A, 2024 FIRMs, 50 percent substantial improvement rule (structure value excludes land and pool or spa), Floodplain Coordinator 239-213-5008. | Floodplain Information, Development in the Floodplain | November 6, 2026 |
| Special Flood Hazard Area means a 1 percent annual chance of flooding. | FEMA, Flood Zones | November 6, 2026 |
| HOA committee review authority, written denial, hurricane protection specifications. | Florida Statutes 2025, s. 720.3035 | November 6, 2026 |
| Five pool safety features, penalty, barrier specifications, buyer disclosure, exemptions. | Florida Statutes 2025, chapter 515 | November 6, 2026 |
| Pool contractor categories, certified and registered contractors. | Florida Statutes 2025, s. 489.105 | November 6, 2026 |
| Unlicensed contractor contracts unenforceable by that contractor. | Florida Statutes 2025, s. 489.128 | November 6, 2026 |
| Permit approval deadlines: 30 business days, notice in 5 business days, 10 percent fee reduction per day. | Florida Statutes 2025, s. 553.792 | November 6, 2026 |
| DBPR license search options. | DBPR license search | November 6, 2026 |
Prices and timing
| Fact | Source | Date of source |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl $20,000 to $40,000 (10 years); fiberglass $20,000 to $85,000 (25 years); concrete or gunite $35,000 to $120,000 (50 to 100 years); average about $66,000; extras listed on the cost page. | NerdWallet, citing HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide and Angi | Updated Aug 26, 2025 |
| Total $25,000 to $100,000, average $62,500, $80 to $250 per sq ft; fiberglass $45,000 to $100,000; concrete $50,000 to $120,000; permit $100 to $300; whole project 2 to 3 weeks (vinyl) or 6 to 8 weeks (concrete). | HomeGuide, inground pool cost | Dated Jul 16, 2025 |
| Planning and permitting about 1 to 8 weeks; installation 7 to 21 days. | Pool Research | November 6, 2026 |
| Permit approval about 2 weeks in some municipalities, several months in complex cases; shell 1 to 3 weeks; deck and features 1 to 4 weeks. | swimmingpool.com | November 6, 2026 |
Businesses
Names, addresses, phone numbers, ratings and review counts come from public Google Maps listings collected on November 6, 2026. Statements about services, history and license numbers come from each company's own website, read the same day, and are the company's own claims. Ratings and review counts for the listed builders:
| Business | Google rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Pools of Naples | 4.6 | 34 |
| Slusser Pools & Spa | 4.7 | 161 |
| Summit Pools, Inc. | 4.8 | 110 |
| Pool & Deck Concepts | 4.5 | 75 |
| Suncoast Custom Pools, Inc. | 5 | 121 |
| Pool and Patio Works | 4.4 | 47 |
| RL Poolscapes | 5 | 19 |
| Concierge Pools | 5 | 24 |
| Park Shore Pools | 5 | 9 |
| Jackson Pools, Inc. - Naples | 5 | 3 |
| Miromar Pools LLC | 5 | 3 |
| Nassau Pools Construction, Inc. | 4.4 | 74 |
| Custom Pools of Naples | 3.6 | 5 |
| Naples Swimming Pool Construction Co | 5 | 14 |
Limits of this site
- There is no official Naples or Southwest Florida pool price study, so all price figures are national.
- The City of Naples pool checklist is a PDF. This site names it and links the forms page but does not copy its items. Read it at naplesgov.com.
- For three companies we show only Google Maps facts.
- We did not check any license number against DBPR.