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Create your backyard oasis with custom pool design and outdoor living spaces.
Florida living is about enjoying the outdoors. We design and build stunning pools and outdoor living spaces that become the heart of your home.
Gunite, vinyl, and fiberglass pools designed to your specifications.
Relaxing spa features integrated with your pool.
LED lighting for ambiance and nighttime swimming.
Full outdoor cooking and entertaining spaces.
Beautiful pool deck surfaces and surrounding areas.
Complete yard transformation and maintenance.
Southwest Florida pool and outdoor living projects require special attention to climate, soil, building codes, and coastal considerations. Here's how we address them.
Much of Southwest Florida has a high water table and sandy soil. Pool construction requires proper engineering for hydrostatic pressure relief, soil stabilization, and de-watering during excavation. We coordinate with professionals experienced in Florida's specific subsurface conditions.
Pool equipment, outdoor kitchens, and structures must be properly anchored for wind resistance. We coordinate installations that meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements and include proper tie-downs for all outdoor elements in your specific wind zone.
Florida pools can be used year-round, but heating, pump efficiency, and chemistry management are ongoing considerations. We coordinate energy-efficient variable-speed pumps, heat pump heating, salt chlorine generators, and automation systems that reduce operating costs.
Pools on Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Casey Key, and Bird Key face stricter building requirements including elevated equipment pads, corrosion-resistant materials for salt air exposure, and additional environmental and setback regulations for beachfront properties.
Pool construction requires building permits, and many jurisdictions have specific setback, barrier, and safety requirements. We help navigate your local building department's process and coordinate with properly licensed Florida contractors as required by law for permit-required work.
Florida outdoor spaces need protection from mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and other pests. We coordinate screen enclosure integration, mosquito misting systems, and landscape design that naturally deters insects — so you can truly enjoy your outdoor living area.
A pool and outdoor living space is a lifestyle investment. Here's what sets our approach apart in Southwest Florida.
Where a project scope requires specialty trades, appropriately qualified trade professionals are coordinated as part of the project, including pool, electrical, plumbing, and gas work where applicable.
You receive a detailed estimate covering excavation, structural engineering, pool shell, plumbing, electrical, equipment, decking, screening, and finishing — with clear line items so you understand exactly where your investment is going.
We understand the specific permitting, high water table challenges, coastal regulations, and environmental requirements for pools across Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, and barrier island communities throughout Southwest Florida.
We coordinate the full outdoor living picture — pool, deck, screen enclosure, outdoor kitchen, lighting, and landscaping — as one cohesive project rather than disconnected pieces, ensuring a seamless flow between your home and outdoor spaces.
Pool construction involves multiple phases — excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite/shotcrete, tile, decking, equipment, plaster, and startup. We coordinate each trade so your project progresses efficiently and you're never left wondering what's happening.
Workmanship warranties are provided by the contractors who perform the work, and manufacturer warranties cover pool equipment, finishes, and components. As a Southwest Florida general contractor, Joshua Scott Homes manages residential remodeling and renovation projects — and we remain your advocate after the project is complete.
From concept to first splash, we handle every detail of your pool construction project.
We discuss your vision, site conditions, and create a custom pool design that complements your home.
Structural engineering, permits, and utility planning for your pool and surrounding features.
Excavation, steel reinforcing, plumbing, electrical, and gunite/shotcrete shell installation.
Tile, coping, deck installation, equipment setup, and pool startup for your first swim.
We offer a wide range of pool and outdoor living features to create your perfect Southwest Florida retreat.
Gentler on skin and eyes, lower maintenance, and no harsh chlorine smell.
Integrated spas, elevated spillover pools, and therapeutic jet systems.
Fire pits, fire bowls, and torch lighting for evening ambiance.
Rock waterfalls, sheer descents, and decorative fountains for visual interest.
Color-changing lights, underwater lighting, and landscape lighting systems.
Patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and complete outdoor living spaces.
Everything you need to know about building a pool in Sarasota.