HBW Report: Florida Swimming Pool Construction – January 2019

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An HBW report on new swimming pool construction permitting activity during the month of January 2019

Last month, there were more than 1,680 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for Florida.  Out of the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast and Jacksonville), the highest concentration of new pool construction could be found in the southwestern portion of the state (489 permits), and the highest average value of new construction could be found in Jacksonville (average value: ~$51,400).  Here is a breakdown of the new swimming pool permits on file with HBW for the month of January 2019:

Southwest

The Southwest ranked #1 for new pool construction last month, having approximately 490 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $21.8 million.  The average value of construction was $44,644, and the highest concentration of new permitting activity took place in the counties of Lee (151 permits) and Collier (139 permits).

Out of the more than 110 active pool builders on file for the month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

#1 – Aragon Pools & Spas LLC
#2 – Pinnacle USA
#3 – Coast to Coast Pools

 

Tampa

Tampa ranked second-highest for new pool construction activity, having 375 pool starts with a total construction value in excess of $18 million last month.  The average value of new pool construction was $48,214, and the highest concentration of new permits originated from Hillsborough County (148 permits).

Out of the approximately 105 active pool builders on file for the month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

#1 – Olympus Pools
#2 – Tampa Bay Pools, Inc.
#3 – Challenger Pools

 

Southeast

Last month, the southeast ranked #3 for new pool construction, having 360 swimming pool starts with a total construction value in excess of $15.7 million.  The average value of new construction was $43,623, and the county with the highest concentration of swimming pool starts was Palm Beach (157 permits).

Out of the approximately 120 active builders in the southeast last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on file with HBW:

#1 – Pools by Greg, Inc.
#2 – Treasure Pools & Service Inc
#3 – A & G Concrete Pools

 

Orlando

In the Orlando area, there were nearly 290 pool starts with a total construction value of approximately $11.5 million last month.  The average value of new pool construction was on the lower end of the spectrum (average value: $39,823) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and the majority of new permits originated from the counties of Osceola (99 permits) and Orange (71 permits).

There were more than 70 active pool builders with swimming pool starts on file last month, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

#1 – Dreamscapes Pools & Spas LLC
#2 – All Seasons
#3 – Bobs Pool Service, Inc.

 

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were more than 170 pool starts last month with a total construction value nearing $8.8 million.  The average value of new pool construction was on the higher end of the spectrum in comparison to other regions reviewed (average value: ~ $51,400), and nearly half of all new permits originated from St. Johns County (76 permits).

Out of the 60 active pool builders in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on file:

#1 – Stanley Pools Inc
#2 – Pools by John Clarkson
#3 – Surfside Pools & Spas

 

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Review – January 2019

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An HBW report on the latest swimming pool permitting data for Texas during the month of January 2019

On a daily basis, HBW is collecting the latest construction permitting data across the South.  From swimming pools and residential construction to commercial projects, there is always a fresh influx of new permits (and leads).  In addition to the data serving as a solid source for leads, it provides a chance to track monthly, quarterly and annual patterns in the various markets.

Based on the new permit data collected during the month of January 2019, here is a look at new swimming pool construction activity in the four major metro areas of the Lone Star State:

Dallas

Last month, Dallas ranked #1 for total new swimming pool permits as there were nearly 310 pool starts with a total construction value in excess of $16.5 million.  The average value of new pool construction landed close to $54k, and the greatest concentration of new permits originated from the counties of Tarrant (85 permits) and Collin (76 permits).

Out of the approximately 110 active pool builders in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on file with HBW:

#1 – Riverbend Pools
#2 – Gold Medal Pools
#3 – Premier Pools

 

Houston

Last month, Houston ranked second for new pool construction as there were nearly 130 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $7.8 million on file.  The average value of new construction was on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: ~$61.5k), and the bulk of all new permits originated from Harris County (80 permits).

Out of the 85 active pool builders on file for the month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

#1 – Platinum Pools
#2 – Backyard Oasis
#3 – C3 Building Solutions

 

Austin

In Austin, there were nearly 70 pool starts last month, and the majority of all new construction originated from Travis County (46 permits).  Due to several higher value starts, the average value of new pool construction was highest in Austin out of the four areas reviewed, coming in at $78,303.

Out of the 45+ active pool builders on file with HBW for the month, the following ranked as the top three for total permits:

#1 – Cody Pools
#2 – Anthony & Sylvan Pools
#3 – Premier Pools & Spas of Austin

 

San Antonio

New swimming pool construction was slowest in San Antonio last month as there were 30 pool starts with a total value just over $1.3 million.  The average value of new pool construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: ~$45k), and nearly all new construction activity took place in Bexar County (25 permits).

Out of the approximately 20 active builders in the area, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

#1 – Keith Zars Pools
#2 – Cody Pools
#3 – Blue Haven Pools

 

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Top Home Builders – January 2019

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An HBW Report on new residential construction permits in Texas during the month of January 2019

When it comes to new home construction, Texas has started the new year off with a healthy dose of new residential construction permits in the HBW database.  Last month, there were more than 5,200 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $1.2 billion in the combined areas of Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.  Houston continued to kick out the greatest volume of permits in comparison to other areas reviewed with nearly 2,220 housing starts, and Dallas maintained its top position in construction value, having the highest average value (~$286k) of new residential construction permits for the month.

When looking at the top builders for total permits statewide, D.R. Horton continued to hold its ranking as the #1 home builder, as it held the most active permits in the areas of Houston, Dallas and Austin.  Here is a closer look at the top builders and residential construction activity in the leading metro areas of Texas during the month of January 2019:

Houston

Houston ranked #1 for total new residential construction permits; last month, there were nearly 2,220 new permits with a total value of nearly $454 million in the Houston area.  The average value of construction was on the lower end (average value: $204.5k), and more than half of all new construction took place in Harris County (1,134 permits).

Out of the nearly 300 active home builders in the area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
D.R. Horton 363
Lennar Homes 233
K Hovnanian Homes 120
Perry Homes 104
KB Homes 74

 

Dallas

Next in line, Dallas ranked second-highest for total housing starts; last month, there were just over 1,800 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $516 million on file for Dallas and surrounding counties.  As previously mentioned, the average value of construction was higher in Dallas than other metro areas reviewed (average value: $285,922), and the highest concentration of new home construction could be found in Tarrant County (654 permits).

Out of the approximately 235 active builders on file for the month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
D.R. Horton 334
Lennar Homes 198
First Texas Homes 74
Highland Homes 67
Beazer Homes 47

 

Austin

Last month, there were approximately 815 housing starts with a total construction value of $195 million in Austin.  The average value of new construction was just over $239K, and the majority of permits originated from Travis County (517 permits).

Out of the more than 130 active builders in the area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
D.R. Horton 140
Pulte Homes 59
Urbana Homes 47
Gehan Homes 41
KB Homes 36

 

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were 365 housing starts with a total construction value of nearly $74.5 million.  The average value of construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: ~$204k) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and the majority of new home construction took place in Bexar County (205 permits).

Out of the 80 active home builders in the area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits on file with HBW:

Builder Total Permits
Continental Homes of Texas 59
Lennar Homes 49
Meritage Homes 25
Pulte Homes 23
KB Homes 20

 

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Annual Residential Construction Review – 2018

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An HBW report on new residential construction permits in the Sunshine State from January through December 2018

FL Residential Construction Permits 2018

Residential construction in Florida is on a high, and every year it just keeps getting better.  Considering the fact that Florida’s population grows by nearly 1,000 people every day (source: StateofFlorida.com), it is no wonder that last year housing starts reflected a year-over-year increase of 14%, resulting in more than 83,000 new permits on file with HBW.

The regions that experienced the greatest growth in new residential construction last year include the eastern and southwestern portions of the state:  Northeast Florida experienced a massive 27% year-over-year increase in housing starts last year, resulting in nearly 14,600 new permits; Southeast Florida had a year-over-year spike of 25% (9,911 permits); and the southwestern region experienced a 19% year-over-year increase in housing starts that resulted in approximately 15,700 new residential construction permits.

Areas that held higher concentrations of new residential construction activity include the west, southwest and central areas of the state. West Florida ranked #1 for total new permits having more than 17,300 housing starts, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase in new home construction.  Southwest Florida ranked second-highest with 15,700 new permits, and Central Florida was not far behind with a 2% year-over-year increase that resulted in approximately 15,280 new residential construction permits for the year.

From a county perspective, there were a few counties that caught our attention due to high levels of new construction activity.  In Central Florida, Orange County held the highest concentration of new residential construction in comparison to all counties reviewed statewide. Last year, Orange County experienced a 9% year-over-year increase in new home construction, resulting in nearly 6,530 permits in 2018.  In the western region, Hillsborough County ranked second-highest out of the Florida counties reviewed with more than 5,300 housing starts (10% annual increase).  In the southwest, Lee County demonstrated an impressive 20% year-over-year increase in housing starts, resulting in more than 5,000 new residential construction permits on file with HBW.

When breaking down the annual permitting data further and isolating higher value (>$500k) construction projects, the greatest amount of higher value housing starts could be found in Central and Southeast Florida.  Central Florida had the highest concentration of residential construction permits valued above $500k; with a 5% year-over-year increase, there were nearly 1,270 higher value housing starts in Central Florida last year.  In the southeast, there was a 15% annual surge in residential construction valued above $500k, resulting in approximately 1,200 new higher value permits on file with HBW in 2018.

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Year in Review: Florida Swimming Pool Construction 2018

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An HBW review of new swimming pool construction permits in Florida from January thru December 2018

FL Swimming Pool Permits 2011-2018

New swimming pool construction continues to rise annually in the Sunshine State.  Since 2013, new pool construction has been producing more permits in the HBW database every year, and in 2018 Florida experienced a 4% year-over-year increase in swimming pool starts, resulting in nearly 25,000 new permits on file with HBW.

Out of the six major regions reviewed (Central, West, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest), the southwestern region held the greatest amount of new pool construction activity.  With a 4% year-over-year increase in new permits, there were nearly 6,600 swimming pool starts in Southwest Florida last year.  Southwest counties that held the highest concentration of new permits include Lee (2,098 permits), Collier (1,388 permits) and Manatee (1,273).  When looking at the greatest annual spikes of new construction in the area, Charlotte County was a standout having exhibited a 19% year-over-year increase in swimming pool starts.

The area that ranked second-highest for total new pool permits is Southeast Florida.  The southeast has officially climbed out of the minor dip in swimming pool construction it experienced in 2017 to having rebounded with a 10% year-over-year increase in 2018.  Out of the 4,940 new pool permits in the southeast, more than half originated from Miami (1,310 permits) and Palm Beach (1,689).

Another area that experienced a 10% year-over-year increase in new pool construction was West Florida.  In the west, there were approximately 4,480 pool starts last year.  Hillsborough County led over all others for new construction having exhibited a 13% year-over-year increase in new pool construction that resulted in 1,485 new permits.  The western county that experienced the highest level of growth in new pool construction is Pasco County.  In Pasco, pool construction has been on the rise since 2013, and last year the area exhibited a 15% year-over-year increase in pool starts, resulting in 837 permits for the year.

When moving our focus to the northwest, we found the greatest increase in new pool construction.  Since 2013, swimming pool construction has been greatly increasing on an annual basis in the northwestern region of Florida, and last year was no exception.  In 2018, the northwest demonstrated a 13% year-over-year increase in new pool construction, resulting in 2,273 total permits for the year.

Areas that were either on par with the previous year or fell just below on new pool construction included Central and Northeast Florida.  After a five-year growth pattern in Central Florida, last year swimming pool construction experienced a year-over-year decline of 7%, resulting in 4,215 total permits; that being stated, the central County of Osceola did not reflect the area’s pattern as it exhibited a 9% year-over-year increase in new pool construction, resulting in 1,165 new permits.  In the northeastern region, new pool construction appears to have held steady and leveled off in 2018 as there were just over 2,432 new permits added to the HBW database – approximately the same amount as 2017.  The bulk of new pool construction in the northeast took place in the counties of St. Johns (841 permits, +3%) and Duval (709 permits, +19%).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Swimming Pool Construction on a High in 2018

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A review of swimming pool construction permit activity in Texas during 2018

Texas New Swimming Pool Permits by Area 2017 vs. 2018

Last year, Texas experienced its best year on record in more than five years for total swimming pool permits on file with HBW.  Based on the HBW database, swimming pool construction in the Lone Star State finally climbed out of its three-year decline.  In the combined metro areas of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin, Texas experienced a 12% year-over-year increase in new swimming pool construction, resulting in 8,558 new permits on record.  Every major metro area exhibited annual increases in new pool construction activity ranging from 8% to 26%.

With a 9% year-over-year increase in new permits, the Dallas area had approximately 4,450 swimming pool starts – ranking it #1 for total new swimming pool permits on file for the year.  Next in line, Houston ranked second-highest for new permits; with a 14% year-over-year increase in swimming pool starts, the Houston area had 2,450 permits added to the HBW database last year.

The Austin area demonstrated significant growth in swimming pool construction last year, having a 26% year-over-year increase in new construction that resulted in nearly 1,000 new permits.  Finally, San Antonio and its surrounding areas experienced an annual boost of 8% that resulted in nearly 670 new permits on file for the area.

When reviewing new permits from a county-by-county perspective, Harris County (Houston) ranked #1 for total new permits on file last year; with a 13.5% year-over-year increase in pool starts, there were 1,420 pool permits added to the HBW database for Harris County last year.  Other counties where swimming pool construction is on a high include: Collin County (1,139 permits) and Tarrant County (1,101 permits) in the Dallas area. Counties that demonstrated the greatest annual increases in new pool construction include: Williamson (+45%), Brazoria (+36%) and Galveston (+31%).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Annual Residential Construction Review – 2018

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An HBW review of residential construction permits in the Lone Star State during 2018

Texas Residential Construction Permits – 2018

In 2018, Texas maintained its upward trend in new residential construction, having demonstrated a 10% year-over-year increase in housing starts; this will make it the second year in a row that Texas residential construction has exhibited annual increases in housing starts, making 2018 its best year in six years for total new residential construction permits on file with HBW.

In the combined major metro areas of Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio, there were more than 78,000 new permits added to the HBW database last year.  Out of the four major metro areas reviewed, Houston ranked #1 for total permits; with a 7% year-over-year increase in housing starts, there were nearly 31,620 housing starts on file for Houston, and more than half of Houston’s new home construction took place in Harris County (16,380 permits).

Next in line was Dallas – With a 16% year-over-year increase in housing starts, there were approximately 27,540 new residential permits on file for the Dallas area.  The counties with the greatest amount of new construction exhibited annual increases ranging from 10% to more than 58% and included Tarrant (7,855 permits, +16%), Collin (7,755 permits, +10%), Denton (5,239, +58.3%).  Dallas also continued to reign supreme when it comes to higher value construction (>$500k); with nearly a 15% year-over-year increase in higher value permits, there were approximately 2,300 high value housing starts on file for Dallas last year.

Both Austin and San Antonio experienced 7% year-over-year increases in housing starts.  Austin closed the year with more than 11,500 new permits on file with HBW, and more than half originated from Travis County (6,920 permits, +5%).  In San Antonio, there were approximately 7,340 housing starts last year with the majority of new construction taking place in Bexar County (4,044 permits, +26.5%)

Statewide, there were counties that reflected both growth and held the greatest concentration of new home construction… With a 3.5% year-over-year increase in residential construction, Harris County (Houston) ranked #1 for total housing starts (16,380 permits), while Denton County (Dallas) took top spot for growth with an annual increase of more than 58%.   Other counties where new home construction exhibited remarkable annual increases include the San Antonio County of Bexar (+26%) and Montgomery County (+23%) in the Houston area.

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Atlanta Annual Residential Construction Review – 2018

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With more than 24,400 residential construction permits in 2018, Atlanta’s high rate of new home construction has held steady for two years in a row.

ATL Housing Starts 2012-2018

From 2012 to 2017, Atlanta area housing starts had been sustaining a healthy annual climb, and in 2018 this climb appears to have leveled out, for now.  Last year, new home construction in the Metro Atlanta area held steady and in line with 2017, resulting in nearly 24,420 new residential construction permits on file with HBW.  While there were no major increases in new residential construction over the year, this is not necessarily a sign of things slowing down.  Atlanta continues to be listed as one of the fastest growing U.S. cities, and earlier this year, Forbes ranked it #11 for one of the best places for business and careers.  The Atlanta metro has the fifth largest population in the U.S. with 5.9 million residents and is considered to be a top business city and a primary transportation hub of the southeastern U.S. Additionally, Atlanta has seen the job market increase by 2.2% over the last year, and future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.5%, which is higher than the US average of 38.0%.

Based on HBW’s Building Activity Trend Report for new residential construction in Atlanta, the greatest year-over-year increases and growth in residential construction for 2018 could be found in counties including Dawson (+64%), Walton (+74%) and Carroll (+64%).  Walton County’s growth was most notable as it appears to be quickly recovering from the major drop (-36%) in residential construction that it experienced in 2017.  On the other hand, housing starts in the counties of Dawson and Carroll have been rapidly climbing since 2012 and continue to be counties to watch.

On the opposite end of the growth spectrum, there were a few counties that did not fare as well this past year.  Counties such as Dekalb and Clayton had experienced annual decreases in residential construction ranging from 32% to 55%.  For Clayton County, this is the second year in a row that the area is exhibiting signs of a decline in new residential construction.  On the other hand, Dekalb County had been experiencing significant annual increases in housing starts since 2013, making last year’s drop unexpected and not indicative of a pattern at this point.

When looking at the areas with the highest concentration of housing starts, Gwinnett County continues to be a standout year after year; despite the 6% year-over-year decrease in new residential construction last year, Gwinnett still ranked #1 for total housing starts having 3,451 new permits on file with HBW.  Next in line was Fulton County – With a 4% year-over-year increase in new residential construction, Fulton County ranked second-highest for total new permits (2,558 permits).  Coming very close to Fulton and ranking #3 for total housing starts was Forsyth County; with a 4% year-over-year decrease in residential construction, there were 2,393 new permits on file for Forsyth County during 2018.

When reviewing higher value residential construction (homes over $500k), Fulton County continued to be the leading area.  Last year, there were more than 350 new homes with values in excess of $500k in Fulton County, making it the leader for higher value residential construction in the Metro Atlanta area.

Information utilized for the graphs and above listed figures for metro Atlanta residential construction was directly derived from HBW construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

 

A Year in Review – Atlanta Swimming Pool Construction 2018

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An HBW report on new swimming pool construction permits in the Atlanta area for 2018

Atlanta Pool Permits 2012 thru 2018

Since 2013, swimming pool construction has been on the rise in the Metro Atlanta area.  While the overall annual increase in new swimming pool construction was nominal (+1%) in the Atlanta area last year, the upward trend is still holding steady.  In 2018, the slight annual increase in new pool permits resulted in nearly 2,250 new pool permits being added to the HBW database.

Counties that have the highest concentration of new swimming pool construction activity include Fulton and Cobb.  Fulton County exhibited a year-over-year increase of 6% in new pool construction, resulting in nearly 420 pool starts, and while new swimming pool activity in Cobb County was down by 6% since the previous year, it still ranked second-highest for new swimming pool construction having more than 285 pool starts last year.  Other counties with higher levels of new pool construction include Gwinnett (221 permits, +12%) and Cherokee (198 permits, -4%).  Here is a closer look at how the top ranked Atlanta-area counties for new pool construction stacked up from 2017-2018.

ATL Top 5 Counties for Total Pool Permits (2017 vs. 2018)

When looking at the year ahead, we reviewed Metro Atlanta counties for highest levels of growth and potential.  For example, while Walton County was on the lower end of total swimming pool starts (92 permits), it has recovered from the major drop it experienced in 2017 to now having an annual increase of nearly 120% in new pool construction (YTD-2018).  Another county on a growth track is Hall.  Since 2014, Hall County has been exhibiting annual increases ranging from 19% to 30% in pool starts; last year, there were nearly 110 swimming pool starts in Hall County, reflecting a 23% annual increase in new pool construction.  Similar and consistent growth also took place in Coweta County.  Since 2014, the area has consistently experienced increases in new swimming pool construction ranging from 3% to 31%; in 2018, Coweta County was back on the mid to higher end of its upswing with an 18% annual increase, resulting in nearly 185 new swimming pool permits for the area.

Information utilized for the graphs and above listed figures for Metro Atlanta swimming pool construction was directly derived from HBW construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Report – December 2018

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An HBW Report on swimming pool permit data for the month of December 2018

Last month, new swimming pool construction in Florida experienced a month-over-month increase of 67% in the HBW database, resulting in approximately 2,050 new permits with nearly $91M in total construction value.  Out of the five major areas reviewed (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Southeast, Southwest), the highest concentration of new permits originated from Southwest Florida (560+ permits) where the average value of construction was $45,156.  Statewide, the average value of swimming pool construction ranged from $41,038 (Orlando) to $49,868 (Jacksonville).

Here is a closer look at new swimming pool construction and the builders leading starts by area:

Southwest

The southwestern region of Florida ranked #1 for new pool construction having more than 560 swimming pool starts with a total construction value in excess of $25M for the one-month period. The average value of new construction was $45,156, and more than half of all new swimming pool permits originated from the counties of Manatee (169 permits) and Lee (158 permits).

Out of the approximately 130 active pool builders in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on file:

#1 – Coast to Coast Pools

#2 – Aragon Pools & Spas

#3 – Holiday Pools of West Florida

Southeast

The southeast ranked second highest for new pool construction last month, having more than 500 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $21M.  The average value of new construction was $42,532, and the highest concentration of swimming pool starts took place in Palm Beach County (208 permits).

Out of the 170 active pool contractors in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on file with HBW:

#1 – Swimming Pool Contractors, LLC

#2 – A&G Concrete Pools

#3 – Fountain Blue Pool Service

Tampa

In Tampa, there were 422 swimming pool starts with a total construction value of nearly $20M during the month of December.  The average value of new pool construction was $46,943, and the highest concentration of new permits could be found in the counties of Hillsborough (123 permits) and Pinellas (83 permits).

Out of the 115 active pool contractors in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

#1 – Olympus Pools

#2 – Tampa Bay Pools

#3 – Gulfstream Pools & Spas

Orlando

In Orlando, there were 350 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $14.4M added to the HBW database.  The average value of new swimming pool construction was $41,038, and the highest concentration of new construction took place in the counties of Orange (119 permits) and Osceola (97 permits).

Out of the 72 active builders in the area, the following ranked as the top three for total permits on file:

#1 – All Seasons

#2 – Bob’s Pool Service

#3 – Atlas Pools of Central Florida

Jacksonville

Last month, there were approximately 210 swimming pool starts with a total construction value of nearly $10.4M in Jacksonville.  The average value of construction was highest in Jacksonville ($49,868) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and the majority of permits originated from the counties of St. Johns (82 permits) and Duval (70 permits).

Out of the 72 active builders on file for the month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

#1 – Pools by John Clarkson

#2 – Blue Haven Pools

#3 – Surfside Pools and Spas

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.