Based on the latest HBW construction data reports, there were 1,865 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for Florida last month. Out of the five Florida regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), the greatest volume of new pool construction took place in the southwestern portion of the state (731 permits), while the highest average value of construction could be found in Jacksonville (average value: $102,408).
Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of construction, leading counties and contractors in each of the five regions of Florida during the month of March:
Southwest
Total Permits: 731
Average Value of Construction: $81,075
Top Counties for Total Permits: Sarasota County (210 permits); Lee County (178 permits)
Out of more than 175 pool contractors with new construction activity on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
| Builder | Total Permits |
| 1-Pinnacle USA | 62 |
| 2-Coast to Coast Pools | 60 |
| 3-Aragon Pools & Spas | 33 |
Southeast
Total Permits: 379
Average Value of Construction: $77,964
Top Counties for Total Permits: Palm Beach County (165 permits); Miami-Dade (86 permits)
Out of the 165 pool contractors with new permits on record in Southeast Florida last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
| Builder | Total Permits |
| 1-Fountain Blue Pool Service | 21 |
| 2-Louden Bonded Pools | 18 |
| 3-Sunsational Pools & Spa | 13 |
Tampa
Total Permits: 330
Average Value of Construction: $89,144
Top Counties for Total Permits: Hillsborough County (103 permits)
Out of the approximately 130 pool builders with new construction on record in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
| Builder | Total Permits |
| 1-T&D Pool & Spa Construction | 28 |
| 2-Cody Pools | 17 |
| 3-Gulfstream Pools & Spas | 13 |
Orlando
Total Permits: 267
Average Value of Construction: $67,274
Top Counties for Total Permits: Orange County (73 permits); Brevard County (60 permits)
Out of nearly 100 pool builders with new construction on record with HBW in the Orlando area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
| Builder | Total Permits |
| 1-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas | 39 |
| 2-Bob’s Pool Service | 23 |
| 3-Premier Pools of Central FL | 9 |
Jacksonville
Total Permits: 158
Average Value of Construction: $102,408
Top County for Total Permits: St. Johns County (70 permits)
Out of the 65 pool contractors with new construction on record in the Jacksonville area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
| Builder | Total Permits |
| 1-Epic Pools & Hardscape Construction | 9 |
| 2-Tier 1 Pools And Spas | 7 |
| 3-Agua Pools & Spas | 7 |
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