Based on HBW’s latest construction data reports, there were nearly 2,500 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $191 million on record for Florida last month. Out of the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville), the greatest volume of new pool construction activity could be found in the southwest region (945 permits), while the lowest level of new construction activity could be found in the Jacksonville area (258 permits).
When reviewing the reports to identify counties with the highest levels of new swimming pool construction, there were five counties that carried close to 40 percent of all new construction activity statewide last month; all of the counties were in the southern region and are as follows:
As far as the average value of new pool construction permits is concerned, the average value of new construction ranged from a high of $95,814 (Jacksonville) to a low of $62,473 (Orlando). Here is a closer look at the average value of new pool construction by region last month:
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.
In HBW’s monthly review of its construction data reports, it was noted that 7,030 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.2 billion were issued within the four major metro areas of Texas last month. In addition to providing permit totals and construction values for each region, HBW’s construction data reports also offer insight into the contractors that are actively pulling permits each month.
For the purpose of this post, we are focusing on the top ranked contractors within each of the four Metro areas of Texas (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin). Builder ranking is based on the total number of new residential permits on record with HBW for the month of August.
Statewide, there are two home builders that have continued to rank high on the charts and take the lead with a greater volume of housing starts. Both Lennar Homes and D.R. Horton are ranked as the leading home builders in Texas month after month, and in August they held approximately 15 percent of all new residential construction activity, having 725 and 327 new permits on record respectively.
Here is a look at the five leading contractors by area, their total permits and average value of new home construction projects on record with HBW last month:
Houston
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Lennar Homes
308
$ 251,897.00
2-David Weekley Homes
174
$ 269,517.00
3-D.R. Horton
170
$ 254,165.00
4-Perry Homes
152
$ 299,339.00
5-Meritage Homes
146
$ 309,357.00
Dallas
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Lennar Homes
168
$ 207,381.00
2-D.R. Horton
130
$ 274,312.00
3-Bloomfield Homes
102
$ 427,638.00
4-Trophy Signature Homes
83
$ 328,996.00
5-Camillo Properties
83
$ 176,973.00
San Antonio
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Lennar Homes
210
$ 145,002.00
2-Continental Homes of Texas
64
$ 195,750.00
3-Century Communities
31
$ 187,481.00
4-M/I Homes
30
$ 199,028.00
5-KB Homes
29
$ 187,342.00
Austin
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Perry Homes
48
$ 324,360.00
2-Lennar Homes
39
$ 214,759.00
3-Pulte Homes
38
$ 340,686.00
4-KB Homes
35
$ 339,701.00
5-Taylor Morrison Homes
33
$ 481,791.00
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.
According to HBW’s latest construction data, Texas exhibited a notable uptick in residential construction activity last month, with over 7,030 new permits issued and a total construction value in excess of $2.2 billion; this represents approximately a 16 percent month-over-month increase in new home construction.
Among the four major metro areas analyzed, Houston took the lead with the greatest volume of new residential construction permits, totaling 3,213. When looking for the highest average value of new construction, Austin was a standout with new home construction projects in the area averaging a value of $356,614.
Here’s a quick overview of new residential construction across the four major metro regions of Texas, including permit totals, average project values, and top-performing counties during the month of August:
Houston
As noted above, the Houston area carried the greatest volume of new home construction out of the four Texas regions reviewed, having 3,213 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $988 million. The average value of new home construction in Houston was $307,402, and more than 72 percent of all new permits originated from the counties of Harris and Montgomery where there were 1,418 and 921 new permits on record respectively.
Dallas
Dallas ranked #2 for new home construction last month, having 2,579 new permits with a total value of approximately $901.6 million. The average value of new residential construction projects landed on the higher end in Dallas (average value: $349,591) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and the bulk of new permitting activity took place in the two counties of Tarrant (781 permits) and Collin (648 permits).
San Antonio
Last month, there were more than 635 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $126 million in the San Antonio area. The average value of new home construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $197,923) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and well more than half of all new residential construction took place in Bexar County (455 permits).
Austin
In Austin, there were more than 600 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $215 million added to the HBW database last month. The average value of new home construction was highest in Austin (average value: $356,614) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and 80 percent of all new home construction activity took place in the counties of Williamson (276 permits) and Travis (208 permits).
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.
If you follow the HBW blog, then you are probably already aware of the latest construction permit data report for swimming pool construction in Texas. As published earlier this week, there were over 720 new swimming pool construction permits, with a combined value of approximately $53.6 million, recorded in the HBW database for Texas last month.
While there wasn’t a specific contractor that dominated the market statewide, we identified the top contractors in each major metro area based on the total number of new permits on record for the one-month period. Here is a breakdown of the top pool builders in each of the four Metro areas of Texas during the month of August:
Dallas
Last month, there were nearly 145 active builders in the Dallas area who contributed to a total of 300 new swimming pool construction permits. The leading contractors for new pool construction (based on total new permits) were as follows:
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Riverbend Pools
25
$ 43,880.00
2-Puryear Custom Pools
10
$ 72,000.00
3-Pulliam Pools
10
$ 66,575.00
Houston
In Houston, there were approximately 130 active pool builders responsible for generating nearly 245 new permits. Based on the total new permits on record for the one-month period, the top three builders in the area were as follows:
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Anthony & Sylvan Pools
14
$ 84,929.00
2-Platinum Pools
13
$ 94,923.00
3-Avree Pools
10
$ 95,000.00
Austin
In Austin, there were 120 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database last month. From more than 65 contractors with new construction activity on record in Austin last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Cody Pools
16
$ 48,125.00
2-Denali Pools
9
$ 51,111.00
3-Anthony & Sylvan Pools
5
$ 38,000.00
San Antonio
In San Antonio, there were more than 30 pool builders with approximately 60 new swimming pool construction permits on record last month, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Cody Pools
10
$34,500.00
2-Keith Zars Pools
9
$35,000.00
3-Gary Pools San Antonio
5
$35,000.00
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.
According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, over 720 new swimming pool construction permits, with a combined value of approximately $53.6 million, were recorded in the HBW database for Texas last month. This represents a 25 percent increase in new pool construction activity compared to the previous month.
Among the four major metropolitan areas analyzed, Dallas exhibited the highest volume of new pool construction activity, with 300 permits issued. While Houston reported the highest average permit value, with an average construction value of $108,324.
Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of new construction projects and leading counties for new swimming pool construction in the four major metro regions of Texas last month:
Dallas
Dallas ranked #1 for new pool construction last month, having 300 new permits with a total value of nearly $19 million. The average value of new pool construction projects was $62,920, and the bulk of new permitting activity took place in the two counties of Dallas (103 permits) and Tarrant (70 permits).
Houston
The Houston area carried the second greatest volume of pool starts out of the four Texas regions reviewed, having 243 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $26 million. The average value of new pool construction was highest in Houston (average value: $108,324) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and well more than half of all new permits originated from Harris County where there were 161 new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period.
Austin
In Austin, there were 120 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $6.2 million added to the HBW database last month. The average value of construction was $51,307, and 80 percent of all new pool construction activity took place in Travis County (96 permits).
San Antonio
Last month, there were approximately 60 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of $2.2 million in the San Antonio area. The average value of construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $37,373) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and nearly all new construction took place in Bexar County (42 permits).
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.
As reported in our most recent post, there were 1,780 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for Florida during the month of July 2024. Today, we are diving into HBW’s building permit reports further to identify the leading contractors driving new swimming pool construction in each of the five major regions of Florida.
Based on the latest from the HBW database, the pool builders with the greatest number of new swimming pool construction permits on record in Florida last month are as follows:
Southwest
Last month, there were 165 contractors with new swimming pool construction on record with HBW in the southwestern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Aragon Pools & Spas
48
2-Coast to Coast Pools
37
3-Pinnacle USA
35
4-Custom Pools by Design
21
5-Trusted Pool & Spa
19
Tampa
Out of approximately 110 active contractors with new swimming pool construction on record with HBW in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Tampa Bay Pools on the Gulf
16
2-T&D Pool & Spa Construction
16
3-Cody Pools
12
4-PCS Pools
7
5-Oasis Pavers & Pools
7
Southeast
In the southeastern region of Florida, there were nearly 170 pool contractors with new construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Fountain Blue Pool Svc
36
2-Sunsational Pools & Spa
16
3-A&G Concrete Pools
14
4-Pughs Pools & Spas
13
5-Pools by Greg
12
Orlando
Last month, there were approximately 115 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record in the Orlando area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas
44
2-Bobs Pool Service
31
3-All Seasons
18
4-Martin Pools & Spas
17
5-Cody Pools
16
Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, there were nearly 80 contractors with new pool construction on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Agua Pools & Spas
14
2-Pools by John Clarkson
12
3-Oak Wells Aquatics
9
4-Blue Haven Pools
9
5-Blue Haven Pools on the Gulf
9
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.
In July 2024, the landscape of swimming pool construction in Florida has reflected a dynamic interplay of regulatory changes, economic trends, and environmental considerations. As the state has experienced a summer of high temperatures, demand for residential swimming pools remains evident, but the permitting process has encountered both opportunities and challenges.
Permit Statistics
Based on the latest permit data pulled from the HBW database, the number of residential swimming pool permits issued was 1,780 in July 2024, reflecting an 11 percent month-over-month decrease in new swimming pool construction. Out of the five regions included in the reports (Southwest, Tampa, Southeast, Jacksonville, Orlando), the highest concentration of new pool construction could be found in the southwestern region (583 permits), while the highest average value of construction took place in Jacksonville (average value: $96,734).
Regional Variations
The level of permit issuance has not been uniform across Florida. The Sunshine State’s diverse geography has led to varying impacts in each of the regions reviewed:
Southeast Florida: The southeast experienced just over a 10 percent month-over-month increase in permits, resulting in 406 new swimming pool construction permits on record for the month. High demand in this region is driven by a growing population and a robust real estate market. According to the Miami Association of Realtors (Residential Construction Market Report), the residential construction market remains active, contributing to the higher permit numbers.
Central Florida: Areas like Orlando also experienced growth, having approximately 350 new permits on record for July, reflecting a 20 percent month-over-month increase. The Central Florida region continues to see new developments and a rising interest in home amenities.
North Florida: The Jacksonville area exhibited a 10 percent month-over-month increase in new pool construction, resulting in nearly 200 new permits on record. The lower amount of pool construction overall in this region can be linked to a cooler housing market and somewhat less aggressive new home construction.
Southwest Florida: As previously noted, the southwest carried the highest volume of new pool construction activity in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, having 583 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $46 million on record last month.
Tampa: Last month, the Tampa area had nearly 245 new swimming pool construction permits on record, reflecting approximately a 37 percent month-over-month decrease in new pool construction.
Regulatory and Environmental Factors
The regulatory landscape has played an important role in shaping the permit issuance trends. Recent updates to Florida’s building codes, particularly those related to water conservation and hurricane preparedness, have influenced the process. The Florida Building Code has introduced new requirements for energy-efficient pool equipment and sustainable water management practices.
Local governments have also imposed additional regulations to address environmental concerns. For instance, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has reinforced guidelines to manage stormwater runoff and preserve local ecosystems. Compliance with these regulations can impact and sometimes delay permit approvals, although they are essential for maintaining environmental balance.
Economic Influences
The construction industry, including swimming pool projects, is influenced by broader economic conditions. In July 2024, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that while inflationary pressures and fluctuating interest rates have impacted construction costs, the demand for home improvements and luxury amenities, including pools, remains strong.
The Economic Development Council of Florida has noted that high consumer confidence in the housing market and a steady influx of new residents have bolstered demand for new pool installations.
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.
Earlier this week, we reviewed the latest residential construction permit reports for Florida and learned that there were approximately 6,350 new residential construction permits with a total construction value of nearly $2 billion added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State last month. When looking into the reports further, we are able to identify the leading home builders driving new construction in each of the five major regions of Florida (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville), as well as across the state.
Statewide, there continue to be two major players in the residential construction market – Both Lennar Homes and D.R. Horton are responsible for nearly 22 percent of all new residential construction activity on record last month, having 828 and 549 new permits respectively.
Here is an overview of the top home builders in each of the five major regions of Florida during the month of July:
Southwest
Last month, there were approximately 325 contractors with new residential construction permits on record in the southwestern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits added to the HBW database during the one-month period:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes
297
2-Pulte Homes
128
3-D.R. Horton
126
4-Neal Communities of SW FL
79
5-Taylor Morrison
64
Tampa
Last month, there were approximately 185 home builders with new permits on record in the Tampa area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits during the one-month period:
Builder
Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton
158
2-Pulte Homes
84
3-The Villages of Lake Sumter
58
4-Lennar Homes
57
5-Muder Construction
57
Orlando
In Orlando, there were approximately 175 home builders with new permits added to the HBW database last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes
199
2-Pulte Homes
113
3-Hanover Family Builders
85
4-Meritage Homes
69
5-D.R. Horton
59
Southeast
In the southeastern region of Florida, there were just over 125 home builders with new permits on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes
147
2-GL Building Corporation
71
3-D.R. Horton
36
4-Holiday Builders
32
5-Pulte Homes
27
Jacksonville
Last month, there were more than 120 home builders with new permits on record in the Jacksonville area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits during the one-month period:
Builder
Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton
170
2-Lennar Homes
128
3-Pulte Homes
70
4-Dream Finders Construction
66
5-Dream Finders Homes
59
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.
Based on the latest HBW reports, there were approximately 6,350 new residential construction permits with a total construction value of nearly $2 billion added to the HBW database for Florida last month. Out of the five regions included in the reports (Southwest, Tampa, Southeast, Orlando, Jacksonville), the greatest concentration of new permitting activity could be found in the southwestern region of the state (1,887 permits), while the highest average value of new permits could be found in the Orlando area (average value: $377,437).
Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of projects and leading counties for new home construction in Florida during the month of July:
Southwest
As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida carried the highest volume of new residential construction permits last month, having 1,887 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $549 million. The average value of new construction projects landed on the lower end of the spectrum (average value: $290,890) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and just about 65 percent of all new permits originated from the two counties of Lee (747 permits) and Sarasota (472 permits).
Tampa
Last month, Tampa ranked #2 for new home construction, having 1,367 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $414 million on record with HBW. The average value of new residential construction was $302,609, and approximately 70 percent of all new permitting activity originated from the two counties of Polk and Hillsborough where there were 620 and 311 new permits respectively for the one-month period.
Orlando
In Orlando, there were more than 1,340 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $506 million on record with HBW for the month of July. The average value of new home construction was highest in the Orlando area (average value: $377,437) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and close to half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Brevard (358 permits) and Lake (269 permits).
Jacksonville
Last month, there were more than 1,110 new residential construction permits with a total value of $277.4 million added to the HBW database for the Jacksonville area. In comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, the average value of new home construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $249,498), and nearly 80 percent of all new permits originated from the two counties of Duval (489 permits) and St. Johns (382 permits).
Southeast
In the southeastern region of Florida, there were just over 640 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $233 million on record last month. The average value of new home construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum in the southeast (average value: $363,773) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the majority of all new permits originated from the two counties of St. Lucie (268 permits) and Palm Beach (159 permits).
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.
According to HBW’s latest construction data reports for Texas, there were more than 6,065 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $1.9 billion added to the HBW database for the Lone Star State last month. And while our previous post went into more detail on permit data, today we are using the reports to identify the leading home builders in each of the four major metro areas of Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio). For our purposes, “top home builders” are defined based on two factors: The total number of new residential construction permits pulled for a given period (July 2024); and the total construction value of permits on record for each home builder.
Across the state, Lennar Homes led the market, having approximately 670 new residential construction permits on record with HBW last month. Next in line, Taylor Morrison Homes ranked second, having 400 new permits on record last month.
Here is a closer look at the top five Texas home builders by area and based on the total number of new permits on record with HBW during the month of July 2024:
Dallas
In Dallas, there were more than 200 active home builders with new construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Taylor Morrison Homes
301
$ 164,800.00
2-HHS Residential
107
$ 284,646.00
3-Bloomfield Homes
86
$ 486,525.00
4-Highland Homes
56
$ 467,477.00
5-Brightland Homes
55
$ 390,961.00
Houston
Last month, there were approximately 300 active contractors with new home construction activity in the Houston area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits on record with HBW:
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Lennar Homes
435
$ 238,151.00
2-D.R. Horton
313
$ 264,585.00
3-David Weekley Homes
164
$ 287,333.00
4-Perry Homes
125
$ 362,674.00
5-K Hovnanian Homes
123
$ 286,965.00
Austin
In Austin, there were approximately 85 home builders with new residential construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Lennar Homes
56
$ 179,239.00
2-KB Homes
53
$ 336,318.00
3-Pulte Homes
34
$ 311,349.00
4-The Brohn Group
29
$ 172,000.00
5-Milestone Community Builders
27
$ 197,263.00
San Antonio
Out of more than 100 home builders with new construction activity on record in the San Antonio area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
Average Value
1-Lennar Homes
147
$ 148,756.00
2-D.R. Horton
47
$ 266,572.00
3-Perry Homes
38
$ 248,009.00
4-Century Communities
32
$ 174,267.00
5-KB Homes
30
$ 177,037.00
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.
