South Florida’s year-round warm weather means a backyard spa is not a seasonal luxury — it is a year-round feature that extends your pool’s use for hydrotherapy, entertaining, and relaxation on any evening of the year, regardless of the time of day or season. Whether you’re building a brand-new pool and spa from the ground up, adding a spa to an existing pool, or renovating a combination pool-spa that has aged out of its original finish, MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling is South Florida’s experienced, licensed, and A+ accredited with the BBB pool and spa specialist.
Founded by Mose Johnson and Brooke Marquis, MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling has completed pool and spa installation and pool and spa renovation projects across Palm Beach County and Broward County for over 15 years. Our in-house design team, licensed crews, and three South Florida showrooms — in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach — give homeowners everything they need to plan, visualize, and execute a custom pool and spa project from a single, accountable team. Call 561-200-4887 to schedule your free design consultation today.
Unlike colder climates where a spa is primarily a winter feature, South Florida’s subtropical environment makes an inground pool and spa combination valuable in a completely different way. Here is what our 15 years of pool and spa project experience across the region tells us about why South Florida homeowners consistently prioritize spa additions:
Warm water jets provide targeted muscle relief after workouts, long workdays, and outdoor physical activity — benefits that apply every day of the year in South Florida, not just in cooler months. Many of our clients who add a spa report using it more frequently than the pool itself within the first year of installation.
South Florida pool temperatures can drop into the mid-70s on winter evenings — refreshing for swimming but cool for relaxing. A pool spa combo allows homeowners to move between the cooler pool and the heated spa seamlessly, extending backyard entertaining time through every season.
A spillover spa that waterfalls into the pool creates both a visual focal point and a social gathering point that pools without spas simply don’t have. In South Florida’s outdoor-entertaining culture, a spa transforms a pool area into a resort-style destination within the homeowner’s own backyard.
In South Florida’s competitive real estate market, a well-designed inground pool and spa combination consistently adds measurable value over a pool-only configuration, particularly in the $500,000+ home segment where buyers expect the full outdoor living package.
Adding a spillover spa to an existing pool during a renovation project is significantly more cost-efficient than installing it as a standalone project later. When the pool is already drained, the crew is already on-site, and the decking is already being addressed, the incremental cost of adding a spa is a fraction of what it would be as an isolated job.
As a full-service pool and spa builder South Florida company, MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling offers every pool and spa service a South Florida homeowner might need:
Ground-up custom builds combining an inground pool with an attached or detached spa, designed as a unified water feature. Every new custom pool and spa build begins with a 3D design rendering so homeowners see exactly what the finished combination will look like before construction begins.
Marcite, quartz, and pebble finishes for pool resurfacing Palm Beach County jobs, restoring your pool’s surface and extending its lifespan.
Full renovation of aging pool and spa combinations, including new surface finishes on both the pool and spa, updated tile, new coping, jets, lighting, and equipment upgrades. Many South Florida inground pool and spa combos built in the 1990s and 2000s are due for a complete renovation — both the pool shell and the spa shell, done simultaneously.
Standalone resurfacing of the spa interior when the spa surface has failed ahead of the pool, or when a homeowner wants to update the spa finish independently.
Variable-speed pumps, gas or electric spa heaters, automation systems, LED lighting, and water feature upgrades. Modern automation systems allow the spa temperature, jets, lighting, and spillover flow to be controlled from a smartphone — one of the most-requested upgrades on our pool spa combo renovation projects.
For estate and luxury properties, we design and build infinity-edge pools with integrated spa features, negative-edge spillways, fire-and-water bowls, and deck-level spa configurations that create showpiece water features.
Converting a traditional chlorine pool and spa system to a saltwater setup reduces chemical management demands and is gentler on both the pool and spa surfaces and on the people using them.
Planning a custom pool and spa project in South Florida involves a series of decisions that our design team walks through systematically with every client, ensuring the finished combination meets both aesthetic and practical goals:
An attached spa shares the pool’s perimeter wall and plumbing system, making it more cost-efficient to build and maintain. A detached spa is positioned away from the pool as a standalone water feature — more expensive but offering more flexibility in placement and design.
A spillover configuration allows heated spa water to cascade into the pool via a waterfall or sheeting effect, creating a water feature and a circulation benefit simultaneously. Non-spillover spas are independently plumbed and operate as a fully separate system. Spillover is by far the more popular choice in South Florida for its visual and acoustic impact.
Most residential pool spa combo installations seat 4–7 people comfortably. Larger spas (8+ person capacity) require more equipment, more heating capacity, and more decking space. Our design team models the spa footprint against your existing backyard dimensions to ensure the finished combination is proportionate and functional.
The spa interior finish and tile should complement the pool finish and tile, particularly on attached or spillover configurations where the two water bodies are visually connected. We coordinate finish choices across the full pool and spa renovation scope to ensure a cohesive finished appearance.
Standard residential spas include 4–8 jets in a basic configuration. Our upgraded spa builds include dedicated lumbar, neck, and shoulder jets, air-injection systems, and programmable jet patterns that target specific muscle groups. The right jet configuration depends heavily on how the spa will be used — entertaining vs. therapy vs. both.
South Florida’s ambient temperatures mean spa heating requirements are lower than in northern climates, but a properly sized heater is still essential for year-round reliability. Gas heaters heat faster but cost more to operate. Electric heat pumps are slower to heat but significantly more energy-efficient for South Florida’s conditions. We discuss both options and their long-term cost implications during the design consultation.
| Service | Average Cost Range (South Florida) |
| Spa Addition to Existing Pool (spillover) | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Spa Addition to Existing Pool (detached) | $20,000 – $50,000 |
| Pool & Spa Renovation (resurfacing + equipment) | $25,000 – $65,000 |
| New Pool & Spa Combo (standard inground) | $65,000 – $140,000 |
| New Pool & Spa Combo (custom / luxury) | $120,000 – $300,000+ |
| Spa Resurfacing Only | $3,500 – $8,000 |
| Equipment Upgrade (heater + automation + LED) | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Saltwater Pool & Spa Conversion | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Infinity Edge Pool with Integrated Spa | $150,000 – $400,000+ |
After 15 years of pool and spa installation and pool and spa renovation work across Palm Beach and Broward Counties, our project managers have developed strong views on what works — and what doesn’t — for South Florida’s specific environment:
Many South Florida homeowners underestimate their spa heating needs because the ambient temperature is warm year-round. In practice, a spa needs to reach 100–104°F for effective hydrotherapy, which is still 25–30 degrees above South Florida’s warmest pool temperatures. A properly sized heater is not optional — it is what makes the spa genuinely usable rather than just decorative.
The same salt-air corrosion concerns that affect pool equipment on coastal properties apply equally to spa heaters, jet pumps, and automation components. On pool and spa builder South Florida projects near the Intracoastal or Atlantic coast, we specify marine-grade or polymer-encased equipment as standard — not an upsell.
Florida’s residential pool barrier law applies to spa additions the same way it applies to new pool construction. Any spa addition to existing pool that creates a new water body or modifies the existing pool barrier configuration requires a code-compliant barrier inspection. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling handles all permit applications and inspections in-house.
The majority of Palm Beach County and Broward County communities with pools are HOA-governed, and spa additions — particularly those that change the pool’s footprint, add new water features, or modify deck layouts — typically require HOA design approval before permits can be issued. Our project managers have navigated this process across dozens of South Florida communities and prepare HOA submission packages as part of every custom pool and spa project scope.
As a full-service pool and spa builder South Florida company, MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling offers every pool and spa service a South Florida homeowner might need:
We visit your property, assess the existing pool and surrounding area, discuss your vision for the finished pool and spa combination, and review options for spa type, size, finish, and equipment.
Our design team creates a 3D rendering of the completed pool spa combo so you can visualize the finished water feature, deck layout, and spa position before any work is approved or ordered.
Every element — spa shell construction, finish, tile, jets, heater, lighting, and decking modifications — is listed in an itemized written estimate. No surprises mid-project.
We manage all permit applications, barrier code inspections, and HOA design submissions in-house. You do not need to contact the building department.
Our in-house crews handle excavation (for new spas), shell construction, plumbing, electrical, finish application, and equipment installation in the correct sequence, managed by a dedicated project manager.
We fill, heat, and test the completed inground pool and spa system, confirm all jets, lighting, automation, and safety features are functioning correctly, and walk through the finished project with you before confirming the written workmanship guarantee.
MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling completes pool and spa installation and pool and spa renovation projects throughout South Florida, including:
Palm Beach County: Boca Raton · Delray Beach · West Palm Beach · Boynton Beach · Lake Worth · Wellington · Palm Beach Gardens · Jupiter · Royal Palm Beach
Broward County: Fort Lauderdale · Pompano Beach · Deerfield Beach · Wilton Manors · Hollywood · Hallandale Beach · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Ready to add a spa to your pool or build a brand-new custom pool and spa from scratch? Call MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling at 561-200-4887, visit any of our three South Florida showrooms in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or West Palm Beach, or request a free consultation online. As a licensed, insured, A+ accredited with the BBB pool and spa builder serving South Florida for 15+ years — using in-house crews only, never subcontractors — we bring design depth, material expertise, and full project management to every pool and spa builder South Florida project we take on. That A+ accredited with the BBB standard covers every project we deliver, from the first consultation to the final walkthrough.
A new pool and spa combo in South Florida typically costs 140,000 for a standard inground build and 300,000+ for custom or luxury configurations. Adding a spillover spa to an existing pool costs 40,000. Full pool and spa renovations including resurfacing and equipment upgrades average 65,000. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling provides free, itemized quotes.
Yes. Adding a spa to an existing pool is one of the most common pool and spa projects MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling completes in South Florida. A spillover spa addition to an existing pool typically costs 40,000 and is most cost-efficient when done during an existing pool renovation, since the pool is already drained and the crew is on-site.
A spillover spa is an elevated spa positioned adjacent to or above the pool, designed so heated spa water cascades over the edge into the pool below — creating a waterfall effect. The spa and pool share plumbing and can be operated independently or together. Spillover spas are the most popular pool spa combo configuration in South Florida.
An attached spa shares a wall with the pool and connects to the same plumbing system, making it more cost-efficient to build and operate. A detached spa is positioned independently from the pool as a standalone water feature, offering more placement flexibility but at a higher cost. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling builds both configurations across South Florida.
Adding a spillover spa to an existing pool in South Florida typically takes 4–8 weeks, including permitting, excavation, shell construction, plumbing, finish application, and equipment installation. Projects completed alongside a pool renovation may take 6–10 weeks total. Permitting timelines can affect the overall schedule depending on the municipality.
South Florida pool and spa combos can be heated by gas heaters (faster heating, higher operating cost) or electric heat pumps (slower to heat, significantly more energy-efficient for South Florida’s climate). Gas heaters are preferred for spas that need to reach temperature quickly, while heat pumps are better suited for maintaining consistent pool and spa temperatures over time.
Yes. Adding a spa to an existing pool in South Florida requires building permits, electrical permits, and a pool barrier code inspection. Florida law requires that all residential pool and spa additions meet barrier compliance standards. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling manages all permit applications, inspections, and HOA submissions in-house.
Yes. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling designs and builds custom pool and spa combinations throughout South Florida, including spillover spas, detached spa features, infinity-edge pools with integrated spas, and luxury estate configurations. Every custom pool and spa build includes a 3D design rendering for client approval before construction begins.
Yes. Modern pool and spa automation systems allow full control of spa temperature, jet programs, LED lighting, water features, and spillover settings from a smartphone app. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling installs and upgrades automation systems as part of both new pool and spa installations and pool spa combo renovation projects.
Pool and spa finishes available in South Florida include marcite (white plaster), quartz aggregate, and pebble finishes — all available in a wide range of colors and textures. For pool and spa combos, MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling coordinates finish selections across both the pool and spa interiors so the completed water feature has a unified, cohesive appearance.
Yes. Salt air near the Intracoastal Waterway, navigable canals, and the Atlantic coast accelerates corrosion on spa heaters, jet pumps, and automation equipment. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling specifies marine-grade or polymer-encased equipment components on all coastal pool and spa projects as a standard practice, preventing premature equipment failure from salt-air exposure.
Yes. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling renovates aging pool and spa combinations throughout South Florida, including new surface finishes on both pool and spa shells, updated tile and coping, jet replacements, heater upgrades, LED lighting, and automation system installations. Pool and spa renovation projects typically cost 65,000 depending on scope and conditions.
Yes. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling is a fully licensed, fully insured pool and spa contractor serving South Florida, with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau — the highest accreditation the BBB awards. Founded by Mose Johnson and Brooke Marquis, the company uses in-house crews only and backs all work with a written workmanship guarantee.
Yes. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling offers flexible financing options for South Florida homeowners, allowing the cost of new pool and spa installation, spa additions, or pool and spa renovations to be spread over time. Financing options are discussed during your free design consultation at 561-200-4887.
Call MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling at 561-200-4887, visit any of the three showrooms in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or West Palm Beach, or submit a request through the contact form at mbgpoolsandspa.com. A licensed project manager will schedule a free on-site consultation and provide a written, itemized pool and spa estimate at no cost.
