South Florida’s year-round outdoor climate makes the backyard the most valuable and most-used room in the house. When a backyard is functioning well — clean pool, beautiful deck, comfortable outdoor living space, great lighting — it adds measurable value to the home, improves daily quality of life, and becomes the center of entertaining for family and friends. When it isn’t functioning well, a cracked deck, an aging pool, overgrown landscaping, and outdated lighting become daily frustrations that homeowners put off addressing because the project feels overwhelming to coordinate.
That is exactly the problem MBG Pools & Spa was built to solve. As a full-service backyard remodeling company serving South Florida for over 15 years, we design and execute complete outdoor living renovation projects — from pool resurfacing and deck replacement to new landscaping, LED lighting, outdoor kitchens, and pergolas — under a single project manager, with a single written contract, and a single in-house crew. No coordinating five different contractors. No competing schedules. No subcontractors whose work varies from job to job. No one pointing fingers at someone else when a detail doesn’t line up. Just one licensed, insured, A+ accredited with the BBB team that handles every element of your backyard renovation from design through final walkthrough.
Founded by Mose Johnson and Brooke Marquis, MBG Pools & Spa has completed backyard pool renovation projects across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and all of Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Call 561-200-4887 today to schedule your free design consultation.
When homeowners search for backyard remodeling or outdoor living renovation options in South Florida, they are often thinking about one element — the pool — without realizing that a pool renovation done in isolation frequently exposes problems with the surrounding deck, landscaping, and lighting that then require a second round of disruption and a second mobilization cost. Doing it right the first time means looking at the full backyard, not just the water.
Here is what a complete backyard pool remodel South Florida project typically encompasses when managed by MBG Pools & Spa as your backyard remodeling company:
The anchor of most South Florida backyard transformations. New surface finishes (marcite, quartz, or pebble), updated tile lines, new coping, and equipment upgrades bring an aging pool back to life and set the design tone for everything surrounding it.
The deck defines how your backyard feels underfoot and from the house. Cracked, stained, or outdated pool decks are one of the most visible signs of a neglected backyard. Pool deck remodeling options available through MBG include: travertine pavers (the most popular choice for South Florida’s luxury market), brick pavers, cool-deck resurfacing, stamped concrete, and porcelain tile — each with different cost, maintenance, and heat-reflective characteristics suited to South Florida’s year-round sun.
South Florida’s climate supports year-round outdoor cooking and entertaining, which is why outdoor kitchens are one of the fastest-growing additions to backyard renovation projects across Palm Beach and Broward Counties. We design and build full outdoor kitchen structures including built-in grills, refrigerators, countertops, and covered dining areas as part of the broader backyard scope.
Sun management is one of the most practical considerations in any South Florida backyard renovation. Pergolas, shade sails, and covered lanai structures extend the usability of the outdoor space through South Florida’s intense summer months and create a defined architecture that elevates the backyard’s overall design.
Lighting transforms a backyard from a daytime space to an all-day, all-evening living environment. Modern LED pool lighting, pathway lighting, uplighting for palms and feature trees, and ambient string lighting over entertaining areas are consistently among the highest-impact, lowest-cost additions in any backyard pool renovation scope.
South Florida’s climate supports palm trees, ornamental grasses, bird of paradise, bougainvillea, ixora, and dozens of low-maintenance tropical species that create resort-style privacy and atmosphere. Landscaping design and installation is coordinated as part of the overall backyard plan to ensure plantings complement the pool and deck design rather than competing with them.
Many pool and backyard renovation projects include adding a spillover spa or inground spa to an existing pool. South Florida homeowners use spas year-round — not just in winter — making them one of the most consistently used backyard additions we install.
Privacy is a high priority in South Florida’s predominantly suburban neighborhoods. We incorporate natural privacy screening (hedges, clusia, podocarpus), aluminum fencing, and lattice structures into backyard pool renovation scopes where needed.
From the initial design consult through final landscaping installation, every outdoor living renovation element is managed on a single project timeline so trades don’t conflict and your backyard is functional again as quickly as possible.
After 15 years of completing backyard remodeling and pool deck remodeling projects across Palm Beach and Broward Counties, MBG Pools & Spa’s project managers have developed a deep understanding of what South Florida backyards specifically demand — knowledge that general remodeling contractors rarely possess:
outh Florida receives year-round intense UV radiation that degrades materials significantly faster than northern climates. Not all pavers, deck coatings, outdoor kitchen materials, and shade structures are rated for continuous South Florida sun exposure. Our material recommendations are always made with South Florida’s UV index in mind.
South Florida’s rainy season dumps 50+ inches of rainfall per year on average, much of it in concentrated afternoon storms. A properly designed South Florida backyard includes grading, drainage channels, and permeable surface choices that move standing water away from the pool shell, deck, and home foundation. Poor drainage planning is the single most common source of premature deck and landscape failure on South Florida backyard projects.
For properties in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and along the Intracoastal Waterway or Atlantic coast, salt air accelerates corrosion on outdoor kitchen appliances, aluminum fencing, LED fixtures, and deck hardware. We specify marine-grade materials on coastal projects as a standard practice — not an upsell.
The majority of Palm Beach and Broward County residential communities with pools are governed by HOAs with design approval requirements for backyard renovation projects. Our project managers have navigated HOA submissions in dozens of communities across the region and know how to prepare compliant design packages that avoid the back-and-forth rejection cycles that delay many remodeling projects.
Florida law requires pool barrier compliance (fencing, alarms, or door locks) on all residential pool installations and renovations. Any backyard pool remodel South Florida that changes the pool deck footprint, fencing line, or gate configuration triggers a code compliance review. We manage all of this in-house, including inspections.
One of the most important financial insights we share with homeowners during free consultations is this: combining pool, deck, landscaping, and lighting work into a single pool and backyard renovation project almost always costs significantly less than completing those same elements as separate projects over multiple years. Whether you are planning a modest backyard pool renovation refresh or a full backyard pool remodel South Florida transformation, the bundling math consistently favors doing it all at once.
Here is why:
Backyard renovation project costs in South Florida vary enormously based on scope. Here are realistic average investment ranges based on completed projects across Palm Beach and Broward Counties:
| Service / Scope | Average Cost Range (South Florida) |
|---|---|
| Pool Deck Resurfacing (cool-deck / coating) | $3,500 – $8,000 |
| Pool Deck Replacement (travertine or brick pavers) | $8,000 – $22,000 |
| Porcelain Tile Pool Deck | $12,000 – $30,000 |
| LED Pool + Landscape Lighting Package | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Pergola or Shade Structure | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Outdoor Kitchen (basic built-in grill + counter) | $12,000 – $30,000 |
| Outdoor Kitchen (full build with appliances + cover) | $30,000 – $75,000 |
| Landscaping Package (tropical planting + edging) | $5,000 – $20,000 |
| Pool Resurfacing (marcite to pebble) | $4,500 – $16,000 |
| Spillover Spa Addition | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Full Backyard Renovation (pool + deck + landscaping) | $35,000 – $90,000 |
| Premium Full Backyard (pool + kitchen + spa + pergola) | $80,000 – $250,000+ |
These figures are general market averages for South Florida and are not a formal quote. Your exact cost depends on backyard size, existing conditions, materials selected, and the specific services included in your project scope. We provide a written, itemized estimate after a free design consultation.
MBG Pools & Spa’s approach to backyard renovation begins with design — not demolition. Here is how every project moves from first conversation to finished backyard:
We visit your property and spend time understanding how you use your backyard, what isn’t working, and what your vision for the finished space looks like. We assess the pool, deck, drainage, landscaping, fencing, and any structural elements that will be part of the project scope.
For full backyard remodeling projects, our design team creates a 3D rendering of the finished space so you can visualize the pool, deck, landscaping, and outdoor living elements together before any work is approved. Material samples for decking, pool finishes, and outdoor kitchen surfaces are reviewed at our showrooms in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or West Palm Beach.
Every element of the project is detailed in a written scope document with itemized pricing. You know exactly what is included, what it costs, and what the timeline looks like before signing anything.
We handle all permit applications, HOA design submissions, and city or county approvals in-house. Our team tracks submission status and follows up with building departments so you don’t have to.
Our in-house crews execute the project in the correct sequence — structural work first, then pool renovation, then deck, then electrical and lighting, then landscaping — minimizing the risk of one trade damaging another’s finished work. A dedicated project manager is your single point of contact throughout.
We walk the completed project with you, confirm every element matches the approved design and scope, and document your written workmanship guarantee before closing the project.
MBG Pools & Spa completes backyard remodeling and outdoor living renovation projects throughout South Florida. Whether it’s a standalone pool and backyard renovation in a Boynton Beach family home or a full pool and backyard renovation for a West Palm Beach estate, our three showrooms put material samples, design renderings, and project managers within reach across the region:
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
With showrooms in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach, you can see material samples, decking options, and design renderings in person before committing to a project.
Ready to stop putting off the backyard you’ve been planning? Call MBG Pools & Spa at 561-200-4887, visit any of our three South Florida showrooms, or request a free design consultation online. As a licensed, insured, A+ accredited with the BBB backyard remodeling company with 15+ years of South Florida outdoor living experience, we manage every element of your project — pool, deck, landscape, and beyond — under one roof, on one contract, with one A+ accredited with the BBB team that shows up accountable from day one to final walkthrough.
Backyard remodeling in South Florida ranges from $35,000–$90,000 for a full renovation combining pool resurfacing, new paver decking, and landscaping, up to $80,000–$250,000+ for premium projects including outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and spa additions. Individual elements like deck replacement average $8,000–$22,000 and LED lighting packages average $3,500–$9,000. MBG Pools & Spa provides free, itemized quotes after a design consultation.
A full South Florida backyard remodeling project typically includes pool resurfacing or renovation, pool deck replacement or resurfacing, LED landscape and pool lighting, tropical landscaping, and optional additions such as an outdoor kitchen, pergola, spillover spa, and privacy fencing. MBG Pools & Spa manages all elements in-house under a single contract.
Yes. Bundling pool resurfacing, deck replacement, landscaping, and lighting into a single backyard renovation project is almost always more cost-efficient than completing those elements separately over multiple years. A single project eliminates duplicate mobilization costs, reduces permitting fees, avoids double-disruption of the backyard, and ensures the finished design is cohesive.
Travertine pavers are the most popular pool deck material in South Florida’s luxury residential market due to their heat-reflective properties, natural aesthetics, and durability in subtropical conditions. Brick pavers are a strong mid-range option, and porcelain tile offers the most contemporary look. Cool-deck resurfacing coatings are the most affordable option for existing concrete decks. MBG Pools & Spa installs all of these.
A full South Florida backyard renovation — combining pool resurfacing, new paver decking, outdoor kitchen, landscaping, and lighting — typically takes 8–16 weeks from permit approval through completion. Smaller scope projects such as deck resurfacing and pool renovation alone can be completed in 4–8 weeks. Timeline depends on project scope, permitting, and HOA approval timelines.
Yes. MBG Pools & Spa designs and builds outdoor kitchens as part of full backyard remodeling projects throughout South Florida. Options range from basic built-in grills with countertops ($12,000–$30,000) to full outdoor kitchen builds with appliances, refrigerators, sinks, and covered entertaining structures ($30,000–$75,000).
Yes. MBG Pools & Spa installs spillover spas and inground spa additions as part of backyard renovation projects throughout South Florida. Adding a spillover spa to an existing pool typically costs $15,000–$40,000, depending on size, materials, and equipment specifications, and can usually be completed during the same project as a pool resurfacing or deck renovation.
Yes. Most backyard remodeling work in South Florida requires building permits, including pool renovation, deck replacement, outdoor kitchen structures, pergolas, and spa additions. MBG Pools & Spa manages all permit applications, inspections, and HOA submissions in-house, so homeowners do not need to contact the city or county building department directly.
Low-maintenance South Florida backyard plants include Clusia hedges (ideal for privacy screening), Sabal palms, Queen palms, Bird of Paradise, bougainvillea, ixora, liriope, and ornamental grasses. MBG Pools & Spa incorporates tropical planting plans into full backyard renovation projects, selecting species that thrive in South Florida’s subtropical climate with minimal irrigation needs.
Salt air in coastal South Florida accelerates corrosion on outdoor kitchen appliances, aluminum fencing, electrical fixtures, and hardware. MBG Pools & Spa specifies marine-grade materials on all backyard renovation projects near the Intracoastal Waterway, navigable canals, or the Atlantic coast — including stainless-steel or polymer-framed outdoor appliances, marine-grade LED fixtures, and powder-coated aluminum fencing.
Travertine is the most heat-reflective natural paver available for South Florida pool decks — it stays significantly cooler underfoot than concrete, brick, or porcelain tile in direct sun. Light-colored travertine can remain walkable barefoot even during South Florida’s peak summer heat. Cool-deck coating applied over existing concrete is a budget-friendly alternative with similar heat-management properties.
Yes. MBG Pools & Spa prepares and submits HOA design approval packages for backyard renovation projects in Palm Beach and Broward County communities. The company has experience navigating HOA design review processes across dozens of South Florida gated communities and coordinates resubmissions if initial designs require modification.
Yes. MBG Pools & Spa is a fully licensed, fully insured 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 has operated continuously for 15+ years using in-house crews only, with all work backed by a written workmanship guarantee.
Yes. MBG Pools & Spa offers flexible financing options for South Florida homeowners, allowing the cost of full backyard renovation projects to be spread over time. Financing is available across all project scopes and is discussed during your free design consultation at 561-200-4887.
Call MBG Pools & Spa at 561-200-4887, visit any of the three South Florida showrooms in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or West Palm Beach, or submit a request through the contact form at mbgpoolsandspa.com. A project manager will schedule a free on-site design consultation, assess your full backyard, and provide a written, itemized estimate at no cost.
