New Pool Construction & Installation in South Florida — Custom Inground Pools Built to Last

Building a new inground pool in South Florida is one of the most significant home improvement investments a homeowner makes — and one of the most consequential decisions is choosing the right pool construction company to execute it. The finished pool will be used 12 months a year, exposed to South Florida’s subtropical climate for decades, and embedded in the property’s value in ways that a poor-quality build can undermine for the life of the home. Getting the engineering right, the permitting right, the materials right, and the craftsmanship right from the ground up is not something you want to trust to a team encountering South Florida’s specific soil conditions, water table challenges, and coastal building requirements for the first time.

MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling is a South Florida pool construction company specializing in custom pool construction of every type and scale with over 15 years of completed new pool construction and pool installation projects across Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Founded by Mose Johnson and Brooke Marquis and headquartered at 2901 Clint Moore Rd #112, Boca Raton, FL 33496, our team is fully licensed, fully insured, and A+ accredited with the BBB — the highest rating the Better Business Bureau awards. We build every pool we design from the ground up with our own in-house crews — no subcontracted excavation, no subcontracted shell work, no handoffs to whoever is available that week. Call 561-200-4887 today to schedule your free design consultation.

Why South Florida New Pool Construction Requires Specialist Knowledge

Not all pool construction South Florida contractors bring equal experience to South Florida’s specific demands. Pool construction South Florida projects face a combination of engineering, permitting, and environmental challenges that make local expertise genuinely non-negotiable. After 15 years of inground pool construction projects across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and the surrounding communities, our project managers understand the specific challenges that South Florida’s environment creates at every stage of a new pool build:

South Florida's High Water Table

This is the single most technically demanding aspect of new pool construction in South Florida that homeowners rarely hear about until a problem occurs. The region’s sandy soil and high water table — particularly in coastal communities and areas near canals — means that excavation must be managed with specific dewatering techniques to prevent the excavation from filling with groundwater before the shell is poured. Additionally, once a pool is built, hydrostatic pressure from the water table must be managed through proper shell engineering and pressure relief valves to prevent shell damage or “pool pop” when the pool is drained for future maintenance. Every MBG&A pool construction project addresses these South Florida-specific engineering requirements as standard practice.

Sandy Soil and Structural Integrity

South Florida’s sandy soil composition affects how a pool shell is supported and how excavation walls behave during construction. Proper shell thickness, rebar placement, and gunite application technique in sandy South Florida soil is different from construction in denser clay-based soils found elsewhere in the country. Our project managers have supervised hundreds of South Florida gunite pool shells and apply that experience to every new build.

Coastal Setback and Building Regulations

For properties in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and other communities near the Atlantic coast or Intracoastal Waterway, pool construction is subject to coastal construction setback regulations that restrict how close to the water a new structure can be built. These regulations vary by municipality and property. Our project managers assess coastal setback requirements during the free site visit and incorporate compliance into the design before permitting begins — avoiding the costly redesigns that contractors who miss this step face mid-project.

Salt Air and Material Selection

Properties near the coast and navigable canals require specific material decisions during pool construction: corrosion-resistant equipment components, epoxy grout rather than standard cement grout, and finish selections that hold up to salt-air exposure over time. We specify these as standard on coastal and canal-front projects — not as premium upgrades homeowners have to specifically request.

HOA Design Approval

The majority of Palm Beach and Broward County residential communities are HOA-governed. New inground pool construction projects require HOA design approval — including pool shape, size, deck material, and fence/barrier specifications — before permits can be issued. Our project managers have navigated HOA design submissions across dozens of South Florida communities and prepare complete, compliant design packages that avoid the rejection cycles that delay many new pool projects by months.

Custom Pool Types We Build in South Florida

As a full-service pool construction company delivering custom pool construction across South Florida, MBG&A builds every style of inground pool South Florida homeowners want — each project is a fully custom pool construction engagement, not a package template:

Freeform Pools

Organic, curved shapes inspired by natural lagoons and tropical water features. The most popular pool shape in South Florida’s resort-style backyard market. Freeform designs work well on irregularly shaped lots and create a natural visual flow from the pool to the surrounding landscaping.

Geometric Pools

Clean rectangular, L-shaped, or custom angular designs that suit contemporary architecture and maximise usable swimming area relative to footprint. Popular in newer South Florida developments with more structured architectural styles.

Lap Pools

Long, narrow rectangular pools designed for dedicated swimming exercise. Popular among fitness-focused homeowners and those with longer, narrower lot configurations.

Plunge Pools

Compact, deeper pools designed for cooling, relaxation, and small-footprint installation. Ideal for South Florida townhomes, courtyard lots, and properties where space is limited but a full-sized pool is not practical.

Infinity Edge and Negative Edge Pools

Pools where one or more edges visually merge with the surrounding landscape or water view, creating the illusion of water extending to the horizon. A signature feature of South Florida’s luxury waterfront and elevated properties. Infinity edge pool construction requires precise engineering of the catch basin, return plumbing, and deck structure — work our team has completed on numerous South Florida estate projects.

Freeform with Tanning Ledge

One of the most-requested configurations in South Florida’s family market: a freeform pool with a wide, shallow tanning ledge (also called a Baja shelf or sun shelf) where homeowners can sit in inches of water in full sun. We incorporate tanning ledges into both new builds and renovation projects.

Custom Estate Pools

The pinnacle of custom pool construction for South Florida’s luxury estate market — pools designed around specific architectural visions, with fire-and-water features, spillway waterfalls, beach entries, underwater seating, and full-perimeter LED lighting systems.

The MBG&A New Pool Construction Process — From First Conversation to First Swim

Every new pool installation South Florida project — from a compact plunge pool to a full estate build — follows the same rigorous process. This is the new pool installation South Florida workflow MBG&A has refined over 15 years and hundreds of completed builds — refined over 15 years and hundreds of completed builds:

Phase 1

Free Site Assessment and Design Consultation

A licensed project manager visits your property, assesses the site conditions (soil, drainage, existing structures, HOA setback requirements, and utility locations), and discusses your vision, budget, and timeline. You leave the consultation with a clear understanding of what is feasible on your specific property and what your project will realistically cost.

Phase 2

Custom 3D Design

Our design team creates a full 3D rendering of the proposed pool in your backyard — showing the pool shape, finish color, deck material, and surrounding landscape elements together — so you can visualize the finished project before approving the design. Material samples for the interior finish, tile, coping, and deck are reviewed at any of our three South Florida showrooms. Design revisions are made until the rendering reflects exactly what you want built.

Phase 3

Permitting and HOA Submissions

We prepare and submit all permit applications to the relevant city or county building department, including structural drawings, site plans, and equipment specifications. For HOA-governed properties, we prepare the full HOA design approval package and manage the submission and approval process. You do not contact the building department or HOA directly.

Phase 4

Site Preparation and Excavation

Once all permits and approvals are in hand, our crew prepares the site — marking utility lines, setting up equipment access, and managing any drainage or dewatering requirements specific to the South Florida water table. Excavation is completed to the engineered specifications of the pool design.

Phase 5

Shell Construction (Gunite/Shotcrete)

Steel rebar is placed according to the structural engineering specifications, and gunite or shotcrete is applied by our in-house crew to form the pool shell. Shell thickness, rebar spacing, and application technique are all critical to the structural integrity and longevity of the finished pool — which is why we never subcontract this phase.

Phase 6

Plumbing and Electrical Rough-In

All return lines, suction lines, light conduits, and automation wiring are plumbed and run during this phase, before any surface finishing work begins.

Phase 7

Tile, Coping, and Deck

Waterline tile and coping are installed. Pool deck construction or installation follows — travertine pavers, brick pavers, or another selected material — in the correct sequence to avoid damage to the pool shell and coping.

Phase 8

Equipment Installation

The equipment pad is set, and all mechanical equipment — pump, filter, heater, automation controller, and LED light transformers — is installed and plumbed.

Phase 9

Interior Surface Finish Application

Our in-house surface crew applies the selected interior finish (marcite, quartz, or pebble) using troweling and finishing techniques that directly affect the long-term quality of the completed pool surface.

Phase 10

Startup, Fill, and Chemical Management

Phase 11

Final Inspection, Walkthrough, and Handover

The building department final inspection is scheduled and completed. Our project manager walks the finished pool and surrounding area with you, confirms all elements match the approved design and scope, reviews equipment operation, and documents the written workmanship guarantee before handover.

Total timeline: 10–16 weeks from permit approval through final inspection for a standard inground build. Luxury and estate builds with complex features may run 16–24 weeks.

How Much Does New Pool Construction Cost in South Florida?

Pool construction costs in South Florida vary based on pool type, size, finish selections, and site-specific conditions. Here are realistic average investment ranges:

Pool Type / Scope	Average Cost Range (South Florida)
Standard Rectangular Inground Pool	$55,000 – $80,000
Freeform Inground Pool	$60,000 – $90,000
Plunge Pool (compact, small footprint)	$35,000 – $60,000
Freeform with Tanning Ledge	$65,000 – $95,000
Infinity Edge Pool	$90,000 – $150,000+
Custom Estate Pool (fire/water features, premium finish)	$120,000 – $350,000+

Add-on costs that affect total project investment:

Add-On	Average Cost
Pebble Finish Upgrade (over marcite base)	+ $3,500 – $7,000
Travertine Paver Deck (included vs. basic concrete)	+ $8,000 – $20,000
LED Color Lighting System	+ $2,500 – $6,000
Pool Automation System	+ $2,000 – $5,000
Tanning Ledge (if not in base design)	+ $3,000 – $7,000
Outdoor Kitchen Addition	+ $12,000 – $75,000
Pergola / Shade Structure	+ $8,000 – $25,000

These are general market averages for South Florida, not a formal quote. Final cost depends on pool size, design complexity, finish selections, and site conditions. We provide a written, itemized estimate after the free design consultation.

What to Look For in a South Florida Pool Construction Company

Choosing a pool construction company for a new build is a more consequential decision than choosing a contractor for a renovation — because you are not correcting an existing problem, you are creating a new permanent structure that will live with your home for decades. Here is what to look for — and what questions to ask:

Florida Pool Contractor License

Any company performing new inground pool construction in Florida must hold a Certified Pool Contractor license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Ask for the license number and verify it at myfloridalicense.com before signing any contract. MBG&A’s license is on file and available on request.

A+ BBB Accreditation

Our A+ accreditation with the BBB — the same A+ accreditation with the BBB that has been maintained for 15+ continuous years — is the most direct publicly verifiable signal we can offer new build clients. It is not a marketing claim — it is a documented rating maintained through independent verification of our business practices over 15+ years. Check it directly before calling any pool construction company.

In-House Construction Crews

New pool construction quality is determined by the people who pour the shell, run the plumbing, and apply the surface. Ask every contractor you interview whether their construction crews are employees or subcontractors. If they subcontract, ask how they quality-control work performed by people who do not work for them. Our answer is simple: our crews are our own.

Local South Florida Project History

Ask to see completed projects in your specific community or neighborhood. A contractor with hundreds of completed South Florida builds has encountered your soil type, your water table, your municipal permitting process, and your HOA’s design requirements before. One who hasn’t will be learning on your project.

Written Contract with Full Scope

Every MBG&A pool construction contract is fully itemized — pool dimensions, finish type, tile specification, coping material, deck material, equipment specifications, and timeline. If a contractor gives you a quote without all of this in writing before you sign, their price and their delivery are both subject to change.

Pool Construction Service Areas in South Florida

MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling completes new pool construction, pool installation, and pool construction South Florida projects of every type 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 · Hollywood · Hallandale Beach · Wilton Manors · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

IMAGINE

The design process is the backbone of any project that we do. When our project manager meets with you it is our duty to understand your objective and your design.

No detail is too small consider every area of the design element for your space, from the outdoor living space, deck, and pavers, to landscaping and landscape lighting.

The objective is to integrate a unique design element, elevate your experience and maximize the use of your space while adding features where applicable. Once the brainstorming period is completed, a design layout is created for your approval. Our goal is to deliver your vision through the space we create.

Get a Free New Pool Construction Consultation in South Florida

Call MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling at 561-200-4887, visit us at 2901 Clint Moore Rd #112, Boca Raton, FL 33496, or request a consultation online. As a licensed, insured, and A+ accredited with the BBB pool construction company with 15+ years of South Florida new pool construction experience — including the engineering knowledge, permitting expertise, and in-house construction capability to deliver every project to the standard South Florida’s climate and property market demands — we are ready to deliver — as a licensed, insured, and A+ accredited with the BBB pool construction company — the new pool installation South Florida homeowners in this market deserve — built to last in South Florida’s climate, permitted correctly, and executed by the same team that makes the promises.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does new pool construction cost in South Florida?

New pool construction in South Florida costs $55,000–$80,000 for a standard rectangular inground pool, $60,000–$90,000 for a freeform design, and $90,000–$150,000+ for an infinity edge pool. Custom estate builds with premium features range from $120,000–$350,000+. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling provides free, written, itemized quotes after a site assessment. Call 561-200-4887.

2. How long does new pool construction take in South Florida?

New pool construction in South Florida typically takes 10–16 weeks from permit approval through final inspection for a standard inground build. Luxury and estate builds with complex features may take 16–24 weeks. Permitting and HOA approval timelines vary by municipality and community. MBG&A manages all permit applications and HOA submissions in-house.

3. What types of inground pools does MBG&A build in South Florida?

MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling builds freeform pools, geometric pools, lap pools, plunge pools, infinity edge pools, freeform pools with tanning ledges, and custom estate pools throughout South Florida. Every new pool construction project begins with a custom 3D design rendering before construction is approved.

4. Does new pool construction require permits in South Florida?

Yes. New inground pool construction in South Florida requires building permits, structural engineering approval, electrical permits, and a final inspection by the relevant city or county building department. Florida law also requires pool barrier compliance before the pool can be used. MBG&A manages all permits and inspections in-house.

5. Why is South Florida's high water table important for pool construction?

South Florida’s high water table requires specific dewatering techniques during excavation and hydrostatic pressure relief engineering in the pool shell. Without these measures, excavations can flood during construction and empty pool shells can be lifted by groundwater pressure during future draining. MBG&A addresses both risks as standard practice on every South Florida pool construction project.

6. Does MBG&A use its own construction crews for new pool builds?

Yes. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling uses its own permanent, trained in-house crews for all phases of new pool construction — excavation, shell construction, plumbing, surface application, and deck installation. No subcontractors. This ensures consistent quality control and direct accountability throughout the full construction process.

7. What pool finish options are available for new pool construction in South Florida?

New pool construction through MBG&A includes a choice of three interior finish options: marcite (white plaster) at $4,500–$9,500, quartz aggregate at $7,000–$13,500, and pebble finish at $8,000–$16,000. Pebble is the recommended long-term choice for South Florida’s climate, lasting 15–25 years. Quartz is the best mid-range option. All finishes are available in a wide range of colors.

8. Does MBG&A build infinity edge pools in South Florida?

Yes. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling designs and builds infinity edge and negative edge pools throughout South Florida. Infinity edge pool construction typically costs $90,000–$150,000+ and requires precise engineering of the catch basin, return plumbing, and deck structure. Every infinity edge build includes a custom 3D design rendering before construction begins.

9. Does MBG&A handle HOA approvals for new pool construction?

Yes. MBG&A prepares and submits full HOA design approval packages for new pool construction in Palm Beach and Broward County HOA-governed communities, including pool shape, deck material, barrier specifications, and site plan documentation. The company manages resubmissions if designs require modification and coordinates the HOA approval timeline with the municipal permit process.

10. What is included in MBG&A's free pool construction consultation?

MBG&A’s free pool construction consultation includes an on-site property assessment covering soil conditions, drainage, utility locations, HOA and coastal setback requirements, and existing site features. The project manager discusses design options, realistic budget ranges, and timeline expectations. A written, itemized quote is provided at no cost or obligation.

11. Is MBG&A A+ accredited with the BBB for pool construction in South Florida?

Yes. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — the highest BBB accreditation — for pool construction and related services in South Florida. Founded by Mose Johnson and Brooke Marquis, the company has operated continuously for 15+ years and backs all construction work with a written workmanship guarantee.

12. What is a tanning ledge and can it be added to a new pool build?

A tanning ledge (also called a Baja shelf or sun shelf) is a wide, shallow raised platform — typically 6–12 inches deep — built into the pool where homeowners can sit in the water in full sun. It is one of the most popular features in South Florida new pool construction. MBG&A incorporates tanning ledges into new pool builds at an average add-on cost of $3,000–$7,000.

13. Does MBG&A offer financing for new pool construction?

Yes. MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling offers flexible financing options for South Florida homeowners, allowing new pool construction costs to be financed over time. Financing covers the full construction scope and is discussed during your free consultation. Call 561-200-4887 or visit the Finance page on the website for current options.

14. How do I get a free new pool construction quote from MBG&A in South Florida?

Call MBG&A Complete Pool Service and Backyard Remodeling at 561-200-4887, visit the headquarters at 2901 Clint Moore Rd #112, Boca Raton, FL 33496, or submit a consultation request at mbgpoolsandspa.com. A licensed project manager will schedule a free on-site assessment at your South Florida property and provide a written, itemized pool construction estimate at no cost.