A new pool in Southwest Ranches or Parkland starts around $60,000 for an entry-level build — a 12-by-26-foot pool with about 500 square feet of decking. Adding a spa brings a typical build to around $80,000. Estate builds on the large lots common in both Broward County cities start at $100,000 and rise with size, materials and equipment.
Custom Watershapes is a licensed Florida pool contractor (CPC1458973) based in Plantation, in business since 2016, with 300+ completed projects across Broward and Palm Beach County and 4.8 stars across 110+ Google reviews (as of September 2026). The figures below are real starting points from current project scopes, not national averages.
What does an entry-level new pool cost in Southwest Ranches or Parkland?
Starting around $60,000. That figure is based on a standard 12-by-26-foot pool, measured by its interior dimensions, and includes design, engineering, excavation, a standard interior finish, standard electrical work, startup, a variable-speed pump, a filter, two LED lights, a salt system, and approximately 500 square feet of standard decking. It also includes an allowance of up to $1,000 toward permit fees; fees above that allowance are additional.
What does a pool with a spa cost?
A typical build with an attached spa runs around $80,000. The number moves with the finish, the deck square footage, and the type of spa. A standard or flush spa sits at the lower end; an upgraded spa — a champagne-style spa, for instance — costs more and also raises the equipment requirement, because a spa adds heating and circulation load the equipment pad has to carry.
What does a high-end estate pool cost on a large lot?
Estate builds start at $100,000 and run into the $300,000 range depending on size and finishes. These are typically an oversized pool, a large deck, and an upgraded spa. On the larger properties common in Southwest Ranches and Parkland, a build can pass $150,000 once automation, additional LED lighting, a heater and a chiller are added to a bigger pool finished in higher-end materials.
Why do Southwest Ranches and Parkland builds run higher than a standard suburban pool?
Lot size is the main reason. Both cities have properties with far more yard than a typical suburban lot, and a bigger yard usually means a bigger pool, a bigger deck, and materials chosen to match the house. Scale drives the base number; equipment and finishes drive the rest. The most common additions on these properties are automation, additional LED lighting, a heater and a chiller.
Southwest Ranches adds one more factor: many properties are large-acreage and equestrian-zoned, and septic locations, well placement and setbacks all affect where a pool can physically go. In Parkland, more homes sit inside gated communities, where architectural review runs alongside the city permit on its own timeline.
What is not included in these figures?
Landscaping and sod, screen enclosures, outdoor kitchens, fencing and permit fees above the $1,000 allowance are quoted separately. Site conditions that are not visible at the estimate stage — rock, unusual elevation changes, limited equipment access, or structural requirements specific to the property — are also priced separately once they are known.
How long does a new pool take to build in these cities?
Plan on a few months from approval through completion, depending on scope. Permit review time sits outside that and varies. In Parkland, HOA architectural review often runs before the permit is submitted, so where both apply we prepare the submittals together. On large Southwest Ranches lots the scale of the work itself is usually what extends the schedule.
Do Southwest Ranches and Parkland require a permit for a new pool?
In most cases, yes. New pools generally require a building permit in both cities, and exact requirements depend on the scope of work. Florida law also requires an approved pool safety feature, such as a barrier, safety cover or approved alarms, before the pool passes final inspection. Current requirements are posted by the Town of Southwest Ranches Building Department and the City of Parkland Building Department.
What do these builds actually look like?
Three completed projects show the range. A modern Parkland pool with a champagne spa sits at the upper end of the scale. A smaller Parkland pool built on a tight-access lot shows how site constraints shape the design. And a new build with a raised spa and marble decking shows a typical spa-inclusive scope.
How do I get a real number for my property?
Call (954) 637-3075 for a free consultation. We walk the property, confirm access, setbacks and equipment placement, and put together a 3D design and a written scope before anything is committed. For remodels rather than new construction, see our Broward County pool remodel cost guide. City-specific detail is on our Southwest Ranches and Parkland pages.
These are September 2026 ranges from Custom Watershapes Inc. project scopes in Broward County, not a binding quote. Material and supplier costs change, and these ranges will change with them. Custom Watershapes Inc. — Florida license CPC1458973 · in business since 2016 · 300+ projects · member of the Florida Swimming Pool Association · serving Broward and Palm Beach County.
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