Category: Pool Costs

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.

Reviewed by John Zona, Owner, Custom Watershapes Inc. — last reviewed September 22, 2026.

A coordinated pool remodel in Broward County — the pool finish, waterline tile, coping, and some or all of the surrounding deck — commonly runs $20,000 to $80,000. Smaller, single-item work costs far less: Diamond Brite resurfacing on a standard 12-by-26-foot pool, measured by its interior dimensions, runs $4,500 to $6,000. The biggest variable on a coordinated remodel is how much deck is included. Everything below is September 2026 guidance, not a binding quote.

Pool resurfacing cost

Diamond Brite resurfacing — $4,500 to $6,000. This range is based on a standard 12-by-26-foot pool, measured by its interior dimensions, with standard stairs and a standard sky-blue finish. It includes standard surface preparation, new plastic fittings, code-compliant main-drain covers, and a carbon filter tank for the new fill water. It does not include complete removal and disposal of the existing finish, pool startup and water balancing, or permit fees when a permit is required.

Startup and water balancing, commonly called a pool fire-up, generally costs around $500 and is priced separately. A permit is not always required for a standard Diamond Brite resurfacing. When the applicable jurisdiction requires one, the permit cost is additional.

Pebble finish — typically around $14,000 for a standard 12-by-26-foot pool with a light-base finish and standard preparation. Larger pools, attached spas, sun shelves, additional steps, darker colors, upgraded pebble products, repairs, and more extensive preparation increase the price.

The precise scope varies by the pebble product selected and the condition of the existing pool. The written proposal will identify the preparation, fittings, startup, water balancing, and permit costs included in that project.

Both figures move with the shape of the pool, its depth, the number of steps, and whether there is a sun shelf or an attached spa.

For a side-by-side comparison of the two finishes — cost, lifespan, feel underfoot and maintenance — see our pool resurfacing cost guide.

Coordinated remodel cost

A coordinated remodel involving the pool finish, waterline tile, coping, and some or all of the surrounding deck commonly ranges from $20,000 to $80,000. A remodel that replaces the finish, tile and coping with limited deck work sits near the bottom of that range. One where the entire deck is removed and replaced sits near the top. Resurfacing on its own is a smaller, separate job — see the resurfacing figures above.

The $20,000 to $80,000 coordinated-remodel range includes demolition and disposal associated with the contracted work, along with required engineering and permits for that scope. The final price still depends on the pool’s condition, the work selected, access, materials, and especially the amount and type of decking. Unrelated property work, and changes requested after the proposal is signed, are priced separately.

The written proposal will also state whether startup and water balancing are included, since that depends on the remodel’s scope.

Adding to an existing pool

• Spa addition — from $15,000. The starting figure covers the basic spa-addition scope. Depending on the existing plumbing and equipment capacity, the project may also require pump, filter, heating, electrical, automation, or hydraulic upgrades. Those upgrades are priced separately unless specifically included in the written estimate. Code-related modifications may also add cost after the existing pool is inspected.
• Sun shelf — $7,000 to $9,000. Depends on the space available and on whether the shelf is built inside the existing pool or added outside its current footprint.
• Saltwater conversion — $1,700 to $2,000, depending on the extent of the installation.
• LED lights — $1,300 to $1,600 into an existing niche. $1,900 to $2,500 to add a light where there is no niche during a major remodel, depending on the conduit run and the distance. That covers core drilling the wall, running the conduit and the hookup by a licensed electrician.
• Pumps — $900 to $2,000. Around $900 for a single-speed unit, up to roughly $2,000 for a variable-speed pump.
• Heaters — $5,100 to $6,500 for a standard swap-out, depending on the size of the unit and whether it is heat-only or a heater/chiller. Many homeowners choose combination heater/chiller units. That assumes the electrical is already in place; if it is not, there is additional cost.

Decking cost per square foot

$9 to $25 per square foot installed, across marble, travertine, porcelain and brick pavers. Porcelain sits at the top of that range and can reach $25 per square foot, depending on the setting method — mud set costs more than sand set — and on the material and tile size selected. Artificial turf runs $6 to $8 per square foot. Deck square footage is the item that moves a remodel budget most, so it is worth measuring early rather than late.

New pool construction cost

• Entry-level new pool — starting around $60,000. Based on a standard 12-by-26-foot pool, measured by its interior dimensions, this starting figure includes design, engineering, excavation, a standard interior finish, standard electrical work, startup, a variable-speed pump, filter, two LED lights, a salt system, and approximately 500 square feet of standard decking.
• Typical build with a spa — around $80,000. Moves with finishes and deck square footage.
• High-end estate build — $100,000 and up. These run from around $100,000 into the $300,000 range depending on size and finishes. Typically an oversized pool, a large deck, and an upgraded spa such as a champagne-style spa rather than a standard or flush spa.

The starting figure includes an allowance of up to $1,000 toward permit fees. Permit fees above that allowance are additional.

What drives the price up

Final pricing changes with the size and depth of the pool, site access, the finishes and equipment selected, the features added — automation, additional lights, a sun shelf, LED bubblers — the quantity of decking, and the conditions found on site. The biggest single driver is the square footage of decking. Two pools of identical size can differ by tens of thousands of dollars purely on how much deck surrounds them.

What is not included

Unless specifically listed in your written proposal, these items are generally outside the pool-construction scope:

• Landscaping and sod. Any planting or re-sodding after the work is separate.
• Fence work. Pool projects must satisfy applicable barrier and safety requirements. Fence removal, replacement, or installation is priced separately unless included in the proposal.
• Irrigation. If there are existing irrigation lines in the yard they will need rerouting, and that sits outside the pool contract.

Do you take small jobs?

Yes. Equipment replacements and automation upgrades are both work we take on — a project does not have to be a coordinated remodel.

Getting a real number

Every figure here is a range, not a quote. The only way to get an accurate price is to look at the actual pool, the actual deck and the actual access. Call (954) 637-3075 or email info@customwatershapes.com and we will come out, walk the yard and put a written scope and price together.

Pricing is September 2026 guidance and is not a binding quote. Material and supplier costs change, and these ranges will change with them. Custom Watershapes Inc. — Florida license CPC1458973, serving Broward and Palm Beach County.

About the reviewer

John Zona is an owner of Custom Watershapes Inc. and helps oversee pool construction and remodeling projects throughout Broward and southern Palm Beach County. Custom Watershapes has been in business since 2016 and is a member of the Florida Swimming Pool Association. John reviewed this guide for consistency with the company’s current project scopes and pricing. John is a Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor under license CPC1458973.