Nothing goes together like the South Florida heat and a day spent poolside! Its no wonder countless pool builders abound – leaving prospective clients with an overwhelming array of choices!
Are you a homeowner in South Florida researching the best pool builders for your upcoming project? Pools, spas, and backyard remodels are serious investments. That’s why it is essential to feel confident you are partnering with skilled, reliable, and professionals. South Florida has some esteemed names, each with various specialties. With each one claiming to be the best, making a choice can be dizzying. Here we highlight some well-regarded local options, and what sets them apart. Read on for more!
Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas
This company has been family owned & operated since 1975, and has completed over 18,000 pools over the course of its 40 years in business. Serving both residential and commercial clients, Van Kirk & Sons owns and operates a 20,000 sq ft. facility, which includes a fully operational indoor pool showroom, warehouse, fleet of trucks and heavy-duty equipment, and a vast selection of decorating tile and decking materials. Their pools include a lifetime structural warranty, flotation insurance, and an in-house service and warranty department. They keep a majority of services in-house, including permitting, construction scheduling, service & warranty, administration, manufacturing, and warehousing departments. Van Kirk has a 4.93-star rating on Google, with positive customer feedback such as:
“Vankirk did an outstanding job building the pool in my house, they were very reliable and executed everything according to plan.Other companies promised to build our pool in one year but Vankirk did it in a much shorter time frame, working with us, and keeping us informed on every stage of the process. The pool turned out beautiful and the quality of the work is evident. Thanks for helping us transform our backyard and converting it in a little piece of paradise in South Florida.”
Find them on Instagram @vankirkpools
Ike’s
Founded in 1949, Ike’s has a reputation for setting swimming pool design and technology trends for a discerning clientele in South Florida. Their calling card is immersive pieces of art, which incorporate fine waterscapes into the surrounding terrain and architecture. They are known for blending beauty and function for high-end commercial and residential projects. Over their 70 years in business, they have completed 1008 projects in 52 communities. They have been awarded the Pinnacle Award as well as numerous mentions from World’s Greatest Pool. Ike’s offers design, building, remodel and maintenance services.
Ike’s has a 3.9 rating on Google, with reviews such as the following:
“Pool turned out even better than we could have imagined. Everyone we worked with along the way was friendly, helpful, and incredibly responsive. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience particularly under such unprecedented supply chain issues.”
Find Ike’s on Instagram at @ikescarterpools
Endless Summer Pools
Over its 40 years of industry experience, Endless Summer Pools has built its reputation on a well-honed understanding of pool construction and quality customer service. Owned by Tommy and Ross Reardon, who were raised in the pool construction industry and inherited in-depth know how and expertise. They work to collaborate with clients throughout the design process to transform backyards into retreats. The team at Endless Summer prides itself in using the finest building materials, cutting-edge technology, and a team of top-tier designers. They take a hands-on approach and offer true craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Endless Summer has a 4.6 Google rating, with reviews such as:
“Endless Summer not only created our dream pool, but also transformed our backyard into a beautiful work of art. Not only was Endless Summer fantastic, but their subcontractors were equally so, displaying a great degree of expertise and pride in their work.”
Find them on Facebook
Essig Pools
Essig Pools is another great company with a long-standing reputation in South Florida. Founded in 1981 they have completed some 5,000 pools. Essig offers lifetime structural warranties and created what they coined “The Smart Pool” – comprised of 30% more steel and up to 50% thicker walls than required by South Florida building codes, and build with Shotcrete for stronger and harder pools, guaranteed to never leak. They are members of the Aquatech, an exclusive society of high-integrity pool builders, and have received more than 200 awards and accolades from industry experts and organizations, including the coveted “Aqua 100 Hall Of Fame” award.
Essig has a 4.0 Google rating, including reviews such as:
“Essig was right. They said our pool would be worth the wait and they were right. We purchased right at the start of the high demand for pools. So yes, the process took longer than we expected or wanted. But, the pool and backyard transformation is astounding. We have our own private oasis. Essig stuck with us and has continued EXCELLENT post construction service.”
Find them on Instagram at @essigpools
A&G Pools
A&G is an established, experienced name in South Florida pool building. With a trained team, detailed design process, and their own 20,000-square-foot warehouse, they offer a high level of quality and service. The company has been in business for over 30 years and puts a strong emphasis on integrity and customer satisfaction. A&G is also active in community service projects and contributes over $200,000 annually to various charities. They handle residential, commercial, and remodeling projects.
A&G has a 4.0 Google rating, with reviews such as:
“From design, to quality of materials, timelines and assurances, A & G Concrete Pools executed everything to 100% perfection. Informative throughout the entire process… friendly and courteous, we were confident we made the right decision. One year later we both love our pool as do all of our friends; particularly those from up north. Jordan occasionally remains in touch and even visited us once not too long ago just to check in and make sure we were loving it. There may be other pool companies in south Florida that are excellent, but A & G Pools must be considered one of, if not the best!”
Find them on Instagram @angpools
Now that we’ve told you about some of South Florida’s best pool companies, we would be honored to earn your business. Flōridian is a premier outdoor design firm based in South Florida with over three decades of experience. We’d love to tell you more about our services, and what makes us excel at creating complete outdoor living experiences – from stunning pools and spas, to complete kitchens, landscaping and fire features. Get in touch to learn more about what makes us great at what we do!