Custom Pool Builder in Lighthouse Point, FL | Plan a Pool for Waterfront Living
Pool & Patio Design is a family-owned custom pool builder that serves Lighthouse Point homeowners. Founded in 1992, the company is a licensed and insured Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor (CPC1460803). The team plans custom in-ground concrete pools, spas, decks, outdoor kitchens, and pergolas as one coordinated backyard project — with specific experience in waterfront and canal-side properties. Call 954-781-8383 to start a conversation about your property.
Start with a pool plan that fits a waterfront yard
Lighthouse Point is a canal and waterfront community, and pool plans there often start with how the water, seawall, and yard work together. A good plan begins with how you want to use the space: a modern geometric pool, a freeform layout, a custom spa, a sun shelf, water features, or a deck that connects the pool to the rest of the yard.
Waterfront and canal-side properties can involve additional considerations: seawall regulations, drainage patterns, setbacks from the water’s edge, and boat dock integration. Those requirements depend on the property and project scope, and the responsible authorities remain in charge of reviews, permits, and inspections. Pool & Patio Design can discuss how the permitting process applies to your plans during a consultation.
Pool & Patio Design can help you work through those decisions as part of its custom pool design process.
See the layout before construction begins
A design consultation can include 3D VR renderings and AutoCAD so you can compare pool placement, materials, lighting, and outdoor-living options before construction starts. The goal is a plan that makes sense for the way you want to use the backyard — and a design you can walk through before a single hole is dug.
Bring pool, deck, and outdoor living plans together
A pool project can include more than the water itself. Pool & Patio Design can coordinate custom pool construction, pool deck installation, outdoor kitchens, custom spas, water features, and custom pergolas. One project plan helps you consider the connections between the pool, hardscape, shade, and entertaining areas.
Because the same team plans the pool and the spaces around it, the result is a backyard that works as one composition: the deck flows to the kitchen, the pergola shades the seating area, and the spa sits where it is easy to use. That coordinated approach — pool, deck, and outdoor living planned together under one license — is what sets a full backyard plan apart from a pool alone.
Planning permits and inspections in Lighthouse Point
The City of Lighthouse Point regulates construction through its own permit system. Its official permit-required list covers new and replacement in-ground or above-ground pools and spas, pool deck replacement or new equipment, pool and spa enclosures, spa installation, concrete patios, driveways, and drainage changes. The Building & Zoning Department at 2200 NE 38th Street, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 (954-943-6500) accepts new permit applications online and in person, Monday through Friday.
Pool & Patio Design handles the permitting process for its clients. The final requirements depend on your property and project scope, and the responsible authorities remain in charge of reviews, permits, and inspections.
Update an existing pool or rethink the whole backyard
An existing pool can be updated without starting from scratch. Our pool remodeling services can include resurfacing, waterline tile, decking, equipment, custom spas, and water features. A consultation helps define which changes will make the most difference for the way you use the space now.
Many Lighthouse Point homeowners choose remodeling over replacement: a new finish and tile can transform how the pool looks, while updated equipment improves efficiency and a new deck or spa extends how the space is used. For waterfront properties, remodeling can also address seawall integration, drainage updates, and dock-side decking. Because the work is scoped to your existing pool, the budget and timeline stay focused on the changes that matter — whether that is a full resurfacing, a waterline tile refresh, new decking, or a rebuilt spa.
Materials and equipment options for an updated pool
Finish, tile, deck material, lighting, and equipment choices affect both the look and everyday use of a pool. Pool & Patio Design can help you compare the options that fit your project instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all package.
Pool cost and timing: get a project-specific plan
Pool & Patio Design’s company guidance for a new pool in South Florida typically starts in the $50,000 to $100,000+ range. Final cost depends on the size and layout, site conditions, materials, features, decking, and equipment. A project-specific consultation is the best way to get an estimate for your property.
The company states that a typical new build can take about 8 to 12 weeks from excavation to final inspection. Design choices, permitting, inspections, weather, materials, and site conditions all affect the schedule.
What a clear project plan should cover
Your plan should make the scope, materials, feature choices, budget, and expected next steps easy to discuss. You can also explore new pool construction details before your consultation.
A design-first team for your Lighthouse Point project
Pool & Patio Design is family-owned and independently operated. The company has been in business since 1992 and brings pool, deck, outdoor-kitchen, pergola, and water-feature planning together under one Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor license. Visit the showroom at 4081 N Federal Hwy, Ste 10, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or contact Pool & Patio Design to arrange a consultation.
4.9 stars from 121 Google reviews | Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor CPC1460803 | Licensed and insured
That rating reflects completed projects across the South Florida area — homeowners who planned, built, and finished a pool with the same team. For a Lighthouse Point project, the same design-first process applies: a consultation, a plan you can preview in 3D, a clear scope and budget, and one team responsible from excavation through the final inspection.
A Lighthouse Point homeowner’s review
“Leon and the guys from Pool & Patio Design redid my patio and pool and we could not be happier! I was really amazed how fast they were able to complete the entire project. … I would highly suggest using these guys.”
— Tim Child, Lighthouse Point, FL, 5-star Google review
Frequently asked questions
What kind of pools does Pool & Patio Design build?
Pool & Patio Design builds custom in-ground concrete pools, including modern geometric and freeform designs, along with custom spas and water features. The company does not build liner pools.
Do I need a permit for a pool in Lighthouse Point?
Pool projects require plans, permits, and inspections. The City of Lighthouse Point regulates construction through its own permit system, and its official permit-required list covers new and replacement pools and spas, pool deck work, and enclosures. Pool & Patio Design handles the permitting process for its clients, while the responsible authorities make the final review and inspection decisions.
Can you build on a waterfront or canal property?
Waterfront and canal properties can involve additional considerations such as seawalls, drainage, and setbacks. Those requirements depend on the property and project scope. Pool & Patio Design can discuss how the permitting process applies to your plans during a consultation.
Can you update an existing pool and patio?
Yes. Remodeling work can include resurfacing, tile, decking, equipment, spas, and features. The best scope depends on the condition of your existing pool and the changes you want to make — whether that is a finish refresh, new decking, updated equipment, or a rebuilt spa.
Can a consultation include a 3D pool design?
Yes. 3D VR renderings and AutoCAD can be part of the design consultation so you can compare layout, material, lighting, and outdoor-living choices before construction begins.
What affects pool cost and schedule?
Pool size, layout, site conditions, materials, features, permits, inspections, weather, and changes made during the project all affect cost and schedule. A project-specific consultation provides the clearest plan for your property.
Ready to discuss a Lighthouse Point pool project? Call 954-781-8383, request a consultation, or view the portfolio.