Caribbean Pools — Custom Luxury Pool Builder in Lakeland, FL Since 1984

Custom gunite pool costs in the Lakeland area vary widely based on size, shape, decking, and features like waterfalls, spas, or screen enclosures. Every project is unique, so Caribbean Pools provides a free, no-obligation, on-site consultation and detailed estimate tailored to your yard and vision. Call (863) 646-7665 to schedule yours.

Most custom gunite pool projects with Caribbean Pools take roughly 8-14 weeks from groundbreaking to completion, depending on design complexity, weather, permitting, and add-ons like waterfalls, grottos, or screen enclosures. We keep clients updated at every stage of construction.

Gunite pools are built by spraying concrete over rebar into a custom-dug shape, allowing virtually unlimited design freedom for freeform shapes, waterfalls, tanning ledges, and grottos, and they typically last decades with resurfacing every 10-15 years. Vinyl liner pools use a pre-formed shape with a replaceable liner and are less customizable. Caribbean Pools specializes in custom gunite pool construction.

Yes, new pool construction, major renovations, and screen enclosures in Polk County and the City of Lakeland require permits and inspections. Caribbean Pools is a licensed and insured Florida contractor (CPC057317) and handles all permitting on your behalf as part of every project.

A saltwater pool uses a salt chlorine generator to produce chlorine naturally from dissolved salt, resulting in softer-feeling water and less manual chemical handling, while a traditional chlorine pool requires adding chlorine directly. Caribbean Pools installs saltwater systems on both new construction and renovations, alongside standard chlorine setups.

We're happy to discuss budget and payment options during your free consultation. Contact Caribbean Pools at (863) 646-7665 or info@caribbeanpoolslakeland.com to talk through what fits your project.

Caribbean Pools builds and renovates pools throughout Polk County, Florida, including Lakeland, Combee Settlement, Crystal Lake, Fort Meade, Highland City, Inwood, Jan-Phyl Village, and Kathleen.

Yes, we design and build custom pool screen enclosures, which are popular in Central Florida for keeping out leaves, insects, and debris while reducing pool maintenance and UV exposure. Many clients add a screen enclosure during new pool construction or as a standalone renovation project.

Most gunite pool surfaces last 10-15 years before resurfacing is recommended, though tile, decking, equipment, and lighting can be updated on their own timeline. Caribbean Pools offers full renovation services including resurfacing, retiling, replastering, deck upgrades, and equipment modernization.