Southern Pool Designs established in 1997

Central Florida’s Top-Rated

Luxury Custom Pool Builder

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Award-Winning Custom Pools & Water Features for Homeowners & Developers

Whether you’re adding a dream backyard retreat or integrating a pool into new construction, we deliver a five-star, turn-key experience—covering design, permitting, and flawless construction—on schedule and on budget.

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Southern Pool Designs custom spillover spa and water features

Custom Pool Design & Construction

Southern Pool Designs luxury pool construction with custom water features and fountain

Custom Spillover Spa, Water Features & Fountains

Southern Pool Designs commercial-grade pools for developers and builders

Commercial Grade Pools Developers and Builders

See Why Florida Residents Choose Us for Luxury Pools

Read real reviews from Florida residents who turned blank yards into five-star retreats—and discover why they call us the gold standard in custom pools.

I cannot recommend Southern Pool Design enough. We had an amazing experience with Mark (sales), Imelda (engineering), Jaymi and Amelia (project managers). You could not ask for a more detailed, competent, and overall responsive team. My job has me working with contractors frequently, and when I tell you this team is amazing, they are amazing. From start to finish this was a 10/10 experience.

Megan Bish

We had a fantastic experience with Southern Pool Design, can’t say enough good things about them. I would highly recommend them. We have put in 4 pools and by far this was the best experience we have ever had.

Tim Parker

Southern Pool Designs made our dream a reality! We live in Lake Mary and had been searching for someone who could truly deliver a high-end custom pool — and Southern Pool Designs absolutely nailed it. From day one, they made us feel taken care of. I thought finding a builder who would actually listen and bring our exact vision to life would be impossible, but they exceeded expectations at every step. The communication was fantastic, and the final result honestly blew us away. It’s stunning.

Alejandro Rodriguez

We absolutely love our new pool. Southern Pool Designs didn’t just build something beautiful — they gave us a space to slow down and spend more time together. I’m so grateful for how patient and thoughtful they were during the design process. They really took the time to get everything just right and made sure even the smallest details weren’t overlooked. Everyone I spoke to, from the office to the crew, was kind, professional, and seemed genuinely happy to be part of the team.

Stefan Longobardi

We had our pool built by Southern this spring. This is the second pool we've built and the contrast was night and day. The design was amazing. They were very collaborative and worked with us to bring the design we had in mind. The build was great. It was completed on time. We absolutely love it. We are out there almost every night and in the pool as much as possible. One of my neighbors described it as a "Sexy Pool". We are still working on our outside kitchen but we are very happy with the results.

Jackie McIntyre

Signature Pool & Spa Portfolio

Explore a curated collection of our custom gunite pools, integrated spas, and signature water features. Every project is handcrafted to elevate outdoor living.

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Luxurious custom-designed swimming pool with multiple spa features and relaxing lounge areas.

Luxurious modern backyard with illuminated custom pool and spa at dusk.

Luxury modern backyard pool with sleek design and surrounding greenery.

Celestial Waters Oasis – Luxury Pool Design

Modern Blue Oasis – Backyard Pool

What Makes Us Florida’s Most Trusted Pool Builder

No rework. No shortcuts.

We build it right the first time, not just to the minimum standard.

A Premier Pool Design-Build Service

Curated Design Experience

From concept sketch to final tile, your personal design concierge curates every detail—ensuring the pool mirrors your lifestyle, architecture, and signature taste.

Precision Build Delivery

Elite craftsmen keep disciplined schedules and rigorous checks, delivering truly flawless luxury pools right on time and on budget—precision, pride, perfection.

Dedicated Project Managers

A project manager is your contact, sending regular photo sets and milestones so you stay informed—no guessing, no surprises, just timely updates at every stage.

Our Process

STEP 1

The Welcome Call

We start with a conversation to understand your vision, review inspiration, and explain our process while confirming your project is the right fit for Southern Pool Designs. By maintaining a selective Project Manager to Project ratio, we deliver personal attention, meticulous detail, and a true white glove experience.

Before scheduling the on-site design consultation, we’ll need your house survey, any inspiration photos, timeline, or budget guidance. We approach this as partners, not salespeople. The clearer your goals and budget, the more value we can create, ensuring every dollar contributes to a pool that balances artistry and function.

STEP 2

On-Site Design Consultation

At the walk-through, we’ll discuss design possibilities side by side while our team maps your property with advanced laser scanning technology. This level of precision guarantees your pool integrates flawlessly with the character of your home and surroundings.

The design comes to life with a $500 design fee, credited back when you move forward on the project. That buys you a custom design for your property, 3D renderings with revisions, expert guidance on finishes, and upfront engineering to prevent costly mistakes.

STEP 3

The Signature Experience

The Signature Experience is your dedicated showroom session where everything takes shape. We’ll finalize the design, select finishes, and ensure every detail is perfect. Once the design is set, you’ll receive a clear, detailed proposal, we’ll sign the contract, and move seamlessly from planning to building

From there, with your project officially underway, we secure your timeline and set our in-house permitting and engineering team into motion. Every detail is prepared in advance so that when it’s time to break ground, everything is ready to moveforward without delay.

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If you’re ready to get started on creating your new backyard oasis, we invite you to submit the form below so we can connect as soon as possible.