Outdoor Swimming Pool in Naples
Fort Myers has 46 businesses listed under outdoor swimming pool construction, which covers everything from new gunite pool installs and screened lanai enclosures to resurfacing, equipment upgrades, and pool remodels on existing backyard pools. Given the heat and humidity here, most homes lean toward pools that are built for near year-round use, so the contractor's experience with local permitting, drainage, and hurricane-rated equipment tie-downs matters more than it might elsewhere.
What the work actually involves
A typical outdoor pool project starts with design and permitting (Lee County and city permits, setback rules, easement checks), then excavation, steel and plumbing rough-in, gunite or fiberglass shell placement, decking, tile and finish work, and finally equipment hookup: pumps, heaters, salt or chlorine systems, and often a screen enclosure to keep out palmetto bugs and lovebugs. Resurfacing and remodel jobs skip excavation but still involve draining, surface prep, and re-plumbing if equipment is being upgraded.
What to look for in a contractor
Check that the company is licensed in Florida as a certified pool/spa contractor, carries current insurance, and can show you completed projects in your neighborhood, not just renderings. Ask how they handle the county permit process, what warranty covers the shell versus equipment, and whether subcontractors (electrical, screen enclosure) are their own crews or outside vendors, since that affects scheduling and accountability.
How our scoring works
We rank the 46 contractors in this category using publicly available review data, response patterns, and consistency over time rather than paid placement. See the full ranked list of Fort Myers swimming pool contractors for the current order, and read our methodology for exactly how each score is built.
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We found 200 businesses offering outdoor swimming pool; 6 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is outdoor swimming pool, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about outdoor swimming pool
- How much does an outdoor pool cost in Fort Myers?
- A new in-ground gunite pool typically runs from the mid-$40,000s into the $80,000s or more once you add a screen enclosure, decking, and equipment like a heater or salt system. Fiberglass shells tend to land on the lower end, and remodels or resurfacing jobs usually run a few thousand to $15,000 depending on tile, decking, and equipment replaced.
- How long does it take to build a pool here?
- From signed contract to first swim, most new pool builds take 3 to 6 months in Fort Myers, with permitting and inspection scheduling often the slowest part rather than the actual construction.
- How often does a pool need resurfacing or major service?
- Plaster and pebble finishes generally last 10 to 15 years before resurfacing, while equipment like pumps and heaters often needs replacing or major service every 8 to 12 years given the heavy year-round use pools get in this climate.
- How can I tell if a pool contractor does quality work?
- Ask to see pools they built 5 or more years ago, not just recent ones, since that shows how the finish and decking hold up. Also confirm they pull their own permits and inspections rather than leaving that to you, and get the warranty terms in writing before signing.