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.
