Can they help me visualize the pool before building?

Yes. Cody sends 3D images of the design so you can see what it will look like before construction starts.

What if pavers settle after the pool is built?

They return to fix it. One customer's pavers settled years later; the team inspected and re-leveled them within days.

Do they handle renovations and repairs, not just new builds?

Yes. They renovate pools and decks, fix equipment failures, clean algae-filled pools, and handle spa resurfacing.

Southern Pools South Inc

Updated 2026-07-27 · 5,051 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 26 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(26) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Services: Custom & Luxury Features, Pool Decking & Hardscape, Deck Builder
Reviews: 26

What recent reviews say

Every review praises Southern Pools for custom design, professional teamwork, and quick responsiveness. Cody and Austin are named repeatedly as leaders who stay involved through every phase, communicate proactively, and stand behind the work even years later with repairs and adjustments.

Praised for

responsive communication and fast replies
custom design and 3D visualization
skilled craftspeople and attention to detail
on-time and on-budget delivery
ongoing maintenance and follow-up care

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Best for: Homeowners wanting custom pool design with ongoing communication and follow-up care.

Strengths

Cody Herman and Austin lead projects personally and stay engaged
3D design visualization before construction begins
Completes work on schedule even through hurricanes
Repairs and fixes pavers years after initial build

Worth knowing

Cody Herman named as primary designer and project manager across multiple reviews
Austin manages renovations and deck work with strong follow-up
Sent 3D renderings of designs before construction
Completed renovations on time during Hurricane Milton
Returned within days to repair and re-level settling pavers years post-installation
Fixed issues left by previous contractor (skimmer, glass tile, paver leveling)
Cleaned algae-filled pool for customer abandoned by prior company

What reviews say by service

Pool Design & Construction: Reviewers praise custom design with 3D visualization and meticulous execution from start to finish.
Pool Remodeling & Renovation: Multiple renovations completed on schedule with detailed quotes and expert problem-solving for prior damage.
Pool Cleaning & Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance keeps pools pristine; team rescued neglected algae-filled pool and now maintains regularly.
Pool Decking & Hardscape: Paver work held up well; team proactively returned years later to repair settling and re-leveled deck.
Pool Repair & Equipment: Fixed skimmer and other equipment failures from previous contractor; responsive to equipment issues.
Custom & Luxury Features: Reviewers highlight waterfalls, pool shelves, full-circle hot tub, covered lanai, and sun shelf as premium add-ons.

How it compares

Rated 5 against a 4.49 average across the 178 swimming pool businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 83

Review volume 62

Review recency 86

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can they help me visualize the pool before building?: Yes. Cody sends 3D images of the design so you can see what it will look like before construction starts.
What if pavers settle after the pool is built?: They return to fix it. One customer's pavers settled years later; the team inspected and re-leveled them within days.
Do they handle renovations and repairs, not just new builds?: Yes. They renovate pools and decks, fix equipment failures, clean algae-filled pools, and handle spa resurfacing.

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