Award-Winning Custom Pool Builders, delivering 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 construction, with a fixed, itemized price before you sign. As a custom pool builder in Orlando, we design and build everything from family pools to dramatic infinity edge pools. Every project starts in our custom pool design studio, with designs shaped around your home and how you live. Visit our Sanford headquarters and showroom.
Custom Pool Design & Construction
Custom Spillover Spa, Water Features & Fountains
Commercial Grade Pools Developers and Builders
From hotels and clubs to amenity centers, our commercial pool design and construction team builds to code and on schedule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Award-Winning 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.
What Makes Us Florida’s Most Trusted Custom Pool Builders
No rework. No shortcuts.
We build it right the first time, not just to the minimum standard.
Custom Pool Designer and Luxury Pool Construction, One Studio
One in house team designs, engineers and builds every pool, spa and water feature, so the designer who draws your pool answers for how it is built.
Creating One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Retreats
Our Process
Find the fit
It starts with a conversation about your home and what you are picturing. Then a quick intro call about your target investment, a design consultation over Zoom, and a site visit. You leave with a written Site Assessment and a recommended design package, yours to keep whether or not you design with us.
This phase is free, with no obligation. See every step of our process.
Design it
Through the SPD Design Studio. We laser scan your property, host a discovery session at our Sanford studio, and show you your backyard in 3D renders, a fly-through and VR, day and night.
Your design fee is credited toward construction, and your Design Book includes a fixed, itemized price held for 60 days.
Build it
Sign and meet your dedicated project manager. We handle sealed, third-party structural engineering, permits and construction, with an update from your PM every week and milestone payments as work is completed.
It ends with a final walk, Pool School and a lifetime structural warranty on your gunite shell.
Start Your Custom Pool Design
Tell us a little about your home and what you are picturing. A member of our design team will personally reach out to talk through ideas and set up your free design consultation. No pressure, no obligation. Dreaming bigger? See our backyard lazy river pool cost in Central Florida.
Where we build
Orange County: Orlando neighborhoods · Winter Garden · Windermere · Dr. Phillips · Lake Nona · Winter Park
Seminole County: Sanford · Lake Mary · Heathrow · Longwood · Oviedo · Winter Springs
Lake and Osceola: Clermont · Montverde · Kissimmee · St. Cloud
Coast: Cocoa Beach · Merritt Island · St. Augustine · Ponte Vedra Beach
What we build: Grotto pools · Infinity edge pools · Pool and spa combos · Commercial pools · Design Studio · Pool financing