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Residential Pool Contractors in Florida
A residential pool/spa contractor license covers building, repairing and servicing residential pools and spas, including installing new pool equipment and package pool heaters. Pool builders often install heaters as part of a new pool or remodel.
Why choose this
- Can build or remodel a residential pool and install a heater as part of the job.
- The license scope includes installing new pool/spa equipment and package pool heaters.
- Also covers the work of a pool/spa servicing contractor.
Things to consider
- Pool builders may book out far ahead; heater-only jobs may wait.
- Some builders subcontract heater installs; ask who will do the work.
- Limited to residential pools; community pools need a commercial pool/spa contractor.
Questions to ask
- The contractor's license number, so you can confirm it on the DBPR website.
- Who pulls the permit (and any separate electrical or gas permit) and whether permit fees are included.
- The heater make, model and output, and how they sized it for your pool. Ask them to show the calculation.
- Warranty terms: manufacturer warranty on the equipment and the contractor's own warranty on labor.
- Whether the heater is included in a new pool or remodel quote, or priced separately.
- Equipment pad location, and clearances for a heat pump's airflow or a gas heater's venting.
Residential Pool Contractors by county
- Lee 121
- Palm Beach 96
- Miami-Dade 91
- Broward 80
- Hillsborough 76
- Pinellas 66
- Sarasota 66
- Manatee 61
- Collier 51
- Volusia 51
- Orange 48
- Pasco 36
- Duval 35
- Lake 33
- Charlotte 31
- Polk 31
- Flagler 30
- Brevard 29
- Seminole 28
- Marion 27
- St. Johns 27
- St. Lucie 26
- Hernando 25
- Monroe 20
- Martin 19
- Indian River 18
- Citrus 15
- Escambia 15
- Alachua 11
- Clay 11
- Osceola 11
- Santa Rosa 11
- Bay 8
- Leon 7
- Sumter 7
- Highlands 6
- Okaloosa 6
- Columbia 5
- Putnam 4
- Wakulla 4
- Walton 4
- Hendry 3
- Franklin 2
- Gilchrist 2
- Nassau 2
- Suwannee 2
- Baker 1
- Bradford 1
- DeSoto 1
- Glades 1
- Levy 1
- Okeechobee 1
- Union 1
- Washington 1
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a heater to my pool later?
Usually, yes. A licensed pool/spa contractor can add a heater to existing plumbing. Ask whether your pump, equipment pad and electrical or gas supply can handle it.
What is the difference between a residential and a commercial pool/spa contractor?
Under section 489.105, Florida Statutes, a residential pool/spa contractor works on residential pools, hot tubs and spas. A commercial pool/spa contractor can work on any pool, hot tub or spa, whether public or private. Both scopes include installing package pool heaters.