Residential Pool Builder Southwest Florida

Custom Residential Pools

A Residential Pool Designed From Your Property, Not a Catalog

Spiro Custom Pools designs and builds fully custom residential gunite/shotcrete pools for homeowners across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities. Every new pool begins with the property: the usable yard, home architecture, sun and shade, drainage, access, setbacks, views, outdoor-living goals, and any applicable HOA requirements.

That site-first approach gives the design team flexibility to create geometric pools, freeform pools, attached spas, sun shelves, infinity or vanishing-edge concepts, water features, fire features, custom lighting, and coordinated decks or lanais. The goal is not to fit a stock pool into the yard. It is to create a complete outdoor environment that looks and functions as though it belongs with the home.

Spiro develops the design before construction begins so you can evaluate the layout, finishes, features, equipment, and relationship to the surrounding space. Final feasibility, materials, schedule, and investment are then tied to the approved design and property conditions.

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Founded in Fort Myers in 2012
Florida-Licensed Residential Pool Contractor
PSN Top 50 Service, 2025
Fully Custom Gunite/Shotcrete Pools

Custom Construction

Custom Gunite Pools Built Around the Home

Gunite/shotcrete construction gives the design team flexibility to shape the pool around the property rather than requiring the yard to accept a preformed shell. That flexibility is especially valuable when the home, lanai, water view, access, or outdoor-living plan calls for a specific size, shape, elevation, or feature relationship.

A custom residential pool may include:

Clean geometric or linear layouts
Freeform and tropical designs
Integrated pool-and-spa combinations
Sun shelves, tanning ledges, benches, and custom entries
Raised walls, spillways, bubblers, scuppers, and waterfalls
Infinity or vanishing-edge concepts where the property supports them
Fire bowls and combined fire-and-water features
LED lighting and compatible automation
Heating and sanitation options
Paver, natural-stone, or other approved deck materials
Screen-enclosure and lanai coordination
Outdoor kitchen, seating, and landscape integration

Not every feature belongs on every property. Spiro helps you decide which elements support the site, visual style, intended use, and approved investment instead of adding disconnected features for the sake of a longer proposal.

Custom gunite pool under construction by Spiro Custom Pools

Pool & Spa Design

Design the Pool, Spa, and Backyard as One Space

Pool Shape and Circulation

The pool should support how people move between the home, lanai, water, seating, and other outdoor spaces. Shape affects more than appearance, it influences usable deck area, entry points, play space, swim paths, views, and maintenance access.

Attached Spas

An attached spa can be integrated into the pool shape, raised as a design focal point, or positioned to preserve views and deck space. Spillway style, seating, heating, controls, and access are decided as part of the overall hydraulic and structural design.

Sun Shelves and Entries

Sun shelves, tanning ledges, steps, and benches can make a pool more useful for lounging, young swimmers, conversation, or gradual entry. Their size and placement should reflect the pool's intended use rather than simply following a trend.

Water and Fire Features

Sheer descents, scuppers, bubblers, fountains, waterfalls, raised walls, and fire features add sound, movement, and nighttime atmosphere. The design accounts for wind, splash, sightlines, equipment requirements, and how the feature looks when it is turned off.

Lighting and Automation

Compatible lighting and control systems can simplify operation of pumps, heat, spa modes, water features, and nighttime scenes. Final capabilities depend on the selected equipment ecosystem and installation scope.

Decking and Outdoor Living

Deck materials, drainage, furniture zones, outdoor kitchens, fire areas, screen enclosures, and landscaping are considered before the final pool layout. A strong design leaves enough room for the backyard to function when people are out of the water.

Our Process

From On-Site Consultation to Pool Handover

Property and Lifestyle Consultation

Spiro visits the property to understand the yard, access, home, views, drainage, known setbacks, HOA requirements, and how you expect to use the pool and outdoor area.

Custom Concept and 3D Design

The team develops a site-specific concept and uses 3D visualization so you can evaluate the layout, finishes, features, and relationship to the home before construction begins.

Scope, Materials, and Equipment

Pool dimensions, spa, water features, finish, tile, coping, decking, lighting, heating, sanitation, automation, allowances, and exclusions are documented in the proposal.

Engineering, HOA Review, and Permitting

Required engineering, association review where applicable, permit documents, and agency comments are coordinated for the approved design. Requirements and review timing depend on the property and jurisdiction.

Pool Construction

After approvals, construction proceeds through layout, excavation, steel, plumbing, electrical coordination, gunite/shotcrete placement, tile, coping, decking, equipment, interior finish, and inspections.

Startup and Handover

The pool is filled and started according to the selected finish and equipment requirements. You receive operating and care guidance, along with information about recurring pool service and pool repair support.

Design, HOA review, permitting, construction complexity, inspections, weather, material availability, and approved changes all affect timing. Your project proposal provides the schedule assumptions for your specific property.

Southwest Florida Planning

What Southwest Florida Homeowners Should Consider Before Building

Permitting Jurisdiction

A mailing address does not always identify the permitting authority. Projects may fall within a city, village, or unincorporated county jurisdiction, each with its own current submittal and inspection process. Confirming the authority early clarifies which checklist and review period apply.

HOA and Architectural Review

Many Southwest Florida communities require association approval in addition to municipal permitting. Community rules may affect materials, colors, setbacks, equipment visibility, screen enclosures, construction access, work hours, and landscape restoration.

Waterfront, Flood-Zone, and Drainage Conditions

Canal-front, coastal, and flood-zone properties may require additional attention to surveys, elevations, seawalls, easements, stormwater flow, and existing shoreline structures. Inland lots also require property-specific drainage and access planning, so each site is evaluated on its own conditions.

Construction Access

Side-yard width, gates, neighboring improvements, utilities, landscaping, and screen structures influence how equipment and materials reach the backyard. Access constraints can change design, sequencing, and cost.

Safety Barriers

Residential pools must comply with applicable Florida and local safety requirements. The approved protection may involve barriers, alarms, covers, or other code-compliant measures based on the project.

Proposal Comparisons

Compare more than the total price. Review dimensions, finishes, tile, coping, decking, equipment models, heating, lighting, automation, permit responsibility, allowance amounts, exclusions, payment schedule, warranty terms, cleanup, and change-order procedures. Explore pool financing options as you plan.

Why Spiro

Why Homeowners Choose Spiro Custom Pools

Fort Myers Roots Since 2012

Jeffrey Spiro, Jr. founded the company in Fort Myers in 2012. The team now serves residential clients across eligible Lee, Collier, and Charlotte County communities from its Fort Myers office.

Verified Florida Licensing

Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation lists Spiro Custom Pools under current residential pool/spa contractor license CPC1458672. View the state record.

Real Projects With Dedicated Pages

The residential pool project gallery contains dozens of completed projects with real photography and individual project pages, so you can evaluate the company's design range directly.

Design, Construction, and Ongoing Care

Spiro supports new residential construction and also maintains separate renovation, repair, and maintenance teams, giving homeowners a clear path for long-term pool care after handover.

Recognized Service Operation

Pool & Spa News included Spiro Custom Pools in its 2025 Top 50 Service list, a recognition of the company's pool service operation.

Reviews

What Southwest Florida Homeowners Say

    
 
 
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   Devin Clark 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jeff, Courtney & the team at Spiro really step up to the plate and resolved our heater issue which took several months, countless emails and phone calls. We really appreciate Jeff for jumping in, looking at our pictures, researching the issue, and accepting accountability. Then he and the team worked diligently on the solution. This kind of customer service is unheard of today and because of that we highly recommend the team at Spiro Custom Pools.

Thank you,
Devin & Monica
  
 
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   Robbie Branham 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spiral pools was really pleasant people to work with.
  
 
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   Bob Brown 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. the team at Spiro was excellent. the communication was very good
if it was bad news or good Sarah sent me emails weekly.
I would recommend Spiro if you are considering a pool.
  
 
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   Tony Erpenbeck 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spiro was efficient and well priced
  
 
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   Brenda Branham 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The work was done just perfect.we love our pool thank you to Jeff and  his workers  we will recommend  you to all our friends.
  
 
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   Rigsby Team with Premiere Plus Realty, Co. 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jeff and his team provide amazing customer service, superior product and high quality craftsmanship. We highly recommend using Spiro Custom Pools.
  
 
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   John Prete 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm a Florida General Contractor. When we committed to building our "Dream Home", we chose Spiro Custom Pools. From the initial planning meeting through completion of the pool, everybody involved at every phase could not have been more pleasant or helpful. After moving in, we discovered a problem - we had a leak. Spiro did not hesitate, make any excuses or put us off at any time. They attacked the problem and did not let up until the issue was resolved. Even months after, they take our questions via email and answer them immediately. The owner, Jeff, often gets involved in the answering of our inquiries, showing the company's commitment to quality and satisfaction.
  
 
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   Donavan Outten 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spiro Custom Pools has been stellar in cleaning my pool and made good on their word to provide excellent customer service. The staff are attentive to my needs.
  
 
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   John Prann 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The pool design and final product is outstanding, as were all the people that made it happen. The process however, was agonizingly slow.
  
 
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   Mariusz Knap 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jeff and the Spiro team has done a fantastic job on our pool and continue being instrumental and responsive to all our questions and needs.  Thank you for a great experience!

Service Area

Custom Residential Pools Across Southwest Florida

Spiro serves eligible homeowners throughout Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties. Each location page covers deeper local planning information.

Fort Myers and Lee County

Spiro was founded in Fort Myers and builds custom residential pools throughout eligible Lee County communities. Properties range from inland master-planned neighborhoods to waterfront and acreage lots, each with different access, drainage, HOA, and design considerations.

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Cape Coral

Cape Coral includes both inland and canal-front properties. Pool design may need to coordinate waterfront views, seawalls, docks, easements, flood information, equipment placement, stormwater flow, and outdoor-living access.

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Naples and Collier County

Naples-area projects may involve architectural-review standards, established landscaping, coastal conditions, and communities with detailed material and construction rules. Those requirements are identified early in design.

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Bonita Springs, Estero, and Nearby Communities

Homeowners in Bonita Springs, Estero, Ave Maria, Babcock Ranch, Marco Island, and other eligible Southwest Florida communities can explore dedicated location pages for more locally focused planning information.

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FAQs

Custom Residential Pool FAQs

What types of residential pools does Spiro Custom Pools build?

Spiro designs and builds fully custom gunite or shotcrete pools, including geometric and freeform pools, attached spas, sun shelves, infinity or vanishing-edge concepts, water features, fire features, custom lighting, automation, and coordinated outdoor-living elements. Final options depend on the property, approvals, and project scope.

Why choose a custom gunite pool?

Gunite or shotcrete construction allows the pool to be shaped around the home, yard, access, and intended features instead of relying on a preformed shell. It is useful when a property calls for a custom size, shape, spa relationship, ledge, raised wall, or edge condition.

Does Spiro provide a 3D pool design?

Spiro's current process uses 3D visualization to help homeowners evaluate the pool layout, colors, materials, and features before construction. Exact design deliverables and revision terms should be confirmed in the proposal.

Does Spiro handle HOA approval and permits?

Spiro coordinates the approved project's required engineering, permit submission, inspections, and applicable HOA or architectural-review documentation. Requirements and timelines vary by jurisdiction and community.

How much does a custom residential pool cost?

Cost depends on pool and spa dimensions, site access, engineering, finish, tile, coping, decking, equipment, heating, automation, water or fire features, enclosure work, landscaping coordination, and property conditions. An on-site consultation and itemized proposal provide a more useful estimate than one regional starting price.

How long does residential pool construction take?

The schedule depends on design development, HOA review, engineering, permitting, inspections, weather, construction complexity, material availability, and approved changes. Spiro provides project-specific timing assumptions after the property and design are understood.

Can Spiro build on canal-front or waterfront properties?

Yes, on suitable properties. Waterfront projects may require coordination with surveys, setbacks, easements, seawalls, docks, flood information, stormwater flow, views, and construction access. Feasibility depends on the specific site and approvals.

Can a pool include an attached spa and sun shelf?

Yes. Attached spas, spillways, sun shelves, steps, and benches can be incorporated into a custom design when the property, engineering, and approved scope support them.

What should I bring to the first consultation?

Bring a current survey if available, HOA or community design rules, inspiration images, a list of priorities, information about planned outdoor kitchens or enclosures, and any timing considerations. It also helps to identify how the yard is used now and which features matter most.

Does Spiro provide pool maintenance after construction?

Yes. Spiro offers recurring pool service and separate pool repair for eligible properties in its active service area. Plan availability should be confirmed for the project address.

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Custom Residential Pool Builder in Southwest Florida