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Schedule a Design Consultation View Residential GallerySpiro Custom Pools designs and builds fully custom residential pools for homeowners across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, and the surrounding Southwest Florida communities. Every pool starts as a blank sheet, not a catalog template, and is engineered around your lot, your budget, and how you actually want to use your backyard.
The most common questions homeowners ask before their first consultation.
Freeform, geometric, lap, and infinity-edge pools, plus pool-and-spa combinations. Every design starts from your backyard's dimensions and your household's actual routines, not a template.
Pebble Tec® is a natural pebble-and-aggregate pool finish that is more durable and more textured than standard plaster. Spiro includes it as a standard finish on residential builds; many area builders price it as an upgrade.
Yes. Spiro produces a 3D rendering showing colors, features, and layout before anything is excavated, so changes happen on screen instead of mid-build.
Roughly 8 to 14 weeks from permit approval to completion for a standard build, depending on design complexity, weather, and inspection scheduling.
Standard custom pools typically start in the $60,000 to $80,000 range; builds with integrated spas, water features, and premium finishes commonly run $100,000 to $200,000 or more. A free in-home consultation gets you a number specific to your lot.
Yes. Spas, waterfalls, fountains, fire features, and sun shelves can be built in from the start or added to an existing pool.
Yes, on many lots. Sandy, high-water-table soil common in Lee and Collier counties can require dewatering during excavation and a reinforced shell design. Spiro evaluates this at the site visit, before design begins.
Yes. Spiro manages permit submission and inspections directly with your municipality, and works with your HOA's architectural review process where one applies.
A small, named crew, not rotating subcontractors. Spiro's construction supervisors and foremen are identified by name on the company's team page, and the same crew structure carries a project from excavation to final walkthrough.
Yes. Separate active licenses cover residential (CPC1458672), commercial (CPC1458965), general contracting (CGC1533650), and building contracting (CBC1262891), among others.
| Founded | 2012, Fort Myers |
| Service area | Lee, Collier & Charlotte counties |
| Standard finish | Pebble Tec® (included, not an upgrade) |
| Design step | 3D rendering before construction |
| Typical timeline* | 8-14 weeks post-permit |
| Typical investment* | $60K-$80K standard; $100K-$200K+ with spa/features |
| Recognition | 2024 World's Greatest Pools; PSN Top 50 Service (2025) |
*Estimates based on currently published figures; confirm with your consultation for a number specific to your project.
A residential pool build is a design process before it's a construction project. Spiro starts with a sketch of what you want, then builds it out in 3D rendering software so you can see the finished colors, features, and layout before a shovel touches the yard. That sequence — design, review, refine, then build exactly what was approved — is what separates a fully custom pool from a modified stock plan.
This approach suits homeowners who want a specific vision executed precisely: a particular shape for a narrow lot, an infinity edge oriented toward a specific view, or a pool sized around how a family actually swims and entertains rather than how a lot is typically subdivided. It's a better fit for that homeowner than for someone who wants the fastest, lowest-cost install from a fixed set of shapes — that buyer may be better served by a volume builder, and Spiro will say so directly during the consultation rather than sell against fit.
Spiro Custom Pools uses Pebble Tec® as its standard residential pool finish — a natural pebble-and-aggregate surface that holds up better than standard plaster and comes in a wide range of colors and textures. Spiro's installation partner, Siesta Pebble, handles finish selection and application. Where many Southwest Florida contractors treat Pebble Tec as a paid upgrade, Spiro includes it standard.
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Every custom pool is only as good as the materials and equipment behind it. Spiro Custom Pools works with established, name-brand suppliers for pool finishes, equipment, and hardscape — including Pebble Tec, Pentair pool equipment, AquaCal heating, and paver/stone suppliers Artistic Pavers, Stone Mart, and Tremron.
Water features like a cascading waterfall in your pool or a dramatic fountain that entertains your eyes with artful manipulation of water add a wow factor to your pool and deck. We can custom-create a one-of-a-kind fountain for you or transform an existing one to achieve all your aesthetic ideas. Our expertise in fountain construction, technology, and repair ensures your water features will always work efficiently — and beautifully.
Request a QuoteJeffrey Spiro, Jr. started the business out of his garage in 2012, formally incorporating Spiro Custom Pools in 2013 before moving into a commercial space in downtown Fort Myers and building out full contractor licensing. That "Analyze, Customize, Professionalize" approach — asking detailed questions up front, tailoring the build instead of upselling or underdelivering, and running projects with a consistent, named crew — has carried the company to recognition as a 2024 World's Greatest Pools honoree and a ranking on Pool & Spa News' 2025 Top 50 Service list, alongside BBB accreditation and Pool & Hot Tub Alliance membership.
Nine active licenses and certifications back the residential work specifically, including a Certified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor license (CPC1458672) and General Contractor license (CGC1533650) — full credential list on the About page.
By asking the right questions, we uncover your specific needs, expectations, and dreams, ensuring our work aligns perfectly with your vision.
Our services are fully tailored to you. We neither upsell nor underperform, but instead deliver what truly suits your lifestyle and budget.
A Spiro Custom Pools crew arrives on time, performs each task with efficiency and expertise, and keeps your property tidy throughout the project.
From dream pools to deck makeovers, our clients consistently praise our quality workmanship, professional approach, and commitment to going above and beyond.
Every custom build starts with a site visit, not a design. Spiro's team walks the lot to assess sun orientation, drainage, soil conditions, setbacks, and any HOA constraints before a single sketch is drawn, because a pool that ignores site conditions ends up more expensive to build and to maintain.
Freeform pools follow organic, curved lines and suit informal, garden-style backyards. Geometric pools use straight edges and defined angles, and typically read as more architectural against a modern home. Lap pools prioritize a long, narrow swim lane over lounge space. Infinity-edge pools use a vanishing edge to visually blend the water with a view, and need a specific site, usually elevation or waterfront, to work.
Choose freeform when the backyard is irregular or informal. Choose geometric when the home's architecture is linear. Choose an infinity edge only when there is a real view or elevation change to justify it, since the premium cost buys little visual payoff otherwise.
Modern equipment packages typically center on a variable-speed pump for energy efficiency, LED lighting, and app-based automation that lets you control pumps, heaters, and lights remotely rather than at a physical equipment pad. The specific brands and packages available for your build are covered during your design consultation, and higher-efficiency equipment generally costs more upfront but lowers monthly electricity use over the life of the pool.
Heating options generally fall into gas, heat pump, and solar, each with different upfront costs and different costs to run; gas heats fastest but costs more to operate, while heat pumps and solar cost less to run but heat more slowly. Sanitation is typically chlorine, saltwater, or UV/ozone-assisted systems, and the right choice depends on how much hands-on maintenance you want to do yourself versus have handled for you.
Much of Lee and Collier County sits on sandy soil with a high water table. On many lots this means dewatering during excavation and a reinforced shell design to prevent shifting after the pool is filled. Near-coastal properties also see more salt-air and UV exposure, which factors into equipment and finish selection. None of this is unusual for the region, but it is worth understanding before comparing quotes, since a bid that does not account for site conditions may not reflect the real cost of your specific lot.
Canal-front and other waterfront lots common across Lee and Collier County typically bring additional site-specific engineering: elevation requirements relative to flood zone designation, setback distances from the water, and sometimes navigable-waterway coordination if a dock or seawall is involved. Flood-zone designation itself can also affect equipment placement and pad height. None of this rules out a waterfront build, but it does mean these lots take longer to evaluate at the site visit than a standard interior lot.
| Drives Cost Up | Drives Cost Down |
|---|---|
| Integrated spa, water features, fire features | Simpler geometric shape, no spa |
| Infinity edge or elevation changes | Standard grade-level lot |
| Difficult site access or dewatering needs | Easy equipment and truck access |
| Premium decking such as natural stone | Standard paver decking |
| Screen enclosure add-on | No enclosure |
Florida pool construction requires municipal permitting and inspections at multiple build stages, plus compliance with pool barrier and safety code. State law requires at least one approved safety feature on a residential pool — a compliant fence or barrier, an approved safety cover, exit door alarms, or a pool alarm — with the specific requirement set by local code. Requirements vary by city and county, so Spiro handles permit submission directly rather than leaving it to the homeowner. If your property has an HOA, factor in their architectural review timeline separately from the municipal permit timeline, since they do not always run in parallel.
Pebble Tec is lower-maintenance than plaster but is not maintenance-free. Expect routine chemical balancing, filter cleaning, and periodic equipment servicing as your regular ongoing costs, plus electricity to run pumps and any heating you use. Larger, less predictable costs come later: equipment typically needs servicing or replacement over a period of years, and finishes eventually need resurfacing well down the line. Spiro's Pool Maintenance and Pool Repair services cover this after handoff if you would rather not manage it yourself.
If your lot already has a pool with a sound structural shell, renovation (new finish, updated equipment, added water features) is usually faster and less expensive than a full rebuild. New construction makes sense when there is no existing pool, or the existing shell or plumbing is failing outright.
On the site visit: the site visit tells us more than a wish list does. Soil, sun, and access decide what is actually buildable before design even starts.
On Pebble Tec: it is rated for a significantly longer service life than standard plaster in most manufacturer guidance, which is why it is included standard rather than sold as an upsell.
On permitting: permit timelines vary meaningfully by municipality within Lee and Collier counties. Ask any builder for their typical turnaround in your specific city, not a regional average.
Freeform pools use curved, organic lines; geometric pools use straight edges and defined angles. The choice usually follows your home's architecture and yard shape more than personal preference alone.
Options typically include variable-speed pumps, LED lighting, and app-based automation for controlling pumps, heaters, and lighting remotely. Your consultation covers the specific equipment brands and automation packages available for your build.
Common options include gas, heat pump, or solar heating, and chlorine, saltwater, or UV/ozone sanitation systems. The right combination depends on how you plan to use the pool and your maintenance preferences.
Florida law requires at least one approved safety feature on a residential pool, such as a barrier, an approved safety cover, exit alarms, or a pool alarm, with specifics set by local code. Spiro confirms the applicable requirements for your property during permitting.
Yes. Waterfront and flood-zone lots often involve added site-specific engineering, such as elevation and setback requirements from canals or waterways, which is assessed at the site visit before design begins.
New construction applies when there is no existing pool or the shell has failed. Renovation applies when the shell is sound and you are updating finish, equipment, or features.
Ask during your consultation for current details on enclosure options for your project.
Varies by municipality within Lee and Collier counties. Ask for a location-specific estimate rather than a regional average.
An on-site visit to assess your lot, discuss your goals and budget, and outline next steps, at no cost and with no obligation.
Typical steps include securing or removing loose deck furniture and equipment, adjusting the water level ahead of heavy rain, and shutting off pool electrical equipment during a storm. Spiro can go over property-specific recommendations as part of your build.
Ongoing costs typically include chemicals, electricity for pumps and heating, periodic equipment servicing, and occasional resurfacing over the life of the pool. Spiro's Pool Maintenance service can provide a more specific estimate based on your pool's size and equipment.
See Spiro's Pool Financing page for current options; a specific plan is discussed during your consultation.
See Spiro's Warranty page for current terms; ask for the specifics in writing during your consultation.
Confirm active licensing, ask who specifically will be on-site, ask how site conditions were factored into the quote, and ask to see a 3D rendering before signing.
Primary phone coverage spans Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel, and Captiva.
Tell us a little about your project and we'll schedule a free on-site visit to walk your lot, talk through your goals, and outline next steps — no pressure, no obligation. Prefer to talk first? Call 239-703-7294 for Lee/Collier or 941-916-2724 for Charlotte County.
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Spiro Custom Pools builds and maintains pools throughout Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties.
We proudly serve Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Ave Maria, Babcock Ranch, Marco Island, Sanibel, Captiva, and Pine Island.
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