FL Pool Directory

Pool Builders & Pool Contractors in Gainesville, FL

13 pool contractors average rating 4.3 516 Google reviews

Quick answer: As of November 4, 2026, 13 pool contractors with Google reviews serve Gainesville, FL. The highest rated with at least 10 reviews are Florida Leisure Pool & Spa (4.7 stars, 208 reviews), Padgett's Pool Plastering Inc (4.6 stars, 28 reviews), Southern Escapes LLC (4.1 stars, 27 reviews). 4 list new pool construction, 2 list remodeling and 8 list repair.

Updated from Google Maps data and each company's own website.

All 13 pool contractors in Gainesville

Gainesville pool contractors at a glance

If you are planning a new pool, a resurface or a repair in Gainesville, there are 13 local companies to compare here. They have 516 Google reviews between them and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5. Across the wider North Florida (Jacksonville & St. Augustine) region there are 179 pool contractors in 32 cities. A company website is linked from 12 of the 13 listings, and business owners have claimed 7 of the 13 Google profiles.

Looking at the services each company lists, cleaning and maintenance appears on 7 of the 13 listings, new pool construction on 4, remodeling on 2 and repair on 8. Beyond those, the next most common are spas and hot tubs (6 of 13), resurfacing and plaster (2 of 13) and equipment and pumps (2 of 13).

For 11 of the 13 contractors, we were able to scan the company website. We found mentions of licensing on 4 of the 11 websites, free estimates on 3, financing on 4, weekly service plans on 4 and emergency service on 2. There was no mention of insurance or warranties. These are the companies' own claims, not facts we have verified, so ask for a license number and proof of insurance before you sign.

Ratings here run from 3.0 to 5.0, and 7 of the 13 contractors have 4.5 stars or better. Review counts range from 1 to 208, so a perfect score from a handful of reviews tells you less than a strong score from many.

With 208 reviews and a 4.7 average, Florida Leisure Pool & Spa is the most reviewed pool contractor in Gainesville. It also has the highest rating among companies here with ten or more reviews. 4 companies mention a founding year on their websites; the earliest is 1980, from Don's Pool Service Inc.. Saturday hours appear on 3 of the 13 Google listings.

To widen your search, look at nearby cities in this directory: Newberry (2 contractors, about 6 miles away) and High Springs (1 contractor, about 13 miles away).

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Questions about hiring a pool contractor in Gainesville

How many pool contractors are in Gainesville?

This directory lists 13 pool contractors for Gainesville, all with at least one Google review. They average 4.3 out of 5 across 516 reviews. Another 3 are listed in cities within about 15 miles.

Which pool services are most common in Gainesville?

The most common services on listings here are pool repair (8 of 13), cleaning and maintenance (7 of 13), spas and hot tubs (6 of 13) and new pool construction (4 of 13).

Do any pool companies in Gainesville offer financing?

Yes. Financing is mentioned on 4 of the 11 websites we read: Florida Leisure Pool & Spa, Southern Escapes LLC, Hyperion Pools and Pools & More. Terms and lenders vary, so get the details in writing.

How should I compare pool quotes in Gainesville?

Ask each company to quote the same pool: size and shape, interior finish, decking, equipment, lighting and any screen enclosure work. Check who pulls the permits, how payments are scheduled and what each warranty covers. A lower price that leaves out the deck or the electrical work is not really lower.

What should I ask Gainesville pool contractors about licensing?

Florida generally requires a state-licensed pool/spa contractor to build or remodel a pool, and certified pool/spa license numbers start with CPC. Look up any number on myfloridalicense.com, the state's DBPR site. Cleaning-only companies are not always licensed contractors, which is fine for weekly service but not for structural, plumbing or electrical work. Licensing is mentioned on 4 of the 11 websites we read for Gainesville, and 3 show a license number (3 with the CPC prefix).