PCS Pools Blog
Straight answers about planning and building a custom pool in Tampa Bay.
What Does a Custom Pool Cost in Tampa Bay?
What shapes the price of a custom pool in Tampa Bay, from size and features to decks and enclosures, and how a fixed quote and financing help you plan.
How Pool Financing Works in Florida
How pool financing through Lyon Financial works for a PCS Pools custom pool: applying online, credit approval, and planning a monthly payment.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Pool?
A step-by-step look at how long a custom concrete pool takes in Tampa Bay, from 3D design and permits to dig, shell, deck and handover.
Pool Deck Materials for Florida Homes
Comparing stone and paver pool decks for Tampa Bay homes, including travertine, marble and pavers, and what to think about for Florida heat.
Do You Need a Pool Screen Enclosure?
Why many Tampa Bay homeowners add a screen enclosure to their pool, what it helps with, and how to plan it with your pool design.
Pool Permits and Florida Weather: What to Know
What Tampa Bay homeowners should know about pool permits, inspections and building around Florida weather and storm season.
How to Choose a Pool Builder in Florida
What to look for in a Tampa Bay pool builder, including a Florida contractor license, reviews, warranties and a fixed quote.
Saltwater vs. Chlorine Pools
The real difference between saltwater and traditional chlorine pools, and why many Tampa Bay homeowners choose a salt system.
Pool Design Ideas: Spas, Waterfalls and Fire Features
Pool design ideas for Tampa Bay backyards: spas, sun shelves, waterfalls, fire features, outdoor kitchens and freeform or geometric shapes.