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Pool Construction

New pool builds and pool-area renovations coordinated with hardscape, plumbing, electrical. One contractor, one permit set, one warranty conversation covering the pool, deck, plumbing, and pool equipment electrical.

What's included · what's not

The full scope in writing before we start.

Nothing hides behind “allowance TBD.” The fixed-bid proposal lists every line the way it’s going to appear on the invoice. Timeline: 3–6 months typical.

Included in the fixed bid

Pool structural shell
Plumbing (skimmers, returns, drains) in-house
Electrical for pump + heater + lighting in-house
Coping + tile
Equipment pad + install

Not included (transparent)

Landscape planting
Pool safety fence purchase (installed)
Automatic pool covers (specialty vendor)

Timeline

3–6 months typical. The exact window is committed in writing at contract signing.

License stack

General Contractor · FL #CGC1525289
Roofing Contractor · FL #CCC1335157
Mechanical Contractor · FL #CMC1251666
Plumbing Contractor · FL #CFC1434398
Electrical Contractor · FL #EC13015530

Why this scope, done under one contract

The reason Dellamano projects finish on the day committed.

01All five licenses, one owner

General, Roofing, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical — every one held personally by Aldo Dellamano.

02Fixed-bid or cost-plus, always in writing

Every project on a written contract — fixed-bid or transparent cost-plus — signed before work starts. No allowance games.

03Self-performed trades

Because we hold every license in-house, structural, MEP, and finish stay on the same schedule.

04One warranty conversation

One contractor, one signature, one number to call when questions come up later.

Frequently asked

Pool Construction · the questions Aldo answers every week.

Are pool plumbing and electrical subcontracted?

No — because we hold FL Plumbing #CFC1434398 and FL Electrical #EC13015530 in-house, pool MEP is self-performed. One warranty covers the whole pool build.

More scopes under one contract

Other expertise often paired with Pool Construction.

Recent Pool Construction work

Real projects. Real trades. One signature on every permit.

A cross-section of recent Dellamano Construction Inc. work in scopes adjacent to pool construction across Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining courtyard with woven chairs and stone pendant lights among palms.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor sectional under olive trees with wooden side tables — coastal-durable finishes.

Outdoor Living

Modern patio with sectional seating, ceiling fans, and tropical landscaping over pool.

Pool & Hardscape

Infinity pool with modern hardscape design at a beachfront property.

Custom Home

Two-story white home with wooden slat accents, pool deck, and integrated hardscape.

Pool Deck

Pool deck with cream loungers, architectural ceiling, and water features.

Waterfront Estate

Waterfront residence with expansive hardscape, pool, and palm-framed outdoor living.

Pool & Pergola

Resort-style backyard with sparkling pool, white pergola, and manicured landscaping.

Pool Construction · under one contract

Fixed price at signing. Delivered on the day committed.

Tell us about the pool construction scope. You’ll hear back promptly with a walk-through scheduled and a path to a written proposal.

Schedule a Project Consultation (561) 654-7243Mon–Fri · Direct line

What Pool Construction Looks Like in South Florida

Broward and Palm Beach county pools face conditions that differ meaningfully from most of the country. The water table in low-lying coastal ZIP codes can sit just a few feet below grade, which affects excavation sequencing and shell engineering — a detail that shapes both schedule and structural spec before a single shovel enters the ground.

Municipalities across this region — Parkland, Coral Springs, Weston, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and others — each maintain their own building departments, fee schedules, and inspection cadences. A contractor who pulls permits regularly in these cities understands which inspectors prioritize, how long plan review realistically runs, and where the schedule buffer needs to live.

South Florida's climate adds a third layer: UV exposure degrades coping sealants and deck coatings faster than in northern markets, and salt air in coastal areas accelerates corrosion on pump hardware and electrical conduit. Material selections made at the proposal stage — not after installation — are where those long-term performance differences get locked in.

High water table in coastal ZIP codes influences shell design and excavation approach

Separate municipal permit offices in Parkland, Coral Springs, Weston, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach each run on their own review timelines

Salt-air and UV exposure in coastal areas inform coping, deck coating, and equipment enclosure choices

What Drives Cost and Timeline on a Pool Build

Pool construction pricing in South Florida reflects site-specific variables more than a simple square-footage formula. Lot access, soil conditions, the distance from the main electrical panel to the equipment pad, existing hardscape that needs removal, and the coping and tile selections chosen at design all move the final number. Getting those variables on paper before contract signing — not treated as allowances to settle later — is what makes a written proposal useful.

Timeline is similarly site-driven. A straightforward pool on an open lot with standard soil conditions can move through permit, shell, plumbing, electrical, and finish in the three-to-six-month range. Projects with dewatering requirements, complex hardscape integration, or municipalities with longer plan-review queues sit toward the longer end. The contract should commit a specific window, not a range without accountability.

The license stack a contractor carries determines how much of that scope stays under direct supervision. Plumbing and electrical are the two trades most commonly handed to subs on pool projects — and the two most likely to create warranty ambiguity when something needs attention after completion.

Site access, soil type, and panel-to-equipment-pad distance all affect scope before design begins

Municipal plan-review timelines vary across Broward and Palm Beach cities and belong in any realistic schedule

Which trades are self-performed versus subcontracted affects both schedule coordination and post-completion warranty clarity

Common questions

Do pool plumbing and electrical get subcontracted out?

Not on Dellamano projects. The company holds FL Plumbing #CFC1434398 and FL Electrical #EC13015530 in-house, so both trades are self-performed. That means one schedule, one supervisor, and one warranty covering the full pool build rather than separate agreements with separate subcontractors.

How do South Florida permit timelines affect a pool construction schedule?

Each municipality in Broward and Palm Beach counties runs its own building department with its own plan-review queue — Parkland, Coral Springs, Weston, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach all operate independently. Realistic scheduling accounts for those review windows upfront. The project timeline committed in the contract should reflect the specific city's current cadence, not a generic estimate.

What should a pool construction proposal spell out before I sign?

At minimum: the structural shell, all plumbing lines and fittings, electrical for pump, heater, and lighting, coping and tile, equipment pad, and installation. Any item listed as an 'allowance TBD' is a cost that isn't actually fixed yet. A proposal that itemizes every line the way it will appear on the invoice removes that ambiguity before work begins.