Patio Pools

What Patio Pools does

Patio Pools is a family-owned, private residential swimming pool construction and remodeling company founded in 1979 by Chuck Foster and headquartered at 4118 Gunn Highway, Tampa, Florida. The company designs and builds custom inground swimming pools using AutoCAD-based 3D rendering technology, providing customers with near photo-realistic visualizations and pre-contract design videos before groundbreaking. Average construction time is approximately 60 working days. The company also performs pool remodeling (interior finishes, decking, retiling, reshaping) and operates a full-service retail store that sells BioGuard chemicals, Pentair equipment (heaters, IntelliFlo VSF pumps, IntelliTouch automation, LED lights), Maytronics/Dolphin and Zodiac robotic cleaners, and provides water analysis, pump repair, and consultation services.

Patio Pools generates revenue primarily through project-based, one-time fees for new pool construction (priced by square footage, linear footage, materials, and special options) and for remodeling projects. Supplemental revenue comes from retail hardware/chemical sales, equipment installation, and warranty support. The go-to-market mix combines direct field sales (dedicated design consultants Matt, Nancy, and Thomas conducting on-site evaluations and home consultations) with a physical retail storefront and inside sales via website contact forms. Financing risk is mitigated through referral partnerships with Lyon Financial, SunTrust Bank, Swimmingpool.com, LightStream, and HFS Home Improvement Loans, which expand buyer accessibility without Patio Pools taking credit exposure.

The customer base is concentrated in residential homeowners across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Hernando counties in the Tampa Bay area, with no enterprise or commercial customers disclosed. The company is licensed under Florida contractor license #CPC1458992, is a member of the Florida Swimming Pools Association and the West Florida Better Business Bureau (A+ rating, one complaint in 40+ years), and holds an unusual regulatory appointment — founder Chuck Foster has represented the swimming pool industry on the Hillsborough County Building Board of Adjustment, Appeals and Examiners for 43 years. Three generations of the Foster family currently contribute to operations, and Patio Pools has built over 10,000 pools in the Tampa Bay region since inception.

Name

Patio Pools

Legal name

Patio Pools

Website

https://patiopools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Patio Pools is a family-owned Tampa, Florida company founded in 1979 that designs, builds, and remodels custom residential inground swimming pools using AutoCAD 3D design rendering, and operates a retail store selling pool equipment, chemicals, and cleaners across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Hernando counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Pool Construction

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Features (Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls) (HSAPALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ), Pool Decking & Surrounds (HSAPALAK)

Keywords

• Swimming pool construction
• Pool remodeling services
• Residential pool builder
• Pool equipment retail
• Pool maintenance supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. New Pool Construction: Custom residential in-ground swimming pool construction services. Revenue is project-based, one-time fee determined by square footage, linear footage components, materials, and special options chosen. Average construction time is 60 working days.
2. Swimming Pool Remodeling: Pool renovation services including interior finishes, decking, retiling, and reshaping. Can range from simple changes to complete overhauls. Project-based pricing.
3. Retail Store Sales: Full-service retail store selling pool chemicals (Bioguard products), equipment, cleaners, maintenance supplies, and accessories. Products include Dolphin pool cleaners, pumps, filters, heaters, and chemicals.
4. Pool Equipment & Installation: Sale and installation of pool equipment including heaters (Pentair, Gulfstream, MasterTemp, Helio Solar), pumps (IntelliFlo VSF), automation systems (IntelliTouch), LED lights, and pool cleaners.
5. Financing Services: Partners with financing institutions (Lyon Financial, SunTrust, Swimmingpool.com, LightStream, HFS) to provide project financing options for customers. Acts as referral partner for financing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Patio Pools designs and builds custom in-ground residential swimming pools using AutoCAD 3D rendering, with an average construction timeline of 60 working days. The company also provides pool remodeling services (interior finishes, decking, retiling, reshaping), operates a full-service retail store selling chemicals, equipment, and cleaners, and offers pool financing referrals and warranty support to Tampa Bay-area homeowners.

Product overview

Patio Pools is a swimming pool construction and remodeling company offering custom in-ground residential pool services. The core offerings include New Swimming Pool Construction (using AutoCAD for 3D designs) and Swimming Pool Remodeling. The company operates a retail store with related products and services including Pool Equipment (Pentair heaters, pumps, automation, LED lights), Pool Cleaners (Dolphin robotic cleaners, Polaris, Zodiac), Pool Chemicals (BioGuard products), Pool Maintenance supplies, Heat Pumps, Pool Financing through partnered lenders, and Pool Warranty services. The portfolio is organized around the complete pool lifecycle from construction/remodeling to ongoing maintenance and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Swimming Pool Construction Custom in-ground residential swimming pool construction with on-site design consultation, AutoCAD-based 3D visualizations, and full build-out averaging 60 working days; targeted at homeowners in the Tampa Bay area.
• Swimming Pool Remodeling Pool renovation services including interior finishes, decking, retiling, and reshaping, ranging from simple changes to complete overhauls to add value and improve efficiency; aimed at existing pool owners in the Tampa Bay region.
• Retail Store Services Walk-in retail store at 4118 Gunn Highway, Tampa offering digital water analysis, pool cleaner and pump repairs, chemical sales, and general pool consultation; for pool owners in the Tampa Bay area.
• Pool Equipment Sales and Installation Sale and installation of Pentair UltraTemp heat pumps, IntelliFlo VSF pumps, IntelliTouch automation systems, LED color-changing lights, filters, and other pool equipment for residential pool owners.
• Pool Cleaners Retail sale of robotic pool cleaners (Dolphin S50, S100, S200, S300, S400, and Echo models) and pressure/suction line cleaners (Polaris TR36P, Zodiac MX6 and MX8 Elite) for residential pool maintenance.
• Pool Chemicals Retail sale of BioGuard pool chemicals including Balance Pak 200 (pH adjuster), SilkGuard chlorine tablets, and Burnout 3 chlorine shock for water treatment and sanitation.
• Heat Pumps Pool heating products including Pentair UltraTemp High Performance Heat Pumps and Gulfstream heat pumps that use electricity to circulate refrigerant and extract heat from ambient air.
• Pool Maintenance Supplies

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ pools built in Tampa Bay area since 1979
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BioguardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Bioguard pool chemicals, the best pool chemicals in the industry according to Patio Pools. Products include Balance Pak 200 (pH balancer), SilkGuard chlorine tablets, and Burnout 3 chlorine shock.
• PentaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Pentair dealer for pool equipment including UltraTemp heat pumps, IntelliFlo VSF pumps, IntelliTouch automation systems, and filters. Long-standing relationship with company also in business for decades.
• Lyon FinancialcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary financing partner for pool project financing. Exceptional pool financing with superior service. Patio Pools is proud to partner with Lyon Financial for premium project financing.
• SunTrust BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides secured financing options for pool construction projects through partnership with Patio Pools.
• Swimmingpool.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnsecured personal loans with flexible terms for project financing offered through partnership.
• LightStreamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides 'anything loan' financing options for backyard pool building projects with competitive APR.
• HFS Home Improvement LoansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome improvement loan financing partner with 'You Dream It, We Finance It' messaging for pool projects.
• Maytronics (Dolphin Cleaners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Dolphin pool cleaners including S50, S100, S200, S300, S400, and Echo models. Featured product brand in retail store.
• Zodiac Pool SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Zodiac MX6 and MX8 Elite pool cleaners.
• Florida Swimming Pools Association (FSPA)coreOthersMember of the Florida Swimming Pools Association, the primary industry trade association for pool builders in Florida.
• West Florida Better Business BureaucoreOthersMember of West Florida chapter of the Better Business Bureau with A+ rating.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Premier Pools & Spas: Largest custom residential pool builder in the United States, operating across multiple states with design, construction and remodeling services — a directly comparable service offering, customer base, and project-based revenue model to Patio Pools.
• River Pools & Spas: Mid-Atlantic-based custom fiberglass and concrete pool builder with a strong content-marketing and 3D-design-led sales process — comparable to Patio Pools in custom in-ground construction, design-visualization GTM, and residential homeowner focus.
• Anthony & Sylvan Pools: Long-standing U.S. residential in-ground pool builder (founded 1946) offering new pool construction, renovation and service across multiple states — directly comparable business model and customer segment to Patio Pools.
• Cody Pools: Texas-based custom residential pool builder with design, construction, remodeling, and service offerings — comparable to Patio Pools in project-based revenue, design-consultative sales, and homeowner customer focus.
• California Pools & Landscape: Large regional custom pool and landscape builder serving California and the Southwest with design-build services — comparable to Patio Pools in custom in-ground construction, design-led sales, and remodeling services.
• Blue Haven Pools & Spas: Multi-state residential pool builder and remodeler offering custom in-ground pools, spas, and service — directly comparable to Patio Pools in construction, renovation, and homeowner-targeted offerings.
• Presidential Pools & Spas: Arizona-based custom pool builder with design, construction, and renovation services for residential homeowners — comparable to Patio Pools in custom in-ground construction, regional concentration, and project-based revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Global pool equipment manufacturer (pumps, heaters, automation, filters) that supplies Patio Pools as a core channel partner; broadly operates in the same residential pool ecosystem but as an equipment OEM rather than a builder.
• Latham Group: Public-pool-products manufacturer (liners, covers, fiberglass pools) serving residential and commercial builders and retailers across North America — a broad incumbent adjacent to Patio Pools' construction and retail offering rather than a direct builder competitor.

Others

• Maytronics: Manufacturer of Dolphin robotic pool cleaners and a key supplier to Patio Pools' retail store; comparable as an ecosystem participant and supplier partner in the residential pool channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PatioPoolsTampa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IslandTME
• Facebookfacebook.com/PatioPoolsTampa
• Instagraminstagram.com/patio_pools
• TikToktiktok.com/@patiopools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patio-pools-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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