Recent content by TBLightning

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    6 Years Later | [Build Thread]

    I know some established pool builders in the Tampa area who have been around a while have connections with permitting offices. Our’s took inside a month but that was last March when we signed and our dig started the first week of April. Our pool was completed by the end of June. I doubt that...
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    6 Years Later | [Build Thread]

    Looks great and close to the finish line. On our street since last June when our pool was completed currently 6 neighbors are in the construction process with two recently completed. I know as of November there were close 20k active or pending permits in Hillsborough county. An incredible...
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    Can someone tell me the difference in these paver types

    The pavers you like are flagstone. They are an upgraded paver compared to the rounded ones. If you go to their website you can see all the color options/sizes. Flagstone Pavers
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    Feb 19th update, New Build in Tampa - Travertine Paver Deck & Solar (Partially Installed)

    Good price quote but very vaque. I would upgrade the filter also get the 3HP Variable Speed Pump. I didn’t see any info on the quote about the pool finish pricing. Also no information on the shell will it be minimum 6’’ and what size at the bond beam? There was no info on the plumbing type or...
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    Help needed with planning in Florida, screen, deck layout etc

    Screen enclosures are great to have in FL especially for the bugs. The downside is the cost figure in 10-12k.
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    Can't wrap my head around price!!!

    That's great price. In the Tampa area you will pay around 70k with the spa for an average size pool with the bulk of the cost being the screen enclosure 10-12k which you need here.
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    Quotes & "Specials" In Tampa FL

    Having recently finished a build in Tampa that price is ridiculously low. We received quotes from several builders. My neighbor is in the process of getting bids right now and builders aren’t even calling back right away since they are so busy. Read reviews and check Angies List and also make...
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    New construction, Southern Tampa area

    My irrigation reroute was around the same price with a new zone installed. Regrading and sod is another cost to factor in. I was little over 4k with the irrigation reroute grading and replacing the sod without new landscaping.