A new Next Level pool is a single line item on the bid — but it's seven trades, multiple inspections, and a stack of decisions about materials, equipment, finishes, and design that show up in every glance for the next thirty years. Below: the quality standards we hold across every project, three project levels for residential, our finish program (Pebble Tec authorized), and a note on commercial work.
The substance of a Next Level pool lives in four places — the materials, the equipment, the engineering, and the people running the project. Here's what's true on every job, regardless of project level.
Every material on every project is chosen on purpose — not pulled from a default builder spec sheet because no one asked.
Equipment is specced for how the pool will actually be used in the Central Florida climate — not from a generic worksheet.
The structural shell is what every other layer sits on for the next 30+ years. We don't shortcut steel, gunite, or inspection sign-offs.
Owners are involved in every phase of construction — design, structural work, finish decisions, etc. Communication is key and is a top priority. The office stays in regular contact so you always know what’s happening.
Most projects sort cleanly into one of three levels — based on how much custom work, water feature, and finish detail goes into the build. The standard of execution is identical across all three.
A complete custom pool with our standard finish, deck, and equipment package. Where most starter projects land.
Adds a sun shelf, spillover spa, premium finishes, full automation, and a water feature. The most common build for a typical Central Florida backyard.
Fully custom — raised structural elements, sheet waterfalls, in-water loungers, and an architectural lighting plan. Designed around the home.
Every backyard, lot, and design brief is different — and we'd rather give you an honest, specific number for your project than an anchored range that might mislead. After a free on-site visit, you get a written scope with line-item pricing.
Request a QuoteThe finish — the inside surface — is the single biggest aesthetic decision and the biggest driver of long-term feel and maintenance. Three families, very different vibes.
Quartz aggregate + cement. Reads bright Caribbean blue underwater. Smooth underfoot, balanced cost, solid lifespan. The default for most "standard" builds — for good reason.
Swatch is representative — exact tone varies by light and depth.
Larger natural pebble exposed on the surface, by Pebble Tec — the brand-name finish we're an authorized builder for. Most natural, most varied color (greys, greens, slates), longest-lived, with the strongest warranty in the category. Slightly textured underfoot — we'll show you a live sample at the showroom.
Pebble Tec is a brand we're authorized to install. Swatch is representative — see live samples at the Maitland showroom by appointment.
Alongside our high-end residential work, Next Level builds at commercial scale — hotel pools and resort-style amenity decks, neighborhood community pools, and condo association amenity spaces. Same standard of execution, scaled to commercial code, guest experience, and HOA stakeholder requirements. Every commercial project is fully custom — call the office to discuss the project.
For broader questions about renovations, spa work, and reshaping, see the renovations page. These are for new-builds.
Every project requires permits — once you've signed, we submit permitting and engineering on our end. Permitting timelines vary by county, season, and project complexity. Once permits are in, construction is typically started within one week.
Yes — and we prep submittal packets specifically for HOA review. Scaled drawings, elevations, finish specs, deck materials. Most HOAs approve our packets without revisions; the few that come back, we revise and resubmit on our end.
Both — but coordinated. If you want a screen enclosure, we plan the deck footprint, footings, and tie-in points up front so the screen can be built cleanly after the deck.
Clear access for an excavator (typically 8 feet wide minimum), cut and capped irrigation in the dig zone, we have utility locates marked. We do a pre-dig site walk meeting on every project.
We also build elite roofs for porches and lanais, pergolas, summer kitchens, driveways, fire pit areas, water bowls, fire features, swim up bars, sunken seating areas, artificial turf, putting greens, and other outdoor amenities as part of custom pool projects. Have a wish? Just ask!
10-year warranty on the pool shell. 10-year manufacturer warranty on quartz finish. Lifetime manufacturer warranty on Pebble Tec finish (we're an authorized builder). 3 years manufacturer warranty on equipment, handled by us with the manufacturer on your behalf. 1 year on tile, deck, and plumbing — except underground plumbing, which is lifetime. We stand by our work.
The first step is a free on-site visit. We'll walk the property — residential lot or commercial site — talk through how you want to use the space, and follow up with a scaled drawing and written scope. Visit our custom showroom in Maitland by appointment.