Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. In Florida, Statute 489.103(7) allows homeowners to act as their own contractor for pools built for personal use, provided you supervise the work and hire licensed subcontractors for trades like electrical, gas, and plumbing.

Most counties require an Owner-Builder affidavit as part of the permit application. This is a standard form confirming that you, as the homeowner, are managing the project. We'll walk you through what's needed for your specific county.

Typical reviews take 5–15 business days; rechecks on corrections take 2–5 business days.

Yes. Most jurisdictions require sealed structural drawings, sections, schedules, and specifications.

A Total Dynamic Head (TDH) worksheet shows hydraulic calculations proving the pool equipment is sized correctly and meets efficiency codes.

Commonly missed: VGB drain compliance, energy efficiency form, barrier/fence details, and correctly scaled plot plans.

Our Permit White Glove Package is $895, which includes full portal management, permit document packaging, deficiency response support, and coordination through review cycles. Our Engineering 3D + 2D Package (which includes design, stamp, and TDH) starts at $1,495.

Counties charge their own plan review and inspection fees, plus trade fees for electrical, gas, or screen enclosures.

On average, 2–4 weeks depending on county workload, completeness of submittal, and corrections required.

When you hire a licensed pool builder, they manage the entire construction process including permits, subcontractors, and compliance. As an Owner-Builder, you take on that management role yourself — which can save $30,000–$50,000 on a typical project. We provide the professional design, permit documents, and guidance to set you up for success either way.

Yes. We can provide engineered drawings only, or add permit coordination if you want help with submittals.

Yes. Each package includes correction rounds for plan-review comments related to our drawings. See your package details for what's included.

Counties often reject oversized files. We compress PDFs, split large sets, and ensure they meet digital submittal requirements.

We guide you step-by-step: account creation, selecting the correct application type, uploading files, and clicking Submission Complete to start pre-verification.

Yes. Most counties require at least one barrier such as a fence, door alarms, or safety covers. Requirements vary by county, but we include barrier details with every plan set.