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Big O Pools — Miami-Dade County

Pool Builders in Coral Gables, FL

South Florida's premier custom pool contractor — serving Coral Gables homeowners with luxury pool construction, renovation, and spa building.

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Our Story

The best spaces feel like they were always meant to be there.

In Coral Gables, a pool is more than a pool — Miami-Dade's historic 'City Beautiful,' renowned for its Mediterranean Revival architecture, canopied boulevards, and some of the most distinguished homes in South Florida It's where life truly slows down, where friends stay longer, and where ordinary moments become memories.

Coral Gables pools often need to complement the Mediterranean and Spanish-style architecture of the surrounding homes. Classic pool shapes, natural stone coping, ornate water features, and muted tile palettes tend to work especially well in this neighborhood. Many properties also have mature landscaping and tight side yards that require precise excavation planning and custom equipment access solutions. That's why we do more than build. We listen, we plan, and we pay attention to every detail so your property — and the people in it — always feel at home.

From first ideas to final finishes and everything in between, our team cares about the experience as much as the finished space.

“Built for life. Designed for you.”

Serving Coral Gables, FL. Custom Pool Contractors in Coral Gables.

What We Build

Pool Services in Coral Gables

Pool Construction

Custom inground pool design and construction — gunite, tile, coping, water features, and full outdoor living integration.

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Pool Renovation

Resurfacing, retiling, coping replacement, equipment upgrades, and full pool remodeling to bring any pool back to life.

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Spa Builders

Built-in spas, spillover spas, attached pool-spa combos, and standalone backyard spas designed and built to last.

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Why Homeowners Choose Us

Why Big O Pools for Coral Gables?

South Florida Specialists

We build exclusively in South Florida — we know the soil, permits, HOA rules, and climate conditions that matter.

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed pool contractor with all required Florida state and county credentials, bonded and insured.

Transparent Pricing

Detailed written proposals with no hidden costs. You know exactly what you're getting before any work begins.

Hands-On Project Management

A dedicated project manager on every build — not a subcontractor relay. We manage from design through final inspection.

Premium Materials Only

We use commercial-grade gunite, tile, and equipment. No shortcuts that cost you more in maintenance and repairs later.

5-Star Rated

Consistently top-rated by homeowners across South Florida for quality, communication, and on-time delivery.

How It Works

Our Pool Building Process

01.

Free Consultation

We visit your property, learn what you want, and discuss design options, timeline, and budget.

02.

Custom Design

Our design team creates a pool plan tailored to your yard, home architecture, and lifestyle.

03.

Permitting

We handle all county and city permit submissions and inspections so you don't have to.

04.

Construction

Our licensed crew builds your pool on schedule — from excavation to tile and equipment.

05.

Handover

We walk through every detail with you before handover — equipment, tips, and warranty.

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Local Expertise

Pool Builders in Coral Gables, FL

Coral Gables homeowners looking for a custom pool contractor need a builder who understands the specific permitting requirements, soil conditions, and design expectations of the area. Big O Pools has built and renovated pools throughout Miami-Dade County and the surrounding communities — we're not a national franchise bringing a one-size-fits-all approach. We build here, we permit here, and we know what it takes to deliver a finished pool that meets local standards and exceeds homeowner expectations.

Every Coral Gables pool project begins with a free, no-obligation consultation at your property. We review your yard dimensions, access points, underground utility locations, HOA guidelines if applicable, and your design vision — then develop a proposal that matches your goals and your budget. Our proposals are detailed and transparent: no vague estimates, no surprise change orders.

From gunite pool construction and resort-style pool builds to full pool renovations, resurfacing, and spa additions, Big O Pools handles every phase of the project with our own licensed crews. We don't relay your project to unknown subcontractors. Your assigned project manager is your point of contact from the first consultation through final inspection and handover.

We also serve homeowners in nearby South Miami, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, and West Miami. If you're located in Miami-Dade County or the surrounding South Florida region, contact us to schedule a free consultation.

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Common Questions

Pool Builder FAQs — Coral Gables

Straightforward answers to the most common questions about building, renovating, and maintaining a pool in Coral Gables.

Pool construction in Coral Gables typically starts around $75,000 for a basic gunite pool and can exceed $200,000 for larger designs with spas, water features, and full outdoor living. We provide a detailed written proposal after visiting your property at no cost.

Yes. Pool construction in Coral Gables requires permits from the City of Coral Gables, which has its own permitting process separate from Miami-Dade County. The city is known for thorough inspections. Big O Pools manages the entire permitting process — from plan submission through final inspection sign-off.

Yes, but it requires careful planning. We assess the location of root systems, existing irrigation, and landscaping before excavation to minimize impact on mature trees. In some cases, we work with a landscape architect to design around established plantings or plan for post-construction replanting.

Classic rectangular or geometric pool shapes, natural travertine or limestone coping, earthy tile palettes, and traditional water features like fountains or spillways complement Coral Gables' Mediterranean aesthetic well. We design with the home's architecture in mind from the start.

Typically 12 to 18 weeks from permit approval to completion. Coral Gables' permitting process can take slightly longer than other municipalities due to the city's detailed review standards, so we factor this into the schedule from the beginning.

Absolutely. Many Coral Gables homes have older pools with outdated plaster, worn coping, and legacy equipment. We can resurface the pool, replace tile and coping with period-appropriate materials, upgrade to variable-speed equipment, and add modern water features — all while maintaining the traditional character of the space.

If your property falls within a historic district or has landmark status, there may be additional review requirements. We identify these early in the design process and prepare the documentation needed for any required approvals alongside the standard permit package.

Yes — attached spas, raised spillover spas, and freestanding built-in spas are all options. We design the spa to match the pool's existing style, materials, and finish so the addition looks like it was always part of the original design.

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