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Real Pool Cost Analysis: Carrollwood Village Drive, Tampa, FL 33618

We reviewed the construction plans for this Carrollwood Village pool and screen-enclosure project, priced the work using our open-book cost-plus model and compared our estimate with the value reported on the permit.

Location
Carrollwood Village Drive, Tampa, FL 33618
Project
Pool + Screen Enclosure
Carrollwood Village Drive plan showing the 30 by 15 foot pool, raised deck, covered lanai and site access
Pool and site layout showing the 30 × 15 ft pool, raised deck sections, covered lanai and access route.

Project At a Glance

We reviewed the construction plans for this real Carrollwood Village-area Tampa pool project and priced the work using our open-book cost-plus model. Here's how our estimate compares with the value reported on the permit.

Pool

450 SF

Pool Size + Depth

30 × 15 FT · 3.6–5–4 FT

Pool Volume

13,500 GAL

Spa

No Spa

Decking

1,147 SF Pavers

Enclosure

Bronze Screen

Raised Deck

+24 IN / +12 IN

Finish

PebbleSheen

Water Treatment

Salt Sanitation

Heat

Heat / Chill Pump

Project Features

  • •Swim-out and raised deck sections at 24 and 12 inches
  • •Bronze screen enclosure with applicable door and window safety alarms
  • •Footer and in-pool alarm
  • •12 ft access, shuttle dig and fill-dirt haul-away
  • •HOA approval required

Key Comparison

Cost Comparison

Permit-Reported Project Value
$99,996
Estimated TBC Cost-Plus Total
$90,641
Estimated Difference
$9,355
Difference
9.4%

Our estimated cost-plus total for the work shown on the plans is $9,355 below the Permit-Reported Project Value, a difference of approximately 9.4%.

The permit shows a project value of $99,996. Permit values don't always match the homeowner's final contract or final project cost, so we use this number only as a comparison point.

We priced this project using our costs as of the date shown. The permit value is a useful comparison point, but it doesn't tell us exactly what the homeowner ultimately paid.

What This Project Includes

This Carrollwood Village project includes a 30 × 15, 450-square-foot pool with 1,147 square feet of paver decking, raised deck sections and a bronze screen enclosure. The pool includes marble coping, a PebbleSheen finish, salt sanitation, a heat/chill pump and a separate water-feature pump. The site also calls for a footer, shuttle dig and haul-away of fill dirt.

This is a pool-only project with no spa, but it still includes substantial outdoor work. We estimate $77,317 in direct project costs. After $13,324 in disclosed TBC management compensation, our estimated cost-plus total is $90,641, compared with the $99,996 Permit-Reported Project Value.

Project Details

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Florida Certified Pool Contractor CPC1458115

Pool construction cost analysis — Tampa Bay, Florida

Analysis Date
September 5, 2026
Pricing Date
September 5, 2026
Jurisdiction
Hillsborough County, Florida
Permit and Plans
We priced the work shown on the construction plans. The Permit-Reported Project Value comes from the Hillsborough County public permit record for permit HC-BLD-26-0087968.

Project Specifications

Generalized Area
Carrollwood Village Drive, Tampa, FL 33618
Jurisdiction
Hillsborough County, Florida
Pool Dimensions
30 ft × 15 ft; approximately 3.6 ft → 5 ft → 4 ft depth
Pool Volume
13,500 gallons
Pool Size
450 sq ft
Spa
No
Deck Area
1,147 sq ft
Screen Enclosure
Yes
Equipment
AquaPure salt chlorination; CS-200 filter; 2.70 HP variable-speed pump; 1 HP water-feature pump; two Infinite color pool lights; iAquaLink controls; 130,000 BTU heat/chill pump
Finish Level
Marble coping; 2 × 18 inch tile; 1,147 sq ft of paver decking; PebbleSheen pool finish

Where the TBC Estimate Goes

Estimated Direct Project Costs By Category

LDS
$6,038
Shell
$11,397
Plumbing
$4,677
Electrical
$3,585
Equipment
$11,424
Finishes
$18,221
Miscellaneous
$21,974Includes the screen enclosure, footer and other project costs in the estimate.
Estimated Direct Project Costs
$77,317

Displayed categories may differ from the project total by $1 due to rounding in the underlying estimate.

Proportional Cost Distribution

LDS$6,038
Shell$11,397
Plumbing$4,677
Electrical$3,585
Equipment$11,424
Finishes$18,221
Miscellaneous$21,974

Total $77,317

Transparent Fee Structure

Management Compensation

Project Cost

$77,317

Disclosed TBC Compensation

$13,324

Estimated Total

$90,641

Estimated Direct Project Costs
$77,317
Construction Management
$2,500
Project Management
$10,824
Total TBC Management Compensation
$13,324
Estimated TBC Cost-Plus Total
$90,641

Management compensation shown is the amount calculated for that specific project under our cost-plus structure. It is not a published rate, and it will differ from project to project.

Permit Information

Jurisdiction
Hillsborough County, Florida
Permit Number
HC-BLD-26-0087968
Permit Date
September 2, 2026

We priced the work shown on the construction plans. The Permit-Reported Project Value comes from the Hillsborough County public permit record for permit HC-BLD-26-0087968.

Pricing Information

Analysis Date
September 5, 2026
Pricing Date
September 5, 2026

Limitations

  • •Our estimate is based on the work shown on the plans and our pricing as of the date listed. The permit value may not match the homeowner's final contract or final project cost.

Project Plans

Overall Pool & Site PlanPool and site layout showing the 30 × 15 ft pool, raised deck sections, covered lanai and access route.
Pool Specifications & EquipmentProject specifications covering dimensions, paver decking, marble coping, PebbleSheen finish, salt sanitation, heat/chill equipment, screen enclosure and site access.

Corrections And Updates

Our analyses reflect the documents and pricing information available at the time of review. If source information changes or an error is identified, the analysis may be corrected or updated, and a material change is reflected by an updated analysis date. We do not continuously monitor permitted projects after an analysis is published.

What These Numbers Tell Us

This project is a useful comparison because it is a pool-only project with no spa, but it still includes substantial outdoor work: 1,147 square feet of decking, raised deck sections, a screen enclosure, footer, salt system, heat/chill pump and water-feature equipment. We estimate $77,317 in direct project costs. After $13,324 in disclosed TBC management compensation, the estimated cost-plus total is $90,641. The permit lists a project value of $99,996, creating a difference of $9,355, or about 9.4%. Permit values don't always match the final contract or final project cost, so we use the permit value only as a comparison point.

How the cost-plus estimate is organized

  • Open book pricing. Vendor invoices, subcontractor pricing, and material costs are shared with the homeowner rather than absorbed into a single line item.
  • Transparent vendor costs. Pricing reflects direct trade cost rather than repackaged retail pricing.
  • Disclosed management fees. Construction management is billed as a defined line item so the homeowner sees exactly what management costs.
  • Competitive subcontractor pricing. Trades are bid inside the project rather than folded into a pre negotiated internal rate.
  • Homeowner controlled purchasing. Finish, equipment, and upgrade decisions remain with the homeowner throughout the project.

The difference shown above applies only to this project and the figures listed here. To understand the pricing model in more depth, review the cost plus pool construction guide.

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Methodology and Data

Project comparisons are based on publicly available permit information, visible project features, and The Backyard Company's professional estimates using known or current trade, material, design, and management costs. Permit values may not represent the final contract amount or complete project scope. Actual costs vary based on site conditions, engineering, selections, access, scheduling, and market pricing. Each analysis is educational and is not a bid, appraisal, or guarantee of savings. View the full methodology.

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