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Real Pool Cost Analysis: Wandsworth Drive, Tampa, FL 33626

We reviewed the construction plans for this Westchase-area pool replacement, priced the work using our open-book cost-plus model and compared our estimate with the value reported on the permit.

Location
Wandsworth Drive, Tampa, FL 33626
Project
Pool + Spa
Wandsworth Drive plan showing the 515 square foot pool, spa and site layout
Pool and spa layout with access and site-protection notes.

Project At a Glance

We reviewed the construction plans for this real Westchase-area Tampa pool and spa 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

515 SF

Pool Size + Depth

20 × 28′3″ · 3.5–6 FT

Spa

7 × 5 FT

Pool Volume

18,997 GAL

Existing Site

Pool / Screen / Deck Demolition

Enclosure

Bronze Screen

Finish

PebbleTec / PebbleSheen

Water Treatment

Salt Sanitation

Equipment Reused

Pump + Heater

Project Features

  • •Existing pool, screen and deck demolition
  • •Existing pump and heater remain
  • •Bronze screen enclosure
  • •Child safety fence with gate
  • •8 ft access, shuttle dig and footer work

Key Comparison

Cost Comparison

Permit-Reported Project Value
$133,100
Estimated TBC Cost-Plus Total
$107,892
Estimated Difference
$25,208
Difference
18.9%

Our estimated cost-plus total for the work shown on the plans is $25,208 below the Permit-Reported Project Value, a difference of approximately 18.9%.

The permit shows a project value of $133,100. 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 Westchase project includes more than a new pool. The existing pool, screen enclosure and deck first have to be removed. The replacement project includes a 515-square-foot pool, 7 × 5 spa, Shellock decking and coping, PebbleTec / PebbleSheen finish, salt system and a new screen enclosure. The existing pump and heater are being reused.

We priced the work shown on the plans at $91,958 in direct project costs. After $15,934 in disclosed TBC management compensation, our estimated cost-plus total is $107,892, compared with the $133,100 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 7, 2026
Pricing Date
September 7, 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-26-0087967.

Project Specifications

Generalized Area
Wandsworth Drive, Tampa, FL 33626
Jurisdiction
Hillsborough County, Florida
Pool Dimensions
20 ft × 28 ft 3 in; 3.5 ft to 6 ft depth
Pool Volume
18,997 gallons
Pool Size
515 sq ft
Spa
Yes
Spa Details
7 ft × 5 ft; 6 jets plus 2 calf jets; 1.5 blower; 12-inch raised beam
Screen Enclosure
Yes
Equipment
AquaPure salt chlorination; CS-200 filter; iAquaLink controls; two Infinite pool lights; one Infinite spa light; existing pump reused; existing heater reused
Finish Level
Shellock coping and decking; PebbleTec / PebbleSheen pool finish; pool tile listed as TBD on the plans

Where the TBC Estimate Goes

Estimated Direct Project Costs By Category

LDS / Demolition
$14,569Includes demolition of the existing pool, screen and deck.
Shotcrete
$15,627
Plumbing
$5,727
Electrical
$3,660
Equipment
$8,679Existing pump and heater are reused.
Finishes
$25,559
Miscellaneous
$18,137
Estimated Direct Project Costs
$91,958

We show only the cost categories that apply to the work on these plans.

Proportional Cost Distribution

LDS / Demolition$14,569
Shotcrete$15,627
Plumbing$5,727
Electrical$3,660
Equipment$8,679
Finishes$25,559
Miscellaneous$18,137

Total $91,958

Transparent Fee Structure

Management Compensation

Project Cost

$91,958

Disclosed TBC Compensation

$15,934

Estimated Total

$107,892

Estimated Direct Project Costs
$91,958
Construction Management
$3,750
Project Management
$12,184
Total TBC Management Compensation
$15,934
Estimated TBC Cost-Plus Total
$107,892

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-26-0087967
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-26-0087967.

Pricing Information

Analysis Date
September 7, 2026
Pricing Date
September 7, 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.
  • •The comparison uses the owner-confirmed $133,100 Permit-Reported Project Value from the county permit record.

Project Plans

Overall Pool / Site PlanPool and spa layout with access and site-protection notes.
Project Specifications and Demolition NotesProject specifications covering dimensions, finishes, salt sanitation, screen enclosure, access, reused pump and heater, and demolition of the existing pool, screen and deck.

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

The permit lists a project value of $133,100. Our estimate for the work shown on the plans is $107,892. That's a difference of $25,208, or about 18.9%. That doesn't mean we know exactly what the homeowner paid. Permit values don't always match the final contract or final project cost. What this comparison does show is how our open-book cost-plus estimate compares with the value reported for this project.

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.

Related Planning Resources

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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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