Build your dream pool without the traditional builder markup. You pay our contractors’ actual costs plus a fixed fee—saving you 15-30% while maintaining full transparency and quality control.
You pay exactly what we pay contractors plus a transparent fixed fee. No 30-50% builder markups on materials, labor, or subcontractors.
By eliminating traditional builder margins, most clients save $15,000-$45,000 on a typical pool project compared to conventional quotes.
We manage every phase—excavation, plumbing, steel, gunite, tile, decking—ensuring contractors meet our standards and your timeline.
Work with the same vetted teams we've used for years. You get their best pricing without any middleman taking a cut.
Once your 3D design and permits are approved, we provide a detailed cost breakdown—materials, labor, permits, and our fixed coordination fee.
Every invoice shows actual contractor costs and receipts. You see exactly where your money goes at every stage.
Pay as work is completed and inspected. Typical milestones: excavation, plumbing/steel, gunite, tile/coping, decking, final landscaping.
We inspect and approve each phase before the next begins. Contractors know we hold them accountable.
Before final payment, we do a detailed punch-list walkthrough. Any issues are fixed immediately.
These are rough estimates for gunite pools in Tampa Bay. Your actual cost depends on size, features, soil conditions, and access. We provide detailed breakdowns after your design is finalized.
Small-to-medium pool (200–350 sq ft), basic finishes, standard equipment
Large custom pool (500+ sq ft), premium finishes, water features, automation
All projects include permits, engineering, excavation, plumbing, steel, gunite, tile, coping, equipment, and startup. Optional add-ons: spa, heater, automation, lighting.
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Infinity edge, tanning ledge, grotto
Price Range: $85k–$110k
Location: Lutz
Pool, spa, kitchen, pergola, landscaping
Price Range: $95k–$125k
Location: Westchase
Rectangular pool, sun shelf, sports package
Price Range: $50k–$65k
Location: Brandon
Covered kitchen, BBQ island, fire pit
Price Range: $35k–$50k
Location: Clearwater
Freeform pool, waterfall, tropical landscaping
Price Range: $55k–$75k
Location: St. Petersburg
Gunite pool, elevated spa, LED lighting
Price Range: $65k–$85k
Location: Tampa
Unlike traditional builders who require 10–50% down, we require $0 upfront. Your contract is binding, but your money stays in your account until work is complete.
Subcontractors are paid only after we confirm their work is complete, while material suppliers are paid upfront before materials are released for delivery.
This can include:
Before each payment milestone, our team inspects workmanship against contract specs. You receive photo documentation and a checklist confirming readiness for payment. If an inspection is required, we verify that the inspection has passed before a payment is due.
Payments to both, The Backyard Company and approved vendors, can be paid by credit card, ACH, or check, giving homeowners control over how funds are released. Please note that certain payment methods may include processing fees, which will be clearly outlined prior to each transaction.
For every payment to an approved vendor, The Backyard Company will secure a release of lien in exchange for the payment being made.
The Backyard Company uses a simple, transparent two-part management fee structure designed to align with homeowner control and project progress. Construction Management (CM) fees are collected only when a vendor payment is made, ensuring you pay management costs in direct proportion to verified work completed. Project Management (PM) fees begin once the project enters the excavation phase and are billed weekly to cover hands-on coordination, scheduling, and on-site oversight throughout the build.
Minor punch-out items will not delay vendor payments, as payments are issued upon verified completion of the contracted scope of work. All vendor warranties become active only after final payment for that vendor’s portion of the project has been made in full. This ensures clear completion, accountability, and warranty validation for every trade involved.
This policy eliminates the #1 risk in pool building: losing deposits to bankrupt or dishonest builders. Your money stays protected until you approve quality.
