Pool Remodeling in Englewood, FL
Englewood straddles the Sarasota-Charlotte county line, and many homes were hit hard in 2024. Here is how to plan pool repairs and upgrades.
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Englewood at a glance
Englewood is an unincorporated community of about 20,800 residents (2020 census) that spans Sarasota and Charlotte counties. Its plat was recorded on August 17, 1896, with one-acre home lots and ten-acre grove lots, and three brothers named it after their hometown, Englewood in Chicago, which is why streets like Dearborn share Chicago names.
Sarasota and Charlotte counties were both created in 1921. Englewood started mostly on the Sarasota side and has since spread to sit almost equally in both. In 2024, rain from Hurricane Helene flooded many houses, and Hurricane Milton's storm surge less than two weeks later destroyed some of them.
We are a referral service, not a pool company. When you reach out about a Englewood pool, your details can be passed, with your consent, to an independent licensed contractor who serves the area, and that contractor provides the estimate, permits, construction and warranty. The line, 941-280-5955, is answered 24/7.
Coastal pools and storm recovery in Englewood
Englewood has canal and waterfront homes near Lemon Bay and Manasota Key as well as inland neighborhoods. Coastal pools here face salt air, and many properties are still working through damage from the 2024 storms.
If your pool, deck or enclosure was damaged, a contractor should check for cracks, lifted deck sections, damaged equipment and a weakened cage before any cosmetic work starts.
Services Englewood homeowners ask about
In Englewood, projects usually begin with one of these:
- Outdoor Living: rebuilding or rescreening enclosures damaged in recent storms
- Pool Deck Remodeling: repairing decks lifted or cracked by flooding
- Pool Equipment: replacing pumps, heaters and controls that were flooded
The services page covers all six, with options and questions to ask.
Local advice for Englewood
Before you get estimates, find out which county your parcel is in. The two counties have different permit offices and processes, and contractors who regularly work on your side of the line can save you time.
Permits in Englewood
Sarasota County Planning and Development Services reviews and inspects pool work at unincorporated addresses. Either county permit center can help: 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. in Sarasota, or 4000 S. Tamiami Trail in Venice (contact details).
On the Charlotte side, Charlotte County Building Construction Services handles permits, with an Englewood office at 6868 San Casa Drive as well as its main office in Port Charlotte (941-743-1201).
Storm-damaged properties may also be subject to substantial-damage reviews. Ask the permit office whether your home has a determination on file before you plan.
Expect a permit for a new pool, a new heater or gas line, new circuits or lighting, structural deck work and most enclosure work. Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act adds a safety-feature requirement for every new residential pool.
Your Englewood checklist
- Confirm whether your parcel is in Sarasota or Charlotte County.
- Photograph any storm damage before repairs begin, for insurance.
- Verify the contractor's license with the DBPR license search and ask for proof of insurance.
- Ask who pulls the permit and who schedules each inspection.
Budgeting for the project
Screen enclosures wear out on their own schedule. HomeGuide says pool cages typically last 10 to 20 years before rescreening, with small repairs at about $200 to $600 and a full rescreen at $1,200 to $3,500; a new Florida enclosure runs about $6,000 to $12,000. An outdoor kitchen beside the pool averages about $16,533 nationally (Angi). Equipment is priced piece by piece. Angi lists a variable-speed pump at $800 to $2,500 installed, and its heater guide puts a heat pump at $2,500 to $7,500 and a gas or propane heater at $1,500 to $6,000 (Angi). A saltwater conversion runs about $500 to $2,500. Treat those as national reference points, not prices for Englewood, and ask each contractor to break the estimate into labor, materials and permits.
Getting an estimate
The quickest start is a phone call to 941-280-5955. Have your address ready and a sentence or two about the project: resurfacing, tile, deck, equipment or something new. If you prefer, the estimate form asks the same questions. A local contractor can then reach out to arrange a visit, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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Englewood pool remodeling FAQ
Which county permits pools in Englewood?
It depends on your parcel. Englewood is split between Sarasota and Charlotte counties, and each has its own building office.
Can my pool be repaired after storm flooding?
Often, yes. A contractor should inspect the shell, deck, equipment and enclosure first to see what was damaged.
Does Charlotte County have an office in Englewood?
Yes. Charlotte County Building Construction Services lists an Englewood office at 6868 San Casa Drive.
Start your Englewood pool project
One call or one form is enough to get the conversation going. An independent contractor who serves your area handles everything from the estimate to the warranty.
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