Pool Remodeling in Auburndale, FL
Auburndale is a lake city between Lakeland and Winter Haven, with its own Construction Services office. Here is what to know before you remodel a pool.
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About Auburndale
Auburndale was founded in 1880 by Frank Fuller as a winter retreat first called Sanatoria. It took its current name after the railroad arrived and was incorporated in 1911; about 15,600 people lived here at the 2020 census.
Water covers a large share of the city, including Lake Ariana and Lake Juliana, and the Jack Browns Seaplane Base operates on Lake Jessie.
Polk County Pool Remodeling connects Auburndale homeowners with independent, licensed local contractors. The contractor you choose handles the inspection, estimate, permits, work and warranty; we do not build pools ourselves. Call 863-216-6735 at any hour.
Lake-area and newer pools in Auburndale
Auburndale mixes older homes around its lakes with newer subdivisions along its growth corridors. Older pools are often due for a full resurface and new tile, while newer screened pools usually need equipment upgrades first.
Lakefront lots add questions about drainage, seawalls and screen enclosures that inland lots do not.
Popular projects in Auburndale
These are the services Auburndale homeowners most often start with:
- Pool Resurfacing: new finishes for older lake-area pools
- Pool Equipment: efficient pumps for newer screened pools
- Outdoor Living: rescreening and enclosure repairs near the lakes
The services page covers all six, with options and questions to ask.
One thing to plan for in Auburndale
If your pool is a decade or more old, have the equipment pad reviewed when you plan resurfacing. Replacing an old single-speed pump at the same time can lower operating costs.
Auburndale permit basics
Inside city limits, the City of Auburndale's Construction Services issues permits, not Polk County. It is at 108 East Park Street (863-965-5530, permit@auburndalefl.com) and takes applications through its Building, Permitting and Licensing Platform; the city asks residents to call if they are unsure whether a project needs a permit.
Unincorporated addresses go through Polk County's Building Division, 330 W. Church St. in Bartow (863-534-6080), with applications through its Access Portal. The county's Do I need a permit? page lists pool and spa repairs that involve structural elements, electrical, gas or solar work, or added equipment as permitted work.
New pools, structural repairs, new electrical or gas lines, added equipment and many deck and enclosure projects commonly need permits, while like-for-like cosmetic work may not. Every new residential pool in Florida also needs at least one approved safety feature under the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act.
Your Auburndale checklist
- Confirm whether your address is inside Auburndale city limits.
- On a lakefront lot, ask how deck runoff will be handled.
- 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.
What projects cost
Resurfacing is usually the biggest line. Angi puts the national average around $11,000, with most jobs between $6,000 and $15,000, and HomeGuide lists basic replastering at roughly $6,000 to $8,000. Pebble and quartz finishes cost more than plaster but tend to last longer. 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. These are national figures, not Auburndale quotes; ask for an itemized estimate so you can compare bids line by line.
Next steps
Take a few photos of the pool, the deck and the equipment pad, jot down what bothers you about each, and then call 863-216-6735 or use the estimate form. With your consent, the request goes to a contractor who serves Auburndale when one is available. They follow up, look at the pool in person and put a written estimate together. Submitting does not book anything.
Nearby communities
Lake Alfred · Polk City · Winter Haven · Lakeland · Eagle Lake · All service areas
Auburndale pool remodeling FAQ
Who issues pool permits in Auburndale?
Inside city limits, the City of Auburndale's Construction Services. Unincorporated addresses go through Polk County.
Can I call to ask whether my project needs a permit?
Yes. Auburndale's Construction Services asks residents to call 863-965-5530 if they are unsure.
What does a variable-speed pump cost?
Angi lists one at about $800 to $2,500 installed nationally.
Ready to talk about your Auburndale pool?
Share what you have in mind and a licensed local contractor can follow up when one is available. We are not the contractor; the contractor you choose provides the estimate, permits, construction and warranty.
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