Pool Remodeling in Highland City, FL
Highland City sits on US 98 between Lakeland and Bartow. It is unincorporated, so neither city issues its permits.
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Highland City: the local picture
Highland City lies on US 98 northwest of Bartow and east of Lakeland Highlands. When the railroad opened in 1885, it was the only stop between Lakeland and Bartow.
The Army built Fort Fraser here in 1837, and the 7.75-mile Fort Fraser Trail to Bartow opened in 2006. About 12,400 people lived here at the 2020 census.
Our role is the introduction. A Highland City homeowner calls 863-216-6735 or fills in the form, and an independent licensed contractor who works in the area can follow up when one is available. The contractor, not us, quotes, permits, builds and warrants the work.
Established and newer pools in Highland City
Highland City has a mix of established homes and newer subdivisions. Pools range from long-established ones needing new finishes to newer screened pools.
Homes near the Fort Fraser Trail and on larger lots often have room to add outdoor living around the pool.
Where Highland City projects usually start
Most Highland City pool projects lead with one of these services:
- Pool Resurfacing: new finishes for established pools
- Pool Equipment: pump and filter upgrades
- Outdoor Living: patios and outdoor kitchens on larger lots
The services page covers all six, with options and questions to ask.
Worth knowing before you start in Highland City
Highland City is unincorporated, so permits generally go through Polk County, not Lakeland or Bartow. Make sure your contractor applies to the right office.
Permits and approvals in Highland City
Polk County's Building Division (863-534-6080) handles unincorporated addresses through its Access Portal. According to its Do I need a permit? page, decks, walkways and platforms need permits and must meet setbacks, and new electrical outlets or circuits do too; the county suggests calling a plans examiner if you are unsure.
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 Highland City checklist
- Confirm your address is unincorporated.
- Plan any future outdoor kitchen before the deck is redone.
- Ask who pulls the permit and who schedules each inspection.
- Get an itemized written estimate and a written schedule.
What to expect on 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. Use the national numbers to get oriented, then compare itemized written estimates from contractors who work in Highland City.
How to get started
Write down when the pool was built or last resurfaced if you know it, and what you want changed. Call 863-216-6735 or use the estimate form, and an independent contractor who serves Highland City can follow up when one is available. Expect a site visit and an itemized written estimate before any commitment.
Nearby communities
Lakeland Highlands · Bartow · Mulberry · Eagle Lake · All service areas
Highland City pool remodeling FAQ
Who issues pool permits in Highland City?
Polk County's Building Division, since Highland City is unincorporated.
What is the Fort Fraser Trail?
A 7.75-mile paved trail from Highland City to Bartow that opened in 2006.
What does resurfacing cost?
Angi's national range is about $6,000 to $15,000.
Plan the next chapter for your Highland City pool
Whether it is a new finish, new tile or a new deck, the first step is a conversation with a licensed contractor. We can help make that introduction.
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