Pool Remodeling in Kathleen, FL
Kathleen is a semi-rural community northwest of Lakeland with larger lots. It is outside city limits, so permits go through the county.
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About Kathleen
Kathleen is an unincorporated community on the northwest side of Lakeland with about 6,500 residents at the 2020 census.
It was named for Catherine Prine, an early settler, and its post office has operated since 1886.
Polk County Pool Remodeling connects Kathleen 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.
Larger-lot pools in Kathleen
Kathleen has a semi-rural feel, with larger lots and a mix of older and newer homes. Pools are often open-deck or screened, with room for patios and outdoor living.
Long runs between the pool and equipment pad are common on bigger lots.
Popular projects in Kathleen
These are the services Kathleen homeowners most often start with:
- Outdoor Living: patios and kitchens on larger lots
- Pool Equipment: pumps sized for long pipe runs
- Pool Deck Remodeling: expanding open decks
The services page covers all six, with options and questions to ask.
One thing to plan for in Kathleen
Kathleen is outside Lakeland city limits, so permits generally go through Polk County. A Lakeland mailing address does not change that.
Kathleen permit basics
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 Kathleen checklist
- Confirm your parcel is unincorporated.
- Measure the run from the pool to the equipment pad.
- Get an itemized written estimate and a written schedule.
- Ask what the warranty covers for the finish, the tile and the equipment, and for how long.
What projects cost
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. These are national figures, not Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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
Lakeland · Polk City · Lakeland Highlands · All service areas
Kathleen pool remodeling FAQ
Who issues pool permits in Kathleen?
Polk County, since Kathleen is unincorporated.
How did Kathleen get its name?
It was named for Catherine Prine, an early settler.
What does an outdoor kitchen cost?
Angi reports a national average of about $16,533.
Ready to talk about your Kathleen 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.
No obligation. Phone answered 24/7.