Pool Remodeling in Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales sits on the Lake Wales Ridge, home to Bok Tower Gardens. Sloped lots and sandy soils shape pool remodels here.
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Lake Wales: the local picture
Lake Wales sits on the Lake Wales Ridge, a sandy upland running through the center of the peninsula. It became a town in 1917 and a city in 1925, and had about 16,400 residents at the 2020 census.
It is home to Bok Tower Gardens and Spook Hill, and Lake Wailes was named by surveyor Sidney Irving Wailes in 1879.
Our role is the introduction. A Lake Wales 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.
Ridge and historic pools in Lake Wales
Lake Wales has historic homes near downtown and Lake Wailes, ridge-top properties with rolling terrain, and newer subdivisions. Pools on sloped lots can have retaining walls, steps and decks that need extra attention.
Where Lake Wales projects usually start
Most Lake Wales pool projects lead with one of these services:
- Pool Deck Remodeling: decks on sandy, sloped lots
- Pool Resurfacing: new finishes for historic-area pools
- Outdoor Living: enclosures and patios
The services page covers all six, with options and questions to ask.
Worth knowing before you start in Lake Wales
Ridge soils are sandy. Before resurfacing a deck, ask the contractor to check for settling or voids under the slab, especially near drains and the pool edge.
Permits and approvals in Lake Wales
Inside city limits, the City of Lake Wales Building Division issues permits, not Polk County. It is at 201 W. Central Ave. (863-676-5115 x9201, Permitting@LakeWalesFL.gov). Its permit requirements list in-ground and above-ground pools and spas, patios and decks, screen enclosures and new electrical, plumbing and gas systems, and note the list may not be complete.
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 Lake Wales checklist
- Have the deck checked for voids before resurfacing.
- Confirm whether you are inside city limits.
- 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 to expect on cost
HomeGuide puts the average deck resurfacing job near $6,200, with most 500 to 900 square foot decks between $1,500 and $10,800. Sealing adds about $1 to $3 per square foot, and coping, which Angi lists at $30 to $50 per linear foot, is often replaced at the same time. 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. Use the national numbers to get oriented, then compare itemized written estimates from contractors who work in Lake Wales.
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 Lake Wales can follow up when one is available. Expect a site visit and an itemized written estimate before any commitment.
Nearby communities
Babson Park · Frostproof · Dundee · Lake Hamilton · All service areas
Lake Wales pool remodeling FAQ
What pool work needs a permit in Lake Wales?
The city lists pools and spas, patios and decks, screen enclosures and new electrical, plumbing and gas systems, and says the list may not be complete.
Who handles unincorporated addresses nearby?
Polk County's Building Division, including Babson Park.
Why check for voids under the deck?
Sandy soil can wash out under slabs, which cracks new surfaces.
Plan the next chapter for your Lake Wales 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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