Southern Poolscapes designs and builds custom gunite inground swimming pools across Santa Rosa Beach, FL and the 30A corridor in Walton County. From Seaside and WaterColor to Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, we’ve built the kind of luxury, architecturally-considered pools that 30A’s design standards demand — since 2015. Florida Certified Pool Contractor #CPC1458821.

Santa Rosa Beach + 30A’s Trusted Pool Contractors

The 30A market is unique. HOA design review boards have specific standards. Lot sizes are tight. The water table can be high, and many properties sit close to wetlands or coastal dune zones with their own permit requirements. We’ve navigated all of it. Permits for Santa Rosa Beach and the surrounding 30A communities go through the Walton County Planning & Development Services department — we handle the entire submission and inspection process under Florida license #CPC1458821.

Custom Gunite Pools — Our Specialty

For 30A homes where architecture matters, gunite is the only material that fits the brief — and it’s our specialty. Built on-site in any shape, depth, or finish, gunite delivers the bespoke look that Seaside, WaterColor, Watersound, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach owners expect. Gunite shells last 50+ years and deliver the highest home-value uplift of any pool type — critical in a market where homes regularly trade. Learn more about gunite pool construction.

Fiberglass Pools — A Secondary Option

We also install fiberglass when the project calls for it — typically pure short-term-rental properties where installation speed and chemistry overhead matter more than design. Fiberglass is locked into factory shapes and capped at about 8 feet of depth, which often won’t satisfy 30A HOA review boards. For most 30A owners we still recommend gunite. Learn more about fiberglass pools.

Communities We Serve on 30A

We build pools throughout Santa Rosa Beach and the 30A communities: Seaside, WaterColor, Watersound, Seagrove Beach, Seacrest, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Inlet Beach, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Dune Allen Beach, Cypress Dunes, and the wider Walton County area including Freeport and DeFuniak Springs.

Comprehensive Pool Solutions:

Whether you envision a custom Gunite pool, a low-maintenance fiberglass pool, or a pool renovation to revitalize your existing space, we offer a comprehensive range of pool services tailored to your specific needs:

1. Gunite Pool Construction: Our Gunite pools are a true work of art, meticulously designed to harmonize with your landscape and lifestyle. With a wide array of design options and features, we create a pool that perfectly suits your preferences.
2. Fiberglass Pool Installation: Experience the ease and elegance of a fiberglass pool, expertly installed to provide you with years of enjoyment. Our fiberglass pools are available in various sizes and styles, catering to your individual taste.
3. Pool Renovations and Remodeling: If your current pool needs a facelift, our pool renovation and remodeling services can transform it into a modern oasis, equipped with the latest amenities and finishes.
4. Pool Replastering: Restore the brilliance of your pool with our pool replastering services, enhancing its durability and aesthetics.
5. Outdoor Living Spaces: Our expertise extends beyond pools, as we craft stunning outdoor living spaces featuring fireplaces, kitchens, pergolas, and more, making your backyard an enchanting extension of your home.

Client-Centric Approach:

Your satisfaction is our top priority. We take the time to understand your vision, preferences, and budget, tailoring our services accordingly. From the initial design consultation to the final construction phase, we keep you informed and involved every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and stress-free pool building experience.

Why 30A Homeowners Choose Southern Poolscapes

Since 2015, Southern Poolscapes has built pools across the entire 30A corridor. We know which HOA design review boards approve what, which subcontractors meet 30A’s quality standard (we keep ours in-house), and how to engineer pools around 30A’s high water table, coastal dune zones, and tight lot lines. Every project starts with a free 3D pool design rendering that we can submit to your HOA review board if needed.

Pool Financing for 30A Owners

For owners and second-home buyers, we partner with Lyon Financial, HFS Financial, and Viking Capital — pool-specific lenders offering competitive rates and long terms for qualified buyers. Explore pool financing options.

Frequently Asked Questions — Pool Builders Santa Rosa Beach FL

What kind of pool should I build on 30A?
For most 30A owners we recommend a custom gunite pool. The 30A corridor’s architectural standards — enforced by HOA review boards in Seaside, WaterColor, Watersound, Rosemary Beach, and Alys Beach — require bespoke shapes, integrated spas, vanishing edges, and other features that fiberglass simply can’t deliver. Gunite is our specialty and what we’ll usually recommend.

Who issues pool permits on 30A?
Santa Rosa Beach and the 30A communities are within unincorporated Walton County. Pool permits are issued by the Walton County Planning & Development Services department. Some communities also require HOA design review board approval before permitting — we handle that process too. Florida license #CPC1458821.

Do you work with HOA design review boards on 30A?
Yes. We’ve submitted to most 30A community review boards — Seaside, WaterColor, Watersound, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Watersound Origins, Cypress Dunes, and others. Our 3D pool designs are review-board-ready, and most boards strongly prefer gunite over fiberglass for design-compatibility reasons.

Why is gunite the better choice for 30A homes?
Gunite is built on-site to your exact specs — no factory mold limitations. That matters when your HOA review board, your architect, and your lot all demand a one-of-one design. The shell lasts 50+ years, supports vanishing edges, integrated spas, raised walls, sheer descents, and grottos, and adds the most home value on resale. For 30A’s resale-heavy market, gunite is almost always the right call.

Can you build a pool on a tight 30A lot?
Yes. Many 30A lots are tighter than typical residential. Because gunite is built to fit — not selected from a catalog — we can shape a custom plunge pool, courtyard pool, or compact lap pool to your exact lot. We’ll lay out options in 3D before you commit.

Do you build pools for short-term-rental properties on 30A?
Yes. For pure rental properties we may suggest fiberglass for installation speed and lower chemistry overhead. For primary residences and homes that will ever be sold, we recommend gunite — it commands better resale and review-board approval.

How long does it take to build a pool on 30A?
From permit approval to swimmable water, most custom gunite projects take 14–20 weeks given higher-end finishes and HOA review timelines. Permitting through Walton County typically adds 3–5 weeks, plus 2–4 weeks if HOA review is required. Fiberglass installs are 6–10 weeks.

Is Southern Poolscapes licensed and insured in Florida?
Yes. Florida Certified Pool Contractor, license #CPC1458821, fully insured.

Start Your 30A Pool Project

Ready to build a 30A gunite pool that meets the corridor’s design standard? Schedule a free 3D design consultation or call (850) 530-4085. We’ll visit your Santa Rosa Beach, Watersound, Rosemary Beach, or other 30A property and design the pool that fits the architecture, the lot, and the HOA review board.