Reviews
What customers say — Google is the largest, most representative sample.
Source: Google / SERP · Jul 2026.
How They Compare
Against typical Florida pool builders.
Standing & Verification
Official-record checks from FL DBPR, permit databases and state records.
Sources: City of Lake Helen Open Data · Google / SERP (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · FL DFS & Sunbiz.
Permit Track Record
Built from City of Lake Helen permit history — volume, value and work-mix over time. No other directory shows this.
Work-mix data pending.
Source: City of Lake Helen Open Data.
Recent Permits
Pulled from permit history — proof of active, valued work.
Source: City of Lake Helen Open Data.
Current Workload
Open permits right now — how busy they are.
Light — short wait likely.
License & Credentials
Florida state contractor license & scope of work.
✓ FL DBPR record found- License #
- CPC1459157
- Type
- Certified Pool/Spa Contractor
- Status
- Active
- Qualifier
- Charles Buddy Collins Iii
Scope of work & exact number verified on FL DBPR.
Ownership
Confirmed on FL DBPR
Project Photos
Portfolio photos — what this builder's work looks like.
Find Them Online
Verify anywhere.
About CollinsBuilt Pools
CollinsBuilt Pools is a Florida pool builder based in Lake Helen with 86 building permits on public record — an active, verifiable operator whose track record shows in the data, not just the marketing.
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Over recent years the company has averaged roughly thousands of dollars per permitted pool, peaking at 23 pools in 2021. CollinsBuilt Pools concentrates its work across its Seminole service area and currently has 3 open permits. Licensing and disciplinary history confirmed against FL DBPR.
Credentials & Recognition
FSPA/PHTA certifications & awards when on file.
CPC · top FL pool credential FL State LicensedFSPA membership · PHTA/CPO · manufacturer certs surfaced when present.
CollinsBuilt Pools — Frequently Asked Questions
Answered from public records.
Is CollinsBuilt Pools a licensed and insured pool builder?
CollinsBuilt Pools holds an active Florida state contractor license (CPC1459157) verified against FL DBPR. Always confirm current licensure and proof of insurance in writing before signing.
How long has CollinsBuilt Pools been building pools?
Public records show 86 building permits on file, state-licensed since 2018.
What areas does CollinsBuilt Pools serve?
Based on permit records, CollinsBuilt Pools builds across Seminole County.
How do I verify a pool builder before hiring?
Check: (1) active FL license on DBPR, (2) real permit history with finalized projects, (3) genuine reviews across platforms, (4) fair pricing. This profile gathers all four from public records.
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Sources & Verification
Every figure traced to a primary source.
City of Lake Helen Open Data · Google / SERP (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · FL DFS & Sunbiz.
