Mandalay Pools & Spas
✓ Licensed ✓ 55 permits
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Ranked by license standing, permit history, review score, and profile completeness — 1 contractor tracked in Largo. No paid placements.
Largo is currently home to 1 pool contractor in our directory — well below the statewide average of roughly 2.5 contractors per Florida city. Contractors here have racked up an average of 52 customer reviews apiece, somewhat below the statewide average of 85 — a reasonable proxy for how active and in-demand local pool builders are, since review volume tends to track real project volume over time.
100% of contractors serving Largo (1 of 1) currently hold an active Certified Pool Contractor (CPC) license on file with the Florida DBPR — roughly in line with the statewide rate of 90%. The rest may be unlicensed, expired, pending renewal, or simply not yet verified in our system, so confirming a contractor's license status directly with the state before signing anything is always worth the five minutes it takes. Building permit history is one of the more reliable signals of real, ongoing work: contractors serving Largo average roughly 55 permits each, well below the statewide average of 235.9 per contractor — a stronger signal than a star badge on a homepage, which anyone can add regardless of whether it reflects real, permitted work. Of the permits with a recorded outcome on file, about 0% have reached final inspection for contractors here, well below the statewide finalization rate of 91% — one indicator (not a guarantee) of how reliably local projects get carried through to a signed-off finish.
Across the customer reviews we've indexed for pool builders serving Largo, the most frequently repeated praise themes are recommend, crew, professional. Patterns like these, repeated across many independent reviews from different platforms, tend to be more trustworthy than any single five-star testimonial — look for the same few themes showing up again and again in a contractor's review history before you hire.
Before you hire a pool contractor anywhere in Florida, a few habits go a long way: verify the CPC or CBC license number directly on the DBPR's public license lookup, ask for the contractor's permit history (or pull it yourself from the county building department), read a mix of recent and older reviews rather than just the top-rated ones, and get at least two or three quotes in writing before committing. Florida's pool construction industry has real regulatory teeth — licensing boards and county permitting offices — and using that public data is the fastest way to separate an established, accountable builder from someone who just built a nice-looking website.
“I had a great experience working with Mandalay Pools and Spa for the construction of my pool. From the initial consultation through project completion, the entire process was handled with professionalism, transparency, and attention to detail. The team demonstrated strong expertise, clear communication, and excellent project management. The construction stayed on schedule, and any questions…”
“I couldn’t be happier with the pool design and construction provided by this team! From the initial consultation to the final fill, the entire process was seamless. They managed to take my vision and turn it into a high-quality reality—all at a very competitive and fair price. What impressed me most was the timeline. They…”
“Mandalay Pools did an absolutely phenomenal job building our pool from start to finish. Their professionalism truly set them apart, clear communication, knowledgeable guidance, and attention to detail every step of the way. What impressed me most was how timely and efficient they were. The project stayed on schedule, crews showed up when they said…”
“We couldn’t be happier with our decision to go with Mandalay Pools & Spas for our inground pool build! From start to finish, the team and entire experience was personable, professional, and customer-focused. When we first started looking to build a pool, we compared Mandalay with two long-established pool companies in the Tampa Bay area…”
“Was scheduled today at 930 am with their sales manager, never showed. Texted him, only to be called a different clients name and told that we were scheduled at 11 am. First impressions go a long way. They will not get our business. Based on reviews below- this sounds like a new trend. This confirmed…”