Reviews

What customers say — Google is the largest, most representative sample.

Google

4.5 · 71

Yelp

2.8 · 9

Source: Google / SERP · Jul 2026.

How They Compare

Against typical Florida pool builders.

Google rating 4.5 ↑ (avg 4.4)

Completion rate 57%

Permits on record 467

Years online 1988

Standing & Verification

Official-record checks from FL DBPR, permit databases and state records.

Actively permittingRecent permits on file in Orlando

✓ Verified

Completion track record57% of permits finaled

✓ Verified

Licensed contractorFL DBPR record confirmed · CPC044072

✓ Verified

Sources: City of Orlando Open Data · Google / SERP (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · FL DFS & Sunbiz.

Permit Track Record

Built from City of Orlando permit history — volume, value and work-mix over time. No other directory shows this.

467permits on record

14peak pools/yr

57%completion rate

Pools permitted per year

2021: 3 pools

2021

2022: 12 pools

2022

2023: 6 pools

2023

2024: 6 pools

2024

2025: 9 pools

2025

What they pull permits for

Work-mix data pending.

Source: City of Orlando Open Data.

Recent Permits

Pulled from permit history — proof of active, valued work.

2025-12 Pool — 3499 M****** DR Open

2025-11 Pool — 12956 B**** AVE Open

2025-10 Pool — 205 E C******* DR Finaled

2025-09 Pool — 1147 M***** L K*** DR Finaled

2025-08 Pool — 1011 S**** AVE Finaled

Source: City of Orlando Open Data.

Current Workload

Open permits right now — how busy they are.

5open permits

Steady — likely shorter wait.

License & Credentials

Florida state contractor license & scope of work.

✓ FL DBPR record found

License #: CPC044072
Type: Certified Pool/Spa Contractor
Status: Active
Qualifier: Walter Kenneth Bowles

Scope of work & exact number verified on FL DBPR.

Ownership

Walter Kenneth Bowles

Owner / license qualifier · FL DBPR

Confirmed on FL DBPR

Project Photos

Portfolio photos — what this builder's work looks like.

📷Their portfolioPhotos from bowlespools.com

Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. pool project

Find Them Online

Verify anywhere.

🌐 bowlespools.com → 📍 Google profile → 🏛 FL DBPR lookup →

About Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc.

Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. is a Florida pool builder based in Orlando with 467 building permits on public record — an active, verifiable operator whose track record shows in the data, not just the marketing.

Credentials & Recognition

FSPA/PHTA certifications & awards when on file.

CPC · top FL pool credential FL State Licensed

FSPA membership · PHTA/CPO · manufacturer certs surfaced when present.

Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. — Frequently Asked Questions

Answered from public records.

Is Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. a licensed and insured pool builder?

Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. holds an active Florida state contractor license (CPC044072) verified against FL DBPR. Always confirm current licensure and proof of insurance in writing before signing.

How long has Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. been building pools?

Public records show 467 building permits on file, state-licensed since 1988.

What areas does Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. serve?

Based on permit records, Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. builds across Orange 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.

Get a Free Quote

Request goes directly to Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc..

Sources & Verification

Every figure traced to a primary source.

City of Orlando Open Data · Google / SERP (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · FL DFS & Sunbiz.

Project Gallery

Portfolio · customer photos from Google Maps.

📷Their portfolioPhotos from bowlespools.com

Social

Their latest, in their own feeds.

Social feeds connect on claim.

Offers & Specials

Selling points — finalized with the builder at claim.

📋

Free Quote & ConsultationNo-cost site visit

💳

Financing AvailablePartner lenders

🎯

Free EstimateInstant ballpark + exact quote

Services

Typical custom-build scope.

Custom In-ground Pools Spas & Hot Tubs Pool Remodels & Resurfacing Screen Enclosures Pavers & Decking Water Features Outdoor Kitchens Pool Lighting Equipment & Heaters

Workload

Open permits right now.

5open permits

Steady — likely shorter wait.

Recent Permits

Pulled from permit history — proof of recent, valued work no other directory shows.

2025-12 Pool — 3499 M****** DR Open

2025-11 Pool — 12956 B**** AVE Open

2025-10 Pool — 205 E C******* DR Finaled

2025-09 Pool — 1147 M***** L K*** DR Finaled

2025-08 Pool — 1011 S**** AVE Finaled

Source: City of Orlando Open Data.

Reviews

Across platforms — Google is the largest sample.

Google

4.5 · 71

Yelp

2.8 · 9

Source: Google / SERP · Jul 2026.

Insider Report — Permit Trends

Built from City of Orlando permit history — volume, value and work-mix over time.

467permits on record

14peak pools/yr

57%completion rate

Pools permitted per year

2021: 3 pools

2021

2022: 12 pools

2022

2023: 6 pools

2023

2024: 6 pools

2024

2025: 9 pools

2025

What they pull permits for

Work-mix data pending.

Source: City of Orlando Open Data.

Standing & Verification

Official-record checks — greens confirmed now.

Actively permittingRecent permits on file in Orlando

✓ Verified

Completion track record57% of permits finaled

✓ Verified

Licensed contractorFL DBPR record confirmed · CPC044072

✓ Verified

Sources: City of Orlando Open Data · Google / SERP (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · FL DFS & Sunbiz.

How They Compare

Against typical Florida pool builders.

Google rating 4.5 ↑ (avg 4.4)

Completion rate 57%

Permits on record 467

Years online 1988

Where They Build

Every neighborhood where Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. has pulled a pool permit.

County permit neighborhoods × open-data boundaries · no client addresses.

Service Area

Based near Orlando, FL.

Serving Orange and surrounding areas — see the build map for exact coverage.

bowlespools.com →

Estimate Your Pool Cost

Ballpark for a Orange custom build — request an exact quote.

Pool size Add features

Spa Water feature Outdoor kitchen Pavers

$71,760 – $84,240

Planning range · not a quote

Financing Calculator

Estimate a monthly payment.

Amount: $78,000 Term

$790 / mo

~8.99% APR · illustrative

Find Them Online

Verify anywhere.

🌐 bowlespools.com → 📍 Google profile → 🏛 FL DBPR lookup →

Ownership

Walter Kenneth Bowles

Owner / license qualifier · FL DBPR

Confirmed on FL DBPR

Workload

Currently 5 open permits.

Steady — likely shorter wait.

License & Credentials

Florida state contractor license & scope of work.

✓ FL DBPR record found

License #: CPC044072
Type: Certified Pool/Spa Contractor
Status: Active
Qualifier: Walter Kenneth Bowles

Scope of work & exact number verified on FL DBPR.

Credentials & Recognition

FSPA/PHTA certs & awards when on file.

CPC · top FL pool credential FL State Licensed

Warranty & Guarantees

Plain-English once the builder publishes terms.

Structural shell warrantyStandard for FL gunite pools

— Terms not posted

Equipment warrantiesPentair/Hayward pass-through

— Confirm

About Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc.

Similar Builders Nearby

Comparable contractors — handy for a second and third quote.

Artistic Pool Design Inc108 permits

★ 5.0

US Outdoor Living235 permits

★ 5.0

Leron Homes & Pools37 permits

★ 5.0

Fortis Enterprises LLCOrange County

★ 5.0

Central Florida Pools104 permits

★ 4.9

Kura Design Pools112 permits

★ 4.9

Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. — Frequently Asked Questions

Answered from public records.

Is Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. a licensed and insured pool builder?

How long has Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. been building pools?

Public records show 467 building permits, state-licensed since 1988.

How long does it take Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. to build a pool?

Custom in-ground pools in Florida typically take 8–16 weeks after permits. Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. currently has 5 open permits.

What areas does Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. serve?

See the county/neighborhood footprint map above for exactly where their pools are permitted. Based in Orlando, Orange County, FL.

Get a Free Quote

Request goes directly to Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc..

Sources & Verification

Every figure traced to a primary source.

City of Orlando Open Data · Google / SERP (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · FL DFS & Sunbiz.

You're the owner of Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc.?

Reviews

How They Compare

Standing & Verification

Permit Track Record

Recent Permits

Current Workload

License & Credentials

Ownership

Project Photos

Find Them Online

About Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc.

Credentials & Recognition

Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. — Frequently Asked Questions

Get a Free Quote

Sources & Verification

Project Gallery

Social

Offers & Specials

Services

Workload

Recent Permits

Reviews

Insider Report — Permit Trends

Standing & Verification

How They Compare

Where They Build

Service Area

Estimate Your Pool Cost

Financing Calculator

Find Them Online

Ownership

Workload

License & Credentials

Credentials & Recognition

Warranty & Guarantees

About Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc.

Similar Builders Nearby

Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. — Frequently Asked Questions

Get a Free Quote

Sources & Verification