Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc.

Yes. Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. holds Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor license CPC044072, issued to qualifier Walter Kenneth Bowles and active since 1988. The license is currently Active and has been independently verified against the FL DBPR database. You can confirm current status yourself at myfloridalicense.com before signing any contract.

Public permit records show 467 building permits filed in Orange County — 305 of which are categorized as Pool permits. Their busiest years were 2018 and 2019, each with 14 permitted pools. In 2024 and 2025 they have permitted 15 projects combined, with 9 in 2025 alone, indicating the company remains actively building at a steady pace.

Based on public permit valuations, average estimated project costs have risen from $60,000 in 2022 to approximately $70,262 per pool in 2025. These are permit-declared construction values, not final invoices, and do not include landscaping, irrigation changes, or owner-supplied items. For a 2025 project, budgeting $70,000–$85,000 for the pool and spa structure is a reasonable starting range based on their recent permit history.

Permit records show their heaviest concentration in College Park (48 permits), Metro West (41), and Vista East (40) — three of Orlando's most established residential neighborhoods. They also have significant presence in Lake Nona Estates (15 permits), Colonialtown North (11), and Lake Nona South (11). In total, permit data spans more than 50 distinct Orlando neighborhoods, though the company is headquartered at 2044 33rd St, Orlando, FL 32839.

Of their 467 total permits, 305 (roughly 65 percent) are classified as Pool permits, confirming residential custom pools as their core business. They have also pulled 12 SFR (single-family residential) permits, 55 classified as Other, 7 MasterFile permits, and 3 New construction permits. This mix shows a contractor focused almost entirely on residential pool work rather than commercial or multi-family projects.

As of December 2025, Bowles has 5 open permits in the City of Orlando system. Their most recent permits include a $75,000 pool at 3499 Marston Dr (Bryn Mawr, opened Dec 2025) and a $79,000 pool at 12956 Bovet Ave (Lake Nona South, opened Nov 2025). Five active projects suggests a builder who is taking on work but not oversaturated — which typically means more attentive project management for each client.

Google shows a 4.5-star rating from 71 reviews; Angi shows a perfect 5.0 from 8 reviews; Facebook carries 3.9 from 7 reviews; and Yelp shows 2.8 from 9 reviews. The most commonly praised attributes in positive reviews are design quality (mentioned 6 times), communication (4 mentions), beautiful results (3 mentions), and a professional crew. Negative reviews from 2020–2021 cite delays and quality control issues on complex projects — prospective clients should ask about current scheduling timelines and project management processes.

The Florida CPC license (CPC044072) issued to Walter Kenneth Bowles has been active since 1988 — giving the company more than 35 years of continuous licensed operation in Florida. The company's website has been online since approximately 2001 (over 25 years). Their 467 permitted projects in public Orange County records span multiple decades, providing an unusually verifiable paper trail of long-term operation.

Yes — customer reviews describe projects that included support walls, integrated boat dock walkways, solar and gas heating, rock waterfalls, sun decks, screen enclosures, pavers, and full automation systems. One reviewer noted a complex scope that required multiple plan revisions to fit within budget, with designer Paul spending extensive time on 3D modeling before construction began. Their permit average of $70,000–$72,000 in recent years also points toward custom rather than entry-level work.

Several five-star reviews specifically mention that issues raised after completion — including minor cage and pebble-finish defects, and a drainage concern during heavy rain — were resolved without difficulty by the Bowles team. However, negative reviews from 2020–2021 include claims of unresolved property damage and disputes over costs for corrections. Homeowners should request a written punch-list walkthrough and document all agreed-upon corrections in writing before making final payment.

You can reach Bowles Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. by phone at (407) 999-9010, by email at info@bowlespools.com, or through their website at bowlespools.com. You can also use the Get a Free Quote form at the top of this page and your inquiry will be forwarded directly to the builder. If you are the owner and want to update your contact information or add photos, use the Claim This Profile form on this page.