Caribbean Pools

Yes. Caribbean Pools holds Florida state license CPC057317, classified as a Certified Pool/Spa Contractor. The qualifier on record is Timothy L Allore, and the license has been active since 2001 — over 24 years of continuous licensure. You can verify current status at any time through the Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) online lookup tool.

Public permit records show 10 pool-specific permits on file, out of 162 total permits across all work types. Their busiest pool year on record was 2007 with 4 pools permitted. In the current period (2023-2025) they have pulled 1 pool permit per year, each at a $50,000 valuation. The full permit history stretches from 2007 through 2025, establishing an operating span of nearly 20 years in the public database.

Permit valuations — which represent the declared construction cost at the time of permitting — show an average of $50,000 for pool projects in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Earlier projects from 2007-2008 averaged roughly $26,000-$27,000, reflecting both inflation and a shift toward higher-end builds. Keep in mind that permit valuations are often conservative estimates; actual contract prices typically run higher once design, equipment, and finishes are included.

Caribbean Pools is headquartered at 625 School House Rd #2, Lakeland, FL 33813, but permit records show work across multiple Orlando-area neighborhoods. Documented locations include Baldwin Park (2 permits), College Park, Colonialtown North, Dover Shores West, Lake Davis/Greenwood, Northlake Park at Lake Nona, Orwin Manor, Audubon Park, and Rose Isle. The spread across 9 neighborhoods in the Central Florida corridor indicates they serve a wide area beyond Polk County.

Their 162 total permits cover a wide range of work types. Irrigation leads with 53 permits, followed by Alterations (16), Repairs (14), Accessory work (10), Other (10), and Pool construction (10). This breakdown shows that Caribbean Pools is as active in irrigation systems, pool renovations, and service work as they are in new pool builds — a versatile contractor for homeowners with ongoing needs beyond the initial construction.

As of June 2026, Caribbean Pools has 1 open permit on file — a Pool permit at 2508 Norfolk Rd in Orlando's Rose Isle neighborhood, filed in May 2025 with a $50,000 estimated cost. The permit status is listed as Open. This indicates the company is currently active but is not carrying a heavy permit backlog, which may translate to reasonable availability for new project inquiries.

Ratings vary by platform: 3.6 stars on Google (40 reviews), 4.4 on Facebook (54 reviews), 3.5 on Yelp (24 reviews), 4.2 on Birdeye (142 reviews), and 4.8 on Angi (8 reviews). Positive reviewers most frequently mention recommending the company, beautiful finished results, a capable crew, and good design. However, complaint patterns across negative reviews include quality issues (flagged by 7 reviewers), delays or stalling (4 reviewers), unresponsive communication (2 reviewers), and rude treatment (2 reviewers). Reading reviews across all platforms gives the most complete picture.

License CPC057317 under Timothy L Allore was first issued in 2001, making Caribbean Pools a 24-plus-year licensed operation as of 2026. Their public permit history extends back to at least 2007, with 162 total permits on record across multiple work categories. Customer Daniel A noted in January 2026 that he could 'see why they've been a successful pool-building business for over 40 years,' corroborating the company's own claims of long-term roots in Polk County.

Yes — the complaint data shows recurring themes rather than one-off incidents. Quality issues appear in 7 separate negative reviews and cover problems such as cracking tile, leaks that took months to resolve, lighting failures, and sinking paver decks. Delays and stalling appear in 4 reviews, with one reviewer noting a pool leak that 'leaked for over 6 months' before resolution. Two reviewers specifically mention unresponsive communication — including multiple unreturned calls and emails. Homeowners who value responsive after-sale service should discuss warranty response times and escalation procedures explicitly before signing.

Permit data shows significant service and renovation activity beyond new construction. Repair permits total 14 and Alteration permits total 16 — together those 30 permits exceed the 10 Pool (new construction) permits. Additionally, 53 irrigation permits indicate active system work. Customer Jenna Sutton confirmed this in a 5-star review: 'Caribbean resurfaced our pool and it is incredible. They know and take pride in their work.' David Boles also described a full pool resurface and paver deck upgrade project completed ahead of schedule.

You can reach Caribbean Pools by phone at (863) 646-7665 or through their website at caribbeanpoolslakeland.com. Their office is located at 625 School House Rd #2, Lakeland, FL 33813. You can also use the Get a Free Quote form on this FloridaPoolInsider profile page to send a project inquiry directly. If you are the business owner, claim this profile to receive quote requests and update your contact information.

Permit records show documented new pool builds across 9 Orlando-area neighborhoods including Baldwin Park, College Park, Orwin Manor, Rose Isle, and Northlake Park at Lake Nona — despite the company being based in Lakeland. Their most recent permit (May 2025) is in Rose Isle, Orlando. For homeowners in those neighborhoods, the permit history confirms they operate in your area and understand local jurisdiction requirements. However, given the volume of work is currently 1 pool per year in Orlando proper, it is worth confirming their current availability and project timeline expectations upfront.