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Current Workload
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License & Credentials
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✓ FL DBPR record found- License #
- CPC1459669
- Type
- Certified Pool/Spa Contractor
- Status
- Active
- Qualifier
- Luke Alfred Gell
Ownership
Where They Build
Every Orlando neighborhood where Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc has pulled a pool permit — hover any district for the count. Darker = more pools built there.
Service Area
Based near 915 Vineland Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
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About Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc
Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc has 671 building permits on public record — including 202 pool permits — and dominates Lake Nona Central with 52 permitted pools, more than any other neighborhood in its tracked footprint.
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Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc has accumulated 671 total building permits on public record across City of Orlando permit databases — with pool permits alone totaling 202 pulls. The permit data spans back to at least 2015, with the company's busiest single years hitting 4 permitted pools (in both 2016 and 2018). Recent pace has slowed: just 2 pools in 2022 and 1 in 2024, with the most recent permit processed August 30, 2024 for a pool at 529 Highland Ave in the Lake Eola Heights neighborhood, valued at $39,500. The company currently carries 0 open permits, meaning no active jobs in the tracked permit system at the time of this writing. Of the 671 total permits, 159 have reached final inspection — a finaled rate reflecting the subset of tracked permit types that carry final-inspection requirements. Average permit valuation on recent pool builds runs approximately $35,500 (2022) to $39,500 (2024), up from $20,167 in 2020 and $25,375 in 2018, suggesting the company has moved upmarket over time.
Geographically, the company's tracked work is concentrated heavily in Orlando-area neighborhoods rather than spread across all of Central Florida. Lake Nona Central stands out dramatically with 52 permitted pools — more than double any other neighborhood — making it the clear center of gravity for Dixie Pools' documented work. College Park ranks second with 19 permits, followed by Kirkman South (15), Metro West (14), and Crescent Park (13). Vista East rounds out the top six at 10 permits. The full permit footprint spans at least 40 distinct Orlando neighborhoods, with representation in areas like Wadeview Park, Lake Como, Ventura, Rosemont, Audubon Park, Delaney Park, and the Central Business District, among others. The company is based at 915 Vineland Rd in Winter Garden, FL, and serves the broader Orlando metro region.
In terms of work type, the 671 total permits break down as follows: 202 pool permits represent the largest single category (roughly 39% of all permits pulled), followed by 109 sign permits, 64 repair permits, 52 alteration permits, and 40 addition permits. The mix of sign, repair, and alteration work alongside pool construction suggests this is a company with commercial as well as residential operations, or one that handles scope beyond just new pool builds — including remodels and equipment additions. The Florida state contractor license on file is CPC1459669, classified as Certified Pool/Spa Contractor, with Luke Alfred Gell listed as the qualifying license holder. The license status is confirmed Active by FL DBPR. Of the 159 permits that reached final inspection in the tracked dataset, every one is recorded as Finaled — a 100% completion rate on those permitted projects.
Customer reviews paint a mixed picture. On Google, Dixie Pools carries a 3.5-star rating across 42 reviews — below the Florida pool builder average of roughly 4.4. HomeAdvisor shows a perfect 5.0 from 11 reviews, while Yelp sits at 1.4 from 10 reviews, and Facebook shows 3.0 from 2. The positive reviews are notably enthusiastic: Brian Dreibelbis (5 stars, July 2024) wrote that the team is "truly second to none" and praised staff members Chris, Brendan, and Marty by name for post-construction follow-up. Raymond York (5 stars, February 2024) noted that Dixie "did what they said they would do and completed the pool in less than a year," and that sales rep Brenden returned to do a paver repair at no charge over a year after completion. The top praise tags emerging from positive reviews include: recommend, design, professional, beautiful, quality, crew, on-time, and knowledgeable. However, negative reviews reference recurring complaint themes: quality issues (raised by 4 separate reviewers), rude behavior from ownership (also 4 reviewers), and delays or stalling (2 reviewers). These are patterns, not isolated incidents, and prospective customers should read the full review set before deciding.
For a homeowner vetting Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc, the data signals a high-volume operator with deep roots in the Lake Nona and College Park corridors of Orlando — if you're building in those neighborhoods, they have more documented experience there than most. The company's website traces its founding to 1974, making it one of the older pool businesses in Florida by its own account. Recent permit valuations of $32,000–$39,500 represent the permitted-value range (not necessarily total contract price, which is typically higher). The 0 open permits may indicate a current lull in new construction activity — worth asking about directly. Given the split review profile, this is a builder where due diligence matters: verify the license on DBPR, get references from recent customers, and clarify warranty terms and post-build service commitments in writing before signing.
Credentials & Recognition
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CPC · top FL pool credentialBuildZoom-listedDixie Pools And Spas, Inc — Frequently Asked Questions
Answered from public records.
Is Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc licensed in Florida?
Yes. Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc holds Florida state contractor license CPC1459669, classified as a Certified Pool/Spa Contractor. The license is listed as Active on FL DBPR records, with Luke Alfred Gell named as the qualifying license holder as of 2024. You can verify current status directly at myfloridalicense.com using license number CPC1459669.
How many pools has Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc built?
Permit records show 671 total building permits on file, including 202 pool-specific permits in the City of Orlando permit system. The busiest years on record were 2016 and 2018 with 4 pool permits each. More recently, the company pulled 2 pool permits in 2022 and 1 in 2024, with the most recent processed August 30, 2024 — suggesting a slowdown from earlier pace.
What does a pool from Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc typically cost?
Based on public permit valuations — which represent the contractor's declared project cost at permit application — recent pool permits average $35,500 in 2022 and $39,500 in 2024. In 2020 the average was $20,167 and in 2018 it was $25,375, reflecting the company's apparent move toward higher-value projects. Keep in mind permit valuations often understate total contract price; expect final bids to run higher.
Where does Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc build pools?
The company's permit history is concentrated in Orlando-area neighborhoods. Lake Nona Central leads with 52 permitted pools, followed by College Park (19), Kirkman South (15), Metro West (14), and Crescent Park (13). Vista East adds 10 more. The full tracked footprint spans at least 40 distinct Orlando neighborhoods. The company is based at 915 Vineland Rd in Winter Garden, FL 34787.
What types of work does Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc permit?
Of the 671 total permits on file, 202 are pool permits — about 39% of all permit activity. The remaining permits include 109 sign permits, 64 repair permits, 52 alteration permits, and 40 addition permits. The significant repair and alteration volume suggests the company also handles pool renovation and equipment work, not just new construction.
How busy is Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc right now?
As of the most recent permit data, the company shows 0 open permits in the City of Orlando permit system. The most recent permitted job was processed August 30, 2024 — a pool at 529 Highland Ave in Lake Eola Heights, valued at $39,500, which has since been Finaled. Zero open permits could indicate a current gap in new construction starts; it's worth asking the company directly about their current backlog and projected start dates.
What do customers say about Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc?
Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc holds a 3.5-star Google rating across 42 reviews — below the Florida pool builder average of roughly 4.4. HomeAdvisor shows 5.0 from 11 reviews, Yelp shows 1.4 from 10, and Facebook shows 3.0 from 2. Positive reviewers consistently praise the design process, professionalism, and post-build follow-through. Recurring complaints across negative reviews include quality issues (noted by 4 reviewers), rude ownership behavior (4 reviewers), and project delays (2 reviewers). Reading the full review set — not just the averages — is strongly recommended.
How long has Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc been in business?
The company's website states it was founded in 1974, making it one of Florida's older pool builders by self-report. The company's online presence traces back to 1999 in archived web records — roughly 27 years of documented online existence. Permit records tracked in the City of Orlando system show activity going back to at least 2015, with 671 total permits on file across that span.
How does Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc handle complaints and warranty issues?
Complaint reviews raise recurring concerns about post-completion responsiveness and warranty enforcement. Four separate reviewers cited quality issues, and four cited rude interactions with ownership. Some negative reviews describe difficulty getting warranty work completed — including one reviewer who mentioned needing to threaten legal action to get re-caulking done. Before signing, prospective customers should get warranty terms and post-build service commitments in writing, and ask for references from customers whose projects were completed in the last 12–24 months.
Does Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc build pools for new construction homes?
Yes — several positive reviews specifically mention Dixie Pools being the preferred or recommended pool contractor through new-home builders. One 2024 reviewer noted the pool was designed and built through Element Homes in 2023, with the construction phase completed ahead of house completion. Another reviewer described Dixie as the pool contractor recommended by their general contractor. The company's Lake Nona Central footprint (52 permits) aligns with active new-construction corridors in that area.
How do I contact Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc or get a quote?
You can reach Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc by phone at (407) 298-9159, by email at info@dixiepools.com, or through their website at dixiepools.com. To request a quote through FloridaPoolInsider, use the Get a Free Quote form on this page — your request will be forwarded directly to the company. If you are the business owner, you can also claim this profile to manage your contact information and receive quote requests.
What neighborhoods in Lake Nona has Dixie Pools And Spas, Inc built in?
Lake Nona is by far Dixie Pools' most active area in the permit record. Lake Nona Central alone accounts for 52 permitted pools. The company also has permits in adjacent Lake Nona sub-areas including Lake Nona South (4 permits), Northlake Park at Lake Nona (4 permits), and Lake Nona Estates (1 permit). If you're building in the Lake Nona master-planned community or surrounding neighborhoods, Dixie Pools has more documented permit history there than most competitors in the tracked dataset.
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