Larry Bowles Pools

Yes. Larry Bowles Pools holds Florida state license CPC048232, a Certified Pool/Spa Contractor designation issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The qualifying license holder is Larry Lee Bowles, and the license has been active since 1989 — over 35 years of continuous state licensure. You can verify current status directly at myfloridalicense.com using license number CPC048232.

Public permit records show 111 total permits filed in the City of Orlando, with 66 of those specifically classified as Pool work. The company's peak year was 2020, when it pulled 7 permits in a single year. In 2025 alone the company has already pulled 4 permits through July, which is on pace with its historical average. Of all permits on record, 57 have been finaled — confirming a 98% documented project completion rate.

Based on public permit valuations, the most recent projects show a wide range. In 2025, four permits averaged $65,590 each. In 2024, two permits averaged $82,629 each — the highest average year on record. The most recent individual projects ranged from $53,000 to $97,000. Note that permit valuations reflect construction value filed with the city and may not include design fees, decking, or landscaping, so final homeowner cost is typically higher.

Based in Orlando at 6160 Edgewater Dr, the company concentrates its work inside the City of Orlando. College Park is by far the most active neighborhood with 25 permits on record, followed by Colonialtown North (4 permits), Northlake Park at Lake Nona (4 permits), Boggy Creek (3 permits), Lake Nona Estates (3 permits), and Lake Cherokee (2 permits). If you are in College Park specifically, this contractor has more documented neighborhood experience than virtually any other builder in the area.

Pool construction makes up 66 of the 111 total permits — the dominant work type. The remaining permits include 23 classified as Other work, 3 as MasterFile, 3 as SFR (single-family residential), and 2 as New construction. This mix shows a contractor whose primary specialty is pool installation, while also handling broader residential construction work. All recent permits from 2024 through mid-2025 are classified as Pool work, indicating the company's current focus is squarely on pool builds.

As of the most recent permit data, Larry Bowles Pools has 1 open permit — a $73,000 pool at 3604 Lake Sarah Dr, processed July 2025 and currently in progress. The company has pulled 4 permits so far in 2025, which is consistent with its recent annual pace. One open permit suggests the company is active but likely has capacity for new projects, though you should confirm current availability directly at (407) 299-6500.

Larry Bowles Pools holds a 3.9-star rating across 10 Google reviews. Positive reviewers consistently mention design quality, on-time delivery, and professionalism. One reviewer noted the pool was completed "in just 8 short weeks" and that "inspectors raved about Larry's quality." However, 2 negative reviews raise concerns about customer service on the phone and during a remodel job, with 'rude' appearing as a recurring complaint. The strongest praise tags from sentiment analysis are: design, quality, professional, on-time, recommend, and beautiful.

Larry Lee Bowles has held his Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor license (CPC048232) since 1989 — making this a company with over 35 years of continuous licensed operation. The permit record in the City of Orlando's public database spans at least from 2016 through mid-2025, with 111 permits documented across that window. The longevity of the license and volume of finaled permits (57 on record) provides strong evidence of an established, ongoing business rather than a newer entrant.

Based on customer reviews, yes. One verified customer, Kat Schweitzer, described a job where Larry worked through a very rainy season to remove a tree with a 180-inch circumference and an even larger root ball — and completed the project on budget. Another reviewer, Eric Henry, noted that "there were far fewer problems" compared to other contractors building in the same community simultaneously. These accounts suggest the company has experience managing real-world site complications that less experienced builders might struggle with.

You can reach Larry Bowles Pools by phone at (407) 299-6500, or visit their website at larrybowlespools.com. The business is located at 6160 Edgewater Dr, Suite A, Orlando, FL 32810. You can also use the Get a Free Quote form on this page to send a project inquiry directly. If this is your business and you want to receive quote requests and manage your profile, use the Claim This Profile form below.

The permit data makes a strong case for it. Of the 111 total permits on record, 25 are in College Park — more than any other neighborhood by a wide margin. The next closest areas have only 3–4 permits each. Recent College Park jobs include a $73,360 pool at 1821 Amherst Ave (finaled June 2025), a $53,000 pool at 1220 N Westmoreland Dr (finaled May 2025), a $63,000 pool at 1300 N Westmoreland Dr (finaled May 2025), and a $97,000 pool at 1118 Edgewater Ct (finaled August 2024). If you live in College Park, this contractor has more verifiable neighborhood experience than virtually any other builder in the City of Orlando permit database.