Water Designs of Sarasota, Inc

Yes. Water Designs of Sarasota holds an active Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor license, number CPC057253, held by qualifier Joseph J Dudash. The license has been active since 2001 and is verified through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Always request current proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance before signing any contract.

Public permit records show 254 building permits on file for Water Designs of Sarasota. The company's recent pace has accelerated significantly — from 3 permits in 2023 to 5 in 2024 and 12 already on record in 2025, all classified as pool permits. Currently 4 permits are open, meaning active projects are underway.

Based on public permit valuations, the average permitted project value in 2025 is $189,908, up from $126,717 in 2024 and $23,514 in 2023. Individual recent permits include projects valued at $235,122 and $240,000. These figures reflect permit-declared estimated construction costs and are generally a reasonable proxy for actual contract value, though final pricing depends on design complexity, materials, and site conditions.

The company is based at 313 Interstate Ct in Sarasota, FL 34240 and concentrates its work in two counties: Sarasota (15 of the 20 mapped permits) and Manatee (5 permits). Customer reviews specifically mention completed projects on Bird Key and Longboat Key, both coastal Sarasota neighborhoods associated with high-end custom construction. The company does not appear to operate statewide — it is a focused Sarasota–Manatee contractor.

All 20 permits in the sample are classified as Pool work — 100% pool construction and renovation with no fence, framing, or other general contracting in the mix. This means Water Designs is a dedicated pool specialist, not a multi-trade contractor that happens to do pools on the side. Customer reviews confirm both new-construction pools and renovation/upgrade work, including equipment replacement, resurfacing, and waterline tile repair.

As of the most recent permit data, Water Designs of Sarasota has 4 open permits — meaning 4 projects are actively permitted and in progress. The most recently processed permit was issued in November 2025 for a project at 7004 207th St E in Manatee County, valued at $138,700. Before scheduling a design consultation, ask directly about their current lead time and when they could realistically break ground on a new project.

Water Designs of Sarasota holds a 3.8-star Google rating across 13 reviews — below the 4.4 Florida-wide average. The majority of reviewers are enthusiastic 5-star clients who praise the design quality, on-time and on-budget delivery, and responsiveness of Kevin Brown and Joe Dudash specifically. However, a meaningful minority of reviews cite quality issues including foundation settling, tile separation, and improperly sized equipment. Read all the reviews — especially the 1-star accounts — before making a final decision.

Joseph J Dudash has held the Florida CPC contractor license since 2001, giving the company more than two decades of licensed operating history. The permit record of 254 total permits across Sarasota and Manatee counties is consistent with a long-running local operation. For a luxury custom-pool contractor in a market like Sarasota, that length of tenure is a meaningful baseline signal for stability.

Google reviews include several 1-star accounts describing post-build quality issues — tile separation, foundation settling, pump sizing errors, and slow responsiveness on warranty callbacks. One reviewer from 2016 reported ongoing koi pond leaks and a lightbulb replacement that took months; a 2019 reviewer documented foundation sinking and fire-bowl installation errors. When vetting this contractor, ask for references from projects completed within the last two years and specifically ask those clients how any post-completion issues were handled.

The permit data includes projects coded as 'New' construction, suggesting the company works on new-home pool installations alongside renovations. A June 2025 permit at 1114 Blue Shell Loop in Sarasota was classified as a new construction pool at $134,803. Customer reviews also reference a new-build project on Bird Key where the old pool was demolished and replaced with a new modern design, confirming the company handles full teardown-and-rebuild scopes.

You can reach Water Designs of Sarasota at (941) 217-1798 or through their website at waterdesigns.com. Their office is located at 313 Interstate Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240. You can also use the quote request form on this profile page to send a project inquiry. If this profile has not yet been claimed, use the Claim This Profile button to connect the business directly to incoming leads.