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Sharper Image Pools

Sharper Image Pools

📍 Tampa, FL
★ 3.8
81 Google reviews
5.6/10
1permits
1997since
Jul 2026updated
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Reviews

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3.8 · 81

Source: Google / SERP · Jul 2026.

How They Compare

Against typical Florida pool builders.

Google rating 3.8 (avg 4.4)
Permits on record 1
Years online 1997

Reviews Worth Reading

Real quotes from public Google reviews — the praise and the critical, as posted.

★★★★☆Krazy Conner · Oct 2025Google

Current Resolutions - Ok, Sharper Image is Owning it! Thank you Beth for caring enough to talk to me in person. Conclusion = Refund pending but I feel so much better about them. 10/7/25 We love the way our pool renovation turned out. I want to thank everyone but I don't remember everyone's name but Robert, Sandra, Beth and of course I can't forget Anthony! Thank you for a job well done Well then after paying them almost 20 K and my husband passed away suddenly, I couldn’t get a break on the cost (not the issue) so I had to find a different service. However, just in time it seems, my service on my pool was unsatisfactory! (Last week 9/29) Sharper Image = I tell them for three weeks in a row before this week that there’s algae and it needed to be brushed and treated. Since it doesn’t get brushed, algae comes back . They send the same guy who didn’t do it properly two weeks before hand to treat it and guess what because it was never brushed now I have more algae. Not to mention when he tried to leave, and I asked him to come back and look at the green and yellow algae on my pool. He laughed at me. All they wanna do is send me a bill for things that should’ve been covered under my $40 a week, maintenance and chemical charge. And this is how they treat somebody who spent 20k in May and they also know that I’m recently widowed and guess what they don’t give a damn! THATs how they are gonna do me! So now I get to pay the new Pool company to do W/Sharper Image couldn’t seem to do. Google will not allow me to give Negative stars! I wanna post my pictures and I wanna post the picture that the new Pool guy showed me that they’re still algae on the pool but unfortunately I can’t maybe check around on other review sites. The installation and repair and remodel were OK. There were some bumps in the roads, but we could always get it fixed and we were satisfied with the end result of the pool remodel, but when it comes to the maintenance and chemicals, thumbs down.

★★★★★Kelly Taft · Mar 2023Google

We’ve been working with Sharper Image Pools since summer of 2021 to build a pool on our lot. The lot is big and came with big possibilities. David was so patient when we brought him idea after idea and worked hard to create us an incredible design with the help of our landscape architect. At one point he had to increase our price after the contract was signed, but the way he communicated the challenges they were facing with inflation were so genuine and heartfelt it helped ease the financial pain. Kip has also been very helpful and used his extensive experience to guide us throughout the process. You could tell he just wanted us to be happy with the end product and knew his stuff when it came to maintenance and longevity of selections. We mostly work with Beth for customer service. She was kind and welcoming at the showroom even when we made her job more challenging by changing our minds multiple times. She always returns call and returns emails when she has all of the information. This is a company that understands the process is just as important as the end result when working with clients.

★★★★★Brian Jared · May 2025Google

My dying friend really wanted to get into my pool but it was green. I had spent over $300 on chemicals in the prior two weeks with my supplier of ten years. When that failed, I asked if they could get someone out to look at it as my friend was coming to my house from the hospice center to stay with me in his last days. They said it would be ten days before they could respond. After several phone calls, I found Sharper Image. They were very sympathetic to my needs and sent someone out the next day. He discovered that I had a mustard algae that did not respond to typical treatment. Long story shortened, my pool is now clear and my friend was able to get into it three times. I cannot tell you what that meant to him and me. Sharper Image gets my business and recommendations for the future - they proved to me that they have a commitment to customer care. TWO THUMBS UP!

★★★★★mjestopare · Jun 2025Google

Sharper Image was a part of our home renovations that included a kitchen and master bath upgrade and new swimming pool. From the planning to the final inspection, they were always only a phone call away. While Helene and Milton altered the timeline, the final result went beyond our expectations. At each phase, each team member explained what was being done, how long it would take, and answered any questions I had during the process. They have returned on multiple occasions to address any issue we've had, from fixing the pool lights (or helping me understand how they work), to replacing pool deck materials that had the slightest imperfection. This is the third pool we've had since moving to the Tampa 30 years ago, and by far the best outcome. Strongly consider them as a front runner if you're considering a pool.

★☆☆☆☆Lisa Garcia · Aug 2022Google

On Wednesday August 17, 2022 I called Sharper Image Pools, and requested an estimate for acid washing my pool. I spoke with Sandy. She gave me a date of estimate for Monday, August 22, 2022. I waited all day. No ONE showed up. I called Sandy late Monday and she informed me that, “ I was now scheduled for Wednesday, August 24, 2022. She stated, “The person in charge of scheduling had changed the date without informing her.” I never received a telephone call or apology. On August 24, 2022 I once again waited all day for an estimator. No One showed up! I called Sandy at 5:05 pm and left a message for her. She returned my call Thursday with the excuse that they were short on employee’s. Heads up, this company is full of excuses!! It just so happens that my next door neighbor is currently using Sharper Image to repair his pool. All they had to do was walk next door. It’s a good thing I chose NOT to use them, my neighbor is NOT happy with them, it appears that they never show up when they say that they are going to. They have completely blocked my driveway and another neighbors driveway twice. I asked the driver of one of the trucks blocking half my driveway to please move his truck. He stated, “ I am leaving now. My daughter an hour later looked out the window and called me. “ Mommy, the truck is still blocking our driveway and I am afraid to leave. I don’t have enough room to get by the Sharper Image truck.” I will personally make certain that our HOA is aware of the rudeness from this company, and put in our monthly newsletter a suggestion; to not use them or invite them into our neighborhood.

★☆☆☆☆Christine Laney · Jan 2020Google

Well I’d like to start by saying I don’t want to leave a bad review on any company however when you have an experience I think you need to share it with the people so that they don’t waste their time like we have wasted. I’ll keep this story short and brief. My husband and I had inquired about an inground pool to this company, and I have to say after about two months we are still without any progress. After inquiring and scheduling for a consultation it was proximately a month before the individual finally got out to give the information of options, the first scheduling date was a no-show not even a call to reschedule, I had to reach back out to the company to inquire a second scheduling appointment. Jeremy Hinn (owner)explained the first appointment was not able to be made due to a family emergency, however I would think that a call would’ve been made for rescheduling not just a no-show and no communication whatsoever. So the second appointment arrives and Jeremy Hinn comes and gives options for a pool, it was then said an estimate would be given by email to no (prevail), i’ve sent two emails requesting insight on the estimate and don’t even receive an email back with any inf ever mind (pricing). So I think it is my obligation to let individuals know what kind of service is rendered with this company’s service. I know I’m not wasting no more my time !!!

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Standing & Verification

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Actively permittingRecent permits on file in Tampa
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Licensed contractorFL DBPR record confirmed · CPC056903
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Sources: City of Orlando open data · Google (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · Sunbiz

Permit Track Record

Built from the City of Orlando's official open permit records — refreshed on a schedule and matched to this builder's DBPR license.

1permits on record
1peak pools/yr
$68,650avg pool value
Pools permitted per year
2025: 1 pool
1
2025
What they pull permits for
100%
Pools 100%
Other work

Source: City of Orlando open permit data · verified Jul 2026. Found a mistake?

Recent Permits

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2025-09 Pool 6325 C***** RD Finaled

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Current Workload

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open permits

No open permits on file.

License & Credentials

Florida state contractor license & scope of work.

✓ FL DBPR record found
License #
CPC056903
Type
Certified Pool/Spa Contractor
Status
Active
Qualifier
GORGEN, DAVID MICHAEL

Scope of work & exact number verified on FL DBPR.

Ownership

GD
GORGEN, DAVID MICHAEL
Owner / license qualifier · FL DBPR

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About Sharper Image Pools

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Company Snapshot

Tampa-based Sharper Image Pools has carried its Certified Pool/Spa Contractor license, CPC056903, since 1997 — one of the older continuously active licenses in Hillsborough County.

Specialties

The company's review base spans new installation, renovation, and ongoing maintenance/service contracts, a broader mix than pure new-build competitors. Praise clusters around crew performance, general recommendation, and communication, with knowledgeable staff and design also showing up repeatedly.

What Customers Say

Across 81 reviews, Sharper Image sits at 3.8 stars, and the pattern in the text splits by service line: renovation and installation customers tend to name specific staff and describe satisfactory results, while the sharper complaints cluster around scheduling reliability for smaller service calls — missed estimate appointments, slow callbacks, and an unresponsive theme flagged by four separate reviewers. One customer's multi-part review illustrates the split directly: satisfied with a roughly $20,000 renovation, then frustrated months later when a maintenance visit didn't fully resolve an algae problem.

Bottom Line

Three decades on the same license number is a real signal of staying power. Whether that reliability extends to routine maintenance calls as consistently as it does to full installs and renovations is the open question the reviews raise.

Credentials & Recognition

FSPA/PHTA certifications & awards when on file.

CPC · top FL pool credential FL State Licensed

FSPA membership · PHTA/CPO · manufacturer certs surfaced when present.

Sharper Image Pools — Frequently Asked Questions

Answered from public records.

Is Sharper Image Pools a licensed and insured pool builder?

Sharper Image Pools holds an active Florida state contractor license (CPC056903) verified against FL DBPR. Always confirm current licensure and proof of insurance in writing before signing.

How long has Sharper Image Pools been building pools?

Public records show permit history on file, state-licensed since 1997.

What areas does Sharper Image Pools serve?

Based on permit records, Sharper Image Pools builds across Hillsborough County.

How do I verify a pool builder before hiring?

Check: (1) active FL license on DBPR, (2) real permit history with the county, (3) genuine reviews across platforms, (4) fair pricing. This profile gathers all four from public records.

Does Sharper Image Pools handle pool renovations and maintenance calls, not just new construction?

Customer accounts describe both a full pool renovation project and standalone service calls like acid washing, suggesting the company's scope extends beyond new-build construction into renovation and maintenance work.

What do Sharper Image Pools customers praise most often?

Crew (9 mentions), recommend (8), and communication (6) are the most frequent praise themes across its reviews, followed closely by professionalism and on-time delivery.

Are there recurring complaints in Sharper Image Pools' lower-rated reviews?

Unresponsiveness is the most common complaint, raised by 4 separate reviewers, with delays/stalling and rude interactions each mentioned by 2. One detailed review described repeated missed appointments for a service estimate, which the reviewer attributed to staff turnover.

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City of Orlando open data · Google (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · Sunbiz