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Signature Pools, Inc.

Signature Pools, Inc.

📍 Orlando, FL
★ 3.5
19 Google reviews
7.3/10
265permits
1986since
4open now
Jul 2026updated
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Reviews

What customers say — Google is the largest, most representative sample.

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3.5 · 19

Source: Google / SERP · Jul 2026.

How They Compare

Against typical Florida pool builders.

Google rating 3.5 (avg 4.4)
Permits on record 265
Years online 1986

Reviews Worth Reading

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

★★★★★LINDA Ornamentation · Oct 2021Google

So we thought our In ground pool was compromised and found out it was put in by Signature pools 7 years ago. I called explained brown stains and to please call. The very next day I received a call they were eager to help and find out what this could be. Well it had nothing to do with their installation but was fault of pool maintenance contractor. We love our pool it looks like it was installed yesterday. To see even 7 years later how professional and how much time they gave me is impressive and how concerned they were. If you need a pool installed I suggest you call Signature Pools! Customer service like this is so rarely seen.

★★★★★James Carangelo · Dec 2025Google

ONLY place you should go for anything pool related. They also have an aging gentleman who does weekly pool maintenance at a very reasonable price, and he's the best. The staff at the store is AMAZING

★☆☆☆☆Donna D · Aug 2013Google

At first I thought this would be a good company because they replied to calls and emails in the first week - whereas most pool compnies never get back to you timely. After that, Maureen (in the accounting dept) was replying to my emails but NEVER answering my questions. I emailed numerous times and NEVER HEARD BACK FROM ANYONE. I had asked first for the pool techs name and number to give to our tenants - was told originally that Brad the tech would call me with it - well he never did - I was also calling to discuss several repairs we needed done immediately and also to confirm they sent a check to the tenants to pay them for the water bill for the pool water being left on for over 24 hours since the tenants were not home. When I did finally call and get Maureen on the phone to discuss the fact the the pool tech left the water on and flooded the yard and STILL needed answers on some pool repairs - she was rude and said I sent your email to ZACH the owners son. I informed her - he has not replied or called me and since I sent them to her my expectation would be for her to follow up with ZACH. She kept repeating I sent them to him and it's his responsibility to call me back. She was not going to follow up with him. She was like a robot kept repeating herself. She also said it was in appropriate for our tenant to call here and demand answers and money on the pool being left on by the tech. She also said they NEVER give out their techs number - so I can never talk to him directly - (hmm wonder why?) All I wanted was to get answers on what the repairs were going to cost and when they cold be done, how they were handling the flooding of our yard and the water bill for the tenant and get the phone number of the tech in case I had questions he could answer about our pool since we don't live at the house. It was beyond me why Maureen couldn't just follow up with Zach and get back to me. Also, if they wanted me to email Zach - then just give me his email address - it was like a big secret. Maureen was nasty on the phone and I kept telling her it was her responsibility as an employee of a company and receiving emails to at least reply with an answer of at least - "I forwarded your email on to Zach and he will follow up" - this way I could have called and asked for him and hoped for a reply. Zach calls the next day and leaves a message that their doing our pool was not going to work out and they will not be coming out any longer. I was fine with that since I was already looking for a new company - Maureen was just nasty. I did however ask Zach to finish out the month so I could get someone in thenext day or two. He did not care - his response was we are a family owned business and Maureen is upset. Well I can tell you I was upset after talking to her - Nasty and very, very, poor customer service from her and I would add Zach in that. When you have a family owned business of course family is always right and the customer is NOT! STAY AWAY UNLESS YOU ENJOY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!

★☆☆☆☆H J · Jan 2014Google

Signature Pools, inc of Orlando, Fl treated our family extremely horrible! On 1-27-14, we called Signature Pools, inc and spoke with Zach. We emailed him our pool design ideas and he called back and stated he was too busy to work with us so he passed us on to John Salzer. We resent our designs to him. John called after reviewing them and we spoke regarding our design, budget, and how we were definitely open to any and all suggestions for a family pool to be within our cash budget. John proceeded to be extremely rude, disrespectful and degrading to us and claimed he would not be our pool builder and had not one ounce of willingness to build a $45,000-$50,000 pool for us. He stated that he can pick and choose who he wants to work with because he has a lot of years in the pool business and he doesn't need our money. We have never been so embarrassed humiliated by a company in our lives. Our only desired resolution is that we only want other customers to know that Signature Pools, inc of Orlando, Fl is a company that doesn't need your business and will ultimately treat you like it as well.

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Standing & Verification

Official-record checks from FL DBPR, permit databases and state records.

Actively permittingRecent permits on file in Orlando
✓ Verified
Licensed contractorFL DBPR record confirmed · CPC039932
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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.

265permits on record
20peak pools/yr
$70,033avg pool value
Pools permitted per year
2022: 15 pools
15
2022
2023: 20 pools
20
2023
2024: 17 pools
17
2024
2025: 9 pools
9
2025
2026: 1 pool
1
2026
What they pull permits for
65%
Pools 65%
Other work

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

Recent Permits

Pulled from permit history — proof of active, valued work.

2026-02 Pool 2659 L*** S**** DR Open
2025-09 Pool 3330 L*** S**** DR Open
2025-08 Pool 1510 O***** ST Finaled
2025-04 Pool 956 L******** DR Finaled
2025-03 Pool 9824 L***** B**** DR Finaled

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Current Workload

Open permits right now — how busy they are.

4open permits

Light — short wait likely.

License & Credentials

Florida state contractor license & scope of work.

✓ FL DBPR record found
License #
CPC039932
Type
Certified Pool/Spa Contractor
Status
Active
Qualifier
MALAGIAN, JOHN M

Scope of work & exact number verified on FL DBPR.

Ownership

MJ
MALAGIAN, JOHN M
Owner / license qualifier · FL DBPR

Confirmed on FL DBPR

Project Photos

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About Signature Pools, Inc.

Signature Pools, Inc. is a Florida pool builder based in Orlando with a documented permit record on public record — an active, verifiable operator whose track record shows in the data, not just the marketing.

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Company Snapshot

Signature Pools, Inc. is based in Orlando, off Commodity Circle near the airport corridor. Its Florida license, CPC039932, is a Certified Pool/Spa Contractor credential under qualifier John M. Malagian, on file with the state since 1986 — one of the longer continuous license histories among Orlando pool builders, predating most of its current competitors by decades.

Specialties & Service Area

The scale here is unusual: the permits on this license, heavily concentrated in Lake Nona South and Lake Nona Estates (33), with further clusters in Baldwin Park, College Park, and Northlake Park at Lake Nona. Pools account for 173 of those permits, but screen enclosures ("Tent" permits, 153 of them), fire alarm work, low-voltage installations, and general alterations make up a large share of the rest, suggesting a shop that handles the full backyard build — structure, electrical, and enclosure — rather than just the water. Recent activity has picked up notably: permit filings rose from single digits in 2019-2021 to 20 in 2023 and 17 in 2024, with average project costs in the $115,000-$150,000 range over that stretch.

What Customers Say

Public reviews sit at 3.5 stars from 19 ratings, and the split is stark rather than mixed. On one side, a customer describes the company tracking down a staining issue on a seven-year-old pool installation at no charge, calling that level of follow-through rare years after the sale. On the other, several reviews — one from 2013, another from 2017, and more recent complaints too — describe curt or dismissive treatment: unanswered emails from the accounting department, a design consultation where staff reportedly said they could "pick and choose" which clients to work with, and slow response to rough, uneven finishing work on a pool surface that one customer says they were simply told to fill with sand.

It's the customer-service tone described across multiple negative reviews, spanning more than a decade, that stands out as the thing worth asking about directly before signing.

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.

Signature Pools, Inc. — Frequently Asked Questions

Answered from public records.

Is Signature Pools, Inc. a licensed and insured pool builder?

Signature Pools, Inc. holds an active Florida state contractor license (CPC039932) verified against FL DBPR. Always confirm current licensure and proof of insurance in writing before signing.

How long has Signature Pools, Inc. been building pools?

Public records show a documented permit history on file, state-licensed since 1986.

What areas does Signature Pools, Inc. serve?

Based on permit records, Signature Pools, Inc. builds across Orange 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.

Is Signature Pools only in the pool-building business?

Permit records show 664 total permits, and pools account for a little over a quarter of that mix (173) — the rest include tent permits (153), fire alarm/FD-TPA permits (130 combined), and low-voltage permits (56), suggesting the license also covers other construction trades beyond swimming pools.

Which Orlando neighborhoods make up most of Signature Pools' permit history?

The heaviest concentration by far is Lake Nona — Lake Nona South and Lake Nona Estates (33) — followed by Baldwin Park (17), College Park (9), and Northlake Park at Lake Nona (7).

What's the honest read on customer experience with Signature Pools?

With a documented permit record and decades in business, the company has built a lot of pools, but review data shows a below-average 3.5-star rating with a recurring theme of "rude" interactions raised by 4 separate reviewers and delay complaints from 2 more — worth weighing against the strong permit track record.

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Sources & Verification

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