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Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc

Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc

📍 Winter Park, FL
★ 4.7
36 Google reviews
6.1/10
43permits
1open now
Jul 2026updated
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Reviews

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4.7 · 36

Source: Google / SERP · Jul 2026.

How They Compare

Against typical Florida pool builders.

Google rating 4.7 ↑ (avg 4.4)
Permits on record 43
Years online

Reviews Worth Reading

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

★★★★★Michael M. · Dec 2023Google

Just wanted to take a minute to review Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc, especially Bryan Gurney, who I dealt with the whole time. Due to some oversights from the last pool remodel that was done a couple of years ago, we needed a whole plumbing and electrical refresh. This is what Bryan and his team did: - Replumbed the entire pool, a huge undertaking - Dug a massive trench alongside the entire pool in order to insert backflow valves which had been closed off by the previous contractor, and did this to avoid the cost and disruption of breaking up the travertine deck. Just very ingenious and creative to get the job done and save us cost and time. - Fixed and replaced our broken and unsafe light system - Fixed our spa (it had no bubbles due to bad plumbing) - Acid washed the whole pool which had suffered a lot of calcification due to the lack of backflow - Cleared out the main drain that was clogged up permanently from the last job - Replaced all of the old valves, most of the piping, and put in a new filter basket and chlorinator - Took great care to clean up after all the work - this is something that MOST contractors DON’T do from my experience but Bryan and team paid a lot of attention to detail and made sure to do this. - Was extremely communicative throughout the entire job. Always let me know if he was running late or was facing delays and why. Just went the extra mile in every way. I could not recommend Bryan and the team and Central Florida Homes and Pools more. Restoring my faith in contractors after some less than ideal experiences! If you ever need work done, get in touch with Bryan!

★★★★★Wes Malone · Jun 2019Google

About 3 months ago I asked for recommendations for pool builders. We interviewed four local companies and ended up going with Bryan Gurney and Central Florida Homes and Pools. He worked with us thru the design and got us everything that we were looking for at a price we were comfortable with. He was also the person that managed the project from start to finish. Anytime I had a question or needed something he was very quick to respond. All of the crews that he had out to do the various parts of the construction were courteous, clean and did the work quickly and with great care. They started the construction on 3/25 and we filled the pool on 5/16. It was a very good experience from start to finish and I highly recommend Bryan and Central Florida Homes and Pools.

★★★★★Oliver Khedawy · Dec 2023Google

Unfortunately I did not have the pleasure of coming across this company before selecting who was going to build our pool otherwise I would Have selected them. However, during the construction process of my pool with another company I had A concern on something and I felt As if our pool builder was trying to cut corners. I came To Bryan the owner of CFL Home and Pools and he told me exactly what I needed To say to fight back to our pool builder and even went as far as providing me with proof so I can Back up my claims to my pool builder. If you want your pool done the right way, this is who you need to build your pool. Thanks Bryan!!! You will forever receive all of my referrals

★★★★★Nicole Salazar · Dec 2022Google

I can’t recommend Central Florida Home and Pools enough!! We bought our home in March and already came in knowing we had to resurface the pool. Bryan came and checked everything out and turns out all the equipment was broken and the pool had not been running for a very long time. We then get the project started and came across several leaks and other issues that we had to fix. Bryan was great the whole time and was honest with us when it came down to discussing what needed to be fixed. If anyone needs to fix their pool or need a new pool I would recommend this business! Before and after pictures below.

★☆☆☆☆Kleith Harris · Apr 2024Google

Finished product was good - but getting there was anything but smooth. Communication was poor throughout the project Little guidance on pool design and what works well together (finish with tile selection, etc). Almost every timeline/deadline that was communicated was missed with no reasoning or explanation. Quick to threaten "breach of contract" when they think money is due. Still have not had the final inspection (or been communicated with about it). It's been over a year since the pool was finished. Overall all it seemed like we were an afterthought/nuisance vs. a paying customer. Would not recommend.

★☆☆☆☆Paul Fraser · Dec 2024Google

Abysmal ownership, accountability, and communication. Extremely poor project management and follow through. Below average workmanship and finished product. Every phase of the project took much longer than promised and several phases had to be redone multiple times due to poor workmanship, quality, and not passing inspection.

Source: public Google reviews. Quotes appear as posted by their authors.

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Standing & Verification

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Actively permittingRecent permits on file in Winter Park
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Sources: City of Orlando open data · Google (reviews) · Wayback Machine · 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.

43permits on record
9peak pools/yr
$45,594avg pool value
Pools permitted per year
2018: 3 pools
3
2018
2019: 2 pools
2
2019
2020: 9 pools
9
2020
2022: 2 pools
2
2022
2024: 1 pool
1
2024
What they pull permits for
47%
Pools 47%
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.

2024-03 Pool 9244 S******** DR Finaled
2022-12 Pool 2408 V******* DR Finaled
2022-10 Pool 1813 H******* AVE Finaled
2020-12 Pool 1332 E***** AVE Finaled
2020-12 Pool 1300 N********* ST Open

Source: City of Winter Park Open Data. Found a mistake?

Current Workload

Open permits right now — how busy they are.

1open permits

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License & Credentials

Florida state contractor license & scope of work.

Scope of work & exact number verified on FL DBPR.

Service Area

Based near Winter Park, FL.

Serving Orange and surrounding areas.

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Project Photos

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About Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc

Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc is a Florida pool builder based in Winter Park — an active, verifiable operator whose track record shows in the data, not just the marketing.

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Company Snapshot

No state license or county permit records were found for Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc, based at 5620 S Lake Burkett Ln in Winter Park, in the data available for this profile. What follows is based entirely on the public review record rather than license or permit verification.

What Customers Say

The company holds a 4.7-star average across 36 Google reviews. Reviews consistently name Bryan Gurney directly and describe a range of work beyond new pool construction — full re-plumbing jobs, resurfacing, tile replacement down to the shell, concrete work, and diagnosing equipment left in poor condition by a prior contractor. Several reviewers specifically mention being restored to running order after buying a home with a neglected or broken pool. A smaller set of one-star reviews describes the opposite experience: poor communication throughout a project, missed timelines without explanation, and in one case an unreturned, curt response to an initial inquiry.

Bottom Line

This is a review record with real specificity and a consistently named point of contact, which counts for something, but it isn't backed by the license or permit verification available for most other contractors in this dataset. Confirming license status directly before contracting is a reasonable step.

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.

Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc — Frequently Asked Questions

Answered from public records.

Is Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc a licensed and insured pool builder?

Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc holds a Florida state contractor license verified against FL DBPR. Always confirm current licensure and proof of insurance in writing before signing.

How long has Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc been building pools?

Public records show permit history on file.

What areas does Central Florida Homes and Pools Inc serve?

Based on permit records, Central Florida Homes and 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.

Does Central Florida Homes and Pools handle remodels, or only new pool construction?

Multiple reviewers describe this contractor handling full pool remodels and plumbing overhauls, not just new builds, including one review detailing a complete re-plumb and equipment upgrade project undertaken after a previous remodel had issues.

What do reviewers say about communication with Central Florida Homes and Pools?

Feedback is mixed on this point: many 5-star reviews specifically praise clear, ongoing communication throughout the project, but a handful of 1-star reviews describe poor communication and missed timelines — worth clarifying response-time and milestone expectations upfront.

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Sources & Verification

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