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Pool Design Concepts

📍 Venice, FL
★ 4.0
151 Google reviews
6.8/10
19permits
2016since
Jul 2026updated
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Reviews

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

Google
4.0 · 151
Yelp
2.3 · 3

Source: Google / SERP · Jul 2026.

How They Compare

Against typical Florida pool builders.

Google rating 4.0 (avg 4.4)
Permits on record 19
Years online 2016

Reviews Worth Reading

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

★★★★★Wendy Miles · May 2024Google

Design concepts was recommended to us by many many people in our community. This is our first pool, and they helped us through every step of the way, we were actually trying to build this pool while we were in Indiana, in between phone calls and texts they answered everyone of our questions always and promptly, their staff is absolutely amazing, between Mike, Jacquelyn and Arron, forgive me if I spelled their names wrong, they were on it. Not every job goes on without a hiccup, our lanai was a 30 x 9 concrete slab, so they ended up having to jackhammer it out, we also had level issues with that, and they totally worked us through the process and made it right. On a scale of one to five five being the best, I would give them a 10 hands-down!! Obviously, with highly recommend, and have!!

★★★★★Christopher Munafo · Jan 2023Google

I've done some residential development and this is the best contractor that I've ever worked with. Fair pricing, ongoing communication, and a great finished product. We were able to coordinate the entire project from 1200 miles away. Jacqueline and Aaron were great during the design and permitting process, Andy did a nice job reviewing the functions, and Mike kept us informed throughout the entire process. He also answered all of our questions via email within a day. They were even able to deliver the pool on time despite the typical interruptions caused by the hurricane. We are very pleased with the pool and highly recommend Design Concepts and Construction. The dog loves it too!

★★★★★Timothy Lindsay · Jan 2023Google

We could not be more pleased with our new custom-built pool by Design Concepts which was completed ahead of schedule in less than three months on 1/17/2023. Jacqueline White, our salesperson, was fantastic and gave great tips for helping us with the design. Owner Mike and his construction crew could not have been more professional as they worked very hard from start to finish. To find a company that will under-promise and over-deliver in this day and age is quite remarkable. I highly recommend this company if you are looking g for a great experience and a quality built pool.

★★★★★Sarah Tarry · Jul 2024Google

Design Concepts was amazing to work with from the initial meeting through the finished product. We loved that they have their own crews and don’t have to depend on subcontractors. Because of this they were able to finish our pool exactly when promised in 12 weeks. They are priced fairly and build an excellent product. All of their employees were professional and easy to work with. Communication was consistent with the crews always showing up on the day and time expected. We are so pleased with our new pool and our choice to have Design Concepts as our contractor.

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

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Standing & Verification

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

Actively permittingRecent permits on file in Venice
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Licensed contractorFL DBPR record confirmed · CPC1458926
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Sources: Shovels.ai (permit data aggregator) · Google (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · Sunbiz

Permit Track Record

License-verified against Shovels' Florida permit database — matched to their DBPR license number, not a fuzzy name guess.

19permits on record
Pools permitted per year

Year-by-year data not yet mapped.

What they pull permits for

Work-mix data pending.

Source: Shovels permit database, matched to DBPR license CPC1458926 · verified Jul 2026. Found a mistake?

License & Credentials

Florida state contractor license & scope of work.

✓ FL DBPR record found
License #
CPC1458926
Type
Certified Pool/Spa Contractor
Status
Active
Qualifier
Matthew Scott Russell

Scope of work & exact number verified on FL DBPR.

Ownership

MS
Matthew Scott Russell
Owner / license qualifier · FL DBPR

Confirmed on FL DBPR

Project Photos

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📷Their portfolioPhotos from designconceptspools.com

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About Pool Design Concepts

Pool Design Concepts is a Florida pool builder based in Venice 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

Some customers know this Venice-based company as Design Concepts and Construction; on file it's Pool Design Concepts, holding license CPC1458926 since 2016 under Matthew Scott Russell.

Specialties & Service Area

Permit data shows work concentrated in Manatee and Sarasota counties, with project values ranging widely — from roughly $40,000 up to one recent permit valued at $350,000 — suggesting a range from standard builds to larger custom projects. Praise tags across reviews skew heavily toward design work specifically, more than any other category in this batch.

What Customers Say

The aggregate rating is a more middling 4 stars from 151 reviews, pulled down somewhat by a low 2.3-star Yelp average from a small sample, even as Birdeye shows 4.9 from 46 reviews. The detailed reviews available, however, are uniformly glowing — six separate accounts name owner Mike, designer Jacqueline (also spelled Jacquelyn), and Aaron for a smooth, well-communicated process, with several reviewers specifically praising the company for using its own crews rather than subcontractors and for finishing on or ahead of schedule.

Bottom Line

There's a real gap between the aggregate 4-star, 151-review rating and the uniformly five-star detailed accounts available here — worth keeping in mind that the full spread of reviews behind that number isn't visible in this record, even though everything that is visible points to strong design work and reliable scheduling.

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.

Pool Design Concepts — Frequently Asked Questions

Answered from public records.

Is Pool Design Concepts a licensed and insured pool builder?

Pool Design Concepts holds an active Florida state contractor license (CPC1458926) verified against FL DBPR. Always confirm current licensure and proof of insurance in writing before signing.

How long has Pool Design Concepts been building pools?

Public records show a documented permit history on file, state-licensed since 2016.

What areas does Pool Design Concepts serve?

Based on permit records, Pool Design Concepts builds across Sarasota 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 Pool Design Concepts known more for custom design than standard builds?

Design is by far its most frequently praised trait in reviews, well ahead of any other category, and its name reflects a design-led approach — one reviewer specifically credited the design team with reworking an existing concrete slab and lanai layout to fix level issues.

Where has Pool Design Concepts pulled permits recently?

Recent permit activity centers on Manatee County and Sarasota County.

How should I read Pool Design Concepts' review rating?

It carries a 4-star average across 151 reviews — a large sample size but a mixed rating, without one single recurring complaint theme standing out; design work draws by far the most positive mentions.

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Sources & Verification

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Shovels.ai (permit data aggregator) · Google (reviews) · Wayback Machine · FL DBPR · Sunbiz