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Fantasy Pools

📍 Merritt Island, FL
★ 4.5
39 Google reviews
6.9/10
11permits
2002since
Jul 2026updated
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Reviews

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4.5 · 39

Source: Google / SERP · Jul 2026.

How They Compare

Against typical Florida pool builders.

Google rating 4.5 ↑ (avg 4.4)
Permits on record 11
Years online 2002

Reviews Worth Reading

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

★★★★☆Christopher O'Sullivan · Jan 2019Google

We contracted with Fantasy pools to build our pool in June, 2018 after doing quite a bit of research and getting bids from 3 other pool builders. They had built a pool about 2 years ago for friends of ours, and based on the fact that they said mostly positive things about their experience, we decided to hire them to build our pool. At the time we signed the contract, we were told that they were about 12 weeks behind mainly due to weather. On September 6th they arrived to begin construction, and we have been pleasantly surprised by the pace at which the work has been progressing. 2 weeks into the construction, the pool shell is complete, as well as the rough plumbing and back filling. I will update the review as the work progresses, but so far we don't have any complaints. Well, our pool Finished construction about a month ago and it looks great! There were some delays due to the paver deck construction that did not involve Fantasy Pools, but once the deck was completed the remaining work was finished in a relatively short time. We haven't swum in it yet, but I have used the spa, and it was fantastic! In the end, we are pleased with the work Fantasy Pools did and the time it took to complete the project.

★★★★★Tracey Gluskin · Nov 2024Google

Words are definitely not enough to express on what this company did for me and my family. It started by a referral and met Scott, who designed our oasis. It only took one draft and we went with it! Joshua came out to meet us and take a look at our yard, and the following day the job started! This team by far has the best work ethic that I have ever seen. Joshua and Raymond answered any questions that I had and kept me updated on every step. We passed every inspection needed with a breeze! Clean, professional, proficient, and genuine team. Chris finished with teaching me on how to care for our new pool and took the time to sit with me while I took notes (I had to write them down) Fantasy Pools built our dream pool and now we will get to enjoy this with our kids, family, friends, and of course the doggies! Joshua, you and your team ROCK! 🙌 If you want a professional company/team to build your pool - this is my number one choice and I would do it again. - The Gluskins

★★★★★Josh Reynolds · Jun 2023Google

We just finished building a pool with Fantasy Pools and I had an incredibly positive experience. There is a lot of positive that can be said from the timing (which was unheard of fast), to the quality of the pool design and final product. But I think the most impressive to me is the customer service. Now a days it is hard to find good customer service and the owner, Josh, was incredible. He genuinely cares about his customers and it was evident in the way he treated me. He made himself available to be contacted very easily and responded quickly to any concerns I had. He was often present at the job site, making sure the job was done right, that the site was spotless and that all my questions were addressed. He was always fair and honest. To me this is what makes a company truly on a different level, when I can reach the owner at any reasonable time and he will respond kindly and with real concern. I would recommend this company to anyone.

★★★★★michael rider · Apr 2023Google

Fantasy Pools put in a custom designed in-ground pool for us 2 years ago, and we still could not be any happier. From the initial design thru the very timely construction, they were always very friendly and professional (and continue to be)! As first time pool owners, we were a little nervous about learning how to maintain/run the pool. No reason to worry! They taught us well and easily, and have always been there to answer any questions. I recently had an issue (my own bone-headed fault), and the awesome owner Joshua made a free house-call and easily set me straight. If we had it to do over, there is no way we'd consider any other company. We could not recommend Fantasy Pools more highly. We still think of it as perhaps the best money we ever spent. Mike Rider Cocoa Beach

★☆☆☆☆S. D. · Aug 2020Google

We were so exited to contract with Fantasy Pools as our dream project was postponed for a few years due to the last couple of Hurricanes. The project started ahead of schedule and with high energy. Sadly, this expensive project ended up visibly unleveled, from the equipment deck, to the deck, to the pool itself. After over three months now, Fantasy representatives are still not reaching out to fix it adequately. Our dream pool turned into a nightmare. -A quick update. Almost a year from construction, the Fantasy Pools’ mistake estimated at $20k to fix stays unresolved. The equipment slab split in half as they “knew their job” and refused to add rebar at pouring time. Poor craftsmanship ! Poor attitude! -Less than 18 months from installation, I now have estimates up to $ 2,000 to fix the collapsing pavers around the entire perimeter of the pool, as they were holding together only by their surface tension until a few weeks ago as some disappeared by over a foot and a half deep into the ground. Paver professionals agreed that the paver base used by Fantasy was poor quality, the water jet and compaction was not done appropriately, and the deck drain was also installed incorrectly. Unreal!!!! -June 2020/Year 2 update: the expensive $3,000 4 feet tall concrete wall protecting the pool equipment split top to bottom in several areas!

★☆☆☆☆Roger Averill · Oct 2017Google

worked over a month on pool design. Settled on design, met at their office to finalize details and select colors. Signed contract and gave deposit. A week later informed that our deposit is being returned. Our contract isn't accepted. It should be nearly $12k more. What a waste of time. I guess signing THEIR contract and agreeing to THEIR terms means nothing!

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Standing & Verification

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

Actively permittingRecent permits on file in Merritt Island
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Licensed contractorFL DBPR record confirmed · RP252554739
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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.

11permits on record
Pools permitted per year

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What they pull permits for

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License & Credentials

Florida state contractor license & scope of work.

✓ FL DBPR record found
License #
RP252554739
Type
Certified Pool/Spa Contractor
Status
Active
Qualifier
LYONS, DOUGLAS M

Scope of work & exact number verified on FL DBPR.

Ownership

LD
LYONS, DOUGLAS M
Owner / license qualifier · FL DBPR

Confirmed on FL DBPR

Project Photos

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About Fantasy Pools

Fantasy Pools is a Florida pool builder based in Merritt Island — an active, verifiable operator whose track record shows in the data, not just the marketing.

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Company Snapshot

Douglas M. Lyons qualifies Fantasy Pools' Certified Pool/Spa Contractor license, RP252554739 — active since 2002 — from the company's Merritt Island base in Brevard County.

Specialties

Review data leans heavily toward design work — "design" and "recommend" are the two most-repeated praise themes by a wide margin, followed by crew performance, punctuality, and finished appearance. Reviewers name specific staff across the design and construction process, credited with keeping projects on track and passing inspections without issues.

What Customers Say

Fantasy Pools' 39 reviews average 4.5 stars, and most of the detailed ones describe smooth builds — one customer who compared bids from four builders before signing in 2018 noted an upfront weather-related delay quoted honestly ahead of time, then a build that moved faster than expected once underway. The complaint side is smaller in volume but more severe in substance: one reviewer documented a visibly unlevel pool deck and an equipment pad that split, estimated at roughly $20,000 to fix, plus paver settling issues that surfaced over the following two years. A separate reviewer described a signed contract and deposit reversed a week later over a roughly $12,000 pricing dispute.

Bottom Line

Design and crew execution draw consistent praise, but two detailed negative reviews — one involving a cracked equipment pad, one involving a pre-construction pricing dispute — are serious enough to raise directly rather than assume are outliers.

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.

Fantasy Pools — Frequently Asked Questions

Answered from public records.

Is Fantasy Pools a licensed and insured pool builder?

Fantasy Pools holds an active Florida state contractor license (RP252554739) verified against FL DBPR. Always confirm current licensure and proof of insurance in writing before signing.

How long has Fantasy Pools been building pools?

Public records show permit history on file, state-licensed since 2002.

What areas does Fantasy Pools serve?

Based on permit records, Fantasy Pools builds across Brevard 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.

What do Fantasy Pools customers praise most in their reviews?

Design and "would recommend" are its most frequently repeated praise themes among 39 reviews (4.5-star average), followed closely by crew professionalism, on-time delivery, and overall visual results.

Has Fantasy Pools had any reported construction-quality complaints?

A small number of reviewers (2) cite quality issues, including one detailed account of an unlevel pool deck and equipment slab that reportedly required significant repair costs after reinforcing rebar was allegedly omitted at pour time. Delays/stalling and rude interactions were each also raised by 2 reviewers.

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Sources & Verification

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