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Xclusive Outdoor Living

Xclusive Outdoor Living

📍 Orlando, FL
★ 3.5
41 Google reviews
5.6/10
71permits
2025since
Jul 2026updated
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Reviews

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3.5 · 41

Source: Google / SERP · Jul 2026.

How They Compare

Against typical Florida pool builders.

Google rating 3.5 (avg 4.4)
Permits on record 71
Years online 2025

Reviews Worth Reading

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

★★★★★Joe Burger · Sep 2018Google

My wife and I recently relocated from the Northern Virginia/Washington, DC area to the Orlando area (Groveland, FL). Consequently, we were not familiar with the local landscaping and outdoor living options for our newly built home. The developer of our community provided the minimum/basics and thus we were at somewhat of a loss. We knew we wanted to extend the lanai to include a large natural gas fire pit and BBQ grill. Furthermore, we wanted the original lanai and extension to be screened. We spoke with three firms to get advice and an estimate. Xclusive Outdoor Living stood head and shoulders above the two other firms. These other firms did not offer the level/quality of advice/suggestions that Xclusive did; they were primarily interested in closing the sale than providing the assistance and patience that we needed. The professionalism of Xclusive extended not only to us but with their interaction with the City of Groveland in obtaining the necessary building permits/inspections. The end results is that we are more than happy with the results and the friendly follow up after the project completion to make sure the fire pit and grill were functioning properly. I can not speak highly enough about Xclusive Outdoor Living and recommend them without reservation. JB

★★★★★the 4 slime makers · Mar 2025Google

I hired Xclusive Outdoor Living to build my kitchen and they did a phenomenal job! Of course there was delays (only because of permitting). After all the permits were taken care of they got to work. But the kicker is... I had to install an exhaust fan over the stainless steel grill and when its bein used o noticed that fumes from grill were seeping into my house. So a year later i reached out to them and told them my problem. I spoke to Julia and she had someone out there within 5 business days, no questions asked and replaced the exhaust tubing. Now thats customer service!

★★★★★Heloisa Colom · Feb 2019Google

We could not be more pleased with the job that Xclusive Outdoor Living did for us in our home. They listened to all our requests without imposing any design of their own. It was a big back yard project as they did our pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, paver deck, pool bathroom, and other features. The work was completed in a timely manner we had no mishaps with inspections, permits, etc. Xclusive Outdoor Living helped deliver the backyard of our dreams for me and my husband, and I will recommend their work to anyone. Thank you Xclusive Outdoor Living!

★★★★★Mike Wilson · Nov 2024Google

We contracted with Xclusive to do a driveway extension and some small landscaping work. They were great. The most difficult thing was dealing with the bureaucrats at the County but Xclusive was able to get everything done despite a very difficult permitting process. We are happy with the work and the office staff and workers were wonderful. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

★☆☆☆☆Anabella Rodriguez · Jul 2024Google

I was really hoping not to write a negative review about this Company. I found this Company advertising on a magazine, and I thought it was a great Company based on pictures. We purchased a home and hired this Company for the renovations. I had to wait a long time to schedule the estimate and then to actually start the project. It took about one year after quote for them to begin the project. Random workers started showing up without prior notice to work on the pool renovation. I always had to keep an eye out just incase because I have dogs. Unfortunately hiring this Company was a bad choice , and I should have done a better search and would have found all the negative reviews this Company has. The most disaster pool refinishing with terrible workmanship and poor quality materials. When they did the pool renovation first we had a problem with the spill over that was leaking water to the inside of my home. This took several months to fix and the problem was they did a poor job sealing the spill over. The next problem was the breaker , they put the wrong breaker and it caused for the pool pump to turn off and so it wouldn’t circulate unless you refresh the breaker. Once they completed the pool refinishing and we all thought everything was done , we noticed cracks being created on pool floor. It took many calls and text messages for someone to come out and check the pool. The managers/owners told me they would take care of the issue. So once again the pool had to be emptied and they did resurfacing again. There is a process that needs to be done after they refinish the pool. The process that needed to take place after refinishing the pool was done weeks after and it was suppose to be done right after. Once again after a few weeks the pool has cracks again. The poor workmanship and no supervising the project caused this issue again. I believe this is also why we are experiencing cracks on the pool again . See the pictures below this is how my newly renovated pool looks. I called , emailed texted and sent videos and pictures to the Company showing the concerns. This pool renovation was over $74,000, and we have not been able to enjoy it because it’s a safety hazard. The pool floor has crack lost it’s color and the spill over lost its finish making it a very rough rock. This Company does not care about its customers , and now I’m stuck with a pool with cracks and they do nothing about it. They try to be friendly and pretend that they care but it’s not true. I’m really disappointed and can’t believe from making my dream home it turned out as a nightmare. I hope this doesn’t happen to anyone else , thats why I decided to share my story. They don’t deserve 1 star in fact they should be in the negative stars.

★☆☆☆☆victor “venza” collazo · Sep 2024Google

Xclusive Outdoor Living: I'm writing this review to warn others about a terrible experience I had with this construction company, Xclusive outdoor company. I contracted them to do a big project project 2 yrsago. Unfortunately, my experience has been nothing short of a disaster. After signing the contract and paying a substantial upfront fee, the project has been under construction for a total of 2 yrs Despite promises of completion deadlines, the work has been slow, inconsistent, and ultimately unfinished. To make matters worse, the company has violated the terms of the contract and taken half of the agreed-upon payment without delivering on their obligations. I've made numerous attempts to resolve these issues, but I've been met with excuses and delays. I strongly advise anyone considering hiring Xclusive Outdoor Company to think twice. Their unprofessionalism, lack of accountability, and disregard for their customers' time and money make them a company to avoid. Beware everybody works hard to earn the money to live and it's really sad to lose it and not even have anything completed. Very sad situation.

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 Orlando
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Licensed contractorFL DBPR record confirmed · CPC1460959
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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.

71permits on record
5peak pools/yr
Pools permitted per year
2019: 1 pool
1
2019
2020: 3 pools
3
2020
2021: 2 pools
2
2021
2022: 5 pools
5
2022
2023: 1 pool
1
2023
What they pull permits for

Work-mix data pending.

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

Recent Permits

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

2022-12 Pool 5016 L********* P*** ST Finaled
2022-07 Pool 6326 B****** P***** C*** Finaled
2022-06 Pool 11050 H****** AVE Closed
2022-06 Pool 13824 G****** AVE Finaled
2022-04 Pool 10713 S***** WAY 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 #
CPC1460959
Type
Certified Pool/Spa Contractor
Status
Active
Qualifier
QUICENO, JONATHAN

Scope of work & exact number verified on FL DBPR.

Ownership

QJ
QUICENO, JONATHAN
Owner / license qualifier · FL DBPR

Confirmed on FL DBPR

Project Photos

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About Xclusive Outdoor Living

Xclusive Outdoor Living 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

Xclusive Outdoor Living operates out of Orlando, with its office on Old Winter Garden Road. The company builds under Florida license CPC1460959, a Certified Pool/Spa Contractor credential held by qualifier Jonathan Quiceno, listed as active with the state since 2025. Beyond pools, the company's work extends into broader outdoor living projects — lanai extensions, summer kitchens, and paver patios — which shows up clearly in its permit record, and several reviews describe multi-feature backyard projects that bundled a pool with a spa, an outdoor kitchen, and a screened enclosure into one contract.

Specialties & Service Area

Seventy-one building permits trace back to this license across greater Orlando, clustered in Lake Nona Central, Lake Nona South, Vista East, Storey Park, and Florida Center North, with smaller activity in Delaney Park closer to downtown. Only 12 of those permits are filed as straightforward pool construction; the two largest categories on file are "Other" and "Alteration" (14), which lines up with the outdoor kitchens, fire pits, driveway extensions, and hardscape work that recur throughout the customer reviews alongside new pool builds. Recent permit activity peaked in 2022, when five projects were filed at an average estimated cost above $74,000, suggesting the company's busiest and highest-value stretch of work came in the two to three years before this profile was compiled.

Licensing & Track Record

The license is active and in good standing with the state.

What Customers Say

Reviews for Xclusive Outdoor Living split sharply by project size and era. Several homeowners describe attentive, design-forward service for pools, outdoor kitchens, and paver work, with the company's staff following up on a malfunctioning exhaust fan a full year after installation and handling permitting friction with the City of Groveland on their customers' behalf. But a cluster of more recent 1-star reviews tells a different story: Anabella Rodriguez describes a $74,000 pool renovation that developed floor cracks after two separate resurfacing attempts, Alyssa Weitz says a permit application she was told had been filed sat untouched with the county for months, and several other reviewers describe projects stretching one to two years past their original timelines with long stretches of unreturned calls in between.

Whether that holds for a new large project is a separate question, though — the volume and specificity of recent delay complaints, several involving projects well into six figures, means it's worth asking pointed questions about current crew capacity and getting a firm written timeline before signing anything sizable.

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.

Xclusive Outdoor Living — Frequently Asked Questions

Answered from public records.

Is Xclusive Outdoor Living a licensed and insured pool builder?

Xclusive Outdoor Living holds an active Florida state contractor license (CPC1460959) verified against FL DBPR. Always confirm current licensure and proof of insurance in writing before signing.

How long has Xclusive Outdoor Living been building pools?

Public records show a documented permit history on file, state-licensed since 2025.

What areas does Xclusive Outdoor Living serve?

Based on permit records, Xclusive Outdoor Living 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 Xclusive Outdoor Living mainly build new pools, or handle remodels and additions too?

County permit records show the company's work spans several categories beyond new pool builds — alteration, addition (5), and general/other work (18) alongside new pool construction (12) and SFR pools (8) — pointing to a mix of new-build and renovation work rather than new construction only.

Where in the Orlando area has Xclusive Outdoor Living recently pulled pool permits?

Recent permit records show projects clustered in the Lake Nona corridor — Lake Nona Central, Lake Nona South, and Storey Park — plus Florida Center North, Vista East, and Delaney Park.

What do customers report about their experience with Xclusive Outdoor Living?

Reviewers frequently mention the design work, crew, and professionalism, and several say they'd recommend the company. At the same time, a recurring theme in lower-rated reviews centers on delays/stalling (raised by 6 separate reviewers) and quality concerns (4 reviewers) — worth asking about directly before signing.

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Sources & Verification

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