--- title: "Clarkson Pools — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/clarkson-pools-pfvwus-pf~813718995 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~813718995.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Clarkson Pools" category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/eda3839d0f43b87a_6801-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "600 St Johns Bluff Rd North, Jacksonville, Florida 32225, United States" latitude: 30.351 longitude: -81.5061 phone: "(904) 223-4050" website: http://www.ClarksonPools.com rating: 4.3 review_count: 41 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 275 last_updated: 2026-08-30 --- # Clarkson Pools Original Houzz profile: [Clarkson Pools](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/clarkson-pools-pfvwus-pf~813718995) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** Jacksonville, FL - **Serves:** Jacksonville, St. Johns, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fruit Cove, Ponte Vedra, Fleming Island, Jacksonville Beach, Palm Valley, Nocatee, Saint Augustine, Atlantic Beach, Fernandina Beach, Neptune Beach, Nassau County - **Houzz rating:** 4.3 out of 5 (41 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2014–2022), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 35 years in business Clarkson Pools is a family-owned pool builder and outdoor living specialist serving Jacksonville and Northeast Florida since 1990. For more than 35 years, our team has helped homeowners transform their backyards into beautiful, functional spaces designed for relaxation, entertaining, and everyday enjoyment. Formerly known as Pools by John Clarkson, our company has built a reputation for craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and long-term client relationships. From custom pool construction and renovations to outdoor living spaces and ongoing pool care, we guide our clients through every step of the process with a focus on clear communication, attention to detail, and exceptional service. Our approach is simple: combine great design, quality materials, and experienced professionals to deliver spaces that look beautiful and perform reliably for years to come. It’s a commitment we call Clarkson Quality — and it’s why more than 3,500 homeowners across Northeast Florida trust Clarkson Pools with their backyard investment. Whether you're planning a new custom pool, updating an existing one, or enhancing your outdoor living space, our team is dedicated to creating environments where families and friends can gather, relax, and make lasting memories. ### Services Provided - Swimming Pool Construction - Swimming Pool Design - Pool Deck Design & Construction - Pool Lighting Installation - Pool Remodeling - Sauna Installation - Pool Plastering - Pool Tiling - Pool Covers - Pool & Spa Equipment Sales - Concrete Construction - Custom Water Features - Hardscaping - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Patio Construction - Patio Design - Pool Landscaping ### Areas Served - Jacksonville - St. Johns - Ponte Vedra Beach - Fruit Cove - Ponte Vedra - Fleming Island - Jacksonville Beach - Palm Valley - Nocatee - Saint Augustine - Atlantic Beach - Fernandina Beach - Neptune Beach - Nassau County ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 500,000 $20,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Clarkson Pools | | Address | 600 St Johns Bluff Rd North, Jacksonville, Florida 32225, United States | | Phone | (904) 223-4050 | | Website | http://www.ClarksonPools.com | | License Number | CPC1459376 CPC009595 CPC145742 | | Followers on Houzz | 275 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ClarksonPools - X (Twitter) — https://www.pinterest.com/ClarksonPools/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarksonpools - Blog — https://clarksonpools.com/ - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/clarksonpools/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Clarkson Pools](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/clarkson-pools-pfvwus-pf~813718995) - **Website:** http://www.ClarksonPools.com - **Phone:** (904) 223-4050 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - PSN Top 50 Builders USA (Multiple Years) - PSN Top 50 Service USA - FSPA Hall of Fame - Zodiac Pool of the Year - Best of Houzz - Best of UAG - 2025 Northeast Florida Top Contractors \#26 - 2026 Northeast Florida Top Contractors \#25 - Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living Pinnacle Awards - Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living Oasi - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2014–2022), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [NEFBA- Northeast Florida Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nefba-northeast-florida-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1133380510) - [Florida Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/florida-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1922617990) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 — 41 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 40.0 - Communication: 30.0 - Value: 33.0 ### Reviews **★ — Mark Diorio, Aug. 2022** > I too am a frustrated client. My project was completed a year and paid for during my purchase of a new home at Amelia National in Fernandina Beach. I was supposed to have a overflow drain drain installed but John Clarkson forgot to install it. During heavy rain I need to go outside and manually drain my pool. My neighbors laughed when I told them this story and insisted I have this automatic drain present. Two different service men from Clarkson have come out to tell me that this drain was never installed, I cannot get Clarkson to send a crew out to finish this job! Terrible customer service. **★★ — HU-323205229, April 2022** > Would not recommend pools by John Clark. They will take him forever to finish the job. Good luck on getting a hold of anybody you always get an answer machine and they call you back when they feel like it. In my neighborhood they washed concrete down the storm drain and left a terrible mess for the neighbors to look at. Also very disrespectful to surrounding neighbors when they’re working on someone’s property. They are very social a pathic in the way they act and treat the neighbors **★ — aizquie, Nov. 2021** > Beware of PBJC. I wanted to wait until the project was finished, but couldn’t keep waiting and wanted to warn others in a timely manner about shortcomings in service that have shaped my assessment. > > In short: > > -Communication is inexistent regarding when milestones will actually be completed. ‘I don’t know’ may be an honest answer by the company, but unacceptable in project management. > > -Their phone constantly directs to voicemail…no matter what time of day a call is placed. Sometimes calls are returned, though most times multiple calls and messages need to be left prior to getting a call back. > > -No verification that specific finishes can be applied to the material selections, resulting in the selected design finishes not being possible (up to this point no correction has been proposed for the mistake). > > -Subpar workmanship on paver installation. Time will tell if items get corrected as they claim they do…though we are 20 weeks into a 12 week project and review of the paver work did not result in rework (yet). > > According to PBJC, we are ‘already at the point where things will move really fast’. That was 10 weeks ago. > > We have had a project manager on site weekly, which we appreciate, but I don’t know that there is effective communication or optimization of resources and processes to actually get work completed in a timely manner…even considering the effects of the pandemic. > > Rather than focus on delivering quality in product and service, PBJC seems more focused on digging out 5 pools weekly…leaving their customers unhappy and with a MASSIVELY DANGEROUS hole in their back yard for longer than is acceptable. > > Their product may be ‘ok’ in the end, but their service so far is subpar, and not worth the premium in costs. > > I would love nothing more than for PBJC to make good on their sales pitch, deliver a good product, and give me a date on when my project will be completed. > > Until then, look elsewhere. **★★★★★ — kristinbielecki, Nov. 2021** > There is not enough room on this site to write how thankful and appreciative we are to Shannon at PBJC! Upon our initial meeting with Shannon and Erich in June 2020, we were immediately impressed by the level of expertise, knowledge and professionalism they displayed,. They took a lot of time to sit and talk with us about our swimming pool needs and how we envisioned our new pool, and how we'd use it - including asking us about our "must have" list. They discussed line item by line item with us so we could weigh all the options to make our decision. After weeks of thoughtful consideration, input from family members and taking into account the potential for cost savings, we decided to hire another pool company who came in with lots of promises and a bid just under what PBJC proposed. WE'RE STILL REGRETTING THE DECISION to not hire PBJC!!! What a NIGHTMARE it's turned out to be with the OTHER pool company. We are now 12+ months into the pool project (yes you read that correctly, 12 months) with "the other guy" and are still not done. The other guy left off so many details from his estimate that we're now at the same price as what PBJC originally quoted us. (Top of the list of what wasn't included with "the other guy" : no electrical for the equipment, no footer, no water sanitization system?! Aren't these things a requirement to operate a pool? We have learned so much from this horrible experience.) We have buyer's remorse 100%. However, to our amazement when we contacted Shannon at PBJC in hopes of gaining a little advice, he went above and beyond with his expertise and his generosity of time and talent to help bail us out of this disastrous situation. There is something truly remarkable about a team who epitomize professionalism, have an affinity for their craft, and who consistently demonstrate overall integrity and kindness. THANK YOU, SHANNON and your crew at PBJC...your benevolence and professionalism have not, and will not, go unnoticed. With kindest regards and thanks. **★ — Seth King, July 2021** > I am going to keep this short and to the point so people actually read it > > -They seemed to have a good reputation we chose them base don that even at the pricing premium > -The organization is severely understaffed > -The worst communication I have ever experienced > -I am project managing my own build > -every answer from anyone is I don't know, let me check with scheduling > \- No real phone numbers, they all lead to a voicemail > \- Consistent misses throughout the project > \- Buyer beware, this is not the Clarkson pools of old **★ — lee\_eubanks, May 2021** > I honestly cannot stress this enough: think twice before you choose PBJC to build or renovate your pool. I wanted to wait a month or so after the job was complete so I could write an objective review for PBJC. I had such high hopes for our pool renovation, but they disappointed at every turn. > > I attribute some of this poor experience to the pandemic and the fact that PBJC is obviously very busy, so I want to be fair in my assessment, but the absolutely terrible communication, the constant missteps, and the terrible subcontractors would dissuade me from ever using or recommending them again. > > They were about 15% more expensive than competing bids, but their reputation precedes them, so we didn't mind paying a premium for what we perceived to be the best option. We learned the hard way that word of mouth is not always the best thing to trust. We had doubts from the very first design meeting, but we ignored it because of their reputation. I wish we had trusted our guts on this one. > > The entire process was such a mess. From ordering the wrong pavers to not knowing our coping selection wasn't an option until the week before the project started to having to beg for 3 months to see pebbletec samples, we essentially had to project manage the entire process ourselves. > > Their subcontractors were genuinely atrocious. They had to redo portions of our pool deck and tile 3 times because it was so sloppy. PBJC would blame the sub, and then the sub would show up and blame PBJC for giving them the wrong instructions. I have no idea where the fault lies, but I know having an actual project manager would have saved everyone the time and money wasted on this project. > > We were assigned a project manager (Julie) at the kickoff in January, and she told us she would be onsite weekly to check on progress and would contact us near daily. She literally disappeared and never came back, and we found out at the very end they took her off our project because they were too busy but never bothered to assign us a new PM or to let us know this change occurred. The designer Erich "managed" the project, but it was very clear that project management is not his strength or his primary role, and I'm not even sure he knew he was the PM? We had to constantly send him photos and videos after the subcontractors would work each day since he was too busy to stop by. > > Debbi attempted to help me throughout, and I'm thankful for that, but this 6-8 week job (what Julie, Shannon, and Erich told us up front) ended up being a 4 month job because of all the wrong orders and rework from the subs. I'm convinced if we hadn't stayed on top of this ourselves, the project would probably still be going on. Certainly not worth the premium price you pay to go with PBJC over their competitors. > > Three pieces of advice if you decide to use PBJC: > > 1\) Demand that an assigned PM be called out in your contract. > 2\) Do not sign the contract until they provide all the samples. > 3\) Make sure you ask up front who your subcontractor will be since PBJC does very little of the work themselves, and you risk getting less qualified subs if you're not careful. **★★★★★ — HU-895377889, April 2021** > I reached out to PBJC for a spa, outdoor kitchen and fire pit project. We got extremely lucky when PBJC assigned Jordan Rothman (JR) to our project. From the very start he was extremely professional on all fronts. He was always punctual, his subject matter knowledge was impressive and he was extremely creative with his ideas and problem solving. He took great care to keep costs down where he could and he was always upfront with his assessments. We never felt like he was sugar coating or skirting the truth when giving us his unfiltered opinion. His software rendering were well thought out and executed to near perfection. If you decide to use PBJC for your project ask for JR. You’ll appreciate his professionalism, patience and subject matter knowledge. > > Very respectfully, Stacey Wright **★★★★★ — Starr Sanford Design, Jan. 2021** > Pools by John Clarkson renovated my pool 2 years ago and has serviced it since then. Jeff Hocker did a great job on the renovation, and Vanessa Greene has been outstanding with the service and any repairs. I can't recommend PBJC enough! **★★★★ — Debbie B, June 2020** > We worked with JR (Jordan) and he captured our vision perfectly. Highly recommend getting him as your designer. We love the final design and have received so many compliments. Definitely would recommend. **★★★★★ — lisac1226, June 2020** > Hands down the best contractor we’ve ever dealt with. Starting with our designer, Jeff Hocker to our construction manager, Jonny Carpenter our pool exceeded all of our expectations and then some. From every design detail to all the finishing touches they worked with us without any hesitations. They are an honest company that puts customer satisfaction first! They were true to their word, budget and commitment to a beautiful quality product. **★★★★★ — HU-611812281, Feb. 2020** > I was looking for a company committed to excellence and anchored in integrity. I was not looking for the least expensive as I have heard some bad experiences with other friends who have had pools built. From several pre contract meetings and conversations with sales rep Joel Hartman and the construction process with project manager Eric Jent I was not disappointed. The finished product was incredible and the process was smooth. I never felt like I needed to battle with the company to make good on their workmanship nor their verbal or contractual commitments. Even after all monies were paid there was still an outstanding issue that involved a third party that needed resolve. I am happy to report Pools by John Clarkson did not forget my name nor their commitment to my customer satisfaction. They remained faithful to follow up with the third party and ensured all was completed to my satisfaction and expectation. I recommend them without hesitation for an outstanding product and pool design and building experience. **★★★★★ — Dr Brian Emery, April 2019** > Awesome experience throughout the process! Jordan R. made our dream pool come true. With respect to the pool design. We have to say that you “nailed it!” We are so happy with the overall design as well as the workmanship. We are so happy that you were able to see exactly what we wanted and designed the pool and decking area better than we had imagined! The construction process was the best by far we have experienced and we are not joking. The entire staff took time to listen to our needs and never pressured us. We cannot believe how efficiently everyone worked and the quality of the end result. We are more than pleased with John Clarkson Pools and, of course, Jordan R., Eric, and Jim. ## Selected projects - [St. Augustine Beach Pool & Outdoor Living Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-augustine-beach-pool-and-outdoor-living-renovation-pj-vj~7852704) - Location: St. Augustine, FL - Photos: 10 - Description: The renovation included a complete spa transformation featuring new tile finishes, updated fittings, extended spillway detailing, and the addition of a raised linear fire feature that creates a striking focal point beside the water. Throughout the project, the existing decking and coping were replaced with bluestone pavers and matching bluestone coping, giving the space a clean, timeless coastal aesthetic. To improve the overall layout and usability of the pool, a portion of the existing swim la… - [Ponte Vedra Beach Pool & Outdoor Living Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponte-vedra-beach-pool-and-outdoor-living-renovation-pj-vj~7836545) - Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: Ponte Vedra Beach, where our team completed a full pool renovation—including a new 12" raised spa—alongside an outdoor living transformation designed to enhance both functionality and everyday enjoyment. The updated pool and spa layout brings a clean, modern feel to the backyard, anchored by a raised all-tile spa and a spacious sunshelf that creates a natural transition between lounging and relaxing in the therapy of the spa jets. The surrounding deck was reimagined with Cream Misto marble paver… - [Commercial Outdoor Living Space – Beaver Chevrolet \| Jacksonville, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-outdoor-living-space-beaver-chevrolet-jacksonville-fl-pj-vj~7883411) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: This commercial outdoor living project at Beaver Chevrolet in Jacksonville, Florida reimagines what a customer waiting experience can be. Rather than a traditional indoor waiting room, the dealership now offers a welcoming outdoor destination where customers can relax while their vehicles are being serviced. At the heart of the project is a handcrafted 20' × 24' cedar cabana featuring a tongue-and-groove ceiling, oversized ceiling fans, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with premium appliance… - [Selva Marina Custom Pool with Water Features – Atlantic Beach, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/selva-marina-custom-pool-with-water-features-atlantic-beach-fl-pj-vj~7812621) - Location: Atlantic Beach, FL - Photos: 10 - Description: This month’s Project Spotlight takes us to Atlantic Beach, where our team completed a pool designed to complement the character of the surrounding neighborhood—known for its tree-lined streets, beach lifestyle, and relaxed coastal setting. To work with the natural elevation changes of the backyard, the design incorporates a large reverse retaining wall that not only stabilizes the landscape but also serves as a striking water feature. At its center, the homeowners selected a custom tile piece di… - [Pablo Creek Reserve Luxury Backyard Renovation – Jacksonville, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pablo-creek-reserve-luxury-backyard-renovation-jacksonville-fl-pj-vj~7796452) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 10 - Description: This month’s Project Spotlight highlights a pool renovation and outdoor living enhancement completed in the Pablo Creek Reserve community—focused on improving sightlines, gathering spaces, and nighttime ambiance. The project began by removing an existing perimeter raised wall to open up views across the backyard and create a stronger visual connection to the pool. In its place, a new custom linear gas fire feature at the end of the pool establishes a bold focal point that anchors the space. Addi… - [Tropical Backyard Retreat with Custom Pool – Atlantic Beach, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-backyard-retreat-with-custom-pool-atlantic-beach-fl-pj-vj~7779997) - Location: Atlantic Beach, FL - Photos: 9 - Description: This month’s featured project takes us to Atlantic Beach, where our team created a private backyard retreat designed to blend seamlessly with the home’s natural surroundings and relaxed coastal lifestyle. The custom pool showcases a rich Blue Pearl pebble interior finish, giving the water a vibrant, resort-inspired color. A spacious sunshelf with bubbler adds the perfect spot for lounging and cooling off, while the raised spa and sheer descent waterfall on a raised wall bring both visual interes… - [Glen Kernan Outdoor Living Retreat - Jacksonville, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glen-kernan-outdoor-living-retreat-jacksonville-fl-pj-vj~7743333) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: This luxury outdoor living retreat in Jacksonville’s Glen Kernan community features a fully custom pool, raised spa, fire bowls, and multiple gathering spaces designed for year-round enjoyment. The centerpiece geometric pool is surrounded by lounge areas, a covered lanai, a freestanding pavilion, a modern outdoor kitchen, and a custom fire pit zone perfect for evenings with family and friends. With thoughtful craftsmanship and a focus on comfort and functionality, this project blends resort-styl… - [Oceanfront Knife-Edge Pool in Ponte Vedra Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oceanfront-knife-edge-pool-in-ponte-vedra-beach-pj-vj~7695038) - Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: We’re excited to showcase a new oceanfront build in Ponte Vedra Beach, completed in partnership with Aria Homes, Inc. and a talented team including Chuck Womack Design, Design Cooperative, Ben Dinkins Landscape Design, and Main Made Studios. This custom project brings together architecture, design, and craftsmanship to create a seamless coastal retreat. Spanning 1,200 square feet, the pool stretches more than 70 feet in length and features a dramatic knife-edge perimeter overflow design with a g… - [Pablo Bay \| A Clarkson Classic Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pablo-bay-a-clarkson-classic-pool-pj-vj~7906112) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 10 - Description: This custom pool and outdoor living space in Jacksonville, Florida reflects what we call a Clarkson Classic—a timeless pool design built around clean lines, thoughtful details, and a layout designed for everyday enjoyment. The pool combines classic styling with carefully selected finishes and integrated features to create a backyard that feels polished, comfortable, and connected to the home. From the pool and spa to the surrounding deck and outdoor living areas, each element works together to c… - [Intracoastal Ponte Vedra Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/intracoastal-ponte-vedra-beach-pj-vj~7708612) - Location: Palm Valley, FL - Photos: 9 - Description: We’re proud to showcase this stunning pool and outdoor living project, completed in collaboration with Starr Sanford Design, Ben Dinkins Landscape Design, and McAneny Builders, along the Intracoastal Waterway in Ponte Vedra Beach. Thoughtfully designed to take full advantage of its waterfront setting, the pool and spa extend the home’s living space outward, framing the natural beauty of the waterway. Pre-cast hardscape surrounds the pool, providing a timeless and durable surface that unifies the… - [St. Augustine Oceanfront Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-augustine-oceanfront-pool-pj-vj~7686587) - Location: St. Augustine, FL - Photos: 11 - Description: Explore Clarkson Pools’ latest Project Spotlight—a stunning oceanfront oasis in St. Augustine, created in partnership with Seagreen Construction. This custom-designed pool beautifully blends modern elegance with breathtaking coastal views. Blue Pearl Pebble Interior Finish: A deep, refreshing tone that enhances the coastal ambiance. Lavender Mosaic Porcelain Tile: Adds subtle yet stylish accents along the waterline and spa area. Integrated Spa: Located beneath a covered lanai, allowing shaded re… - [Saint Johns Durbin Crossing Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saint-johns-durbin-crossing-renovation-pj-vj~7644117) - Location: Saint Johns, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: We're excited to share a recent renovation where we completely reimagined a dated pool and outdoor living area in Durbin Crossing to better suit our clients’ lifestyle and vision. The transformation began with the removal of the existing paver deck, outdoor kitchen, firepit, and original water features. In their place, we introduced a modern outdoor kitchen with stacked stone travertine and granite countertops—built for both function and style. The new Glacier Quarziti porcelain decking and copi… - [Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/epping-forest-yacht-and-country-club-renovation-pj-vj~7721826) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 8 - Description: Our team partnered with Ben Dinkins Landscape Design to transform an existing pool into a refined outdoor centerpiece overlooking the St. Johns River. The renovation preserved the pool’s timeless layout and vanishing-edge design while introducing modern upgrades throughout. Our team replaced all tile, coping, and interior finishes, refreshed the vanishing-edge basin, and added a new sunshelf, steps, and benches for enhanced relaxation. Upgrades also included energy-efficient Jandy nicheless ligh… - [Ponte Vedra Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponte-vedra-lake-house-pj-vj~7473426) - Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Photos: 10 - Description: Clean lines, Majestic Isle Pebble Interior, Firerock Coping, Stepping Stones, Flush Spa with Bubbler and an Emerser Tile Spillway in Nova Blue 2" x 4", Outdoor Kitchen and Sitting Area under Pergola. Photos by Jimi Smith - [Reflections at Nocatee](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reflections-at-nocatee-pj-vj~7633921) - Location: Nocatee, FL - Photos: 9 - Description: Clarkson Pools is proud to showcase our latest collaboration with Dostie Homes—a stunning pool at their Reflections Model in Nocatee. This project is a standout addition to the community, blending thoughtful design with elegant, lasting materials. The pool features a Myra Shell Travertine deck, beautifully complemented by sand-colored Weardeck composite decking for a sleek and durable finish. A French Grey pebble interior gives the water a deep, reflective hue, creating an inviting atmosphere. A… - [Jacksonville Beach Renovation & Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jacksonville-beach-renovation-and-outdoor-living-pj-vj~7668267) - Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL - Photos: 7 - Description: The project began with the addition of a 13'x20' cedar cabana off the back of the home—designed as a shaded retreat ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. Nearby, we built a custom outdoor kitchen featuring stacked stone finishes, granite countertops, and a built-in BBQ to make outdoor cooking effortless and elegant. To add warmth and ambiance, we included a stacked stone fireplace that serves as a cozy centerpiece, enhancing the usability of the space in every season. As part of the renovati… - [San Marco Paradise Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-marco-paradise-retreat-pj-vj~7621079) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 8 - Description: We're proud to showcase the Scheible family's new backyard gem. This elegant pool features a luxurious Reef-Ivory Porcelain deck and is perfectly framed with Ivory Travertine Bullnose Pool Coping. The pool's surface shimmers with a Majestic Isle Pebble Finish, beautifully complemented by custom Katie Designs Tile, adding a unique artistic touch. Designed with both relaxation and family in mind, the Scheible pool includes a sunshelf for leisurely lounging and a flush spa for ultimate relaxation.… - [Atlantic Beach Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlantic-beach-oasis-pj-vj~7591217) - Location: Atlantic Beach, FL - Photos: 6 - Description: Welcome to the Schmitt family's breathtaking backyard transformation in Atlantic Beach, masterfully executed by Clarkson Pools. This showcase video tours their exquisite new pool, beautifully crafted with Ivory Artistic Pavers and a sparkling Majestic Isle Pebble Finish, framed by distinct Gypsum and Carbon Tiles. The architectural design for the renovation and addition was handled by Content Modern, while Clarkson Pools’ own Erich Negaard brought his expert touch as the Design Consultant for th… - [San Marco Historic Linear Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-marco-historic-linear-pool-pj-vj~7472869) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 10 - Description: This is a Modern meets Classic Style Pool that has French Grey Pebble Interior, Artistic Paver Hardscape, a Flush Spa, an Outdoor Kitchen with Cedar Pergola and a Custom Linear Fire Pit. Photos by Jimi Smith. - [Jacksonville Linear Oversized Flush Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jacksonville-linear-oversized-flush-spa-pj-vj~7472822) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 10 - Description: This is a Contemporary Style Pool with an Oversized Flush Spa, Cove Blue Pebble Interior, Extended Walk-in Pool Steps with 6" x 24" Belmarmi Tile Coping. Photos by Jimi Smith. [See all 43 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/clarkson-pools-pfvwus-pf~813718995) ## Frequently Asked Questions **How much does it cost to build a custom pool in Northeast Florida?** The cost of a custom pool varies based on size, design, site conditions, finishes, decking, spas, water and fire features, automation, and more. To help with early planning, try the \*\*Build Your Pool\*\* tool on our website to explore options and get a better idea of potential pricing. When you're ready, our team can create a custom design and detailed proposal for your backyard. **How long does it take to design and build a custom pool?** Every custom pool project is different, so the overall timeline can vary based on design complexity, permitting, site conditions, material selections, weather, and the scope of the project. Our process begins with a consultation and custom design, followed by selections, permitting, construction, and pool startup. Throughout the process, the Clarkson Pools team works to keep homeowners informed and guide the project from the initial concept through completion. **What areas does Clarkson Pools serve?** Clarkson Pools builds and renovates custom swimming pools throughout Northeast Florida, including Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, and surrounding communities. With decades of experience in Northeast Florida, our team understands the area's homes, properties, permitting requirements, and coastal environment. **Can Clarkson Pools renovate or remodel an existing swimming pool?** Yes. Clarkson Pools offers everything from pool updates to complete backyard transformations. Renovations can include new interior finishes, tile, coping, decking, lighting, automation, equipment, spas, sunshelves, water and fire features, and structural changes. Our team can help determine which improvements will make the biggest impact on your pool. **What makes Clarkson Pools different from other pool builders in Northeast Florida?** Clarkson Pools has been designing, building, renovating, and caring for pools in Northeast Florida for decades. We combine thoughtful design, quality construction, experienced craftsmanship, and continued support after your pool is complete. 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