When you think of Clarkson Pools, swimming pools are probably the first thing that comes to mind. After all, we’ve been designing and building custom pools throughout Northeast Florida since 1990.
But what many homeowners may not realize is that our expertise extends well beyond the water.
From custom cabanas and covered patios to outdoor kitchens, fire features, and complete backyard transformations, Clarkson Pools has the experience and qualifications to bring your entire outdoor living vision together.
What makes this possible? In addition to our Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor licenses, Clarkson Pools also holds a Certified Building Contractor (CBC) license. This combination allows our team to manage a broader range of construction projects, bringing pool construction and outdoor living expertise together under one roof.
Whether you’re starting with a blank canvas, enhancing an existing backyard, or planning your outdoor living space in phases, Clarkson Pools can help bring it all together with the quality and attention to detail you’ve come to expect from our team.
More Than a Pool Builder: What Sets Clarkson Pools Apart?
Creating a beautiful backyard involves more than choosing the right pool design. Depending on your vision, it may also include structural construction, outdoor kitchens, covered entertaining areas, hardscaping, and other features requiring different areas of expertise.
Not every swimming pool contractor is licensed to take on these additional types of construction.
Clarkson Pools operates with three active Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor (CPC) licenses and a Certified Building Contractor (CBC) license, allowing our team to manage swimming pool construction alongside a wide range of outdoor living projects within the applicable licensing requirements.
A CPC license covers specialized swimming pool and spa construction, while a CBC license authorizes certain building construction activities, including qualifying structural cabanas and covered outdoor living areas.
For homeowners, the real advantage isn’t simply that we hold multiple licenses. It’s that you can work with one experienced company to design, coordinate, and manage your entire backyard project.
Instead of hiring one contractor for your swimming pool and another for your cabana or outdoor kitchen, Clarkson Pools can oversee the complete project from start to finish.
One Company. One Vision. One Coordinated Process.
Building a swimming pool and creating an outdoor living space often involve multiple construction elements, each with its own planning, scheduling, and permitting requirements.
When a company isn’t equipped or licensed to handle every aspect of a project, homeowners may need to hire multiple contractors to bring their vision to life. That can mean reviewing and signing separate contracts, juggling different construction schedules, coordinating communication between companies, and managing multiple points of contact. What should be an exciting backyard transformation can quickly become a time-consuming and complicated process for the homeowner.
At Clarkson Pools, we take a more integrated approach.
Our Pool Design and Outdoor Living teams work together to develop a cohesive vision for the entire backyard. Using detailed 3D designs and coordinated construction plans, we consider how the pool, structures, entertaining areas, and surrounding features will work together before construction begins.
From there, our experienced team manages the process, including design, permitting, construction scheduling, coordination of specialty trades, and project oversight.
One company. One primary point of contact. One team working toward your complete backyard vision.
This coordinated approach helps simplify communication, streamline planning, and reduce the time homeowners spend managing different aspects of their projects.
Most importantly, it allows us to approach the backyard as one complete space rather than a collection of separate construction projects.
Complete Outdoor Living, All Under One Roof
Every homeowner has a different vision for how they want to enjoy their outdoor space.
Some envision a resort-style swimming pool surrounded by comfortable seating areas. Others want an outdoor kitchen for weekend gatherings, a covered cabana for escaping the Florida sun, or a fire feature that creates a welcoming atmosphere on cooler evenings.
Clarkson Pools can help bring these elements together through a comprehensive range of outdoor living services, including:
- Custom swimming pools and spas
- Structural cabanas and covered outdoor living areas
- Outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces
- Pergolas and shade structures
- Fire pits and fireplaces
- Pool decking, patios, and hardscaping
- Complete backyard transformations
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Our team considers how these features complement your home, your lifestyle, and one another, creating an outdoor environment that feels thoughtfully connected.
And you don’t need to be building a new swimming pool to work with us. Our Outdoor Living team also takes on standalone projects, helping homeowners enhance and expand the spaces they already enjoy.
Your Backyard Vision Doesn't Have to Happen All at Once
A complete backyard transformation doesn’t always happen in a single project.
For some homeowners, building a swimming pool is the first step. An outdoor kitchen, covered cabana, or additional entertaining space may come later as budgets, schedules, and priorities evolve.
At Clarkson Pools, we understand that creating your ideal backyard can be a journey, and we’re here to help at every stage.
A complete backyard transformation doesn’t always happen in a single project.
For some homeowners, building a swimming pool is the first step. An outdoor kitchen, covered cabana, or additional entertaining space may come later as budgets, schedules, and priorities evolve.
At Clarkson Pools, we understand that creating your ideal backyard can be a journey, and we’re here to help at every stage.
Planning Today for What’s Possible Tomorrow
If you’re considering adding outdoor living features in the future, it’s important to share those plans with our team during the initial design process, even if you’re not ready to build everything right away.
Why? Because decisions made during the first phase of construction can affect what’s possible in the next.
For example, our designers can consider the placement of pool equipment, plumbing, utilities, and available space to help accommodate future structures or outdoor living additions.
Thoughtful planning can make future construction easier, reduce the need to modify existing features, and help ensure that each phase contributes to one cohesive backyard design.
You don’t have to build everything today, but having a long-term vision can make a big difference tomorrow.
And if your pool is already complete, our team can help you explore ways to expand your existing outdoor living space. We’ve worked with homeowners who returned to Clarkson Pools for additional outdoor living projects after their original pool construction.
Whether you’re adding one new feature or completing the next phase of a larger vision, our goal remains the same: making the process straightforward while delivering Clarkson Quality.
Bringing It All Together: The Clarkson Pools Difference in Action
Our ability to manage complete outdoor living projects is reflected in the spaces we’ve created throughout Northeast Florida.
The Bliss Project: Pool and Outdoor Living, Designed Together
The Bliss project is an example of how Clarkson Pools brings swimming pool construction and outdoor living expertise together to create a cohesive backyard environment.
By incorporating both a custom swimming pool and a shade structure into the project, our team helped bring multiple elements of the outdoor space together under one coordinated approach.
Rather than treating the pool and outdoor structure as separate projects, Clarkson Pools was able to consider how both features would complement one another as part of the overall backyard design.
It’s a great example of the advantage of working with one experienced company that understands both pool construction and outdoor living.
Ponte Vedra Beach: A Unified Backyard Vision
Our project in Ponte Vedra Beach is another example of the value of having one company coordinate multiple aspects of a backyard transformation.
With Clarkson Pools managing the project, the homeowners benefited from a unified approach to planning and construction rather than having to independently coordinate separate companies for different parts of their outdoor space.
Renovation and Outdoor Living: The McLanahan Project
The benefits of a coordinated approach aren’t limited to new construction.
Our McLanahan renovation project also demonstrates how having one experienced company manage the work can simplify the process for homeowners, bringing different construction elements together under one team.
These projects reflect an important part of our philosophy: every outdoor space should be designed and built with the complete vision in mind.
Experience That Goes Beyond the Pool
Since 1990, Clarkson Pools has built more than 3,500 swimming pools throughout Northeast Florida, earning a reputation for quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and exceptional outdoor spaces.
As a family-owned company, we take pride in the relationships we build with our clients and the trust they place in our team.
Our designers, construction professionals, project managers, and outdoor living specialists bring expertise across multiple disciplines, allowing us to approach each project with a broader understanding of the entire space.
Whether we’re building a custom swimming pool in Jacksonville, designing an outdoor kitchen in Ponte Vedra Beach, or planning a complete backyard transformation in St. Johns County, our commitment remains the same.
It’s more than building beautiful outdoor spaces. It’s about delivering Clarkson Quality throughout the entire experience.
Can Clarkson Pools build an outdoor kitchen or cabana without building a pool?
Yes. Clarkson Pools takes on standalone outdoor living projects, including cabanas, outdoor kitchens, covered patios, fire features, and other backyard enhancements. You do not need to be building a new swimming pool to work with our Outdoor Living team.
Can one contractor build both a pool and a cabana in Florida?
Yes, provided the contractor or company has the appropriate licensing and qualified professionals for the work involved. Clarkson Pools holds Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor and Certified Building Contractor qualifications, allowing our team to manage both pool construction and qualifying outdoor structures through one company.
What is the difference between a CPC and CBC license in Florida?
A Certified Pool/Spa Contractor (CPC) license covers specialized swimming pool and spa construction. A Certified Building Contractor (CBC) license authorizes certain types of building construction under Florida law. Clarkson Pools’ combination of these qualifications supports our ability to manage a broad range of pool and outdoor living projects.
Should I plan for future outdoor living features before building my pool?
Yes. If you’re considering adding a cabana, outdoor kitchen, covered patio, or other features later, discussing those plans during the initial pool design process can help your contractor account for future construction. Clarkson Pools can consider equipment placement, plumbing, utilities, and available space to better accommodate future additions.
Does Clarkson Pools manage the permits and construction process for complete backyard projects?
Yes. Clarkson Pools coordinates the design, required permitting, scheduling, construction, and project oversight for comprehensive pool and outdoor living projects. Our team works together to manage the different construction elements through one company.
Licensed Expertise You Can Trust
Clarkson Pools operates with the following active Florida contractor licenses:
- Certified Pool/Spa Contractor: CPC1459376, CPC1457425, CPC009595
- Certified Building Contractor: CBC1263546
These qualifications support our ability to manage specialized pool construction and qualifying building projects throughout Northeast Florida.
Contractor license information can be verified through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Your Backyard. Your Vision. One Clarkson Team.
Whether you’re dreaming of a completely new backyard, looking to add an outdoor kitchen or cabana to your existing pool, or planning your outdoor living space one phase at a time, Clarkson Pools is here to help.
With specialized pool construction expertise, building contractor qualifications, and an experienced team managing the process, we can bring your outdoor living vision together under one roof.
One company. One coordinated process. Clarkson Quality from start to finish.
Ready to explore what’s possible for your backyard? Contact Clarkson Pools to schedule a consultation with our team.