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Drone photograph of a coastal pool showing custom swim-up bar and putting green

Transforming Pinellas Backyards into Extraordinary Havens

40 years of St. Petersburg legacy built on Faith, Family, and Fun. Custom luxury pool construction, structural renovations, and master-level waterfront engineering.

Voted Tampa Bay's Premier Waterfront Builder

ST. PETE CHAMBER
PINELLAS ACCREDITED
JANDY PRO BUILDER
FSPA CERTIFIED

What Our Clients Say

LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

Erik & Ada's Local Legacy

As St. Petersburg residents for over 40 years, we put our heart and soul into every pool. We build swimming spaces where families connect, stress melts away, and local bonds grow. Our philosophy is rooted in Faith, Family, and Fun. When we design your pool, we are creating a dedicated space for lifelong family memories.
Portrait of Erik and Ada, owners of Neikens Pool and Spa, in a sun-lit garden next to a pool
HIGH WATER TABLE EXPERTS

Engineering Built to Last

Florida sandy soil and high coastal water tables demand specialized expertise. We don't cut corners. We build pool shells using double-grid "#5" steel reinforcement and integrated under-shell dewatering valves so your pool foundation remains rock solid for decades.
Detailed concrete pool shell construction and structural steps

Building St. Petersburg Legacies Since 1986

Neikens Pool & Spa is a family-owned custom swimming pool contractor serving Pinellas County, Florida. Led by master builder Erik Neikens and Ada Neikens, we specialize in high-performance structural engineering for waterfront homes, luxury pool construction, Silver Travertine decking, and advanced water chemistry management.

Our Core Guarantee

We carry full pop-out construction liability insurance, use thick "#5" steel grids, and install hydrostatic Brady valves on all Pinellas builds.

Request a Free Consultation

Connect with Erik & Ada directly to plan your custom oasis.

TECHNICAL WARNING

Erik's Core Lesson: Never Drain Your Pool

"A lot of homeowners think draining a pool before a storm protects it. In Florida, high water tables create massive underground hydrostatic pressure. Draining the pool removes the weight keeping it anchored, popping the entire concrete shell right out of the ground. Always keep your pool filled during storm season."
Erik Neikens, Master Builder
Erik Neikens Master Builder
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

...Ask them about the new feature they offer 'Dianes Den' a must have!!!!!

Our custom built-in concrete dining table in the pool water ('Dianes Den') has become the ultimate backyard centerpiece. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and it has completely changed how we entertain guests.
Custom built-in pool table seating detail showing a submerged concrete dining table inside clear turquoise water

Featured Projects

Real photos from our local St. Petersburg pool builds and structural renovations.

Custom concrete pool and circular spa spillover under a screen enclosure in Clearwater, FL
construction

Clearwater Screen-Enclosed Pool & Spa

Custom concrete pool and circular spa spillover under a screen enclosure in Clearwater, FL Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

Custom concrete pool inside screen enclosure with green-turquoise mosaic tiles
renovation

Screen-Enclosed Pool Renovation

Custom concrete pool inside screen enclosure with green-turquoise mosaic tiles Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

Completed pool renovation featuring three sheet waterfalls and turquoise mosaic wall
renovation

Triple Spillway Waterfalls Renovation

Completed pool renovation featuring three sheet waterfalls and turquoise mosaic wall Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

Shimmering turquoise pool with sun shelf overlooking a coastal waterway canal
waterfront

Clearwater Waterfront Canal Pool

Shimmering turquoise pool with sun shelf overlooking a coastal waterway canal Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

Finished rectangular concrete pool next to a waterway canal with travertine decking
waterfront

Clearwater Canal-Front Custom Pool

Finished rectangular concrete pool next to a waterway canal with travertine decking Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

High-angle drone view of a custom backyard lagoon swimming pool with in-water lounge chairs, swim-up bar stools, and waterfall features
pool construction

Lagoon Pool Drone View

Aerial view showing the complete design of a custom luxury pool with built-in spa, swim-up bar, and water features.

Ada Neikens operating a concrete core drilling machine on a pool deck under a screen
construction

Master Builder Core Drilling Deck

Ada Neikens operating a concrete core drilling machine on a pool deck under a screen Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

Curved residential pool with raised spa, travertine pavers, and clean equipment set
construction

Curved Pool & Premium Jandy Equipment

Curved residential pool with raised spa, travertine pavers, and clean equipment set Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

Curved freeform pool featuring a raised circular spa spillway and brick deck
construction

Finished Curved Pool & Spa Spillway

Curved freeform pool featuring a raised circular spa spillway and brick deck Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

Rectangular pool and integrated square spa with blue mosaic glass tiles
construction

Custom Pool & Built-In Raised Spa

Rectangular pool and integrated square spa with blue mosaic glass tiles Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

Custom pool with dark pebble finish, long sun shelf, and active water bubbler jets
construction

Dark Plaster Pool with Bubbler Jets

Custom pool with dark pebble finish, long sun shelf, and active water bubbler jets Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

Angle shot of a freshly poured concrete pool vessel and wood framing braces
construction

Excuted Concrete Pool Shell

Angle shot of a freshly poured concrete pool vessel and wood framing braces Professional custom design and engineering by Neikens Pool & Spa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our pool design and construction process.

Designing, engineering, and permitting takes 4-6 weeks depending on the municipality. The physical dig and build takes 8-12 weeks.

This is structural liability insurance that covers the shell if groundwater forces it out of the ground during construction. We carry full pop-out insurance on every single build.

Yes. For Pinellas County shorelines and high water tables, we install hydrostatic relief valves (Brady valves) and sub-shell dewatering grids to protect the shell from underground pressure.