You know that moment when you’re scrolling through neighborhood photos and suddenly realize your backyard has become the “before” picture in someone else’s renovation story? That’s the feeling that brings most Fort Lauderdale homeowners to our door. Your backyard isn’t just fighting age and weather; it’s competing with perfectly staged outdoor spaces while dealing with salt air, relentless sun, and afternoon storms that arrive like clockwork.
Here’s what 30 years in Fort Lauderdale has taught us: a waterfront property in Harbor Beach needs completely different solutions than a home in Colee Hammock or Victoria Park. Your pool and patio face challenges unique to coastal South Florida, and cookie-cutter approaches don’t work. We design renovations that complement Fort Lauderdale’s blend of sophistication and laid-back coastal living.
✔️ Three decades of experience throughout Fort Lauderdale’s diverse neighborhoods
✔️ Materials and methods proven in coastal, waterfront, and inland locations
✔️ Design approaches that complement Fort Lauderdale’s unique blend of casual elegance
Counties We Serve:
Somewhere Else in South Florida?
We cover Fort Lauderdale and all of Broward County, plus neighboring communities throughout Palm Beach and northern Miami-Dade. If your backyard needs attention anywhere in our service area, we’d love to help you fall back in love with your outdoor space.
Your Fort Lauderdale backyard is dealing with salt air that drifts inland further than most people realize, humidity that never really quits, and afternoon storms that arrive like clockwork. Add in sun exposure intense enough to fade furniture in months, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for pool surfaces that deteriorate faster than expected and decks that absorb heat like pizza ovens. In a city where outdoor living is the whole point, your pool and patio need to handle year-round use while still looking good when guests show up.
Walk around your pool and really look at the surface. Those rough patches that catch your feet? The stains that won’t come out no matter how much you scrub? That’s not just age; that’s your pool telling you it wasn’t built for Fort Lauderdale conditions. We don’t just slap on a new surface and hope it holds up better. We figure out why your current finish failed: was it poor water chemistry, Fort Lauderdale’s aggressive sun, or installation shortcuts from a contractor who’s long gone? Once we understand what went wrong, we fix it properly with finishes engineered specifically for South Florida’s challenging environment.
Some pools just need a refresh. Others need a complete reimagining. Maybe yours was the height of sophistication fifteen years ago, but now it looks like a time capsule from an era when beige tile and basic plaster were considered luxurious. Complete remodeling transforms everything: contemporary tile work that catches light beautifully, modern coping that complements your home’s architecture, LED lighting systems that create actual ambiance, and water features that make your backyard sound like the vacation you wish you were on.
Fort Lauderdale decks don’t age gracefully – they battle. Salt air accelerates deterioration even miles from the ocean. Afternoon storms create moisture cycles that penetrate surfaces. Tree roots from mature landscaping push up from below. When we resurface decks, we’re not just covering up problems; we’re investigating what caused the current condition and addressing those root causes.
Drive through any Fort Lauderdale neighborhood and you’ll see travertine everywhere for good reasons: it stays cooler than concrete, ages beautifully, complements everything from Mediterranean estates to contemporary homes. But here’s what most homeowners don’t realize until problems appear: travertine installation matters enormously. The wrong thickness cracks under Fort Lauderdale’s conditions. Poor sealing schedules mean you’re pressure washing constantly.
Marble brings elegance that matches Fort Lauderdale’s aesthetic, especially in waterfront communities where design expectations run high. But marble in coastal Florida isn’t as simple as picking something pretty and having it installed. You need material that won’t become unbearably hot under direct sun, finishes that resist staining from pool chemicals, and installation techniques that account for humidity and salt air exposure.
Porcelain pavers are having their moment in Fort Lauderdale design circles for good reason. They offer contemporary aesthetics with practical advantages, better heat resistance than natural stone, superior stain resistance compared to concrete, and modern looks that photograph beautifully. But the installation technique determines whether porcelain performs as promised or fails within a few years.
The tile around your pool’s waterline works harder than any tile in your entire house. It’s constantly exposed to water, chemicals, UV rays, and, in Fort Lauderdale, salt air that accelerates deterioration. When we replace pool tile, we’re not just updating aesthetics – we’re upgrading to materials and installation methods designed for coastal conditions.
Your pool’s coping is where functionality meets design, and in Fort Lauderdale, both aspects need to perform flawlessly. It needs to stay reasonably comfortable under direct sun, complement your home’s architectural style, handle constant water exposure without deteriorating, and look elegant doing all of that.
Fort Lauderdale living happens outside, and that doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Modern LED systems offer energy efficiency and color options you can control from your phone. Water features add another dimension, the sound of moving water masks neighborhood noise, and the visual movement creates that resort feeling that makes your backyard somewhere you actually choose to spend time.
Your patio should flow naturally from your pool area, creating a cohesive outdoor living space where morning coffee happens as easily as evening cocktails. Proper paver installation in Fort Lauderdale means materials that handle our moisture levels without failing, drainage that works during legendary afternoon storms, and design that makes sense for how people actually use South Florida backyards.
Not every pool issue requires complete renovation. Sometimes you just need equipment upgrades that make your pool run more efficiently and quietly. That pump that sounds like it’s auditioning for a horror movie soundtrack? Modern replacements run quieter and use less energy.
We Actually Know Fort Lauderdale
Thirty years of working throughout Fort Lauderdale has taught us things you won’t find in installation manuals. We know how proximity to the Intracoastal affects material selection. We understand how Fort Lauderdale’s microclimates influence what works where. We’ve seen which shortcuts create problems years later and which investments pay off in longevity and satisfaction.
Honesty About What Things Actually Cost
We’re upfront about pricing because we’re upfront about the work involved. You won’t find us competing with suspiciously low estimates that never mention permits or proper materials. When you’re ready to stop getting temporary fixes and start enjoying your backyard, we’re the ones who get it done properly.
Family-Owned Means Accountability
Jonathan and Natasha built Poolside Renos on principles that matter: clear communication, transparent pricing, quality craftsmanship, and genuine accountability. Being family-owned means you’re working directly with people who answer their phones, show up when promised, and care deeply about your satisfaction because their reputation depends entirely on word-of-mouth and referrals.
Materials That Work in Coastal Conditions
We only recommend products with proven track records in Fort Lauderdale’s challenging environment. Diamond Brite finishes formulated for our water chemistry and UV exposure. Pavers rated for coastal humidity and salt air. Every material we specify comes from watching what actually succeeds in Fort Lauderdale conditions.
No Surprises, Just Clear Communication
Visit our showroom to see and touch actual materials instead of just looking at pictures. Review realistic project timelines that account for Fort Lauderdale’s permitting process and weather patterns. Get detailed pricing that includes everything. We believe educated clients make better decisions and end up happier with their renovations.
Building Something Beyond Backyards
As a proud Partner in Hope with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we believe business success should benefit more than just the bottom line. Every renovation we complete reflects values that matter beyond creating beautiful outdoor spaces.
Living in Fort Lauderdale means your pool faces challenges that don’t affect backyards in other parts of Florida. Here’s what homeowners ask us most frequently.