Florida Custom Pools

Get Your $99 Pool Safety Inspection

2011-04-21T12:53:00.004-04:00

Pool enjoyment season is about to go into full swing in Florida and we can't wait! Now is the time to make sure your pool is in the best working condition with properly treated water, and most of all: SAFE.

CM Custom Pool Design has posted on the topic of pool safety before and we take this subject very seriously. Right now we are offering a $99 pool safety inspection for homes in Flagler and Volusia Counties.

Our $99 pool safety inspection special is a very affordable way to ensure your pool is covering all the bases when it comes to protecting your family and guests. It will cover such important elements as main drain safety, fences, alarms, and vacuum suction levels. This $99 will be credited back to you if it is found that safety upgrades need to be done on your pool.

Don't hesitate to arrange for the peace of mind that comes with a full safety inspection by a licensed pool builder - get the summer rolling and your pool ready for fun!

Winter Chill Encourages Use of a Hot Tub

2010-12-28T12:35:00.007-05:00

For two years in a row now, the Flagler and Volusia County areas of Florida have suffered record low winter temperatures. Residents are shocked to see frost on their lawns and ice in their waterways, as well as the sudden need for cold weather clothing such as hats and gloves.

In the Florida summer, we beat the heat with a refreshing swimming pool - in this unseasonably cold Florida winter, we should beat the freeze with a relaxing soak in our own hot tub or spa. Crank up the heat in a custom built hot tub, or get fast warming relief in an easy to install Dreammaker Spa from CM Custom Pool Designs.

Pool builders have the experience to seamlessly integrate your custom hot tub with your pool design plan. They can use the same mosaic tiles, natural stone, or other design elements to make your pool and spa installation stand out from the crowd. It is also possible to build a beautiful personalized hot tub that is your private sanctuary - perhaps hidden off the master bedroom or in a serenity garden.

Dreammaker Spas are the original and the best portable molded hot tub product that can be quickly and effortlessly installed by our technicians. Dreammakers are highly energy efficient and come in a wide variety of sizes and styles. Dreammakers live up to their name: these spas make your dream a reality.

Contact CM Custom Pool Designs for your custom hot tub or Dreammaker Spa in Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Daytona Beach, Deland, Port Orange, New Smyrna, or Ormond Beach.

Outdoor Kitchen Design by CM Custom Pools

2010-12-10T09:18:00.009-05:00

Everyone has their own idea of a personal outdoor paradise in their own backyard. Many of us dream of a custom designed luxury swimming pool, splash pad for our children, or if you enjoy cooking and entertaining outside: a complete outdoor kitchen design that takes grilling and entertaining to the next level. Whether you envision a fully appointed kitchen to prepare meals or a bar for cocktail parties, CM Custom Pool Designs will construct your vision using the best materials for the job.

The Florida lifestyle often goes hand in hand with the outdoors and nature, as well as with water recreation during the warmer half of the year. The screen enclosed lanai of a Florida home can sometimes be even more grand and impressive than the interior of the home, because outside is where the family spends most of its time. Why should mom or dad be indoors making dinner while everyone relaxes in the fresh air or swims in the pool? Bring the kitchen outdoors for a combination of camping without the bugs and elegant poolside dining al fresco.

CM Custom Pools will assist you in deciding the best elements for your outdoor kitchen design whether it be grills or grill tops, side burners, sinks of any size, full size or mini refrigerators, and for the bartending aficionado their own ice maker. Compliment your Florida outdoor kitchen design with granite, stone, laminate, or custom concrete counter tops. The layout of the kitchen can easily incorporate outdoor design elements such as natural stone, ceramic or glass tile mosaics, bricks of all hues, and even weather resistant wood components such as cabinets.

Eating outdoors makes every meal more fun and every party more memorable - contact CM Custom Pool Designs today and start planning your own backyard kitchen with Volusia and Flager Counties' leading pool and outdoor design team.

History of the Swimming Pool

2010-10-22T11:01:00.010-04:00

Ever wonder when and where the history of swimming pools began and led to? Historians have been able to piece together a timeline to chart the progression of the swimming pool over the millenia:

26th Century BC - The "Great Bath" at the site of Mohenjo-Daro in ancient India is most likely built during this time period. This pool was lined with bricks and covered with a tar-based sealant to make it hold water.

4th Century BC - Ancient Sinhalese create a pair of pools called "Kuttam Pokuna" in the kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This is an amazing achievement in hydrologic engineering as well as an architectural marvel.

1st Century BC - The first heated swimming pool is built by Gaius Maecenas, a rich Roman lord, in Rome. Ancient Greeks and Romans had been building pools for athletic training, nautical games, and military exercises.

1837-1839 - Swimming pools have gained in popularity in Britain and six have been built in London by this time. Oxford builds its first public swimming pool.

1896 - The modern Olympic Games begins with swimming races, which spreads the popularity of swimming pools.

1907-1909 - The USA's first aboveground pool is built in the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. The first swimming pool on an oceanliner is installed on White Star's Adriatic. The Oxford Swimming Club is established in Britain.

Post World War I - Interest in competitive swimming begins to grow in the USA.

1925 - The Fleishhacker Pool in San Francisco, California opens as the largest pool in the United States and measures 1000 x 150 feet. The pool was so large that the lifeguards required kayaks for patrol.

Post World War II - Hollywood films spread the image of luxurious private swimming pools, creating a demand for homeowners to have one of their very own.

1959 - A concrete swimming pool building composed of two floors of horizontal cubes is built at the Royal Roads Military College in Canada.

1971 - The family of Coby Moore, owner of CM Custom Pool Designs, begins its involvement in the swimming pool industry in the Daytona Beach, Florida area.

2006 - San Alfonso del Mar Seawater, the largest swimming pool in the world according to the Guinness World Records, is completed in Algarrobo, Chile. It is over 3000 feet long and has an area of 20 acres.

Swimming in man-made pools has been going on for centuries and will continue to evolve with the future. Contact us to find out how you can add this ancient form of recreation to your home in Flagler or Volusia Counties, Florida. Let us help you create your own architectural marvel.

Splash Pads Never Go Out of Season

2010-09-16T20:12:00.005-04:00

CM Custom designs beautiful pools and spas for you to enjoy in the warmer months of the year. When the air and water get too cold for swimming during our short Florida winter, the space taken by the pool is visually appealing but not usable. Splash pads, exciting playgrounds of water jets, simply become an extension of your patio during the chillier days and nights they are not in use.

Splash pads can be added to any backyard with minimal space requirements and they can be custom designed just like a pool. Splash pads are interactive, fun, safe, and clean. Instead of dragging your hose and sprinkler out to give the children something fun to do, just turn on the jets of your splash pad. CM Custom Pools offers the WetDek brand of splash pad, which comes in a six, nine, or twelve jet configuration. These splash pads can shoot water into the air as high as six feet!

Parks and other green spaces in Florida often include splash pads for family enjoyment. You can now bring the fun home with you to experience on a regular basis. The splash pad then becomes a great space for table, chairs, grill, or firepit when not in use as the coolest spot for kids to play in the yard. Check out the splash pad page on CM Custom Pool Designs for more ideas.

More Than Concrete Surfacing: Modern Options for Pool Decks

2010-08-19T11:32:00.008-04:00

The plain concrete surfacing of most swimming pools of the past has been replaced in popularity with an array of functionally attractive pool deck options.

CM Custom Pool Designs carries a full line of RubberDek brand rubber surfacing for Florida pools - a soft but sturdy, flexible but comfortable type of pool deck that comes in a variety of colors and color combinations. RubberDek is especially perfect for anyplace that children are playing because it eliminates the hard surfaces and sharp edges that can cause injury.

Custom designed luxury pools often utilize elegant natural stone and tile surfacing such as pavers, flagstone, or travertine. This adds another beautiful compositional aspect to unique custom pools that might contain elements such as waterfalls, dive rocks, or other water features. Pool decks that stand out because of the inclusion of natural stone and tile in their design will also give a boost to property value.

Old reliable concrete can be taken to the next level with techniques such as stamping or acid stains. Another good option is the application of an acrylic over the existing concrete - this is stronger yet cooler than concrete and very weather and sun resistant. It can also be applied in different textures and colors, and is very easy to clean! Contact CM Custom Pools for questions about new decks or resurfacing of your pool in Flagler and Volusia Counties, Florida.

Luxury Custom Pool Builders from Palm Coast to Port Orange Florida

2010-07-09T09:46:00.008-04:00

The exclusive high-dollar homes in northeast central Florida almost always have one asset in common from Palm Coast to Port Orange: a custom oasis of aquatic beauty, unique from typical backyard pools, which incorporates any or all possible water features and exquisite details. CM Custom Pool Designs is the local pool-focused company that builds these extraordinary pools in the area. These pools are the ones that you see in home design magazines and coffee table books.

Some of the elements you may see in the highest echelon of pool design include (for more pictures, see the Florida custom pool gallery):

- Water features such as jets, descents, rainfalls, fountains, and bubblers.

- Components which encourage socializing in the pool such as swim up bars and tables.

- Splash pads, slides, or kiddie size pools for the younger members and guests of the family.

- Intricate mosaic tile designs - CM Custom Pool builders is a known artisan of this particular craft.

- A variety of pool deck options including natural stone, rubber surfacing, textured concrete, or brick.

- Beautiful sculptural stone elements incorporated with or without fountains and waterfalls.

- Swimming pool sconces including animal heads such as fish, lions, and gargoyles.

- Luminous lighting components using LED, fiber optics, or floodlights.

The sky is the limit when it comes to designing and building a custom pool in Flagler and Volusia Counties. For questions or a free estimate on your dream pool, contact CM Custom Pool Designs of Ormond Beach, Florida.

C.M. Custom Pool Designs Inc - Ormond Beach, FL

2010-06-17T22:28:00.000-04:00

Water Features: Appealing Design or Just Plain Fun?

2010-06-08T11:33:00.007-04:00

When it comes to custom designed luxury pools, water is not just for swimming. Water features add a magnificent component to a beautiful pool design. The flow of water in different directions promotes a balanced composition and a sense of harmony. Professional designers of all mediums will tell you that horizontal elements, for example a flat swimming surface, are accentuated best with something vertical, such as a bubbling fountain.

Water features are also a lot of fun - especially for kids who love to play!

CM Custom Pool Design specializes in the addition of elegant water features to your pool design. Although water features are usually included in all luxury pools, there is no reason why any backyard pool cannot have a special addition such as:

Sheer descents - a sheet of water flows continuously
Laminar jets - streams of water create arcs
Swim jets - creates a current to swim against for exercise
Spray jets - for the splash pad experience
Bubblers - swim with fountains in your pool
Rainfalls - like a gentle waterfall to be enjoyed
Dancing jets - unique rhythmic jets provide visual excitement

Contact CM Custom Pools for water features in Flagler and Volusia counties or see the portfolio of custom luxury pools in Florida.

Safety: The Most Important Feature of Any Pool

2010-05-10T12:03:00.006-04:00

A custom-designed pool is a beautiful and entertaining addition to your home - while enjoying your pool you should never forget that it can also be very dangerous for unsupervised children. Even children who have completed swimming lessons are vulnerable and accidents can happen quickly so it is best to keep a careful eye around the pool. Remember to always remove floating toys from the pool when play is over so children do not fall in trying to reach for them.

The technology of pool safety has come a long way to meet the need for the growing number of backyard family pools. The following safety features are available with pools designed and built by CM Custom Pool Designs of Flagler and Volusia counties in Florida:

Door alarms
Child safety fences (required on pools built since Jan. 1, 2001)
Automatic pool covers
Floating alarm (water entry alarm)
Bracelets for children to wear which set off an alarm when wet
Anti-entrapment main drain covers
Vacuum locks
Vacuum alert systems
Rubber surfacing
Safety vacuum release system pump (SVRS)

The benefits of swimming and pools are endless - contact CM Custom Pool Designs for your child-safe and child-friendly pool today.

CM Custom Pool Designs - Fixing cheap pools

2010-04-19T14:39:00.003-04:00

There have been many results of the housing industry downturn in the state of Florida: low property values, foreclosures, lagging economy, and worst of all, lack of jobs. Many people with general contractor licensing have had to seek out new work as a result of the change. Major construction projects such as pools, which are usually built by experienced professionals, are now being put in at low cost but with poor results. Fortunately, there are still companies such as CM Custom that can fix the problems and leave you with a greatly improved situation.

CM Custom owner Coby Moore's family has been in the pool business in Florida since 1971 - this level of local experience cannot be bought. He has run his own company since the early 90's and has seen competitors come and go. Often Coby is the one who is called in to correct mistakes and fix structural problems. A company who is used to building pools in another county may not know the details of a Volusia or Flagler county pool construction job.

Is your pool leaking? Does it have frequent problems? Are you unhappy with the way it looks? You don't have to accept the maddening issues that a cheap pool presents - contact CM Custom Pools for a free consultation today. Learn more about pool construction or see the portfolio of exotic Florida pools.

The ins and outs of Volusia County Florida pool permits

2010-03-30T14:51:00.003-04:00

CM Custom Pool Designs has been doing business in the Daytona Beach area for many years and therefore have mastered the art of obtaining a pool permit to create beautiful custom pools. Many issues go into consideration when building a pool and an expert can quickly and correctly handle the maze of the permit process in any city or county - CM Custom Pool Designs is the right choice for Volusia County.

Volusia County, Florida includes the cities of New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, Deland, Edgewater, Deltona, Debary, Pierson, Oak Hill, and Lake Helen. It is the home of the Daytona International Speedway and hosts annual gatherings such as Bike Week and Spring Break. NASCAR racing had its start with car races on the beach and driving is still permitted on Volusia County beaches to this day.

Because of the wonderful weather of Volusia County, pools are very common additions to residents' homes. Pools become part of the character and architecture of a house and custom pool builders such as CM Custom Designs use ingenuity and creativity to bring a vision to life. But unlike most other forms of artistry, to build a pool it is mandatory to obtain a permit!

For in-depth information regarding pool permitting in Volusia County, go to CM Custom Pool Design's Volusia County Pool Permit Information Page.

A gallery of amazing Florida pools on Facebook

2010-02-23T10:25:00.005-05:00

CM Custom Pool Design of Ormond Beach, Florida has created an extensive photo gallery of the pools it has built all over the central northeast coast of the Sunshine State.

Using natural stone, mosaic tile, and many other beautiful style elements these pools are unique and built to last. What many people do not realize is that pool design, especially in Florida, is not just a craft but an art as well.

The Facebook gallery is 50 pictures and growing; feel free to spend some time learning about pools and other water features in Volusia and Flagler counties, then peruse the portfolio on Facebook. And while you are there, please join our fan page!

Thank you for your support and interest in custom pool design.

What is a natural pool or swimming pond?

2010-02-04T12:51:00.011-05:00

What is a natural swimming pool? Is there really such a thing as a chemical free pool? CM Custom Pool Designs can build a pool that is not only naturally beautiful, but able to sustain plant life as well. Utilizing the technology of BioNova Natural Pool, CM Custom Pools can build you an aquatic paradise in which you will swim and relax with nature.

The concept of the natural swimming pond is fairly new to Florida. Because we stay abreast of cutting edge developments in our industry and are sensitive to environmental issues, CM Custom Pools is excited to offer this option. The possibilities for a design such as this for your backyard boggle the imagination and we are more than happy to consult with you when considering your very own natural pool.

For a portfolio of natural pools, please see the BioNova gallery pages.

Adding flair with a custom designed koi pond

2010-02-01T09:30:00.009-05:00

There are few additions to the beauty of your home more fun and unique than a custom built koi pond. Koi, a type of specially bred carp, provide amusement and elegance to a residential or commercial space. Koi can survive in very cold water, although they prefer it warm. CM Custom Pools creates special koi ponds deep enough to keep your pet koi healthy and the water clear so you can enjoy them. If you think your garden, landscape, or hardscape needs something extra, consider a koi pond. CM Custom Pool Designs will build an exquisite koi pond using natural stone or other materials. The Asian design influence complements Florida homes extremely well, and as far as elements to attain it go, a koi pond is a great place to start.

Koi photo:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tammymanet/ / CC BY-ND 2.0

The many benefits of swimming and pools

2009-12-22T13:15:00.003-05:00

Swimming has many benefits: mental, physical, and even spiritual. Some positive results to building a pool are obvious and some surprising. The only thing is for certain is that so many benefits may just convince you to build a custom pool in Volusia or Flagler County, Florida:

Just being in the water lowers your resting heart rate by 10 beats per minute (maximum heart rate decreases by 10 to 30 beats per minute).

Spending more time in your pool moves the water more frequently which keeps your pool cleaner and running more smoothly with less chemicals.

Swimming puts no strain on connective tissues of the body like high impact sports do.

Swimming uses almost all major muscle groups unlike machines which target one at a time.

Swimming is a very good cardiovascular workout of your heart and lungs.

Improves flexibility and posture so you are less prone to injuries.

Physical exercise relieves mental stress and anxiety.

Rhythmic activity such as swimming laps has been proven to calm the mind like meditation.

Swimming is symmetrical, harmonious fitness of the whole body.

Swimming for exercise is especially beneficial and safe for those who suffer arthritis.

Swimming can continue to be a competive sport well into the later years of life.

For injured athletes, swimming is the best sport to keep them in shape until recovered.

Getting in the pool cools you down in the hot summer months.

Swimming can ease the symptoms of ADHD (just ask Michael Phelps).

Swimming burns 500-650 calories per hour, depending on activity and body fat of swimmer.

As with all exercise, making swimming a habit will boost your metabolism out of the pool as well.

Having a pool keeps children away from the TV and outside in fresh air getting exercise and improving focus.

Building a pool increases the value of your home and enhances its beauty.

Providing a pool for recreation is a great way to keep your children home and centered on the family.

Your body temperature does not go up as sharply when swimming as opposed to other sports.

Swimming strokes promotes the regulation of proper breathing - this relaxes the mind and helps the body.

Swimming brings us closer to total zen, a feeling of utter calm and peace.

Introducing the Florida Pools Blog

2009-12-07T09:37:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the CM Custom Pool Designs blog, Florida Pools. We are custom pool builders serving Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and other areas in Volusia and Flagler Counties. In addition to unique and traditional swimming pools, we also do renovations and build water features such as koi ponds, splash pads, and cisterns.

Water, the Hub of Life.

Water is its mater and matrix, mother and medium.

Water is the most extraordinary substance!

Practically all its properties are anomolous,

which enabled life to use it as building material for its machinery.

Life is water dancing to the tune of solids.

- Albert Szent-Gyorgyi