Industry Best Practices Guide, 2026 Edition
Executive Summary
The purpose of this document is to outline the consensus of Florida swimming pool and spa industry
builders on a generally applicable draw schedule for residential swimming pool and spa construction.
This guide intends to help contractors develop practical and sustainable draw schedules for their
projects and to help Florida homeowners understand the pool building process and phases of
construction better.
Important Guidance
This guide does not establish a binding requirement for FSPA members or any swimming pool
and spa contractor in the State of Florida. Every pool construction project is different; not all phases
of construction or draw schedules will match the guidance herein perfectly.
Phase of Construction Draw Amount (% of Total)
Deposit / Contract: 5% – 10%
Layout / Dig / Steel: 15% – 25%
Concrete / Pool Shell: 15% – 25%
Plumbing / Tile: 10% – 15%
Deck: 15% – 25%
Equipment / Electric / Safety: 10% – 15%
Plaster / Interior / Fill: 5%
