With that inspiration in mind, Landmark Pools deemed the best course would be to actually demolish the existing pool and start from scratch. The original pool was elevated two feet above the ground and was a geometric shape – not at all what Steve and Shari envisioned.

Qualified and experienced in all phases of construction, both commercial and residential, Benjamin was drawn to focusing on building a better deck for his fellow Floridians after hearing about yet another deck collapse. He knew that with his work ethic, knowledge and skills, he could give homeowners in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties security in knowing that the decks he built would be constructed to be safe and stand the test of time.

Enabling them to offer styles that fit any décor are not only their team of professional designers, who conduct in-depth consultations including advice on appeal and functionality as well as full inventory checks, but also the company’s independent manufacturing facilities, utilizing only top quality materials to realize clients’ ideal space-optimizing systems.

His wife, Melissa, is the office manager. His cousin, Justin, is one of the sales and project managers. His oldest son, Tyler, is learning the business from the ground up, and his son, Ryan, helps out in the summer when he’s not in school. Young Nicholas is awaiting his time to participate but is now too busy with his hockey team, although their youngest child, Brooklyn, has already participated by adorably representing her family in their ads!

Architects and designers were brought in to listen to the buyer’s desires for this unique property that was lakefront on two sides. The buyers knew that they wanted the lake to be the main focal point. They planned with their builders to create a spacious, symmetrical house whose “U” shape created a large center courtyard that opened to a vista of grand cypress trees and the serene lake.
Once the house construction was well underway, Matthew Bauchle, designer with Premier Pools of Central Florida (PPCF), was brought in to lend his expertise for their pool area.