We do the work…You enjoy the water!™

Commercial & Residential

Maintenance & Repairs

Enhancement, Restoration & Renovations

Equipment & Products

CPO® Certification

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We currently service over 20 million gallons of water each week, providing water-quality management, maintenance, repair/equipment installation and renovation for commercial (public) and residential pools.  A foundation of experience, education, training, certification, licensing and most importantly long-term customer satisfaction and referrals.


Licensed Commercial and Residential Florida State License # CP-C056958

State of Florida & Counties: Duval, St. Johns , and Cities: Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

 

National and State Certified

State of Florida Certified Commercial and Residential Pool & Spa Contractor - CPC, National Certified Service Professional - CSP®, National Certified Building Professional - CBP®, and National Certified Pool Operator - CPO® by the National Swimming Pool Foundation.


Compliance

State of Florida Department of Health Statute 514.075 and Ruling 64E-9.018


Better Business Bureau of Northeast Florida

Gold Star Award®


Founded in 1956 

We have established a tradition of excellence and higher standards

 

Higher Standards

Our artisans caring hands and attention to detail are unequaled in their trade. We excel far past the basics, beyond surface styling and finish, consider our standards. We combine detailed written specifications, patient, diligent hard work and experienced craftsmanship with strong values, integrity, cutting-edge technology and materials. The result is a swimming pool that remains like new years longer than the others. Life's too short to accept anything else.

 

We use state-of-the-art professional business and construction management software to operate our business. This has resulted in an impressive 99% of jobs started and completed on time and on budget over the past 7 years.

  

Ease of Doing Business

Ask our existing clients about their personal experience in working with Portofino.  We return your calls and do what we say we are going to do and when we say we will do it.


Focus

We specialize only in servicing "Existing Residential & Commercial Pools".  We do not build new swimming pools.  We Restore, Refinish, Remodel, Repair, Replace, Maintain,Clean, and Chemically Treat.

 

Selection

Visit our sample showroom, over 500-pool tile and 100-pool finishes available. We represent all major equipment manufacturers. Special features and options allow the client to personalize the design and look of their pool. Custom Water Features, Fiber Optic Lighting, Pumps, Filters, Heaters, Automatic Covers, and hundreds of other products will enhance long-term enjoyment.

 

Warranty

Portofino Pools and select manufacturers offer long-term limited warranties: Lifetime, Five and Ten years available.

 

Credentials & Philosophy

Pre-1956

Al Jackson develops his installation techniques, craftsmanship and design skills building pools for movie stars and film studio executives in Hollywood, California.


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History

Jack Manilla, President and Chief Executive Officer

Paula G. Manilla, Vice President of Administration

Paul A. Manilla, Controller, Secretary and Treasurer


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Leadership Team

2002: Mayport Naval Air Station

Interior pool refinishing and complete tile replacement; 496,000 gallon training and recreation pool


2001: The Bolles School

Complete filter system replacement of 425,000 gallon competition pool


1995: Jaws Attraction at Universal Studios Orlando

Construction start-up and system repairs


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Major Projects

Whether you plan to restore… refinish… or remodel… your pool improvement project may require the services of a specialized Renovation pool contractor.


A renovation pool contractor that understands, and has experience working with a wide variety of existing pool conditions, equipment, and materials.


A pool renovation contractor is different from a pool builder.


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Selecting a Contractor

December 2008

Pool & Spa Marketing


26 November 2007

Pool and Spa News


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