What to Compare
Blue Haven is a full-service builder offering custom gunite or fiberglass designs. Choose Latham if you want a low-maintenance fiberglass pool at a predictable price. Choose Blue Haven if you want full customization or gunite construction.
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Latham Pool Products
Features and considerations
- Smooth surface resists algae and staining
Limits and questions
- Limited to pre-made shapes and sizes — no custom dimensions
- Quality depends heavily on the installing dealer
Blue Haven Pools
Features and considerations
- Fully custom design — any shape, depth, features
- Full-service builder handles permits and construction
- Offers gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl options
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Latham Pool Products | Blue Haven Pools | |
|---|---|---|
| Business Model | Manufacturer — fiberglass shell sold through authorized dealers/installers | Franchise builder — designs, permits, and builds complete inground pools |
| Pool Types | Fiberglass only — pre-molded shells in dozens of shapes and sizes | Gunite/concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl liner pools |
| Design Flexibility | Limited to available mold shapes — no custom sizes | Fully custom — any shape, depth, and size possible |
| Installation Time | Confirm the schedule and conditions with the Latham Pool Products provider before booking. | Confirm the schedule and conditions with the Blue Haven Pools provider before booking. |
| Long-term Maintenance | Ask the Latham Pool Products provider to document long-term maintenance for the exact offer. | Varies by material; gunite requires more ongoing maintenance |
| Warranty | Ask the Latham Pool Products provider to document current quote and terms for the exact offer. | Ask the Blue Haven Pools provider to document current quote and terms for the exact offer. |
| Price Range (FL) | Request an itemized quote for Latham Pool Products; compare the same scope and payment period. | Request an itemized quote for Blue Haven Pools; compare the same scope and payment period. |
| Florida Dealer Coverage | Confirm current Latham Pool Products availability for your address. | Confirm current Blue Haven Pools availability for your address. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are fiberglass pools a good choice for Florida?
Compare Latham Pool Products and Blue Haven Pools on business model, pool types, design flexibility, using the actual models or local proposals. Ask for supporting documentation and a written explanation of how the proposed option meets your needs.
How do I find a Latham dealer in Florida?
Use the dealer locator at lathampool.com.
What permits are required for a pool in Florida?
The contractor should handle permitting — be wary of any company that suggests skipping permits.
Consumer resources
Use these official resources when evaluating an offer. They provide general guidance and do not establish a winner between these options.
- FTC: checking home-repair offers and written agreements — General consumer guidance; not evidence of either brand's price or performance.
- Florida DBPR: license search — Search for a profession regulated by DBPR; this link does not establish that a particular provider is licensed or that every service needs this license.