Pool Equipment & Services

The smarter way to heat, manage, and maintain your pool—trusted by Sarasota homeowners since 1978.

More Than 45 Years in BusinessFlorida Family-Owned Expertise

Whether you’re heating your pool, upgrading your equipment, or automating your backyard systems, Roark Solar & Pool delivers complete, professionally engineered pool solutions designed for Florida living.

Our licensed technicians and designers handle everything—from high-efficiency heating systems to advanced filtration, lighting, and automation—helping you enjoy perfect comfort, all year long.

Sarasota's Pool ExpertsServices & Solutions

Every pool system we install is designed by solar and pool professionals, installed with roofer’s knowledge and precision, and built for long-term performance and reliability.

Solar Pool Heating

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Enjoy a longer swim season with clean, renewable solar pool heating systems.

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Hybrid Pool Heating

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Combine solar panels with an electric heat pump or gas heater for total control and year-round comfort.

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Pool Heat Pumps & Gas Heaters

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For rapid heating and reliable performance, we offer energy-efficient pool heat pumps and gas heaters.

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Pool Equipment & Automation

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Upgrade your pool’s circulation, filtration, and lighting systems—or integrate full automation for total convenience.

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"Seriously good work..."

“Installed a pool heat pump. Professional, polite, and engaging. Seriously good work in a VERY timely manner. Definitely will use them again.”

David D.
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Looking for Pool Cleaning & Repair?
Protect your investment with our sister company, Pools By Roark.
They’ll keep your pool in tip top shape.

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Proudly Serving Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties

Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • Venice
  • North Port
  • Siesta Key
  • Osprey
  • Nokomis
  • Englewood

Manatee County

  • Bradenton
  • Lakewood Ranch
  • Palmetto
  • Parrish
  • Anna Maria Island
    (covers Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach)

Charlotte County

  • Port Charlotte
  • Punta Gorda
  • Englewood (overlap with Sarasota County)
  • Rotonda West
Don’t see your city listed? No problem — we service all areas within these counties.

Why Choose Roark Cross-Trade Expertise

  • Over 45 years of experience in solar and pool system design
  • Fully licensed in solar and pool heating
  • Professionally engineered systems designed for Florida’s climate
  • Long-term service, repair, and maintenance support
  • Family-owned and trusted across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties

Anne Cowell
General Manager

Understanding Roark Services Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Roark Solar and Pool offer pool cleaning?
    Our sister company, Pools By Roark, offers pool cleaning and repair services with the same commitment to excellence we’ve provided for decades. Explore Pool Cleaning
  • Can solar pool heating work with my existing heater?
    Yes. Solar systems integrate seamlessly with gas or electric heaters in a hybrid configuration. The solar collectors pre-heat your pool water first, dramatically reducing how often your fossil-fuel heater runs — saving both energy and money.
  • Are inverter heat pumps worth the extra cost?
    Yes. Inverter-driven models use variable-speed compressors that automatically adjust output, maintaining consistent water temperature while lowering energy use and operating noise. Over time, the energy savings can offset the higher initial price.
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