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You’re not just getting a hole in the ground filled with water. You’re getting a backyard that pulls your family off their screens and outside. A place where your kids actually want to hang out instead of heading to someone else’s house.
The right pool adds real value to your property. Not the kind you hope shows up on an appraisal someday, but the kind you feel every weekend when you’re not driving 30 minutes to find something to do. It’s there. It’s yours. And it works.
But only if it’s built correctly. That means understanding Wray’s soil conditions, knowing how Georgia’s clay shifts, and designing drainage that won’t turn your dream into a maintenance nightmare three years down the road. It also means working with a licensed pool contractor in Georgia who knows the difference between doing it fast and doing it right.
Deep Waters Pools is a licensed pool contractor serving Wray and the surrounding Douglas County area. We’ve built pools in this region long enough to know what works here and what doesn’t. South Georgia isn’t like other places—the heat, humidity, and soil all affect how a pool should be designed and constructed.
We’re not a national franchise following a one-size-fits-all process. We’re local, and that matters when you’re dealing with Georgia clay, unpredictable weather delays, and the reality that your backyard isn’t flat or perfectly square.
You’ll work with people who live here, understand the area, and have to stand behind the work long after the concrete cures. That’s the difference between hiring someone local and rolling the dice with a contractor who’s here one season and gone the next.
First, we come out to your property in Wray and look at your yard. Not just measurements—we’re checking slope, drainage, soil type, and where utilities run. All of that affects the design and the budget, so we deal with it upfront.
Next, we design the pool based on what you actually want to use it for. If you’ve got young kids, that’s a different design than if you’re looking for a lap pool or something built for entertaining. We’ll show you options, talk through materials, and give you a realistic timeline.
Once the design is locked in, we handle permitting and scheduling. Then excavation starts. We dig, set the steel framework, and pour the gunite shell. After that cures, we install plumbing, electrical, decking, and finish work like tile and coping.
The whole process typically takes 45 days if weather cooperates. Some companies stretch it to three or four months. We don’t. You’ll know the schedule from day one, and we’ll keep you updated when things change—because they will. That’s construction. But you won’t be left guessing where your project stands.
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When we build your pool, you’re getting the full scope—design, permitting, excavation, construction, plumbing, electrical, decking, and finishing. We’re not handing pieces of the job off to random subcontractors you’ve never met. We manage the process and the people doing the work.
In Wray and the rest of Douglas County, you’re dealing with soil that doesn’t always cooperate. Georgia clay expands and contracts with moisture, which means your pool needs proper compaction and drainage from the start. We account for that during excavation and grading. It’s not optional.
You’ll also get equipment that’s actually sized correctly for your pool. Pump, filter, heater if you want one—it all gets spec’d to match your pool’s volume and usage. Undersized equipment means higher chemical costs and more maintenance headaches. Oversized means you’re paying for power you don’t need.
We also install safety covers if you’ve got young kids or pets. And once the pool’s done, we’ll walk you through startup, maintenance basics, and what to watch for. You’re not getting handed a manual and a bill—you’re getting a functional understanding of what you just bought.
Most custom inground pools take about 45 days from the start of excavation to final completion. That’s assuming normal weather and no major surprises underground—which isn’t always the case in South Georgia.
Weather delays happen. If we get a week of heavy rain, we’re not pouring concrete or working on electrical. Soil conditions can also add time if we hit rock or need extra drainage work. But those delays get communicated as they happen, not after the fact.
Some pool companies will quote you 8 to 12 weeks and then drag it out to four months. We don’t do that. You’ll get a realistic timeline upfront, and if something pushes the schedule, you’ll know why and when we’ll be back on track.
There’s no universal price because every yard and every pool is different. Size, shape, depth, decking material, add-ons like waterfalls or lighting—it all affects cost. But you’re typically looking at a starting range between $40,000 and $70,000 for a standard inground gunite pool in this area.
If you want custom features, that number goes up. Infinity edges, swim-up bars, integrated spas, premium finishes—those aren’t cheap. But they’re also not necessary if your goal is a functional, good-looking pool your family will actually use.
We’ll give you a detailed estimate after we see your property and understand what you’re trying to build. No ballpark guesses over the phone. And no surprise charges halfway through the project because we “forgot” to mention something. The price we quote is the price you pay unless you change the scope.
Yes. In Georgia, anyone building a pool that costs over $2,500 needs to be a licensed contractor. That’s not a suggestion—it’s the law. And it exists for a reason: pools involve plumbing, electrical, structural engineering, and safety codes. If something goes wrong and your contractor isn’t licensed, you’re on your own.
A licensed contractor has met state requirements, carries insurance, and can pull the necessary permits. If they mess up, there’s a licensing board you can file a complaint with. If you hire someone unlicensed and they disappear halfway through your project, you have no recourse.
We’re a licensed pool contractor in Georgia. We pull permits, follow code, and carry the insurance that protects both you and us. It’s not optional, and it shouldn’t be treated like one. If someone offers you a “deal” and they’re not licensed, walk away.
Gunite pools hold up best in South Georgia. They’re durable, customizable, and handle our soil and weather better than vinyl or fiberglass. Gunite is a concrete mixture sprayed over a steel framework, and once it cures, it’s incredibly strong.
Vinyl liners are cheaper upfront, but they need replacing every 7 to 10 years. In Georgia heat, they fade and tear faster. Fiberglass pools are low-maintenance, but you’re limited to pre-formed shapes, and if the ground shifts, they can crack.
Gunite gives you full design flexibility and a structure that lasts decades if it’s built right. The finish you choose—plaster, pebble, tile—affects the look and feel, but the shell itself is what matters. And in Wray, where soil movement is a real issue, you want a pool that can handle it.
You’ll need to check chemical levels at least twice a week during summer. Heat and sunlight burn through chlorine faster, and if your pH drifts, you’ll end up with algae or cloudy water. Test strips or a basic test kit will tell you where you’re at.
Your filter needs cleaning every few weeks depending on usage. If you’ve got trees nearby, you’ll be skimming debris daily. A pool cover helps when you’re not using it—keeps out leaves, reduces evaporation, and cuts down on chemical loss.
Plan on shocking the pool weekly during peak season. That means adding a higher dose of chlorine to kill off bacteria and organic buildup. If you don’t want to handle it yourself, we offer maintenance services. But it’s not complicated if you stay on top of it. Let it slide for two weeks, though, and you’ll spend a weekend trying to get it clear again.
Yes. We handle pool renovations and repairs throughout Wray and Douglas County. If your pool’s outdated, leaking, or just needs a facelift, we can bring it back. That might mean resurfacing, replacing tile and coping, upgrading equipment, or fixing structural issues.
A lot of older pools in this area have plaster that’s worn down or stained beyond cleaning. Resurfacing with new plaster or a pebble finish makes it look brand new. If your pump or filter is 15 years old, it’s probably costing you more in power and chemicals than a new one would.
We’ll assess what actually needs fixing and what’s still fine. Some companies will try to sell you a full renovation when all you need is new equipment and a resurface. We’re not doing that. You’ll get an honest evaluation and a plan that makes sense for your budget and how long you plan to stay in the house.
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