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Most families in Leesburg chose Lee County for a reason the schools, the space, the slower pace compared to Albany. But a lot of those same families are still driving 20 minutes south on U.S. 19 every weekend to find something to do. A pool changes that. It turns your property into the place everyone wants to be, and it does it on your schedule, in your backyard, without the drive.
Concrete pools are permanent by design. Unlike vinyl liner pools which need full replacement every 8 to 12 years a properly built concrete pool can last 30 years or more with routine care. That matters in Leesburg, where families aren’t passing through. They’re planting roots. If you’re in a subdivision like Holly Ridge or on a larger rural parcel in West Lee County, you’re investing in a home you plan to stay in. Your pool should match that commitment.
South Georgia’s clay-heavy soil also plays a bigger role in pool construction than most people realize. Ground that shifts with moisture changes can crack an improperly engineered shell within years. The difference between a pool that holds up and one that develops structural problems comes down to site preparation, drainage design, and knowing exactly what’s underneath your yard before excavation starts and that’s not something you learn from a manual.
We founded Deep Waters Pools in Douglas, GA in 2014 but our experience goes back more than three decades. Before the company existed, our founder spent 30-plus years building concrete pools, running plumbing, and working in South Georgia’s specific soil conditions. Leesburg’s clay subsoils, Southwest Georgia’s drainage quirks, the way ground behaves differently on a rural parcel off Armena Road versus a newer subdivision lot none of that is new territory for us.
The reason we exist at all is straightforward: too many South Georgia families were getting burned by contractors who took deposits and disappeared, or finished a pool that didn’t hold up. That’s not a sales pitch it’s the reason we built the company the way we did. No shortcuts. No vague timelines. No excuses when something comes up.
We handle every step, from permit coordination with the Lee County Planning and Zoning Department to final site cleanup and system training. When we hand over your pool, it’s ready to use not a project you have to finish yourself.
It starts with a conversation about your property and what you want. Lot size, shape preferences, how you plan to use the space all of that shapes the design before anything else happens. For most Leesburg properties, larger lots mean more flexibility than you’d expect. Beach entries, integrated spas, freeform shapes these aren’t upgrades reserved for custom estates. They’re options that open up when you have the space to work with.
Once the design is set, we handle the permit process through the Lee County Planning and Zoning Department. That includes the initial application, the pre-excavation site inspection, and every milestone inspection required during construction. You don’t chase anyone or wonder if the paperwork is in order that’s our job. Building without permits in Lee County creates real problems at resale and with insurance, and it’s not something we’d let happen on a project we’re attached to.
From permit approval, the build runs 8 to 12 weeks to completion. That timeline is something we commit to before you sign anything not a vague estimate that stretches into the following year. We finish with a full walkthrough of your pool’s systems, complete site cleanup, and a pool that’s ready for your first swim. Given that Leesburg’s swim season runs from roughly March through November, getting the timing right matters.
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We specialize exclusively in custom inground concrete pools. That’s not a limitation it’s a deliberate choice. Concrete gives you complete control over shape, depth, size, and configuration in a way that pre-molded fiberglass or vinyl liner pools simply don’t. If your vision doesn’t fit a catalog, concrete is the answer. And if your property has specific drainage or soil conditions which most Leesburg lots do concrete is also the material that can be engineered around those conditions, not just dropped in and hoped for.
Every build includes full permit management, custom design, excavation, reinforced concrete shell construction, plumbing, electrical coordination, interior finish, deck and coping work, and a custom safety cover. Pool safety isn’t an add-on here. With families and kids as the primary reason most Leesburg homeowners are making this investment, proper safety barriers and equipment bonding are built into the process, not offered as extras after the fact.
We also offer pool renovation services for older pools in the Lee County area resurfacing, replastering, tile and coping repair, and equipment upgrades. A significant number of pools in this area were built during the county’s rapid growth in the 1990s and early 2000s, and many of those are now aging into renovation territory. If your pool is showing its age, a full renovation is often a fraction of the cost of a new build and we can walk you through what makes sense for your specific situation.
Custom concrete pools in Leesburg and the Lee County area generally range from $60,000 to $150,000, depending on size, shape, depth, and the features you’re including things like integrated spas, water features, deck construction, and lighting all affect the final number. The wide range exists because no two properties are the same, and no two designs are either.
What most buyers find is that the cost conversation is less about finding the lowest bid and more about understanding what you’re actually getting. A lower bid from a contractor who cuts corners on drainage design or site preparation can turn into a structural problem within a few years and repair costs on a compromised concrete shell are not small. Getting a detailed, itemized estimate upfront and understanding exactly what’s included is the most important thing you can do before signing anything.
Yes any pool with a water depth greater than 24 inches requires a building permit in Lee County, and that applies to both inground and above-ground installations. The permit process runs through the Lee County Planning and Zoning Department at the T. Page Tharp Governmental Building on Starksville Avenue in Leesburg, and it involves an initial application, a pre-excavation site inspection, and milestone inspections throughout the build.
Skipping this process isn’t just a legal risk during construction it creates real complications when you go to sell your home or file an insurance claim. Unpermitted pools can trigger stop-work orders, fines, and in some cases mandatory removal. We handle the entire permit process as part of every project in Leesburg. You don’t need to navigate the county offices or schedule inspections yourself we manage it from application to final sign-off.
From permit approval to project completion, we commit to an 8 to 12 week build window. That timeline is given upfront before you sign a contract not adjusted after the fact when scheduling gets complicated. The permit review period in Lee County adds time before the build clock starts, so the earlier in the year you begin the process, the more likely you are to have your pool ready for the start of Leesburg’s swim season, which typically runs from March through November.
Most families start researching pool builders in January or February with the goal of being in the water by summer. That’s a realistic timeline if the process starts early. What creates delays in this industry isn’t usually the build itself it’s contractors who don’t have a defined process, don’t manage inspections proactively, or take on more projects than they can handle. A committed timeline backed by a structured build process is what separates a pool that’s done in summer from one that’s still under construction in September.
Concrete pools cost more upfront because they’re built from scratch on your specific site, engineered around your soil conditions, and constructed to a custom design rather than manufactured off-site and dropped in. In Leesburg, where clay-heavy subsoils can shift significantly with moisture changes, that site-specific engineering isn’t optional it’s what keeps the shell intact over decades instead of developing cracks within years.
The long-term cost picture also looks different than it might seem at first. Vinyl liner pools require full liner replacement every 8 to 12 years, which typically runs $4,000 to $10,000 per replacement. Fiberglass pools limit your shape and size options and may not be engineerable for every site condition. A concrete pool built correctly has a structural lifespan exceeding 30 years, and while it does require more ongoing chemical maintenance than fiberglass, the absence of recurring liner replacement costs and the complete design freedom make it the right choice for homeowners who are building something permanent which describes most of the families putting down roots in Lee County.
Yes pool renovation is a significant part of what we do, and it’s particularly relevant in Leesburg right now. A large number of pools in this area were built during the county’s rapid residential growth in the 1990s and early 2000s, when Lee County’s population grew by more than 50 percent in a single decade. Many of those pools are now 20 to 30 years old and showing the typical signs of age: surface deterioration, outdated tile and coping, aging equipment, and in some cases structural wear from years of South Georgia’s soil movement and heat cycles.
Renovation options include resurfacing and replastering the interior, tile and coping replacement, equipment upgrades pumps, filters, heaters, lighting and structural repair where needed. In many cases, a renovation brings an older pool back to better-than-new condition at a fraction of the cost of a full replacement. We assess each pool individually and give you an honest read on whether renovation or replacement makes more financial sense for your specific situation.
The most important things to verify before hiring any pool contractor in Leesburg are licensing, insurance, and a track record of completed projects. Ask for the contractor’s license number and proof of general liability insurance a legitimate operation will provide both without hesitation. If a contractor is vague about credentials or asks for a large deposit before providing documentation, that’s a warning sign worth taking seriously.
Beyond credentials, pay attention to how specific they are. A contractor who gives you a defined build timeline, a detailed written estimate, and a clear explanation of how they’ll handle the Lee County permit process is showing you their process and a defined process is what separates a pool that gets finished on schedule from one that drags on for a year. In a community the size of Leesburg, reputation travels. Ask for references from completed local projects, and if a company can’t point to work done in Leesburg or the surrounding South Georgia area, that’s worth factoring into your decision.
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