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You’re not just adding water to your backyard. You’re creating the place your family gravitates to on summer evenings, where your kids learn to swim, where you decompress after long weeks.
A professionally installed inground pool can increase your home’s value by up to 7%—around $30,000 for the median home in Georgia. But the real return isn’t financial. It’s having a space that’s entirely yours, designed exactly how you want it, without driving somewhere or dealing with crowded public pools.
Georgia’s extended warm season means you’ll use it more than you think. April through October, sometimes longer. That’s six-plus months of backyard living that changes how you spend your time at home. Custom gunite construction handles our soil conditions better than other materials, which matters when you’re looking at something that needs to last decades, not years.
We’ve been building custom inground pools across Douglas County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. We’re the team handling everything from site evaluation to final inspection, based right here in Douglas at 1380 Baker Hwy.
What matters in this industry is whether your contractor shows up, does what they promised, and builds something that lasts. We’ve heard the horror stories—contractors taking deposits and disappearing, projects dragging on for months with no communication, pools that crack within the first year. That’s not how we operate.
We’re licensed and insured, which should be baseline but isn’t always. We handle the entire permit process with Douglas County so you don’t have to navigate building codes and inspections yourself. And we’re still here after the pool is finished, because a 30-year track record means we’re not going anywhere.
We start with a site evaluation at your property in Upton. We’re looking at your lot size, soil conditions, drainage, access for equipment, and how a pool would fit with your home’s layout. This isn’t a sales pitch—it’s a real assessment of what’s possible and what makes sense for your specific property.
Once you approve the custom design, we handle all permitting with Douglas County. Georgia requires building permits for all residential pools, and there are specific codes around barriers, drainage, and electrical work. We manage that entire process so you’re not stuck in the building department trying to figure out what forms you need.
Construction typically takes 8-12 weeks from permit approval to completion. We excavate, install the steel framework, shoot the gunite or shotcrete, then handle all plumbing, electrical, and filtration systems. Weather can add time—summer storms are common in Georgia—but we give you realistic timelines upfront, not best-case scenarios that never happen.
After the pool is finished, we walk you through everything: how your equipment works, maintenance basics, what to watch for. You’re not left guessing how to take care of a $65,000 investment.
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You get complete design and engineering for your specific lot. Every property in Douglas County is different—soil composition, elevation changes, existing landscaping, setback requirements. Your pool design accounts for all of that, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Gunite and shotcrete construction gives you the most durable pool for Georgia’s soil conditions. Concrete pools handle ground movement and settling better than fiberglass or liner pools, which matters when you’re building something permanent. You also get unlimited shape options—custom curves, beach entries, integrated spas, whatever fits your vision and your yard.
We install all mechanical systems: pumps, filters, heaters, lighting, automation if you want it. Electrical and plumbing work is done to code and inspected. We’re not subbing this out to the lowest bidder—it’s our crew, our responsibility.
The permit process is included. So is site cleanup after construction. You’re not dealing with a torn-up yard for weeks after we leave. And if you want custom pool covers for safety—especially important if you have young kids—we handle that too.
Most inground pools in Georgia cost between $39,000 and $70,000 depending on size, features, and site complexity. We give you a clear estimate upfront based on your actual property and what you’re asking for, not a vague range that doubles once we start digging.
Most custom inground pool projects in Douglas County take 8-12 weeks from permit approval to completion. That’s the realistic timeline, not the best-case scenario that assumes perfect weather and zero delays.
Permitting usually adds 2-4 weeks before construction even starts, depending on how backed up the building department is. Once we break ground, excavation and steel installation happen in the first week or two. Gunite or shotcrete application is typically a single day, but then the concrete needs time to cure properly before we can move to plumbing and electrical.
Weather is the biggest wildcard. Summer storms in Georgia can push timelines back, especially during the heavy work phases. We build buffer time into our schedules because we’d rather give you a realistic completion date than overpromise and leave you frustrated when we’re still working in week 14.
Gunite and shotcrete pools handle Georgia’s soil conditions better than other materials. Our soil composition varies across Douglas County—clay-heavy in some areas, sandy in others—and concrete construction is engineered to flex with ground movement without cracking or shifting.
Fiberglass pools come in pre-formed shells, which limits your design options and can be tricky to install on sloped lots. Vinyl liners are cheaper upfront but need replacement every 7-10 years, and they’re more prone to tears and punctures. Gunite costs more initially, but you’re building something that lasts 50+ years with proper maintenance.
You also get complete design flexibility with concrete. Custom shapes, integrated spas, beach entries, built-in seating—none of that is possible with a fiberglass shell. If you’re investing this much in your backyard, you should get exactly what you want, not the closest approximation from a catalog.
Yes, we manage the entire permit process from application through final inspection. Georgia requires building permits for all residential swimming pools, and Douglas County has specific requirements around setbacks, barriers, drainage, and electrical work.
We submit all drawings and engineering documents, coordinate with the building department, and schedule required inspections during construction. You don’t have to take time off work to meet inspectors or figure out what the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code requires—that’s our job.
Permit approval typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on the county’s workload and whether any site-specific issues come up. We won’t start digging until permits are in hand, because unpermitted pool construction creates major problems if you ever try to sell your home. Everything we build is documented, inspected, and code-compliant.
The average inground pool installation in Georgia runs $65,000-$66,000, with most projects falling between $39,000 and $70,000 depending on size, features, and site complexity. But the upfront cost is only part of the equation.
Annual maintenance typically costs $3,000-$6,000 when you factor in chemicals, cleaning, equipment repairs, and utilities. Your power bill will increase—pumps and heaters use electricity, especially if you’re running a heater to extend your season. Water costs go up too, both for initial filling and ongoing evaporation replacement during summer.
You’ll also need to budget for occasional equipment replacement. Pumps last 8-12 years, heaters 10-15 years, and automation systems eventually need updates. None of this is meant to scare you off—just to give you realistic expectations. A pool is a long-term investment in your property and lifestyle, not a one-time purchase you never think about again.
A professionally installed inground pool typically increases home value by about 7% in Georgia, which translates to roughly $30,000 for the median home. But here’s the reality: if you’re spending $65,000 on the pool, you’re not getting a dollar-for-dollar return as a pure investment.
The value is in how you use your property while you own it. If you’re planning to sell within a year or two, a pool probably doesn’t make financial sense. But if you’re staying put for 5-10 years and you’ll actually use it, the return is in quality of life, not just resale price.
Pools are more attractive to buyers in Georgia than in colder climates because our season is longer. April through October is realistic swim weather, sometimes extending into November. That’s a significant chunk of the year where your backyard becomes the primary living space. The right buyer will see that value—but you should build the pool because you want it, not because you’re banking on recouping the cost at closing.
Start by verifying they’re actually licensed and insured in Georgia. This should be non-negotiable, but you’d be surprised how many contractors operate without proper credentials. Ask for proof, not just their word.
Get at least three estimates and compare what’s actually included—not just the bottom-line price. Some contractors lowball the initial quote then hit you with change orders and “unexpected” costs once construction starts. A detailed estimate that accounts for your specific site conditions is a good sign they’ve done this before.
Check how long they’ve been in business locally. A 30-year track record means they’re not disappearing after your deposit clears. Read recent reviews and pay attention to complaints about communication, timelines, and post-construction support. The horror stories about contractors taking $30,000 and not finishing the work are real—do your homework before you sign anything.
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