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You’re not looking for just any pool. You want something that makes sense for your yard, your budget, and how you’ll actually use it.
That means working with inground pool contractors who understand Wray’s clay-heavy soil and how to build a structure that won’t crack or settle in five years. Custom gunite pool construction gives you flexibility—curves, depths, benches, whatever layout works for your space. Not a prefab shape that kind of fits.
When it’s done right, you get a pool that becomes the center of your summer. Family time that doesn’t involve driving somewhere. A place where your kids want to be. And if you ever sell, a real asset that buyers in Wray, GA actually want to pay for.
We’ve been serving Wray, Douglas, and the surrounding counties with inground pool installation for years. We’re local, which means we know what works here and what doesn’t.
Georgia soil isn’t forgiving. Neither is the heat. We’ve built enough pools in this area to know how to prep your site, what materials hold up, and how to keep a project moving without disappearing for weeks at a time.
You’ll work with the same crew from start to finish. We’re not subbing out your job to whoever’s available. If something comes up, you’ll hear about it before it becomes a problem.
First, we come to your property in Wray and walk the yard with you. We’ll talk about what you’re picturing, what’s realistic for your space, and what it’s going to cost. No vague estimates—you’ll know the number before we start digging.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we handle the permits and prep work. Excavation comes next, followed by steel rebar layout and plumbing lines. Then we shoot the gunite or shotcrete—that’s the structural shell of your pool. It cures for about a week.
After that, we install your tile, coping, and decking. Then the equipment: pump, filter, heater if you want one. Finally, we fill it, balance the water, and walk you through everything you need to know to keep it running. The whole process typically takes six to eight weeks, weather depending.
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Every inground pool we build in Wray, GA includes custom design based on your property’s layout and your family’s needs. You’re not choosing from three shapes. We design it to fit.
The construction itself is gunite or shotcrete—both are sprayed concrete, and both give you a pool that’ll last decades if it’s maintained. We install all the plumbing, electrical, and filtration equipment. You’ll also get tile, coping, and your choice of finish.
Wray’s warm climate means your pool gets used hard from April through October. We build for that. Proper drainage, UV-resistant materials, and equipment that won’t quit after two seasons. If you want heating, lighting, or a salt system, we can add that too. Just tell us up front so we can factor it into the plan and the budget.
Most inground pool installations in Wray take six to eight weeks from excavation to final fill. That timeline assumes decent weather and no major surprises underground.
Here’s the breakdown: excavation and steel take about a week. Gunite or shotcrete gets shot in a day, then cures for seven days. Tile, coping, and decking take another week or two depending on the size. Equipment installation and startup usually happen in the final week.
Weather delays are the biggest wildcard. If we get a week of heavy rain during excavation or concrete work, things pause. We’ll keep you updated if that happens, but it’s worth knowing upfront that Mother Nature has a vote.
Gunite and shotcrete are both sprayed concrete, and both make strong, long-lasting pools. The difference is mostly in how they’re mixed.
Gunite is dry-mixed and water gets added at the nozzle during application. Shotcrete is wet-mixed before it’s sprayed. Some contractors prefer one over the other, but honestly, when they’re installed correctly, the end result is nearly identical. Both handle Georgia’s soil movement and temperature swings just fine.
What matters more than the name is the crew doing the work. Proper steel placement, good compaction, and the right cure time make a bigger difference than whether it’s called gunite or shotcrete. We use both depending on the job, and we’ll explain which makes sense for your project.
Most custom inground pools in Wray, GA start around $40,000 and go up from there depending on size, features, and site conditions. That’s for a basic gunite pool with standard finishes and equipment.
If your yard has access issues, needs major grading, or you’re adding things like a spa, custom lighting, or high-end finishes, expect that number to climb. We’ll give you a detailed estimate after we see your property and know what you’re after.
Financing is available if you don’t want to pay it all upfront. We’d rather you build the pool you actually want than cut corners to hit a number. Just be realistic about what fits your budget, and we’ll design around that.
Yes. Any inground pool in Wray requires a permit, and we handle that process for you as part of the job.
The permit covers the pool structure, electrical work, and sometimes fencing depending on local codes. Appling County has specific setback requirements and safety rules, and we make sure everything’s compliant before we dig.
Permitting usually takes a week or two once we submit the plans. Inspections happen at a few points during construction—after steel is placed, after the shell is shot, and before final startup. We coordinate all of that so you don’t have to chase down inspectors or worry about whether something’s going to pass.
Gunite pools need regular chemical balancing, filter cleaning, and surface brushing to stay in good shape. It’s not complicated, but it’s not zero effort either.
You’ll test and adjust your water chemistry once or twice a week during swim season—pH, chlorine, alkalinity. Your filter needs backwashing or cartridge cleaning depending on what type you have. Brush the walls and floor weekly to prevent algae buildup, and skim out leaves and debris as needed.
Every few years, you might need to acid wash the surface or replace worn parts like the pump or heater. If you don’t want to handle it yourself, we offer maintenance services. A lot of Wray pool owners do it themselves during the season and have us winterize and open it each year.
Yes. Sloped yards are common in Wray, and they’re not a dealbreaker—they just require more planning and sometimes more grading work.
We’ll evaluate your site and figure out the best placement for the pool. Sometimes a slope works in your favor and gives you a natural spot for a raised spa or waterfall. Other times, we need to cut into the hill or build up one side with a retaining wall.
The cost goes up when there’s significant grading or drainage work involved, but it’s all doable. We’ve built pools on some challenging lots in South Georgia. As long as we can get equipment back there and the soil is stable, we can make it work.
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