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You’re not just getting a hole filled with water. You’re getting a space where your kids actually want to be home on summer weekends instead of begging to go somewhere else. You’re getting a backyard that makes you feel like you’re on vacation without the airport hassle.
When your pool is built correctly from day one, you’re not calling around for emergency repairs every season. You’re not dealing with cracked coping or a liner that looks terrible after two years. You’re swimming, not stressing.
The difference between a pool that adds value to your life and one that becomes a headache comes down to how it’s designed and who builds it. Relee’s climate and soil conditions aren’t the same as metro Atlanta. Your pool needs to be engineered for South Georgia, not dropped in like a prefab kit.
Deep Waters Pools is a licensed pool contractor based in Douglas, serving Relee and the surrounding counties. We’re not a franchise or a crew that shows up once and disappears. We’re local, and we’ve been building pools in this area long enough to know what works and what doesn’t.
Relee sits in a part of Georgia where the soil composition, water table, and summer heat all affect how your pool should be constructed. We account for that during the design phase, not after problems show up. Our team handles everything from permits to final inspection, so you’re not coordinating five different contractors or wondering if something got missed.
You’ll work with people who answer the phone and show up when they say they will. That shouldn’t be remarkable, but in this industry, it is.
First, we come to your property in Relee and walk the site with you. We’re looking at drainage, access for equipment, sun exposure, and how the pool will fit with your existing landscape. This isn’t a sales pitch—it’s an actual assessment.
Once we agree on a design, we handle the permit process with the county. Then excavation starts. Depending on your soil type, we may need to adjust the base or reinforcement. That’s normal, and we’ll explain what’s happening and why.
After the shell is in and plumbing is set, we install your chosen finish, coping, and decking. Then comes equipment setup and startup. We test everything, balance the water, and walk you through basic maintenance before we consider the job done. You’re not figuring this out on your own after we leave.
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You get a custom design that fits your lot. Relee properties vary—some have tight access, some have challenging grades, some have beautiful natural settings we can incorporate. Your pool design reflects what’s actually on your land, not a template from a catalog.
You get licensed, insured contractors doing the work. That matters when something goes wrong or when the county inspector shows up. We pull permits, pass inspections, and document everything properly.
You also get equipment that’s sized correctly for your pool volume and usage. Undersized pumps and filters are a common way builders cut costs, and you pay for it later in poor water quality and higher chemical use. We spec equipment based on engineering, not price.
After construction, you have access to our maintenance and repair services. Pools need attention, and it’s easier when the people who built it are the ones keeping it running.
Most custom inground pools in Relee take eight to twelve weeks from excavation to completion. That timeline assumes normal weather and no major permit delays.
The first variable is permitting. Douglas County requires specific documentation and inspections, and processing time can vary depending on their workload. We submit everything correctly the first time, but you’re still waiting on county approval.
The second variable is weather. South Georgia gets afternoon storms in the summer, and if we’re pouring concrete or installing a liner, we need dry conditions. We don’t rush those steps just to hit a date. A few extra days at that stage saves you years of problems.
If you’re planning a pool for next summer, start the conversation in late fall or winter. That gives you the best chance of swimming by Memorial Day.
Custom inground pools in this area typically start around $40,000 and go up depending on size, features, and site conditions. That’s not a bait number—it’s a realistic starting point for a quality build.
Your actual cost depends on what you’re building. A simple rectangular pool with basic finishes costs less than a freeform design with a spa, water features, and premium tile. Size matters, but so does depth, decking material, and equipment quality.
Site conditions also affect price. If your lot requires significant grading, has difficult access for equipment, or needs drainage work, that adds cost. We’ll tell you that during the site visit, not after you’ve signed a contract.
We don’t give ballpark estimates over the phone because they’re useless. Every property is different. Schedule a consultation, and we’ll give you a real number based on what you actually want and what your property requires.
Yes. Georgia law requires a barrier around residential pools, and Douglas County enforces it. The barrier can be a fence, a wall, or your house itself if doors have alarms, but you need something that meets code.
The requirement is a barrier at least four feet high with a self-closing, self-latching gate. The latch needs to be out of reach of small children. If your yard is already fenced and meets those specs, you might be fine. If not, you’ll need to add fencing as part of the project.
This isn’t optional, and inspectors check it. We include compliant options in our project plans so you’re not scrambling to add a fence after the pool is finished. Some homeowners choose upgraded fencing that looks better than basic code-minimum options, and we can coordinate that.
Safety covers are another layer of protection, especially if you have young kids or pets. They’re not required by code, but they give you peace of mind when the pool isn’t in use.
Gunite pools are built on-site with steel rebar and sprayed concrete. Fiberglass pools are pre-manufactured shells that get delivered and set into an excavated hole. Each has advantages depending on what you want.
Gunite gives you complete design flexibility. Your pool can be any shape, any depth, with custom benches, steps, and features. If your lot has an unusual shape or you want something specific, gunite is usually the better choice. It also tends to last longer and hold up better in South Georgia’s clay soil.
Fiberglass installs faster—sometimes in just a few days—and the surface is smooth and algae-resistant. But you’re limited to the shapes and sizes the manufacturer offers. If none of those fit your yard or vision, you’re out of luck.
In Relee, most custom builds are gunite because homeowners want something designed for their specific property. Fiberglass works well for straightforward projects where speed matters more than customization. We’ll walk you through both options and recommend what makes sense for your situation.
Plan on spending about 30 minutes a week on basic maintenance if you’re doing it yourself. That includes skimming debris, checking chemical levels, and cleaning the filter. It’s not complicated, but it’s consistent.
You’ll need to test and balance your water chemistry at least twice a week during swim season. That means checking pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and adjusting as needed. If you let it slide, you’ll end up with cloudy water or algae, and fixing that takes more time and money than preventing it.
Every few weeks, you’ll need to backwash or clean your filter depending on the type. Cartridge filters get pulled and rinsed. Sand and DE filters get backwashed. Your pump and filter do the heavy lifting, but they need attention to keep working efficiently.
If you don’t want to handle it yourself, we offer maintenance service. We’ll come out on a schedule, keep your chemistry balanced, and catch small issues before they become expensive repairs. A lot of Relee homeowners go that route, especially if they travel or just don’t want to think about it.
Yes. We handle pool renovations, liner replacements, equipment upgrades, and repairs throughout Relee and Douglas County. If your pool is old, leaking, or just looks tired, we can bring it back.
Common renovation projects include replacing worn liners, updating old tile and coping, resurfacing gunite, and upgrading to energy-efficient pumps and heaters. A lot of homes in this area have pools that were built 15 or 20 years ago, and they’re due for a refresh.
We also repair structural issues like cracks, leaks, and failing plumbing. If your pool is losing water or the equipment keeps breaking down, we’ll diagnose the actual problem and fix it correctly. Patchwork repairs don’t last, and they usually cost more in the long run.
If you’re not sure whether your pool needs minor repairs or a full renovation, we’ll come take a look and give you an honest assessment. Sometimes a new liner and updated decking make a 15-year-old pool look brand new. Other times, the smarter move is a complete rebuild.
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