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You’re tired of driving to crowded public pools when it’s 95 degrees outside. You want your kids playing in your backyard instead of asking to go somewhere else every weekend. You want summer evenings that stretch longer and weekend mornings that start with coffee by the water.
That’s exactly what happens when you work with pool builders who understand that every family is different. Your property has unique challenges. Your vision matters more than our standard designs. And your investment should deliver exactly what you’re hoping for—not some watered-down compromise.
When your pool construction is done right the first time, you get decades of family memories instead of years of maintenance headaches. You get a backyard that becomes the neighborhood gathering spot instead of an expensive decoration that sits empty half the year.
Deep Waters Pools started in 2014, but our story goes back over 30 years of hands-on pool construction experience. We learned what works in South Georgia’s unique climate by making mistakes on other people’s projects—so we don’t make them on yours.
We’re not the guys who show up, dig a hole, and disappear when problems arise. We’re the local team that understands how Coffee County’s soil behaves during heavy rains, what Alapaha’s summer heat demands from your pool system, and why cutting corners today means expensive repairs tomorrow.
Every custom cement pool we build in Alapaha carries that hard-earned experience. Because in a community where everyone knows everyone, your satisfaction isn’t just good business—it’s our reputation walking around town.
First, we sit down and talk about what you actually want from your backyard. Not what we think you should want, but what fits your family’s routine, your property’s layout, and your realistic budget. This isn’t a sales pitch disguised as consultation—it’s actual planning.
Next comes the custom design work. We factor in your lot’s drainage patterns, existing trees you want to keep, utility line locations, and how you’ll actually use the space. Every detail gets mapped out and agreed upon before we break ground, so there are no expensive surprises later.
Then construction begins with excavation, followed by plumbing and electrical rough-in, steel reinforcement installation, and gunite application. We keep you informed at every step without requiring you to babysit the process. Our experienced crew handles the technical work while you handle your normal life.
Finally, we complete the finishing touches: tile installation, coping work, decking construction, and any additional features like spas or custom safety covers. When we’re done, you get exactly what we planned together—delivered on schedule and built to last through decades of South Georgia summers.
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Your swimming pool installation includes more than just the pool itself. We design and build complete outdoor living spaces that work together seamlessly. Custom spas that complement your pool’s design and share the same equipment systems. Patios and decking built to handle South Georgia’s weather extremes without cracking or shifting.
Here in Alapaha and throughout Coffee County, we understand what outdoor spaces endure. Intense summer heat that can crack inferior materials. Sudden thunderstorms that test drainage systems. Ground movement from clay soil expansion and contraction. Our pool construction methods and material choices are proven to perform in these exact conditions.
We also know that every property in our area presents unique challenges. Lot slopes that require creative engineering. Existing septic systems that limit placement options. Mature trees worth preserving. Underground utilities that aren’t where the maps say they are. Our local experience means we anticipate these issues during planning instead of discovering them during expensive construction delays.
Most custom cement pool projects in Alapaha take 8-12 weeks from excavation to your first swim, depending on your design complexity and weather cooperation. This timeline includes all major phases: excavation, plumbing and electrical installation, steel reinforcement, gunite application, tile and coping work, decking construction, and final startup.
We provide a detailed timeline during planning that accounts for Coffee County’s permitting process and Georgia’s weather patterns. Summer thunderstorms can delay concrete work, and permit approval sometimes takes longer than expected. But we build realistic schedules that factor in these local realities.
The key is thorough upfront planning. When we design everything correctly, pull all permits before starting, and schedule inspections properly, the actual construction proceeds smoothly. Most delays happen when contractors skip planning steps or underestimate local requirements.
Cement pools are built completely custom on your property, which means every dimension, depth, and feature can be tailored to your specific space and preferences. In Alapaha, where lot sizes and shapes vary significantly, this flexibility often makes the difference between a pool that fits perfectly and one that feels like a compromise.
Fiberglass pools come in predetermined shapes and sizes that may not work with your property’s unique characteristics—existing trees, septic system locations, utility easements, or unusual lot configurations. They also can’t accommodate custom depths for diving or specific accessibility needs.
For South Georgia’s climate and soil conditions, cement construction creates a more permanent, stable installation. Our gunite application method handles ground movement from clay soil better than fiberglass shells, which can shift or develop stress cracks over time. The result is a pool that looks and performs exactly the same 20 years from now.
Yes, we handle all permitting and inspection coordination for your pool construction project in Alapaha and throughout Coffee County. This includes submitting detailed construction plans, scheduling required inspections at the right construction phases, and ensuring everything meets current building codes and safety requirements.
Coffee County requires building permits for all pool construction, plus separate electrical permits for pool equipment and lighting. Depending on your specific project scope, you may also need plumbing permits or additional approvals for features like outdoor kitchens or gas lines for heaters.
We maintain current relationships with local inspectors and stay updated on code changes that affect pool construction. This experience helps avoid common permit delays and ensures your project passes all required inspections on the first attempt, keeping your construction timeline on track.
Cement pools require consistent but manageable maintenance to keep them looking and performing their best. Weekly tasks include skimming surface debris, testing and adjusting chemical levels, and ensuring your filtration system runs adequate hours for your pool size and usage.
The cement surface itself is extremely durable but benefits from regular brushing to prevent algae buildup, especially in South Georgia’s warm climate where algae can grow year-round. Every 10-15 years, depending on usage and chemical maintenance consistency, you may need to resurface the interior finish to restore the original appearance.
Proper water chemistry prevents most problems and extends equipment life significantly. In Alapaha’s climate, maintaining balanced water year-round—even during months when you’re not swimming regularly—prevents surface staining and equipment corrosion that can become expensive to repair later.
Absolutely. Custom cement pool construction excels on challenging properties because we build everything on-site to work with your specific conditions rather than forcing a predetermined shape into an incompatible space. Sloped lots, irregular property lines, tight access areas, existing mature landscaping—we’ve successfully navigated all these situations in the Alapaha area.
Our experience with South Georgia soil conditions includes everything from sandy areas near the Alapaha River to heavy clay ground that expands and contracts seasonally. We engineer proper drainage solutions, handle high water table issues, and ensure long-term structural stability regardless of your lot’s unique geological characteristics.
Challenging lots often create opportunities for more interesting pool designs. Natural slopes can become dramatic waterfalls or tiered spa areas. Existing trees can provide natural privacy and shade. Unusual property shapes can inspire custom pool configurations that feel perfectly integrated with your landscape rather than imposed upon it.
Safety starts with proper pool design and extends through equipment choices and ongoing maintenance. We recommend custom-fitted safety covers that support significant weight and create a true barrier when the pool isn’t supervised. These covers fit your exact pool dimensions and provide maximum protection for families with young children.
Proper fencing around the pool area is required by Coffee County codes and essential for family safety. We coordinate fence installation timing with your pool construction or work with your preferred contractor to ensure proper placement, appropriate gate hardware, and full code compliance.
Additional safety considerations include slip-resistant surfaces around the pool deck, adequate lighting for evening use, graduated depth transitions that make entry safer for all ages, and clear sight lines from your home’s main living areas. We also design equipment placement that keeps pumps, heaters, and electrical components safely away from swimming areas while maintaining easy access for maintenance.
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