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A: Installation usually takes 12–20 weeks, depending on the size, complexity, and features. It’s not just the pool shell—it’s all the outdoor living elements around the pool that add time to the project.

A: It depends on your municipality. For example:
City of Atlanta: 3–6 months

Brookhaven or Sandy Springs: 6–12 months

More popular or regulated areas tend to have longer permitting processes due to more detailed codes.

A: It depends on space, budget, and your design goals. Common options include:
Gunite/Shotcrete (concrete): Fully custom, long-lasting

Fiberglass: Pre-fabricated, limited in size/shape

Vinyl: Budget-friendly, but lower durability

A: While more expensive, shotcrete and gunite pools offer several key advantages:

• Fully customizable shapes and sizes 
• Longer lifespan 
• Greater durability compared to fiberglass and vinyl 

Vinyl liners deteriorate in 5–10 years due to UV and chlorine exposure. Fiberglass pools can crack or collapse if not backfilled correctly. Shotcrete and gunite pools form a strong concrete shell, providing a long-lasting and visually stunning investment.

A: Both result in a solid concrete pool.

• Shotcrete: Pre-mixed wet concrete delivered to the site and sprayed directly. 
• Gunite: A dry mix combined with water at the nozzle during spraying. 

There’s no major difference in price or durability—choice usually depends on proximity to concrete plants and environmental conditions.

A: Municipal codes (impervious surface limits, setbacks, etc.) often dictate maximum pool size.

• Small backyards: 12×24 ft (400+ sq. ft.)
• Medium backyards: 18×36 ft
• Large backyards: 20×40 ft or more

A: Absolutely! That’s what it’s made for. Spas are heated to 100–104°F and feel incredible in cold weather. Using a spa during snowfall is a magical experience—warmth below, snowflakes above.

A: Yes. In Atlanta, a heater allows you to start using your pool in early May and extend usage through October. Heated Pools are a standard for Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces.

A: Usually 4–6 hours, depending on your desired temperature and the outside temperature. Most people prefer 82–88°F for swimming.

A: Yes! Atlanta pool water often drops to the low 40s, which is perfect for cold plunging.

A: Not effectively. There’s no commercial system to cool large spa water volumes. Some homeowners try adding ice manually, but it’s not practical long-term.

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• Large slides with circulating water
• Bubblers on tanning ledges
• Waterfalls, spigots, and sheer descents
• Jumping rocks or small retaining walls
• Color-changing pool lights

Basketball hoops or volleyball nets

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• Tanning ledge seating
• Built-in bar stools and benches
• Poolside counters for drinks
• Swings or daybeds on tanning ledges
• Water features for ambiance

Spa area for hydrotherapy

A: A spa is a must-have upgrade—it extends seasonal use and offers therapeutic value. Waterfalls, bubblers, and spillovers from the spa into the pool enhance both aesthetics and relaxation.

A: Saltwater systems use table salt (NaCl) to generate chlorine, offering a gentler swimming experience without burning eyes, damaging swimwear, or lingering smells. Salt systems also cost less to maintain over time.

A: Keep skimmers and filters clean for optimal performance.

• Skimmers remove floating debris.
• Robotic cleaners scrub and circulate settled debris.
• Cartridge filters in the pool system remove fine particles.

A: If you have an automatic cover, it’s always safer to use it. Manual covers are less practical. Covers may slightly help retain heat as temperatures drop.

A: Both offer similar quality and aesthetics. PebbleTec is more well-known and often more expensive. We often recommend StoneScapes to deliver excellent results at a better price.