Swimming Pool Contractors Sandy Springs | New Inground Gunite

ATL Priority Mason constructs in-ground swimming pools for homeowners in Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Marietta, and throughout Metro Atlanta. A pool by itself is one of the more impressive additions you can make to a home. And when we say pool, we don’t mean just any old pool design. We are referring to a pool that will withstand the weather and soil of Georgia, not just a generic design slapped together with little thought.

The clay soil found in Metro Atlanta is the same soil that causes trouble for driveways and foundations in Metro Atlanta. A pool shell must be designed to withstand the pressure of soil that expands and shrinks around it. Otherwise, the structure may crack over time We construct gunite pools, which use a sprayed-concrete shell method because gunite is better able to handle the ground movement present in Georgia than pre-formed pools types. Additionally, gunite pools allow us to build a custom shape and size for your yard.

Most people do not expect that heavy Georgia rainfall also impacts pool construction. The drainage we plan around every pool prevents groundwater from building up pressure beneath the pool shell when it is empty or partially filled. The pool deck will always be graded to ensure that any rainwater runs away from the pool rather than into it.

Whether it’s the homeowners in Sandy Springs who are looking for the feel of a backyard resort. Or the families in Johns Creek require a simple in-ground pool. We’ll do it all. We’ll manage the entire process including the digging, plumbing, electrical, and finish. There’s no charge for any consultation and we help you understand dead-lines and costs pre-commitment.

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6065 Roswell Rd NE #450 Atlanta, GA 30328

A custom in-ground pool for homes in Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, and nearby communities.

Est. Cost: $40,000–$100,000+

Timeline: 8–12 weeks

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Full-service pool building for Metro Atlanta homeowners, from design through the final walkthrough.

Est. Cost: $45,000–$110,000+

Timeline: 8–14 weeks

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A sprayed-concrete pool shell built for strength, popular with homeowners across Alpharetta and Marietta.

Est. Cost: $50,000–$120,000+

Timeline: 10–14 weeks

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The best pool builder does the whole job, i.e. from dig to final finish. They construct a gunite shell which is strong enough to handle the summer heat and heavy rains of Georgia. Seek out a team that is licensed as well as insured and has local pool experience, timeline, and the scope of work in writing. We get the right team on the job for you at ATL Priority Mason; verified local pool specialists for inground and gunite pools. We construct backyard pools in the areas of Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Roswell, Alpharetta and Johns Creek and the areas along the Chattahoochee River and the GA-400 corridor. We can offer you a free quote.

We serve Kingsley, East Roswell, Ashford Park, The Corners, and Dunwoody Village with concrete services. One of our busiest areas for driveway and patio work is Kingsley and East Roswell.

If you have a slope or awkward access in the yard, want a custom shape, or plan to stay long-term, gunite makes sense.

If you need your custom design produced quickly, fiberglass is definitely the way to go. The most affordable option that comes with a brief life span is vinyl.

An honest test: how long are you staying? In five years, the cost-effective alternatives add up. Anything longer than this, you’re starting to get into a territory where the pool’s durability is paying for itself. Plus, in Georgia clay, this is the type of pool that will handle ground movement without cracking. 

If you have a slope or awkward access in the yard, want a custom shape, or plan to stay long-term, gunite makes sense.

If you need your custom design produced quickly, fiberglass is definitely the way to go. The most affordable option that comes with a brief life span is vinyl.

An honest test: how long are you staying? In five years, the cost-effective alternatives add up. Anything longer than this, you’re starting to get into a territory where the pool’s durability is paying for itself. Plus, in Georgia clay, this is the type of pool that will handle ground movement without cracking. 

Gunite pools typically begin at $50,000 and can go over $110,000 with decking, water features and landscaping. A smaller 12x24 basic construction could bring you down to $48,000. A fiberglass material ranges from $35,000 to $65,000. The cost of vinyl is between $30,000 to $50,000.

The pool approximately represents two-third of the total. The remaining elements, which are where most surprises on a budget are found, include decking, coping, fencing, and equipment.

You can swim anywhere between eight and fourteen weeks after gunite application. In roughly two weeks we get our permits and layout, one week to excavate, two weeks for steel and plumbing, a day to shot the gunite, then cure for three to four weeks. After that, we do the tile and coping, then the decking and startup. 

A gunite shell is a specially sprayed concrete layer that is reinforced with steel. It is formed to the shape of your particular excavation. It's thick and structurally continuous.

Fiberglass is a one-piece shell placed inside a hole. A frame can be covered with vinyl. The surrounding soil must remain stable for both.

 Over a period of two decades, that is a tall order in expansive clay that swells and shrinks with every wet and dry cycle. Gunite has enough density and reinforcement to withstand such shifts.

The choice is clear: gunite is pricier and lengthier. In this soil, it is the one that is still retaining water in year twenty-five. 

Schedule in fall or winter season for a spring completion. April is when everyone calls, and August is when April callers swim. Winter accommodations take advantage of improved scheduling opportunities with a largely open calendar. 

Due to the established neighborhoods with mature trees in Sandy Springs, the design is shaped by access and root protection. Alpharetta and Johns Creek are larger, more modern lots where we frequently undertake a single project to build the pool, deck, and surrounding hardscape instead of coordinating multiple trades.