Inground Pool Builder in Atlanta South, GA

There is no single permitting timeline for the entire state of Georgia. Every city and county has its own requirements, review process, staffing levels, and approval times.

A straightforward project may move through permitting relatively quickly, while other projects can take several weeks or longer.

The timeline can be affected by:

• City or county plan review
• HOA approval
• Property surveys
• Septic systems and drain fields
• Setback requirements
• Easements
• Retaining walls
• Engineering requirements
• Grading and drainage
• Environmental requirements
• Additional structures such as pool houses or outdoor kitchens

Premier Pools & Spas works to get the planning and permitting process started as early as possible. However, final permit approval is controlled by the applicable city or county, not the pool builder.

Starting your pool project early is one of the best ways to help avoid having permitting delays interfere with your desired swimming season.

If your neighborhood has a homeowners association, you may need HOA approval before construction can begin.

Every HOA has different rules. Some may regulate:

• Pool location
• Fencing
• Decking materials
• Landscaping
• Pool houses
• Outdoor structures
• Equipment location
• Construction access
• Architectural appearance

We recommend beginning the HOA approval process as early as possible because HOA approval and government permitting are separate processes.

In many cases, a property survey or site plan is required to determine property lines, easements, setbacks, existing structures, septic areas, and the proposed location of the pool.

If the available survey is outdated or does not contain enough information, an updated survey may be required.

Having accurate property information early in the process can prevent redesigns and delays later.

Usually, yes—but the pool must be designed around the septic tank, drain field, reserve area, and applicable health department requirements.

This is one reason it is important to identify the septic system early in the design process.

On some properties, the location of the septic system can significantly affect the size, shape, or location of the swimming pool.

Signing your contract is the beginning of the process—not the day construction begins.

Your project will typically move through several steps before excavation:

1. Final pool design
2. Site planning
3. Required measurements and documentation
4. Engineering, if required
5. HOA approval, when applicable
6. Permit preparation and submission
7. Permit review and approval
8. Construction scheduling
9. Pre-construction preparation
10. Excavation

Once the necessary approvals are complete, your project moves into the construction phase.

The actual construction timeline depends on the type of pool, complexity of the design, site conditions, weather, inspections, material availability, and any changes made during construction.

A simple pool can move much faster than a highly customized project containing features such as:

• Spas
• Retaining walls
• Large decking areas
• Outdoor kitchens
• Fire features
• Pool houses
• Complex water features
• Extensive electrical or gas work
• Custom landscaping

We will provide an anticipated construction schedule, but swimming pools are outdoor construction projects and weather, inspections, and unforeseen site conditions can affect the timeline.

Some pools require additional engineering while others do not.

Engineering may be necessary because of:

• Retaining walls
• Steep slopes
• Unusual soil conditions
• Pool placement near structures
• Elevated pool walls
• Complex structural designs
• Drainage conditions
• Certain water features or structures

If engineering is required, we will identify it during the planning process and incorporate it into the project requirements.