Custom pool building in Alpharetta, Fulton County.
Atlantis Pools designs custom pools for established and new properties across Alpharetta and North Fulton, including Windward and Country Club of the South. The studio is based just north in Canton.
The Atlantis Studio
What makes building a pool in Alpharetta different from a newer North Fulton subdivision?
Established Alpharetta lots often carry mature hardwoods, existing grading, and older pools. Atlantis reads root systems, summer shade, and drainage on foot before placing the shell. A tree worth saving may shift the footprint, and a yard graded for lawn may need a different plan for a shotcrete pool and retaining wall.
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Renovation is part of the first conversation, even when a homeowner expects a new pool. Some older Windward and Country Club of the South pools have smaller footprints, aging equipment, or spas added later. Atlantis evaluates whether to retain the shell and rebuild around it or remove it and start clean.
What does HOA architectural review look like in a community like Windward or Country Club of the South?
Established Alpharetta communities generally require architectural review before permitting, often covering the site plan, pool layout, drainage, and screening. Older associations may offer clearer precedent for materials and street visibility. Atlantis includes the architectural package in the design schedule alongside engineering and city permitting.
What does the City of Alpharetta require before a pool can be built?
A residential pool in Alpharetta requires a city building permit before excavation, plus electrical and any applicable gas permits. Georgia's current swimming pool and spa code governs barriers, while the city reviews zoning and setbacks. Where an HOA applies, Atlantis plans its review alongside permitting from the first site visit.
Does Atlantis build in Alpharetta?
Alpharetta and North Fulton are inside Atlantis's regular service area, a short drive from the Canton studio. Atlantis reads mature sites for roots, grade, and aging pools before drawing, the same discipline used for the Chadwell mid-build rescue in Roswell and the Starke freeform natural pool in Johns Creek, designed into existing woods.
If Alpharetta's pool boom was the 1990s and 2000s, is it better to renovate or replace?
The shell, layout, and current use decide. A sound gunite shell in a location that still works may support a new interior, updated equipment, or a spa where plumbing allows. Structural cracking or a footprint that fights the yard may favor replacement. Atlantis evaluates either path against grade, drainage, and trees.
Frequently asked questions about building a pool in Alpharetta
Does an established Alpharetta HOA like Windward or Country Club of the South require architectural approval before a pool permit?
Generally, yes. Established Alpharetta communities typically review the site plan, pool layout, drainage notes, and screening before local permitting is complete, while older associations often have a more defined process.
My lot has mature trees. Does that limit where the pool can go?
Sometimes. Atlantis maps root systems and shade patterns during the first site visit, then adjusts the footprint around trees worth saving while preserving the privacy and shade a mature Alpharetta canopy can provide.
My existing pool was built in the 1990s or 2000s. Should I renovate it or replace it?
The shell and site decide whether renovation or replacement makes sense, not age alone. A site visit can show whether a sound, well-sited shell is worth renovating or whether structural issues, an undersized footprint, or a poor location favor replacement.
How long does the whole process take in Alpharetta, from first call to swimming?
Design takes about 7 to 10 days from the site visit to the custom-design presentation, and construction takes 12 to 14 weeks after permitting clears. Alpharetta permitting and any HOA architectural review add time, varying by community and submission.
Alpharetta is part of the territory the studio walks regularly.
Kelly walks the property, studies the grade, access, drainage, trees, and any existing pool, then uses those findings to prepare the custom design.