Pool Deck Edge — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Up here in Dillard, your pool deck takes a beating. Between the mountain runoff, heavy spring rains, and freeze-thaw cycles that come with Rabun County winters, water management around that pool edge isn't optional—it's survival. We've installed artificial turf for dozens of homeowners in Downtown Dillard and over toward the Sky Valley border, and the drainage story is always the same: natural soil just can't handle what our climate throws at it. Poolside turf needs serious drainage infrastructure underneath, or you're looking at standing water, algae growth, and a slippery mess that defeats the whole purpose of upgrading your outdoor space. That's where we come in. Our drainage repair and artificial turf installation process is built specifically for North Georgia mountain properties. We account for the clay-heavy soil composition, the afternoon shade patterns that slow evaporation, and the slope of your lot—whether you're perched near the Dillard House area or closer to Andy's Trout Farm side of town. The goal is simple: keep water moving away from your pool deck, eliminate soggy spots, and give you a safe, clean surface year-round.
Dillard's mountain soil is dense and clay-rich, which means natural drainage is sluggish. When you combine that with our elevation and consistent rainfall, poolside areas become problem zones fast. We typically install a perforated underdrain system beneath artificial turf at pool decks—this captures water that would otherwise pool and direct it away from the deck structure. The far north Georgia terrain also means your yard likely has natural slope; we use that to our advantage, grading the turf base to keep water flowing downhill rather than toward your home or pool equipment. Shade is another factor. Many properties in this area have mature tree cover, especially those with views toward the mountain ridges. Less sun means slower evaporation, so drainage design needs to compensate. We also account for freeze-thaw damage—winter ice can shift poorly-installed base layers, so we use aggregate materials rated for temperature swings. Most Dillard properties we work with are on larger lots with room for proper grading and drainage routes. That's actually in your favor; tight urban yards are harder to manage.
Rabun County's clay soil drains slowly, especially around pool decks where foot traffic compacts the ground further. If your property is on the shaded side—common here with mountain topography—evaporation is slower too. Artificial turf with proper underdrain systems solves this by moving water away mechanically rather than relying on soil absorption alone.
Our turf material resists ice buildup better than concrete, and the drainage layer underneath prevents water from pooling and refreezing. We design with Dillard's freeze-thaw cycles in mind. The backing allows water to permeate rather than creating a frozen sheet. You'll still want to use caution on icy mornings, but turf is genuinely safer than solid decking in mountain winters.
It depends on your deck size and soil conditions, but most Dillard pool decks run between $3,000–$7,000 for full drainage system installation plus turf. We visit your property to assess slope, soil type, and water flow patterns. No two mountain lots are identical, so we price based on your actual site needs.
We can work year-round, though spring and early summer bring moisture challenges. Installation typically takes 3–5 days depending on deck size. The base preparation and drainage layers need time to settle, but you're not waiting for soil conditions to dry out like you would with standard grading work.
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