Older Home — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Older homes in Lithonia—especially the ones around Downtown Lithonia and the Stonecrest area—often come with pools that have seen better days. The concrete decks crack. The surrounding dirt turns into mud. Chlorine kills whatever grass you're trying to maintain. That's where pool turf comes in. Artificial turf around your pool deck solves a bunch of problems at once: no more mud tracked into the house, no chemical burn patches, and your pool area actually looks intentional instead of neglected. We've worked with plenty of homeowners in the 30038 and 30058 zip codes who inherited older pools and wanted to make them feel like an actual destination in their backyards again. Lithonia's clay soil and the granite-influenced terrain near Arabia Mountain mean natural grass struggles near pool decks anyway—the drainage is poor, the soil compacts, and recovery is slow. Artificial turf doesn't care about any of that. It drains faster than real grass, it won't degrade from chlorine splashes, and it gives your pool area a clean, modern look that works whether your home is from the 1970s or recently renovated. We're about 35 minutes away, and we've done enough pool installations around DeKalb County to know exactly what works in this specific climate and soil type.
Lithonia's east DeKalb clay is dense and doesn't drain well on its own—that's critical around pools. When you combine our clay soil with the granite outcroppings near Arabia Mountain, you get compacted earth that holds water. Natural grass can't handle it. Artificial turf, on the other hand, needs a solid base and proper drainage underneath, and that's something we design into every installation. The sun exposure varies a lot depending on whether your property is tree-covered (common in older neighborhoods) or more open. Some Lithonia homes have pools tucked into shaded backyards; others sit in full sun from morning to afternoon. We assess the exact conditions on your property and recommend turf specifications that handle UV exposure and temperature swings. Many of the older homes in the Stonecrest area and Downtown Lithonia sit on smaller lots, so we've learned how to maximize pool deck space without overcomplicating the design. HOA rules in some DeKalb subdivisions have restrictions on backyard modifications, so we always verify what's allowed before we start. Installation around existing pool structures means careful planning—we work around plumbing, electrical, and the pool shell itself without cutting corners on drainage or base prep.
Yes. Modern pool turf is UV-stabilized and designed for full-sun conditions. Lithonia summers are hot, but quality artificial turf won't fade or degrade from chlorine or intense sun. We select products rated for Georgia's climate and your specific yard orientation—whether it's afternoon shade from trees or all-day exposure.
Clay holds water, so we don't rely on the native soil. We install a perforated base system underneath the turf that channels water away from your pool deck and into proper drainage. This prevents pooling and ensures the turf stays dry even after heavy rain.
Absolutely. Older pools often have uneven concrete decks or cracks. We evaluate the existing structure, make repairs if needed, and install turf over a properly prepared base. No need to replace the whole pool—we work with what you have.
Most pool turf projects take 2–4 days depending on deck size and site prep. We handle everything from base removal and compaction to final turf installation. We'll give you a timeline upfront so there's no surprise disruption to your summer plans.
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